Kicker KEY500.1 Compact mono subwoofer amplifier with automatic tuning DSP

Automatic bass

Now you can get fantastic, powerful bass without shelling out a lot of money for a huge amp or spending too much time tuning the system after installation. Kicker's KEY500.1 compact subwoofer amplifier features automatic signal processing that tailors the sound to blend in perfectly with your specific stereo system. And this compact power pack can send up to 500 watts RMS to your sub.

KEY Auto Setup tunes in minutes, not hours

After installation, you download both the Key sine sweep and a test tone from Kicker. You set the amp gain using the test tone and a KEY indicator light. The KEY Auto setup with the sine sweep analyzes your system's response and applies the equalization and bass boost necessary to produce great bass.  Then later, with the KEY button, you can A/B the sound before and after processing to amaze your friends and family.

Start-Stop problem solved

Some eco-friendly cars actually turn off their engines when stopped, and then start up again when the brakes are released. The voltage dip during starting could shut down an amplifier or allow it to pass a dangerous clipped signal to the sub. The KEY500.1 prevents these issues by automatically engaging a limiter in these circumstances.

Integrates well

This amp's so tiny, it'll fit almost anywhere in almost any vehicle. Kicker's FIT2™ technology, using speaker-level inputs with DC offset sensing turn-on, ensures this amp will work in just about any vehicle, even one a factory amplified system. The Radio-Detect feature makes sure you never get a "No Speakers Detected" message on your receiver's display when you install this amp.

Kicker KEY500.1 control panel

Product Features:

• Class D 1 ohms Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• RMS Power Rating:
• 4 ohms: 150 watts x 1 channel
• 2 ohms: 300 watts x 1 channel
• 1 ohm: 500 watts x 1 channel
• Total RMS power output: 500 watts
• CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier
(Remove if no)
• LED Power/Protect Light
• KEY Auto Setup customizes the signal for your vehicle
• Wired remote bass level control sold separately Kicker 46CXARCT
• Soft start turn-on
• Speaker-level (high-level) inputs
• DC offset sensing turn-on with speaker-level inputs
• 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
• Input sensitivity:
• Low level: 125mV - 5 volts
• Frequency Response: 10 - 160 Hz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1%
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 90 dB
• Variable low-pass filter: 40 - 160 Hz
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 - 6 dB
• Fuse Rating: 60
• 8 AWG gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation.
• Dimensions: 4-1/8" W x 8-1/8" L x 1-11/16" H
• UK Internet Dealer
• Full Manufacturer's Warranty

Suggested Enclosures

While we suggest this list for the ultimate bass experience, KEY500.1 will actually work with all KICKER subwoofers up to 12 inches; see your sales associate for the ideal subwoofer in your particular system, because every system is unique.
4? = 150 Watts RMS
2? = 300 Watts RMS
1? = 500 Watts RMS

COMP RT: TCWRT674, TCWRT82, TCWRT102, TCWRT122, CWTB102, CWTB82, TRTP122, TRTP102, TRTP82
L7 T: TL7T122, TL7T102, TL7T82
L7 R: TL7R102
L7 S: TL7S102

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