Directed Electronics 64601910, d2500.1 User Manual

model
d2500.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Viper Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics, the industry leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990.
With the introduction of Viper Audio power amplifiers, Directed Electronics continues to set new standards of performance, reliability, and affordability in the mobile electronics industry.
Featuring high-efficiency MOSFET power supplies, flexible on-board crossovers, and state of the art audio design, Viper Audio power amplifiers will excite and
delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high-quality audio reproduction.
Viper Audio power amplifiers come with a two-year limited warranty if installed by an authorized Viper dealer. If not installed by an authorized dealer, Viper Audio power amplifiers are covered by a one-year, parts-and-labor limited warranty.
Be sure to retain your original sales receipt and refer to the warranty section of this guide for full details about your coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wire Connector Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speaker Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Combining Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Multiple Amplifier Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parallel Synced Gain Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workman­ship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two ­year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by anyone other than an autho­rized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be one year from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. During this one-year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to
Directed, postage pre-paid, with: consumer’s name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer’s name and address, and product description. IN ORDER FOR THIS
WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not
cover labor costs for the removal and rein­stallation of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS
PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND Directed SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALI­FORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
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High-powered car audio
systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result.
They may also impair a driver’s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi­cles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio system.
WARNING
FEATURES
Super-efficient Class D PWM design
runs much cooler than conventional amps.
High-speed MOSFET switching
power supply.
High-current complimentary MOSFET
outputs stable into 2 ohm loads.
Thermal, DC offset, reverse polarity,
and short circuit protection with status LED.
Master/slave RCA jack function
supports multiple amplifier systems with synced gain.
Top-mounted controls located under
illuminated Viper snake logo trim piece.
Continuously variable 24 dB/
octave low-pass crossover.
Variable 20-50 Hz, 24 dB/octave
subsonic filter.
Variable 12 dB bass EQ function.
Variable phase adjustment.
Remote subwoofer level control
supplied.
Variable input sensitivity optimizes
match with different signal sources.
Gold-plated screw-block plugs and
RCA jacks ensure maximum signal transfer.
Rugged one-piece extruded heat
sink finished with injection-molded mounting feet.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
1. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before installing this ampli­fier.
2. Disconnect the battery ground terminal prior to making any elec­trical connections.
3. Check for any hazards or obstruc­tions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mounting the amplifier.
4. Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and venti­lation and protect the amplifier from heat, moisture, and dirt.
5. Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cables to the amplifier, and run RCA cables away from the power cables and other potentially noisy car harnesses.
6. The amplifier should be grounded with a short, heavy gauge wire connected directly to the car at a bare metal surface, preferably scraped body sheet metal. Do not use factory ground locations, seat bolts, or brackets that are spotwelded.
7. Always fuse your power connection within 8 to 10 inches of the battery
terminal. Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the fuse(s) of the amplifier. The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system, and the length of wire used. IASCA and other auto sound competition organizations have charts available for this; you can also find a chart in the MECP study guide. Minimum wire gauge recom­mendations for the individual ampli­fiers are listed on the specification page. Always use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power wire. Be sure to examine the battery ground cable of the vehicle, and if neces­sary, upgrade it by adding an addi­tional ground wire that is the same gauge as the amplifier’s power wire. Remember, the amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited by the power and ground supply wires.
8. This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 2 to 4 ohms. Keep in mind that heat is the long-term enemy of automo­tive electronics and the lower your speaker load, the more heat is
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generated. For low impedance speaker applications or restricted ventilation installations, an external cooling fan may be advisable.
9. Battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appro­priate size (surface area is what counts); soldering the terminals after crimping is also recom­mended.
10. Due to the high-frequency MOSFET
switching power supply, filtering the power cable is not generally required (remember that the amp can’t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted). Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for the amplifier to reach its performance peak. If the RCA inputs are not grounded adequately via the signal source, electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system.
Power and speaker wire connections on Viper Audio power amplifiers are performed with the use of specially designed connectors that allow for ease of wire termination and installation convenience.
Poor connections are a common cause of poor sound quality or amplifier perfor­mance. Making proper wire connections is paramount to a reliable, quality sound system.
Please follow these recommendations to ensure a problem free installation:
1. Always use the proper gauge wire for the connector.
2. Cut wires to the minimum length necessary.
3. Trim the wire ends so bare wire does not protrude from the connector after termination.
4. Always tighten the connector screws firmly at least twice, once during installation and once more before returning the car to the customer.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::
Over tightening the screws can cause them to strip, creating loose connections. Tighten the screws twice firmly for a permanent, solid connection.
