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STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® introduces extremely compact KPX Amplifiers, suited for Powersports applications but usable for any vehicle with minimal space for audio installation, including hot rods. KPX Compact Amplifiers will be available for purchase at Authorized KICKER Dealers in-store and online. Soon to be introduced to the world on the KICKER UnMASKED! Live™ streamed show, KPX Compact Amps will retail starting at $319.99 and will also be available for purchase online at www.kicker.com.
Engineered to deliver superior sound in a tiny footprint and during all kinds of weather, KPX Compact Amplifiers are ideal for space-challenged installations like custom cars, motorcycles and UTVs. This powerful, full-system solution is easily installed behind a motorcycle’s fairing or in a saddlebag, under a UTV’s seat or tucked away behind a hot rod’s kick panel, seats or dash.
The KPX500.1 Compact Subwoofer Amp is stable down to one Ohm and features standard KICKER features such as 24dB crossover, 24dB subsonic filter and selectable 6dB bass boost, while providing 500-plus watts to your favorite subwoofer. Music listeners can use the optional KICKER CXARC (sold separately) remote to conveniently control bass levels from the driver’s seat.
Delivering up to 75 watts per channel, the KPX300.4 4-channel compact model features a 12dB crossover with defeatable fader and dual independent gain controls for utmost control. Both amplifiers can accept signals as low as 125 millivolts and as high as 40 volts, allowing these amps to easily integrate to most any factory source units without line-out converters.
KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.
KICKER KPX-Series Amplifiers Specifications
Model KPX300.4 4-Ch. KPX500.1 Mono
Power (watts/ch) 2 Ohm stereo: 75x4 -
Power (watts/ch) 4 Ohm stereo: 45x4 -
Power (watts/ch) 4 Ohm bridged mono:150x2 -
Power (watts/ch) 1 Ohm mono: - 500
Power (watts/ch) 2 Ohm mono: - 300
*Dynamic Power (watts) 350 750
Height (in, mm): 1-11/16, 42.7 1-11/16, 42.7
Length (in, mm): 8-1/2, 216.5 8-1/2, 216.5
Width (in, mm): 3-5/16, 84 3-5/8, 92
Frequency Response (Hz): 20-20k 10-160
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB, 1w/1m): >90 >90
Bass Boost: n/a selectable 0 or +6dB, centered @ 40Hz
Subsonic Filter: n/a variable high-pass 24dB @ 25Hz
Crossover (KPX300.4): Off, High-Pass @ 60, 80, or 120 Hz; 12dB/octave
Crossover (KPX500.1): Low-Pass 40-160 Hz, Variable High Pass 10-40 Hz
*KICKER Dynamic Power test @14.4v, @ <10% THD+N, Audio Precision® APx500 analyzer, see www.kicker.com/amp-power-testing for details.
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Tech Feature: Amped Up by Joey Knapp
Amplifiers are a key component to a great sounding audio system. I believe amplification is even more important in the mobile environment. In a home audio system, there is a very low environmental noise floor. Because of the low noise floor, a marginal amount of power is needed to provide good resolution in the audio playback. In addition, home audio speakers are much more efficient than their mobile counterparts. The automotive environment is very different than the home environment.
Even a parked car with the engine turned off is susceptible to much more external noise than a home. Cars don’t have the benefit of dense building materials, heavy insulation, or double-pane windows. Starting the engine in a car will typically raise the noise floor in addition to adding a bit of tactile distraction. We own cars to be able to drive them. Whether for utilitarian purposes, or for enjoyment, at some point most every car will be moving. That movement brings in a whole other realm of noises to the vehicle cabin. Wind noise and road noise are two of the biggest enemies to a low cabin noise floor. Sometimes soundproofing can help address some of these issues, but they will never disappear completely. So, to have a great sounding audio system in a vehicle, an amplifier is paramount. Amplifiers help increase the signal level to overcome many of the typically present automotive interior noises.
Over my many years in car audio, I have installed hundreds of different amplifiers. The amplifiers have ranged in output from a few watts per channel, to thousands of watts. The locations in which the amplifiers are installed are usually narrowed down to the floor of the vehicle (whether the trunk or under a seat), under a rear deck of a trunk (leaving the trunk space useable), or the side or back panel of a trunk. Recently, though, I had the opportunity to install an amplifier in a place I had never before installed one. The location was the roll cage of a car.
