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Compact black mono car amplifier with low-profile heatsink and side-mounted controls

KENWOOD

Kenwood XR601-1 Excelon 600-Watt Mono Car Amplifier

SKU CH-KGWV-VXN9T

Class D mono subwoofer amplifier delivering 600 watts RMS at 2 ohms with variable low-pass filter, adjustable bass boost, and wired remote control

  • Amplifier classClass D
  • Amplifier channels4 Channels
  • Product typeAmplifiers
  • Key featuresVariable low- and high-pass filters
  • Delivers 600 watts RMS at 2 ohms for powerful bass
  • Class D design keeps the amplifier under 2 inches tall
  • Variable low-pass filter adjustable from 50 to 200 Hz at 24 dB per octave
  • Bass boost adds up to 18 dB at 40 Hz for extra impact
  • Wired remote volume control lets you adjust subwoofer level from the driver seat

Mono Subwoofer Amplifier for Deep Bass

Kenwood's Excelon XR601-1 is a Class D mono amplifier built to drive a subwoofer with 600 watts RMS at 2 ohms or 400 watts RMS at 4 ohms. It meets CTA-2006 power-rating standards and uses a low-profile chassis under 2 inches tall to fit tight vehicle spaces. The frequency response covers 20-200 Hz for dedicated low-frequency reproduction.

Installers Needing Compact High Power

This amplifier suits systems that require strong mono output from a small footprint and benefit from the included wired remote level control. Buyers who need multi-channel amplification for full-range speakers or built-in speaker-level inputs for factory radio integration should look elsewhere, as the XR601-1 offers preamp inputs only.

600 Watts RMS at 2 Ohms Determines Fit

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 600 watts RMS mono rating at 2 ohms, with 400 watts RMS available at 4 ohms. Matching this output to the subwoofer's impedance and power handling ensures the amplifier delivers the intended performance without overdriving the load.

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Price $368.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKenwood
Product typeAmplifiers
Audio & video
Amplifier channels4 Channels
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Amplifier classClass D

Questions about this item

At what point does the amplifier hit its thermal limit during long listening sessions?

The Class D design and tilted internal heatsink keep the amp running cool, and the 30A x 3 fuse rating protects the circuit before heat becomes an issue.

How much fan noise or heat should I expect when the amp runs all day?

There is no fan; the Class D circuit and angled heatsink dissipate heat silently, so the unit stays quiet even during extended play.

Which wiring kit do I need to have on hand before installing this amplifier?

You must supply 4-gauge power and ground leads plus a 30A x 3 fuse block, as no wiring or hardware is included with the amp.

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