WIRE CONNECTOR PLUGS
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1.
RRCCAA IInnppuutt JJaacckkss -
Accepts line level outputs from head units or signal processors at voltages between 150mV and 8 volts.
2.
RRCCAA SSyynncc OOuutt JJaacckk
- This RCA jack sends a synced, or in-phase, gain matched signal to a slave d2500.1 when connected in the Parallel Synced Gain combination. (Refer to
Combined Amplifiers
section of this
guide.)
3.
RRCCAA SSllaavvee IInn JJaacckk
- This RCA accepts input from a master d2500.1 when connected in the Parallel Synced Gain combination. (Refer to
Combined Amplifiers
section of this guide.)
4.
SSllaavvee//MMaasstteerr SSwwiittcchh
- Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in the Parallel Synced Gain combination. (Refer to the
Combined Amplifiers
section of this guide.)
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RReemmoottee SSuubb LLeevveell CCoonnttrrooll
- Controls the subwoofer amplifier gain controls from a remote location for ease of adjustment during listening.
WWaarrnniinngg::
DO NOT connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub Level Control of any Viper amplifier. Even though the connectors fit properly, the control knob and connector pin posi­tions may be different and the amplifier will be damaged.
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 1—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS d2500.1 FRONT
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5
2
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1.
RReemmoottee TTuurrnn OOnn
- This terminal turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied to it. Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source. If a (+) 12 volt remote turn on lead is not available, a Remote Power Adapter (P/N #55000) can be used to supply a remote turn on signal. DO NOT connect this terminal to constant (+) 12 volt.
2.
SSuubb OOuutt TTeerrmmiinnaallss
- Connect subwoofers to these terminals. (Refer to the
Speaker Wiring
Diagrams
section of this guide.)
3.
SSttaattuuss LLEEDDss
- The Power LED will light GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally. The GREEN LED will turn off and the Protection LED will light RED when the amplifier has shut itself down due to speaker short circuit, DC offset, or overheating.
4.
((++)) 1122 VVoolltt PPoowweerr
- Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery.
WWAARRNNIINNGG::
Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection.
5.
GGrroouunndd -
Connect these terminals directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle, using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection. Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the (+)12 volt power wire. The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt. Use only quality crimped and/or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire. DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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FIGURE 2—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS d2500.1 REAR
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TOP PANEL CONTROLS
FIGURE 4—AMPLIFIER CONTROLS TOP
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1.
IInnppuutt GGaaiinn AAddjjuussttmmeenntt
- Controls the amplifier’s sensitivity and is used to match the input level of the amplifier to the output level of the signal source.
2.
CCrroossssoovveerr FFrreeqquueennccyy AAddjjuussttmmeenntt
­Adjusts the crossover point for the on-board low-pass crossover.
3.
VVaarriiaabbllee BBaassss EEQQ
- Adds 0 to12db of additional boost to the subwoofer output when active.
4.
SSuubb PPhhaassee AAddjjuussttmmeenntt
- Controls the phase of the subwoofer output from 0 to 180 degrees.
5.
SSuubbssoonniicc FFrreeqquueennccyy AAddjjuussttmmeenntt
­Adjusts the cutoff point for SUBSONIC frequencies. Frequencies below the adjustment point will be attenuated by 24db per octave.
6.
VVaarriiaabbllee SSuubbssoonniicc FFiilltteerr SSwwiittcchh
­Turns the Variable SUBSONIC filter control on/off.
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Control Panel Cover
The amplifier’s gain and filter controls are mounted under the elliptical control panel cover. Magnets hold the cover snugly and allow easy access.
TToo iinnssttaallll tthhee ccoovveerr
- Place the straight end of the control panel cover into the notched end of the amplifier’s top panel while elevating the curved end. Lower the curved end of the cover until the magnets make contact.
TToo rreemmoovvee tthhee ccoovveerr
- Place a finger on the curved end of the cover while lifting up the straight end with your thumb. When the magnets lose contact, lift and remove the cover.
Illuminated Window Alignment
The illuminated window comes attached to the control panel cover with a light adhesive tape. An additional supply of precut adhesive tape is included in the hardware pack.
1. Firmly hold the control panel cover while gently pressing against the window from the top. If the window will not release easily use a small flat tool to pry it loose. Pry slowly and evenly from several points to avoid deforming or cracking the window.
