Kicker KEY500.1 1-Channel 500 Watt Mono Smart Subwoofer Amplifier with DSP 1. SEO Optimized Title
The Kicker KEY500.1 is a smart mono amplifier designed to solve one of the biggest problems in modern car audio: factory radio bass roll-off. Many original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems automatically decrease bass frequencies as you turn up the volume to protect cheap factory speakers. The KEY500.1 uses a powerful internal Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and a specialized AI algorithm to analyze the incoming signal, fix the factory frequency response, and restore the deep, impactful bass your music is missing.
Beyond its corrective abilities, this compact Class D amplifier delivers a robust 500 watts of RMS power at 1 ohm. It includes an automatic calibration process that uses the included microphone to adjust the phase and crossover settings specifically for your vehicle's interior. Its small footprint makes it easy to mount in hidden locations, while Kicker's FIT2 technology ensures it remains compatible with modern factory radios, including those with stop-start engine features.
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Features:
- AI-Driven KEY Algorithm: Automatically restores lost bass frequencies from factory head units and optimizes the signal for your subwoofers in seconds.
- Compact Footprint: At less than 8 inches long, this amplifier is small enough to fit under seats or behind panels in almost any vehicle.
- 500 Watts of Power: Stable down to 1 ohm, providing enough high-efficiency power to drive a wide range of single or dual subwoofer configurations.
- FIT2 Technology: Features Fail-Safe Integration Technology to work with high-power factory systems without the need for additional line-out converters.
- Remote Bass Control Included: Allows you to adjust the subwoofer level on the fly from the driver's seat for total control over your audio experience.
- Start-Stop Compatible: Engineered to stay powered on even when the vehicle's engine shuts off at traffic lights, preventing audio dropouts.
- Selectable 24dB Subsonic Filter: Protects your subwoofers from over-excursion by filtering out non-audible frequencies below 24Hz.
- Automatic Gain Match: Simplifies the setup process by indicating when the ideal gain setting has been achieved to prevent clipping and speaker damage.
Specifications:
- Power Output (1 Ohm): 500 Watts x 1 Channel
- Power Output (2 Ohm): 300 Watts x 1 Channel
- Power Output (4 Ohm): 150 Watts x 1 Channel
- Amplifier Class: D
- Frequency Response: 10Hz - 160Hz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
- Input Sensitivity: Low Level (125mV-5V) / High Level (250mV-10V)
- Low Pass Filter: Variable 40Hz - 160Hz (24dB/octave)
- Subsonic Filter: Fixed 24Hz (24dB/octave)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 8-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 1-11/16 inches
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