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Kicker Car Amplifier 51LX8501
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- BrandKicker
- SKU51LX8501
- Channels1
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- 1-channel platform.
Product description
The KICKER LX-Series is a perfect marriage of SQL design and high-powered output, utilizing feedback from the industry to deliver the most requested features while maintaining the highest performance possible. All monoblock amplifiers come with a robust remote level control (LXRC) featuring SHOCwave2.0™ .
From the Ground Up
- Monitor and adjust with the included LXRC Dash Remote
- Class-D design for lower current draw, longer playing times, and lower operating temperatures
- Gain-match LEDs show you perfect gain setting
- KickEQ+™ parametric bass boost 0–6dB
- Customize the appearance with reversible center panel and choice of 11 RGB LED accent colors
- Equipped with FIT+™ technology, accepting low- and high-level signals up to 40V, with differential inputs designed to eliminate unwanted noise for crystal-clear sound
- LX features choice of turn-on modes and comprehensive protections for thermal, circuit, and voltage stability, ensuring reliable performance
The LX-Series represents KICKER’s high-power premium amplifier line designed in-house from the ground up. Precision control, next-level flexibility, designed for performance, built to last.
Comes with the LX REMOTE CONTROL (LXRC)
- Dynamic fingertip dash remote of bass level adjustment
- Features SHOCwave2.0™ (Sub-Harmonic Octave Creation), KICKER’s 2nd-gen digital bass restoration algorithm that recovers lost, low-bass frequencies vital to your music selections
- Displays battery voltage in fuel-gauge-style readout
- Control of its RGB LED brightness
- Output clipping indicator to prevent distortion and protect your system
- Cable Length – 19.75 feet (6m) RJ45 cable
Specifications
| LX 850.1 white paper | 51LX8501 Whitepaper PDF |
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| RMS Power [Watts Channel] @ 14.4V | 1Ω mono: 850W 2Ω mono: 500W 4Ω mono: 300W |
| Dynamic Power [Watts] | 1100 |
| Frequency Response [Hz] | 10–160, +0/–1dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (a-weighted, re: rated power) | >95dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref: 1W output) | >75dB |
| Dimensions [in, cm] | Height: 2-3/8 (6 cm) Width: 8-7/16 (21.4 cm) Length: 9-7/16 (24 cm) |
| Input Sensitivity | High level 1V–40V Low level 125mV–5V |
| Variable Electronic Crossover | LP; 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley, variable 40–160Hz |
| Variable Subsonic Filter | 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley, variable hi-pass @ 10–80Hz |
| KickEQ+™ Parametric Bass Boost | 0–6dB, variable center 20–80Hz, variable bandwidth 1–5 |
Power breakdown
Inputs, filters & control
Build, wiring & install
Protection & performance
Full specifications
| Amp Channels | 1 |
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| Color / Finish | White |
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Vehicle fitment
| Model | 51LX8501 |
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Support & warranty
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