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An amplifier or amp is an electronic device that increases the power of a signal. Amplifiers can help you get the wattage and number of channels you want to upgrade and enhance your car audio experience. Adding an amplifier will help upgrade sound quality, provide better power for upgraded speakers and provide power to subwoofers.
Selecting the right amplifier (2-channel amps, mono subwoofer amps, multi-channel amps) and DIY amplifier installation can be a challenge. Car Toys can help. Our expert car audio team can help you find the amplifier that suits your needs. We carry the best amplifiers and lowest prices from Alpine, JBL, Jensen, JL Audio, Kenwood, Kicker and more!
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More About Monoblock Amplifiers:
Monoblock amplifiers are designed primarily for subwoofers. Subwoofers require significantly more power than standard speakers, and the signal is not required to be as clean as the signal going to a full-range amplifier. Monoblocks are usually not full-range capable, because higher frequencies are not played by subwoofers. Having these amplifiers with the ability of playing high frequencies would be a waste in efficiency. Because subwoofers need much more power than smaller door speakers or tweeters, monoblock amps are designed for maximum efficiency and power output first.
More About 2-Channel Amplifiers:
2-Channel amplifiers are probably the most popular and are great for multiple purposes. 2-Channel amps output dedicated power to two separate channels, and are best for powering one set of car speakers (2 speakers in total). 2-Channel amps can be combined or bridged together to generate more output to one dedicated channel, which is frequently done to power a subwoofer or subwoofers. 2-Channel amps have a right and left output.
More Multi Channel Amplifiers:
More channel, more options. Multi channel amps are perfect for powering a couple pairs of speakers. You can also enjoy and get the best of both worlds by using two of the amplifier channels to power a pair of full-range speakers in the front of the vehicle while bridging the output of the other two channels to power a sub. You will get both clean high frequencies and power low frequencies out of one package.
JL Audio VX1000/5i 5-Channel Class D Amplifier with Integrated DSP
Overview
Designed to simplify great audio, every VXi amplifier combines our advanced NexD2™ switching amplifier technology with an integrated, full-featured digital signal processor.
Employing our second generation NexD2™ amplifier technology, the VX1000/5i efficiently powers a complete audio system. It can drive four main speakers with 75 W x 4 @ 4 ohms while also powering a subwoofer with up to 600W @ 2 ohms. Bridging the main channels converts it into a very powerful, 3-channel system amplifier with up to 200W x 2 @ 4 ohms on the main channels and 600W @ 2 ohms on the subwoofer channel.
The NexD2™ full-range technology in the main channels of this amplifier is DSP-controlled and features a reduced loop area design utilizing DirectFET™ outputs for outstanding fidelity, very low noise and exceptional efficiency. The subwoofer channel features an optimized low-frequency variant of the NexD2™ technology. The amplifier chassis is ultra-compact, with all connections on one side, to greatly simplify installation into tight spaces.
Instead of traditional control knobs and switches, all amplifier adjustments and DSP functionality are configured via a compatible external device (PC, Tablet or Smartphone), with the appropriate JL Audio TüN™ Software application installed.
Amplifier includes: Power Connector (for 2 AWG wire), Analog Input/Pre-Out Harness, Speaker Output Harness, Subwoofer Output Connector, 6 ft A/B USB Cable
Specifications
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V
Main Channels @ 4 Ω: 75 W RMS x 4
Main Channels @ 2 Ω: 100 W RMS x 4
Main Channels - Bridged @ 4Ω: 200 W RMS x 2
Subwoofer Channel @ 4 Ω: 400 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 3 Ω: 500 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 2 Ω: 600 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 1.5 Ω: N/A
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V
Main Channels @ 4 Ω: 60 W RMS x 4
Main Channels @ 2 Ω: 90 W RMS x 4
Main Channels - Bridged @ 4Ω: 180 W RMS x 2
Subwoofer Channel @ 4 Ω: 360 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 3 Ω: 480 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 2 Ω: 600 W RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel @ 1.5 Ω: N/A
General Specifications
Frequency Response (Main Channels): 12 Hz - 24 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Frequency Response (Subwoofer Channel): 12 Hz - 1 kHz (+0, -1dB)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Analog Inputs - Main Channels): 99 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Analog Inputs - Main Channels): 99 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Analog Inputs - Subwoofer Channel): 99 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W (Analog Inputs - Main Channels): 80 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W (Analog Inputs - Subwoofer Channel): 72 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Digital Inputs - Main Channels): 100 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Digital Inputs - Subwoofer Channel): 99 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W (Digital Inputs - Main Channels): 81 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W (Digital Inputs - Subwoofer Channel): 73 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Damping Factor @ 2 Ω: >50 / 50 Hz
Damping Factor @ 4 Ω: >150 / 50 Hz
THD+N @ Rated Power (Main Channels): <1% @ 2 Ω per Ch.
THD+N @ Rated Power (Subwoofer Channels): <1% @ 2 Ω per Ch.
Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs: 200 mV - 16 V RMS
Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge: 4 AWG wire
Fuse Rating: 80 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™)
Physical Specifications
Height (H): 2.12 in / 54 mm
Width (W): 11.32 in / 287 mm
Depth (D): 6.62 in / 168 mm
Net Weight: 6.45 lb / 2.93 kg