3-Channel Class D Marine System Amplifier, 75 W x 2 @ 4 Ω + 300 W x 1 @ 2 Ω - 14.4V
This compact amplifier is ideal for a simple audiophile-grade, subwoofer / satellite system. With the M500/3, you can drive a pair of quality component speaker systems with plenty of clean power, while also delivering a stout 300 W to a subwoofer system. The breakthrough that makes this much power possible in such a small chassis is our NexD™ switching design.
The M500/3 includes a 12 dB / octave high-pass filter for its main channels, plus a variable slope low-pass filter for its subwoofer channel. Both filters offer continuously variable cutoff frequency selection from 50-500 Hz.
This marine amplifier features white and gray powder-coat finishes, a gasketed cover for the controls and stainless steel hardware for durability in the marine environment.
Specification
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V
- Main Channels @ 4 Ω : 75 W RMS x 2
- Main Channels @ 2 Ω : 100 W RMS x 2
- Main Channels - Bridged @ 4Ω : 200 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 4 Ω : 180 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 3 Ω : 240 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 2 Ω : 300 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 2
- Main Channels @ 2 Ω : 90 W RMS x 2
- Main Channels - Bridged @ 4Ω : 180 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 4 Ω : 180 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 3 Ω : 240 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 2 Ω : 300 W RMS x 1
- Subwoofer Channel @ 1.5 Ω : N/A
General Specifications
- Frequency Response (Main Channels) : 12 Hz - 22 kHz (+0, -1dB)
- Frequency Response (Subwoofer Channel) : 10 Hz - 1 kHz (+0, -1dB)
- S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Main Channels) : >104 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
- S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W : >84 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
- Damping Factor @ 4 Ω : >120 / 50 Hz
- Damping Factor @ 2 Ω : >60 / 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 : 100 mV - 4 V RMS
- Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge : 4 AWG wire
- Fuse Rating : 50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™)
Signal Processing
- Filter Mode(s): Channels 1 & 2 (front) : High-Pass only
- Filter Slope(s): Channels 1 & 2 (front) : 12 dB/octave
- Filter Frequency Range: Channels 1 & 2 (front) : 50 Hz - 500 Hz
- Filter Mode(s): Channels 3 & 4 (rear) : N/A
- Filter Slope(s): Channels 3 & 4 (rear) : N/A
- Filter Frequency Range: Channels 3 & 4 : N/A
- Filter Mode(s): Subwoofer Channel : Low-Pass only
- Filter Slope(s): Subwoofer Channel : 12/24 dB/octave
- Filter Frequency Range: Subwoofer Channel : 50 Hz - 500 Hz
- Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometers : Yes
- Filter Defeat Function : Yes
- Infrasonic Filter: Subwoofer Channel : none
- Remote Level Control : Optional (HD-RLC)
- Remote Level Modes : Sub Ch. or All Channels
- Channel Input Mode Switch : Yes (2/4 ch.)
- Pass-Through Preamp Output : Buffered
- Source Channel Selection for PreOuts : Yes (1&2/Sum/Sub)
Physical Specifications
- Height (H) : 2.05 in / 52 mm
- Width (W) : 8.52 in / 216 mm
- Depth (D) : 7.09 in / 180 mm
- Net Weight : 4.8 lb / 2.18 kg