JL Audio MX500/1

Description

The MX500/1 is a first-class 1-channel amplifier from JL Audio. This monoblock subwoofer amplifier in Class D scores with 500W power, robust housing and numerous technical features. Equipped with the NexD™ high-speed switching design, the MX500/1 delivers outstanding audio performance without burdening the loading system. It impresses with high corrosion resistance and is IPX7 waterproof. You can also use different input voltage levels thanks to the dual-range input range. With additional adjustment options such as low-pass crossover and bass boost EQ, the MX500/1 enables precise fine-tuning.

Features

• Monoblock full-range amplifier in Class D, 500 W x 1 @ 2 Ω / 300 W x 1 @ 4 Ω - 14.4V
  
• The MX500/1 monoblock amplifier utilizes JL's high-speed NexD™ switching design to deliver serious audio performance without burdensome loading systems.
• Its tiny cast aluminum housing is highly corrosion-resistant and waterproof to IPX7.
  
• With a robust 500 W output in a 2-ohm load (14.4 V, 1 % distortion factor), you can drive one or two subwoofers.
• The MX500/1 also features an adjustable low-pass crossover, a bass boost EQ, a variable infrasonic filter and an output polarity switch.
  
• Its dual-range input range accepts a variety of input voltage levels, from line level to high power speaker level signals.
• With an additional M-RBC-1 remote control (sold separately), the subwoofer output can be controlled directly from the driver's seat.
  
• This amplifier has a robust powder-coated surface, a sealed cover for the controls and stainless steel hardware for a long service life.

Rated continuous power (RMS) at 14.4 V

• @ 4 Ω : 300 W RMS x 1
• @ 3 Ω : 400 W RMS x 1
• @ 2 Ω : 500 W RMS x 1

Rated continuous power (RMS) at 12.5 V

• @ 4 Ω : 250 W RMS x 1
• @ 3 Ω : 300 W RMS x 1
• @ 2 Ω : 400 W RMS x 1

General specifications

• Frequency response : 20 Hz - 12 kHz (+0, -1dB)
  
• S/N ratio, relative to the highest rated power : >97 dB below the rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
  
• Attenuation factor @ 4 Ω : >115 / 50 Hz
  
• Attenuation factor @ 2 Ω : >54 / 50 Hz
  
• THD+N @ Nennleistung : <1% @ 2 Ω
  
• Input voltage range at the RCA inputs : switchable from 250 mV - 4 V RMS (low) to 750 mV - 15 V RMS (high)
  
• Minimum cable diameter : 25mm²
  
• Fuse rating : 50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™)

Signal processing

• Filter mode : Low pass only
  
• Filter slope : 24 dB/octave
  
• Filter frequency range : 40 Hz - 400 Hz
  
• Calibrated filter freq. potentiometer :Yes
  
• Filter defeat function : Yes
  
• Subsonic filter: 20 Hz - 40 Hz, variable
  
• Bass boost EQ : 0 to +12 dB at 43 Hz
  
• Output polarity switch : Yes
  
• Remote control of the subwoofer level control : Optional (M-RBC-1)
• Pass-through preamplifier output : None

Dimensions

• Height (H) : 1.77 inch / 45 mm
  
• Width (W): 237 mm (9.33 inches)
  
• Depth (D) : 115 mm (4.50 inches)