2. Apply two of the precut pieces of adhesive tape to the corners of the window that don't have tape. Make sure to apply the tape to the side that makes contact with the cover. Save the other two precut pieces of tape for future use.
3. Turn the illuminated window so the Viper snake logo will be in an upright position when the cover is re-attached to the amplifier. Press the window onto the underside of the control panel cover using the positioning pins for alignment.
Viper Badge Mounting
The Viper Badge can be rotated in 90­degree increments to accommodate the amplifier’s final mounting position.
1. Determine the final mounting posi­tion of the amplifier.
2. Determine the position required for the badge to be viewed horizontally.
3. Remove the protective cover for the adhesive tape on the under side of the badge.
4. Align the badge guideposts with the holes in the amplifier top panel.
5. Press down firmly until the logo is securely attached to the amplifier.
TOP PANEL FEATURES
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SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS
Single subwoofer connection (bottom view)
Two subwoofer connection (bottom view)
NNOOTTEE::
The dual + and -- subout terminals of the d2500.1 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers.
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The Viper d2500.1 subwoofer amplifier has the capability of connecting two or more d2500.1 amplifiers in a master/slave combination for increased power with accurate level matching. It is called the Parallel Synced Gain combina­tion.
WWAARRNNIINNGG::
DO NOT attempt to combine amplifiers of different power ratings. This amplifier combination works correctly only if the Master and Slave amplifiers are identical models.
Parallel Synced Gain
In this master/slave combination the master amplifier pre-amp controls remain active and the slave amplifier pre-amp is bypassed. This allows the master ampli­fier to control gain, filter, and sub-level on all amplifiers.
This combination allows the amplifiers to drive their own separate subwoofer(s) while being synced together via an in-
phase audio pre-amp signal from the master amplifier. Wiring connections to the amplifier subwoofer outputs in this combination should be standard in-phase configurations, creating a parallel speaker connection. (Refer to
Parallel
Synced Gain
section of this guide for amplifier and speaker connection diagrams.)
NNOOTTEE::
One master amplifier can control up to three slave amplifiers in this combination. Multiple identical master/slave combinations can be added to any given system.
Combined Amplifiers Gain and Filter Settings
Set the Subsonic, EQ, and other filter settings on the master amplifier to the positions that achieve the best sound quality. Adjustment guidelines are discussed in the
Crossover and Gain
Adjustment
section of this guide.
COMBINING AMPLIFIERS
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The Viper d2500.1 subwoofer ampli­fiers can also be used in multiples of the Parallel Synced Gain combination allowing for unlimited expansion to a systems subwoofer section. To use multiples of the Parallel Synced Gain combination the following directions must be adhered to for best results.
AAuuddiioo ssiiggnnaall
- Divide the head unit or processor audio signal to the master amplifier by using RCA Y adapters. Be sure to divide them an even number of times to ensure the input level at each master amplifier is matched.
RReemmoottee SSuubb LLeevveell CCoonnttrrooll
- The Remote Sub Level Control cable can be divided several times to connect to each master amplifier. This can
be accomplished by using one or more Directed Remote Sub Level cable splitters. Standard single-to­double phone line splitters and accessories from a local electronics store can also be used.
For systems with more than two master/slave combinations, use multiple single-to-double splitters. Do not use phone splitters that divide the signal more than once per splitter or splitters designed for multiple uses.
AAmmpplliiffiieerr ccoonnffiigguurraattiioonn
- When using multiple Parallel Synced Gain amplifier combinations follow the instructions in the
Parallel Synced
Gain
section of this guide for each
individual combination.
MULTIPLE AMPLIFIER COMBINATIONS
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1.
IInnppuutt SSiiggnnaall
- Connect these RCA
jacks as described in the
Front Panel
Connection
section of this guide.
2.
SSllaavvee//MMaasstteerr SSwwiittcchh
Set the slave/master switch
on the master amplifier to the MASTER position.
Set the slave/master switch
on the slave amplifier to the SLAVE position.
Setting the slave/master
switch on both amplifiers will auto­matically set the I/O RCA jack configuration according to each amplifier’s slave or master designa­tion.
NNOOTTEE::
One master amplifier can control up to three slave amplifiers in this combination. Multiple identical master/slave combinations can be added to any given system.
3.
RReemmoottee SSuubb LLeevveell CCoonnttrrooll
- Connect the Remote Sub Level Control to the master amplifier only. The master amplifiers subwoofer gain is used to set the overall gain for all synced amplifiers, then the Remote Sub Level Control can adjust the gain of all synced amplifiers.
