Sony
Sony XMSD61 Mobile Amplifier Subwoofer Class D
★★★★★
Power Your Subwoofers with PrecisionThe Sony XMSD61 Mobile Amplifier delivers robust power and versatile features for your car audio system. Designed to drive subwoofers with clarity and control, this amplifier ensures a dynamic and immersive sound experience on the road. Key Features: Powe...
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Overview
Power Your Subwoofers with Precision
The Sony XMSD61 Mobile Amplifier delivers robust power and versatile features for your car audio system. Designed to drive subwoofers with clarity and control, this amplifier ensures a dynamic and immersive sound experience on the road.
Key Features:- Power Output: 300 watts RMS (600 watts at 2 ohms)
- Bass Boost: 0-10 dB at 40 Hz
- Power Supply: MOSFET power supplies and output stages
- Low-Pass Filter: Continuously variable from 50-300 Hz, 12 dB/octave slope
- Subsonic Filter: Removes ultra-low frequencies
- Speaker-Level Inputs: Allows easy integration with any system
- Preamp Outputs: Simplifies connecting additional amps
- Mono amplifier
- 8" Speaker-level input harness
- Remote level control
- 19.67" Remote level control cable
- Protective terminal cover
- Mounting screws
- Operating Instructions
Key Features
Mono car subwoofer amplifier
300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (600 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
Bass boost (0-10 dB at 40 Hz); variable low-pass filter (50-300 Hz at 12 dB per octave)
Preamp- and speaker-level inputs; pream outputs
Wired remote control for bass boost and low-pass filter
Specifications
Product Type
Mobile Amplifier
Amplifier Class
Class D
Channels
Mono
RMS Power Output (4 ohms)
300 watts x 1
RMS Power Output (2 ohms)
600 watts x 1
Bass Boost
0-10 dB at 40 Hz
Low-Pass Filter
50-300 Hz (12 dB per octave)
Inputs
Preamp-level, Speaker-level
Outputs
Preamplifier
Control
Wired remote control
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers powerful mono amplification for subwoofers with 300 watts RMS at 4 ohms or 600 watts at 2 ohms.
- Provides flexible sound tuning capabilities through a variable low-pass filter (50-300 Hz).
- Includes a bass boost function, adjustable from 0-10 dB at 40 Hz, to enhance low-frequency output.
- Features both preamp and speaker-level inputs, allowing integration with a variety of car stereo systems.
- Comes with a wired remote control for convenient adjustment of bass boost and low-pass filter settings.
👎 Cons
- The amplifier is designed exclusively for mono subwoofer applications, limiting its use for full-range speakers.
- Maximum RMS power output is 300 watts at 4 ohms, which might be insufficient for very demanding subwoofers.
- The low-pass filter is variable but does not specify a precise adjustment range beyond 50-300 Hz.
- The bass boost is fixed at 40 Hz, which may not align with all users' preferred bass frequencies.
- Requires an external battery for power, which is typical for car amplifiers but an additional consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audio systems can this amplifier connect to?
This amplifier supports both preamp-level and speaker-level inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of car stereo head units, including those without dedicated preamp outputs.
Is the bass boost frequency adjustable on this amplifier?
The bass boost feature on this amplifier is fixed at 40 Hz, offering adjustment only in the amount of boost (0-10 dB) at that specific frequency.
Can this amplifier be used to power full-range speakers in a car?
No, the Sony XMSD61 is a mono car subwoofer amplifier, specifically designed for single-channel low-frequency output to a subwoofer, not for full-range speakers.
How can I control the amplifier's settings once it's installed?
The amplifier includes a wired remote control, allowing for convenient adjustments of both the bass boost and the variable low-pass filter from the driver's seat.
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