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Kenwood KAC-M3001 600W Class D Monoblock Compact Digital Car/ATV/Marine Certified Amplifier

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Item Dimensions LxWxH 3.88 x 5.69 x 1.75 inches
Voltage 14.4 Volts
Manufacturer KENWOOD
Mounting Type Boat Mount
Brand Kenwood

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  • Compact Series Monoblock Class D Car / Marine Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating: 4 ohms: 200 watts x 1 chan. / 2 ohms: 300 watts x 1 channel
  • Max power output: 600 watts x 1 channel
  • Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
  • LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators: Soft start turn-on
  • Operating Voltage : 14.4V(11-16V allowable)
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14.4 volts
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12 volts
6 volts
mounting type
Boat Mount
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Product Description

KAC-M3001

Kenwood KAC-M3001 - Power a sub wherever you go

Kenwood's KAC-M3001 compact mono subwoofer amplifier will power the bass in your vehicle with up to 300 watts RMS. That's enough to hear the bass clearly above the noise of the road, trail, or waterway as you travel along. This little powerhouse will fit almost anywhere, including a storage compartment on a boat, motorcycle, or ATV, so you can put great bass in whatever vehicle you wish.

KAC-M3001

High-level inputs ease installation

The KAC-M3001 will accept a signal from just about any source, whether you're using RCA cables from an aftermarket receiver or speaker wires from a factory radio. When you use the speaker-level inputs, the amplifier will sense the signal and turn itself on, so you won't need to run a remote turn-on lead to your car stereo.

KAC-M3001

Compact Amplifier

The Kenwood KAC-M3001 compact Class D mono block amplifier is designed to drive a subwoofer (or two). The amp features a conformal coating on the circuit board to protect it from moisture. This allows you to use the amp for motorcycles, marine applications, or on All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The KAC-M3001 delivers 200 watts RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms. It also gives you 300 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms.

KAC-M3001

Connections

Power/Power Control Connections: The power, ground, and power control connections are 0.35" wide screw terminals. A Phillips-head or flat blade screw driver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Spade connectors or ring terminals are recommended. A minimum 10-gauge wire is required for power and ground.

Power Control: The Power Control wire should be connected to the head unit's remote turn-on lead when an aftermarket unit is used. This wire does not need to be connected if you're using speaker level inputs. The Signal-sensing Turn-on feature will turn on the amplifier when an input signal is detected.

Line-Level Inputs: The amplifier is equipped with a pair of RCA inputs for connecting a stereo RCA patch cable from the head unit to the amp. If using a factory head unit, or a unit without preamp outputs, you can splice the speaker wires to an RCA plug, maintaining the same polarity.

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    231 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the power, size and sound quality of the electronic component amplifier. For example, they mention it's a great little amp with true power, it fits in any space and has amazing sound. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality and warmth.

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    56 customers mention51 positive5 negative

    Customers are impressed with the power of these little amps. They say it works as advertised, is quite punchy, and has good clean power. Customers also say it does a terrific job driving their two 10 inch subwoofers at 2 ohms.

    "...It does a terrific job driving my two 10 inch subwoofers at 2 ohms and it has barely gotten warm...." Read more

    "Good power for its' size. You're probably planning to use it for a sub or center channel speaker...." Read more

    "...a Alpine Type S 10" sub and it really motivates the sub with good clean power...." Read more

    "...a replacement unit, checked all the connections and outputs, and it works very well!..." Read more

    29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the electronic component amplifier. They say it has amazing sound, and the Kappas are sounding bright and clear. Some customers also mention that the amp is small yet has good sound. Some say that the sound is very loud, and some customers have been blowing fuses on the amp. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.

