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- 500W RMS X 1 (2Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
- 300W RMS X 1 (4Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
- Evolution To Class D Digital Platform
- New Snap-on Terminal Covers For Easy Installation
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Product Dimensions | 10.2 x 4.2 x 10 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.97 pounds |
ASIN | B00BMR7UPS |
Item model number | ALP-MRV-M500 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #169,333 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #378 in Car Mono Amplifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 28, 2013 |
Department | car amplifier |
Manufacturer | Alpine |
Country of Origin | China |
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500W RMS x 1 (2, 14.4V, 1% THD+N) 300W RMS x 1 (4, 14.4V, 1% THD+N) Same power in a 40% smaller chassis Evolution to Class D digital platform New snap-on terminal covers for easy installation
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Customers like the power, sound quality, performance, value, and quality of the car audio amp. For example, they mention it has plenty of power, clear defined bass, and that it rounds out the sound system. That said, some are happy with size, heating, and ease of installation.
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Customers are satisfied with the power of the car audio amp. They mention that it has great sound, and is compact in size. Some say that it provides plenty of power to power their subwoofer. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This amp is fantastic. It's paired to a JL Audio M10IB5 10" woofer that's stuffed into the cutout in the footwell of my boat...." Read more
"...The adjustments on this amp are straight forward and useful. The 45Hz Boost is good (used sparingly), and the Low-Pass-Filter seems quite accurate...." Read more
"...Overall, fantastic amp! I hope my review helps someone.-Dereck from Williston Audio Labs" Read more
"...There is more power, better sound, and it's solid and compact. The less powerful boss amp I had was larger and was not a solidly built...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the car audio or theater product. They say it has great sound, clear defined bass, and is loud. Some say that the amp has plenty of punch and really rounds out the new sound system. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...This pair has great bass even at high volumes when sometimes subwoofers will fade out and be taken over by the mids/highs because maxing the amp out..." Read more
"...This amp makes my sub sound very good, and very deep too. I'll start off with some things I didn't like to well:..." Read more
"...There is more power, better sound, and it's solid and compact. The less powerful boss amp I had was larger and was not a solidly built...." Read more
"...Sound quality is quite good with the combination sub/amp/stereo, solid bass and almost no noticeable THD at high volumes once it was properly dialed..." Read more
Customers are happy with the performance of the car audio amp. They say it performs well, is inexpensive, and is the best bang for the money. Customers also mention that it's useful if you plan to add a subwoofer to a factory radio. They appreciate the clean sound, and the one-ohm stability. Customers say that the amp is small and yet well built, and will last for a long time.
"...The adjustments on this amp are straight forward and useful. The 45Hz Boost is good (used sparingly), and the Low-Pass-Filter seems quite accurate...." Read more
"...It is small and yet very well built and after opening it up it has a good tough circuity system on the inside...." Read more
"...came free :/. I already had a remote level control installed and it works great. If you don't have one I would suggest buying alpine's as well...." Read more
"...Wiring connections are solid and feel firm, the amp's size is small enough to fit under most seats and other small spaces, and after an hour of..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the car audio system. They say it's a budget powerhouse in a small package, and it sounds very good for the price.
"...Great amp at a great price and is extremely well built. 10 out of 10 I would buy again." Read more
"...amp and was like could youse more rms but overall sounds very good for the price if you’re looking for you’re sub to sound real loud I would..." Read more
"...shouldn't be an issue. clean power for the money." Read more
"...it's efficient, it puts out some great clean power, and it is inexpensive!..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the car audio or theater product. They say it's a high quality amp for a low price, built very well, and reliable. Some mention that it'll perform like a champion and is the best amp they have ever used.
"...again, it's not a deal breaker... Great amp, that seems to be quite durable...." Read more
"...Great amp at a great price and is extremely well built. 10 out of 10 I would buy again." Read more
"...There is more power, better sound, and it's solid and compact. The less powerful boss amp I had was larger and was not a solidly built...." Read more
"These just sounded kind of flat...not crazy powerful and just average. I wanted this setup to have a smaller footprint but it was not my thing...." Read more
Customers appreciate the small size of the car audio amp. They say it has a very small profile and can be installed almost anywhere in their vehicle. Some say it fits perfectly under their Supra passenger seat.
"...is incredibly clean, the amp stays nice and cool, it has a very small footprint, easily adjustable, and just all around what I'd expect from my..." Read more
"...It is small and yet very well built and after opening it up it has a good tough circuity system on the inside...." Read more
"...There is more power, better sound, and it's solid and compact. The less powerful boss amp I had was larger and was not a solidly built...." Read more
"...Wiring connections are solid and feel firm, the amp's size is small enough to fit under most seats and other small spaces, and after an hour of..." Read more
Customers like the heating of the car audio or theater product. They say it really doesn't heat up too much, runs cool, and is still touchable after an hour. Some say that the amp works perfect without getting too hot or loss of power. Overall, most are satisfied with the heating capabilities of the product.
