Description
JL Audio MX500/1 Monoblock Class D Wide-Range Marine Amplifier
Summary
Overview
Engineered specifically for powersports applications, the MX500/1 monoblock amplifier employs the high-speed NexD™ switching design to pack a serious audio punch, without straining charging systems. Its tiny, cast aluminum chassis is highly resistant to corrosion, with an IPX6 water-resistance rating, making it perfect for motorcycles, ATV’s or other utility vehicles.
With a robust 500W of clean power into a 2-ohm load (14.4V, 1% THD), use one to drive a subwoofer, or grab a pair to deliver stunning output to a subwoofer system. The MX500/1 also features an adjustable low-pass crossover, a bass boost EQ, variable infrasonic filter and output polarity switch.
Its dual-range input section accepts a wide range of input voltage levels, from line-level all the way to high-power speaker level signals. With the addition of an M-RBC-1 remote level control (sold separately), subwoofer output can be directly controlled from the driver’s seat.
This amplifier features a black powder-coated finish, a gasketed cover for the controls and stainless steel hardware for durability.
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V
| @ 4 Ω | 300 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 3 Ω | 400 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 2 Ω | 500 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 1.5 Ω | N/A |
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V
| @ 4 Ω | 250 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 3 Ω | 300 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 2 Ω | 400 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 1.5 Ω | N/A |
General Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 12 kHz (+0, -1dB) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power | >97 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W | >70 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| Damping Factor @ 4 Ω | >115 / 50 Hz |
| Damping Factor @ 2 Ω | >54 / 50 Hz |
| THD+N @ Rated Power | <1% @ 2 Ω |
| Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs | Switchable from 250 mV – 4 V RMS (Low) to 750 mV – 15 V RMS (High) |
| Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge | 4 AWG wire |
| Fuse Rating | 50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™) |
Signal Processing
| Filter Mode(s) | Low-Pass only |
| Filter Slope(s) | 24 dB/octave |
| Filter Frequency Range | 40 Hz – 400 Hz |
| Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometer | Yes |
| Filter Defeat Function | Yes |
| Infrasonic Filter | 20 Hz – 40 Hz, variable |
| Bass Boost EQ | 0 to +12 dB @ 43 Hz |
| Output Polarity Switch | Yes |
| Remote Subwoofer Level Control | Optional (M-RBC-1) |
| Remote Bass EQ Boost Control | No |
| Pass-Through Preamp Output | None |
Physical Specifications
| Height (H) | 1.77 in / 45 mm |
| Width (W) | 9.33 in / 237 mm |
| Depth (D) | 4.50 in / 115 mm |