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Pompano Beach, FL – RDV Automotive Technology a leader in OEM integration is proud to announce the first releases of it’s new Amplifier replacement line of products the AR1 line. The first of its kind amplifier interface for BMW vehicles with the iDrive 7 and iDrive 8 infotainment system. Also being released is a BMW MOST 25 amplifier replacement interface.
Rich De Sclafani the owner of RDV said about the new products being released. “This new interface for BMW is a game changer! The new AR1-BMW-E provides exactly what is needed from the new BMW’s iDrive system to seamlessly integrate aftermarket amplifiers into new BMW’s. The AR1-BMW-E works on ALL of the ID7 and ID8 iDrive platforms. The 12volt community has been asking for this and I am extremely happy to bring these products to market. These two interfaces will be available to ship no later than January 1st. We have more applications that we will be releasing very shortly for VW, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover/Range Rover, GM, Lexus, Volvo and more makes and models moving forward.”
Pre-order now
Shipping no later than January 1st
Compatibility:
AR1-BMW-E: iDrive: ID7 & ID8
1 Series: 2019+, 2 Series: 2020+, 3 Series: 2019+, 4 Series: 2020, 5 Series: 2018, 6 Series 2018+, 7 Series: 2020+, 8 Series: 2019+, X3 2020+, X4 2020+, X5 2019+, X6 2020+, X7 2019+, Z4 2019+ / All M-SERIES performance versions of the cars are also compatible.
Features:
- Plug n play
- Full frequency digital output
- Retains all OEM sounds (door gong, turn signals, Bluetooth etc.)
- Front and Rear Toslink and Coaxial outputs
- Software tunable
- 3 Year Warranty
AR1-BMW-M: iDrive: CCC, CIC, NBT, EVO ID7 & EVO ID6
2004 and up BMW’s with MOST 25 Fiber Optic systems (Except 7-Series)
Features:
- Plug n play
- Full frequency digital output
- Retains all OEM sounds (door gong, turn signals, Bluetooth etc.)
- Toslink and Coaxial outputs
- Software tunable
- Includes Logic 7 Software Programming
- 3 Year Warranty
The AR1-BMW-E and AR1-BMW-M digital amplifier replacement interface for BMW is an advanced electronic device designed to seamlessly replace the factory-installed amplifier in select BMW vehicles. It is engineered to integrate with the existing audio system and provide improved sound quality and functionality without the need for extensive modifications or rewiring.
Key features of the AR-BMW-E / AR1-BMW-M digital amplifier replacement interface are:
- Compatibility: Tailored to work specifically with certain models of BMW vehicles, ensuring a direct fit and functionality with the car's audio system.
- Enhanced Audio Quality: The interface is engineered to deliver superior sound quality by leveraging digital signal processing (DSP) and data controlled functions.
- Plug-and-Play Installation: Designed for straightforward installation, the interface often requires minimal modifications or wire splicing. It typically connects directly to the existing wiring harness making it a very easy install.
- Integration with OEM Controls: It allows seamless integration with the vehicle's original controls and head unit, preserving features like volume control, Bluetooth, and other audio settings.
- Customizable Sound Settings: Our interfaces offer customizable sound settings, allowing users to adjust audio parameters such as door gong, Bluetooth, and other audio preferences for a personalized listening experience.
- Designed for Aftermarket Upgrades: Optical output and coaxial output provide flat hi bit rate digital signal directly to your amplifier or DSP.
- Reliability and Durability: Built to meet high standards of durability and reliability, ensuring long-term performance and stable operation within the vehicle with a 3 year warranty
- Compatibility Updates: Some interfaces might come with firmware or software updates that improve compatibility with new technologies or provide additional features over time.
This interface effectively serves as a modern replacement for the factory amplifier, offering significant improvements in sound quality and customization without compromising the original functionality of the BMW's audio system. Users can experience an upgraded audio performance tailored to their preferences while retaining the seamless integration and control offered by the vehicle's original entertainment system.
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