"...The sound is incredibly clean, the amp stays nice and cool, it has a very small footprint, easily adjustable, and just all around what I'd expect..." Read more
"...Runs cool and is still touchable after an and a half...." Read more
"...It more than suffices for the job & create little to no heat. It's well built and I am more than satisfied w/ the performance...." Read more
"...a few months of ownership, something I've noticed is that the amplifier will overheat if not provided enough ventilation (duh?)...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the car audio or theater system to be easy. They mention that the remote turn on wire is super easy to install, very straight forward, and easy to tune. The connectors are well built, making it easy to make a clean connection.
"...Pretty simple. All you do is hook one sub to the other and that sub to the amp where there is ONLY one wire going into the amp. Easy. :)..." Read more
"Very easy to install. Sounds pretty good when paired with the Alpine SWS 12D4. However, after a day the fuses blow,. also smoked slightly...." Read more
"...inputs and does not require a remote turn on wire so it is super easy to install." Read more
"...Stable all day and barely gets warm. Small footprint made for easy install under 2011 Jeep GC driver seat." Read more
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One thing to note, this does have a remote bass adjustment that can be used with the amp to adjust the gain on the fly. The Alpine specific gain control is NOT REQUIRED. I used the control that came with a piece of junk BOSS amplifier with this amp, and it worked just fine. So if you cand find a adjustment knob that has the phone cord looking plug in on the amp side, it should work the same as the alpine add on, at a much lower price. I've since upgraded to an equilizer that gives me control of the sub channel through RCA's, so no need for the knob any longer, but when I used it, it worked great.
Another thing with this amp, keep in mind it is rated at 300W RMS at 14.4 volts. It's rare that you'll actually be pushing 14.4V, so don't expect 300W RMS. Account for a bit of loss in power due to lower voltage. For this reason, I chose this amp paired with the JL sub. JL sub is rated at 250W RMS, so with the voltage drop in my system (especially after being parked at the sandbar for hours in my boat), I expect some loss in power from the lower voltage which allows this amp to mate up to the sub I'm running superbly. I don't even have to crank this sub to get good boom out of it either. This pair has great bass even at high volumes when sometimes subwoofers will fade out and be taken over by the mids/highs because maxing the amp out. Not a problem with this little guy. It has good sound at low or high volumes and never fades out.
LOVE THIS AMP!!!
This amp is awesome. The included Hi-Level inputs do an amazing job. When getting your system installed, your installer is going to push you to use their Hi-Low Level Converter. The reasoning behind this is nonsense. Be sure to get your amp installed, etc., but, if they insist on using it, just keep the included cables and do it yourself. It took me all of fifteen minutes to wire the hi-level input on the amp, and what a difference ten-minutes makes...
Something tells me I'm going to miss the hi-level input once I get my new head unit, but I'm in no rush at this point (even though the display no longer works and the CD no longer ejects lol). I use my phone and the stock auxiliary input... It's not as loud, but it's loud enough. The human ear adjusts your perceived amplitude anyway, so it doesn't really matter what system you have (in the lower, consumer-grade category).
The adjustments on this amp are straight forward and useful. The 45Hz Boost is good (used sparingly), and the Low-Pass-Filter seems quite accurate. There is a lot of power in this amp, but I'm only using a 250W Bazooka BT1024DVC BT Series 10-Inch 4 Ohm Dual Passive Tube , so I don't really need to push the amp. In its operating range, this amp seems amazing! If I were to upgrade my sub, I would probably just buy another one of these and let it go...
In the past, I skimped on amplifiers...going for the bigger number over the higher quality... Now, I know a LOT better, and will not waste my time on inferior amps. I would've bought a Kicker Amp for a great deal, but ultimately decided to spend a little more for a brand KNOWN for consistent quality.
My amp came with a card denoting 565W RMS (lower than others I've seen here :-(), but I'm happy knowing that I'm atleast getting 400W...
Either way, go ahead and add it to your cart...it should definitely be considered in your final decision.
UPDATE (12/21/2013)
After quite a few months of ownership, something I've noticed is that the amplifier will overheat if not provided enough ventilation (duh?). In my trunk, mounted to the back of the seat (surely not the best configuration, considering heat dissipation and the angle of the seat), the amp will cut off after a short while UNLESS I have my back seat stowed (opened to the trunk)...
Although it's not a deal breaker, it's definitely annoying. In the end, I'll likely end up mounting my amplifier on the trunk floor... Regardless, again, it's not a deal breaker... Great amp, that seems to be quite durable. It has already blown my Bazooka tube...(not surprisingly)...and is definitely something that my new Boston subs absolutely love! Thanks again, Alpine!
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and definitely worth the price.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2023