    "...After all of that it was only slightly warm. Bass was good, tight and clean the entire time, no headlight dimming, no turn on thump or engine noise...." Read more

    "...The sound is clean and pure. I played tracks I've listened to for decades and they sounded terrific." Read more

    "...Yes you can feel it but not obnoxious. The Kappas are once again sounding bright and clear now that I'm only asking them to push 120hz+...." Read more

    "...No ground noise, doesn't get real hot, super clear, and can't believe the power in such a small package...." Read more

    28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the electronic component amplifier. They mention it's small enough to tuck just about anywhere, and does the job for the size. Some say the amp is small but pretty punchy, and perfect for the space they had available. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and performance of the product.

    "...This is a very small amp, you should have no trouble finding a spot for it, it is smaller than a toddlers shoe box...." Read more

    "...Size is a bonus as I did not have a lot of trunk room and this sits in the corner right behind my 4 channel Pioneer that is handling the other..." Read more

    "...Not a powerhouse but fits a lot of places, looks good, and works well. I will probably upgrade to more powerful amp now that my sub is broken in...." Read more

    "...I like that it is very compact, as it was an easy replacement for the factory sub in my vehicle...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the electronic component amplifier. They say it's an excellent value and a great woofer amp.

    "...Overall, an excellent value, and I can't imagine any reason why I would want to spend more.Original review:..." Read more

    "...It somehow is really very good for the money." Read more

    "...Bonus: it was one of the cheapest. Extra credit: it outputs higher than rated, just go search YouTube." Read more

    "Mounted this in my truck behind the glove box. For the price the output is great, replaced a factory amp and puts out way more power (measured)." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the electronic component amplifier to be simple. They mention that the power connection terminals were the common screw, and the instructions are great. They also say that the small and powerful amp creates many install possibilities, and can be placed in many locations.

    "...I only hoped the Kenwood quality was unchanged. Installation was simple as the power connection terminals were the common screw type found on nearly..." Read more

    "...enough to run a decent sub, but I am really impressed that it does it with ease...." Read more

    "...Price saved me about $90 from other stores. Installation was a breeze and the quality is what I expected from Kenwood...." Read more

    "Very powerful for a small amp. Love it. It is installed in a stealth set up and can be placed in many locations. Opens up possibility...." Read more

    14 customers mention9 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic component amplifier. Some mention that it's still performing perfectly, has no issues, and is a solid performer. However, others say that it has internal damage and is not a powerhouse.

    "I love this little amp! It is a solid performer with built in low pass crossover adjustment as well as a sensitivity adjustment...." Read more

    "...Still performing perfectly. Nice job Kenwood!" Read more

    "...Not a powerhouse but fits a lot of places, looks good, and works well. I will probably upgrade to more powerful amp now that my sub is broken in...." Read more

    "...I like that it is very compact, as it was an easy replacement for the factory sub in my vehicle...." Read more

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the warmth of the electronic component amplifier. Some mention that it barely gets warm, while others say that it gets really hot after just 15 minutes of playing.

    "...It barely gets warm at all, I would have no problem installing this under a seat in a car and forgetting about it.The sound is clean and pure...." Read more

    "...Be sure to notice that it puts out only 200W at 4 ohms. I used it to power a Skar 8 inch sub and it does OK with the sub set for 2 ohms...." Read more

    "...that it's in a place that doesn't have a lot of air flow and it still doesn't over heat...." Read more

    "...It does get fairly warm, hot to the touch. Ill keep.Update 3-7-17 Ordered a different 8" sub. Wired at 2 ohm now...." Read more

    Great power for tight spaces.
    4 Stars
    Great power for tight spaces.
    For a little over $100 this was a big upgrade to my stock amplifier in a 2009 Mazda Tribute. Price saved me about $90 from other stores. Installation was a breeze and the quality is what I expected from Kenwood. I haven't had enough time to test it thoroughly and will update accordingly. So far the only issue I have is with the input sensitivity (gain). My head unit has 4V preamp but I have to turn the gain up nearly all the way on this amp to produce enough sound. Still testing songs and fiddling with the EQ, Xovers, and gain on head unit.
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