Description
JL Audio MX500/4 4-Ch. Class D Full-Range Marine Amplifier
Summary
Overview
Engineered specifically for powersports applications, the 4-channel MX500/4 amplifier employs the high-speed NexD™ switching design to deliver plenty of clean power, 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.
Generating a solid 70W x 4 into 4 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD), the MX500/4 is fully bridgeable, so it can be used as a 3-channel amplifier, or as a 2-channel amplifier producing a potent 250W x 2 into 4 ohms.
Other features include independent front and rear crossovers with selectable full-range, high-pass or low-pass filter controls and a dual-range input section that accepts a wide range of input voltage levels, from line-level all the way to high-power speaker level signals.
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 | 70 W RMS x 4 |
| @ 2 Ω | 125 W RMS x 4 |
| Bridged @ 4Ω | 250 W RMS x 2 |
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V
| @ 4 Ω | 55 W RMS x 4 |
| @ 2 Ω | 90 W RMS x 4 |
| Bridged @ 4Ω | 180 W RMS x 2 |
General Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0, -1dB) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power | >88 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W | >70.5 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| Damping Factor @ 4 Ω | >92 / 50 Hz |
| Damping Factor @ 2 Ω | >43 / 50 Hz |
| THD+N @ Rated Power | <1% @ 2 Ω per Ch. |
| 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 or High-Pass |
| Filter Slope(s) | 12 dB/octave |
| Filter Frequency Range | 35 Hz – 300 Hz |
| Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometers | Yes |
| Filter Defeat Function | Yes |
| Remote Level Control | No |
| Remote Level Modes | N/A |
| Channel Input Mode Switch | Yes (2/3/4 ch.) |
| Pass-Through Preamp Output | None |
| Source Channel Selection for PreOuts | N/A |
Physical Specifications
| Height (H) | 1.77 in / 45 mm |
| Width (W) | 9.33 in / 237 mm |
| Depth (D) | 4.50 in / 115 mm |