4.
SSiiggnnaall CCoonnnneeccttiioonn
- Connect an RCA cable between the SYNC OUT RCA jack of the master amplifier and the SLAVE IN RCA jack of the slave amplifier as shown in Figure 5.
5.
SSuubbwwooooffeerr SSppeeaakkeerr CCoonnnneeccttiioonn
- In this amplifier combination each amplifiers must drive its own sepa­rate subwoofer(s). Connect the speaker terminals of each amplifier to any combination of one or more subwoofers that results in nominal impedance between two and four ohms. Make sure that each amplifier sees the same speaker impedance.
PARALLEL SYNCED GAIN CONNECTIONS/SETTINGS
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FIGURE 5—PARALLEL SYNC GAINED d2500.1
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Subwoofer Wiring (bottom view)
NNOOTTEE::
The dual + and -- subout terminals of the d2500.1 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers.
SUB LEVEL
MIN MAX
SLAVE IN
SLAVE IN
INPUT I/O
SYNC OUT
R
L
SLAVE MASTER
REMOTE
INPUT I/O
SYNC OUT
R
L
SLAVE MASTER
REMOTE
2
2
Do Not Use
3
Do Not Use
Master
Slave
4
1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT
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Your Viper Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance. These are some guidelines to follow when fine-tuning the amplifier.
Because this amplifier is only designed for subwoofer applications, the low-pass
crossover is active at all times. The crossover point is adjustable to allow more precise system operation.
Try and keep the setting low enough to prevent image smearing (you should not
be able to hear male voices from the subwoofer) but not so low as to create a gap between the subwoofer and the mid-bass/midrange speakers. It will be to your advantage to spend some extra time with this adjustment, listening to familiar music or system set-up discs to achieve the kind of musical reproduction that you prefer.
The gain adjustment allows you to set proper signal match for clean, quiet ampli-
fier operation. Start by playing some music you are familiar with. With the gain adjustment on the amplifier in the middle of its rotation, bring up the volume on your head unit to the 3/4 volume setting or until you start to hear distortion or clipping. If you hear distortion before you reach the 3/4 volume setting of your head unit, reduce the gain setting on the amplifier and start to raise the head unit volume again. When you can listen to the music at or slightly above 3/4 on your head unit without audible distortion, slowly raise the gain of the amplifier until distortion is heard, then back off the gain until the distortion is not audible. This setting will allow you to reach full output with all but the quietest of source mate­rial, while avoiding excessive noise in the system.
For systems using the Remote Sub Level Adjustment, increase the subwoofer gain
on the amplifier by 25% and set the Remote Sub Level knob to the center position after making all system gain and filter adjustments. This will give the Remote Sub Level Control a wider range of adjustment to the subwoofer output.
You should take into consideration the effect that gain adjustment has on system
frequency response and staging. Again, plan on spending some time with music that you know getting the gain and crossover settings the way you like. Test discs and analyzers may help with this process, but in the end it's your ears that count
--listen to the music!
SPECIFICATIONS
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1500 watts
0.8% THD
Viper model d2500.1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Greater than 80 dB Frequency Response 20-250 Hz +0, -1 dB Damping Factor 50 (typical) Crossover Low-pass 24 dB/octave,
variable from 30 to 250 Hz
Subsonic Filter Switchable 24 dB/
octave, variable from 20 to 250 Hz
Bass Equalization Variable 0 to +12 dB,
centered at 40Hz Input Impedance 20K ohms Input Sensitivity Variable from 150 mV
to 8 volt Output Impedance 2 to 4 ohms Supply Voltage 10 to 16 VDC Fusing and Power 200A Minimum Cable Requirements (AWG) (+) 12 Volt #0 Battery to fuse block
(Per amp, trunk mounted) #4x2 Fuse block to
amplifier Minimum Cable Requirements (Ground) #4x2 Amplifier to chassis
2700 watts
2500 watts
1.0%
THD
RMS continuous power driven into 4 ohms from 20 to 250 Hz @ 14.4 VDC at rated power/load.
RMS continuous power driven into 2 ohms from 20 to 250 Hz @ 14.4 VDC at rated power/load.
Dynamic power rating (IHF-202 Standard) minimum load.
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.
Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide customers with the
finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories
available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic
technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered.
Directed® is committed to delivering world-class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers.
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