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Kenwood eXcelon X501-1

1000W Max X-Series 2-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• CEA-2006 Compliant
• Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 24 dB/octave
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
• Speaker-level (high-level) inputs

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Product Highlights


• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• CEA-2006 Compliant
• Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 24 dB/octave
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
• Speaker-level (high-level) inputs

Description


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General Features:

  • Kenwood eXcelon X-Series X501-1
  • Class-D 2-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohm: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Total power output: 1000 watts
  • CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier
  • Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
  • Mono channel operation
  • 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
  • Input sensitivity:
    • Low level: 4V-12V
    • High level: 0.2V-5V
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 200 Hz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.5%
  • Signal to Noise Ration: 85dB
  • Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 12 dB/octave
  • Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
  • 4 gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits from our website when purchased together with this amplifier. Click Here for our contact information.
  • Dimensions: 6 11/16"W x 7 3/8"L x 2 3/16"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Check out the X501-1 Owner's Manual

Product history:

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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood Excelon X502-1)

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Specifications & Details


Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
500 watts x 1 channel
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
Peak Power @ 4 ohm
600 watts x 1 channel
Peak Power @ 2 ohms
1000 watts x 1 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class
D
Number of Channels
1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output
1000 watts
Total RMS Power Output
500 watts
THD at Rated RMS Power
<0.5%
Speaker Level Inputs
Optional (Requires Accessory Adapter)
Built-in Crossover
Low-Pass (LP)
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
50 - 200 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
85 dB
Bass Boost
0 - 18 dB
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

X501-1

Weight:

2.87lbs

Internal SKU:

x5011

Internal Product ID:

108643

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Nice 1 channel amp

Bought this amp to push 1 10" NVX sub in my ram 1500. It pushes the sub with plenty of power. Very compact, so it fits nicely under my seat. Good amp that doesn't break the bank.

By Darrell on July 15, 2016

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