Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X1R

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Kenwood's new KAC-X1R digital mono amp lists in the manual the following output ratings:

With a 12vdc input:

400w X 1 @ 4 Ohms

800w X 1 @ 2 Ohms

Equal to or greater than 800w X 1 @ 1 Ohm

With a 14.4vdc input:

600w X 1 @ 4 Ohms

1200w X 1 @ 2 Ohms

Equal to or greater than 1000w X 1 @ 1 Ohm

This amp is stated to be compliant with the CEA 2006 ratings standard so I have no reason to doubt the claimed wattage but I'm wondering why they wouldn't release the actual output when shown a 1 Ohm load? And why would the potential output @ 1 Ohm be lower than the rated output @ 2 Ohm when given 14.4vdc?

I'm thinking of upgrading from the KAC-X401M I've been running for a good long while but and the ability to make over a kilowatt along with 1 Ohm load stability would be nice to have in case I ever upgrade my substage to something that necessitated those features but the 1 Ohm ratings have me more than a bit confused...

If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them.

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[killahsharksjc 10+ year member]

I would also like to know why the 1ohm load is lower than the 2ohm load. And Prowler573 hit me up when your ready to to sell your x401m

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

Different topologies create different power at lower loads, it might have a more highly regulated power supply or low overall feedback and do stuff like that.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I decided to go with a Diamond amp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

I decided to go with a Diamond amp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I went with a D61500.1, Beat.

The power it makes at 2 Ohms shouldn't be too much for the M6mkII I'm running with more available at 1 Ohm should I ever need it.

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

Flexibility FTW.

 

[killahsharksjc 10+ year member]

I went with a D61500.1, Beat.The power it makes at 2 Ohms shouldn't be too much for the M6mkII I'm running with more available at 1 Ohm should I ever need it.

Does this mean your ready to sell me your x401m now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/toast.gif.bc0657bf54b9ee653b6438524461341e.gif

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Does this mean your ready to sell me your x401m now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/toast.gif.bc0657bf54b9ee653b6438524461341e.gif

PM sent but never responded to??

 

[killahsharksjc 10+ year member]

PM sent but never responded to??

Sorry about that, work keeps me busy. I just bought me a brand new in the box X401M for $300. yesterday. It even came with a little leather book with buffing rags in it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif I have two 10W6v2's right now but hopefully I can just trade them for a 13W6v2 in the HO Box. 600watts isn't enough for 2 10W6v2's. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Sorry about that, work keeps me busy. I just bought me a brand new in the box X401M for $300. yesterday. It even came with a little leather book with buffing rags in it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif I have two 10W6v2's right now but hopefully I can just trade them for a 13W6v2 in the HO Box. 600watts isn't enough for 2 10W6v2's. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif

I hope you like it, killah. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

Mine served me well for a great long while with no issues but I wanted to step it up a notch so I did.

BNIB with all the stuff they came with from Kenwood for $300 ain't too shabby. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[killahsharksjc 10+ year member]

I hope you like it, killah. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gifMine served me well for a great long while with no issues but I wanted to step it up a notch so I did.

BNIB with all the stuff they came with from Kenwood for $300 ain't too shabby. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

yeah my local shop that i go to just got a good shipment in. He has a couple of x301's and i think one x201 all brand new in the box. I also bought my x501f from him also awhile back.

 

[killahsharksjc 10+ year member]

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

Kenwood amps are pretty shitty prowler,you surprise me...

Kenwood amps are really low end amps sold at midrange prices

but Excelons are Excellent HU's,my fav actually

Id rather have a PowerAcoustic

 

[luvinthebass 5,000+ posts]

which way is the sub facing?