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Kicker Marine Amplifier 48KXMA8008
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- BrandKicker
- SKU48KXMA8008
- Channels8
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The stuff you'll actually notice
- 8-channel platform.
Product description
The KXMA 800-watt, eight-channel amplifier is one of the most flexible marine power pieces available today.
REAL MARINE™
The KICKER REAL MARINE™ standard means your amplifier is purpose-built for your boat. Every KXMA (and KMA)-Series amp comes complete with anti-corrosive speaker, power and RCA terminals, stainless-steel screws, conformal-coated circuit boards and ABYC/NMMA-compliant power connections. KICKER products also undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet or exceed marine industry standards for UV, humidity and saltwater exposure. This unparalleled commitment to engineering quality and maritime safety is why our products truly are "REAL MARINE™."
KXMA800.8 Marine Amplifier
- Class D Amplifier
- Gain Control With "Gain Match" LED Indicator
- FIT2™ (Fail-safe Integration Technology) Circuitry
- Variable 24dB Crossover
- DSP-Controlled Preamp
- KickEQ™ 6dB Variable Bass Boost
- ABYC/NMMA-Compliant Power Terminals
- Conformal-Coated Circuit Boards
- Easy Access to Settings behind Gasket-Sealed Cover Panel
- Black Anodized Aluminum Chassis
- Top-Mounted, Teal LED Light Pipe
- Stainless-Steel Mounting Hardware Included
Gain, crossover and bass-boost conrols are protected behind a gasket-sealed panel, as is the control cover hiding the settings, creating a water-resistant barrier to key controls. KickEQ™ delivers as much as an 6dB of extra bump with a simple turn of the knob. A powerful 24dB crossover is also included, letting you quickly tune your system to perfection.
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This KXMA amplifier delivers as much as 100 watts into eight full-range channels, or 200 watts into four sets of bridged channels. See below for more details.
Important Safety Information
When installing KICKER amplifiers (car or marine) in a boat or other vehicle/environment where flammable fuel vapors can accumulate rather than dissipate, you must use appropriate MARINE fuses, MARINE fuse holders, and MARINE wiring to minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
Specifications
| POWER [watts/ch], 2 OHM STEREO | 100 x 8 |
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| POWER [watts/ch], 4 OHM STEREO | 50 x 8 |
| POWER [watts/ch], 4 OHM BRIDGED MONO | 200 x 4 |
| DYNAMIC POWER [watts] | 1200 |
| DIMENSIONS [in] all models 2-1/8H x 8-5/16W x ___L | 14-3/4 |
| DIMENSIONS [cm] all models 5.5H x 21.0W x ___L | 37.4 |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE [Hz] | 10-20k, +0/-1dB |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | High Level 250mV-10V, Low Level 125mV-5V |
| SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | >95dB, a-weighted, re: rated power |
| ACTIVE CROSSOVER | (amp 1 and amp 2) 24dB/octave, Off/ HP/LP, variable 10-5kHz w/ 10x switch (amp 3 and amp 4) 24dB/octave, Off/ HP/LP/BP, variable HP 10–500Hz; variable LP, 40–5kHz w/ 10x switch |
| KickEQ™ BOOST | Variable 0-6dB, centered @ 40Hz (amps 1, 2, 3 and 4) |
| COMES WITH WIRED REMOTE | No |
Power breakdown
Inputs, filters & control
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Protection & performance
Full specifications
| Amp Channels | 8 |
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| Color / Finish | Black |
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Vehicle fitment
| Model | 48KXMA8008 |
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Support & warranty
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