Amplifiers
Whether you are adding a car subwoofer to get more hard hitting bass, or just looking to improve your current tunes, a car amplifier is the key to a better sounding system.
What Are the Benefits of an Amplifier?
An amplifier allows you to increase the volume of installed speakers without sacrificing clarity. Your car’s radio has a small built in amplifier that does not produce a lot of power. Better speakers require more power to run efficiently and an amplifier provides that power.
While most people think power is only needed for volume, excess power is also needed to accurately recreate fast transients such as a cymbal crash or other dynamic change in sound output. Without enough amplifier power, the signal is clipped resulting in distortion.
Read more at Why Add a Car Audio Amplifier? and Two Common Car Amplifier Power Mistakes.
How Do I Choose an Amplifier?
Choosing an amplifier can seem like an overwhelming process with so many choices but answering a few questions can help you make the right selection quickly and easily.
- Are you going to connect a subwoofer or speakers to the amplifier? If you are going to connect a subwoofer(s) to the amplifier you are going to want to use a single channel, mono block, amplifier to take advantage of its better efficiency. If you are going to be connecting full range speakers you are better off selecting a 2 or 4 channel model as they use class A/B design which delivers the best sound quality. If want to connect subwoofer(s) and speakers to the same amplifier then you want a 5-channel amplifier.
- What is the RMS power of the speaker or subwoofer(s) you are connecting and what is their impedance? Select an amplifier that most closely matches the RMS power rating of your speakers or subwoofers at the same impedance to ensure they will work. For example, if you have coaxial speakers that are rated at 60-watts RMS and have a 4Ω voice coil, you will want an amplifier that outputs close to 60-watts RMS at 4Ω. This information is available in the specifications tab of each part.
MTX Car Amplifier Series Overview
- XTHUNDER Series - Designed with one goal: provide high power to your high performance subwoofers and high end speakers.
- THUNDER Series - Deliver high power in a small chassis allowing them to power most speakers and subwoofers where amplifier mounting space is limited.
- Marine & Powersports - Designed to operate in environments where water, dust, and high humidity are prevalent. Offer all the benefits of a standard amplifier with extra protection to endure the environment.
- Limited Supply - Popular car amplifiers no longer in production offering an excellent combination of power and performance with the features and price to match.
Car Audio Amplifier Series
XTHUNDER Amplifiers
Big power to drive high-end speakers and subwoofers
Raw Power Design
Delivers excess power for the largest of subs.
Extreme Control
Flexible and customized controls for the prefect audio experience.
MTX Reliability
Forty years of audio experience packed into this high-powered amplifier family.
XTHUNDER1500.1 1500W RMS Mono Block Class D Amplifier
High Output for the Biggest Subwoofers
Extreme Sub Power
The XTHUNDER1500.1 is the latest evolution of the Thunder amplifier series that MTX Audio made famous almost 20 years ago. These amplifiers are designed to deliver extreme power to the most demanding systems whether they be subwoofers or full range speakers.
The XTHUNDER1500.1 mono block amp powers large subwoofers in multiple combinations with distortion-free performance, easily handling the abuse of long hours of loud play.
XTHUNDER1200.1 1200W RMS Mono Block Class D Amplifier
Perfect Power for Unbeatable Bass
Thunder Power
The XTHUNDER1200.1 is the latest evolution of the Thunder amplifier series that MTX Audio made famous almost 20 years ago. These amplifiers are designed to deliver extreme power to the most demanding systems whether they be subwoofers or full range speakers.
The XTHUNDER1200.1 mono block amp is designed to power one or more gigantic subwoofers with energy enough to hit every note hard and distortion free.
XTHUNDER125.4 500W RMS 4-Channel Class A/B Amplifier
4-Channels of Full Range Force
Thunder Speaker Power
The XTHUNDER125.4 is the latest evolution of the Thunder amplifier series that MTX Audio made famous almost 20 years ago. These amplifiers are designed to deliver extreme power to the most demanding systems whether they be subwoofers or full range speakers.
The XTHUNDER125.4 four channel amplifier powers high wattage speaker systems with room to spare, and without added distortion or over-heating during long hours of loud play.
XTHUNDER800.5 800W RMS 5-Channel Full Range Class D Amplifier
Amplify Your Entire System
Extreme Sub Power
The XTHUNDER800.5 is the latest evolution of the Thunder amplifier series that MTX Audio made famous almost 20 years ago. These amplifiers are designed to deliver extreme power to the most demanding systems whether they be subwoofers or full range speakers.
The XTHUNDER800.5 5-channel amplifier powers four speakers and a thundering subwoofer or two with power to spare.
XEBC External Bass Control
XEBC for XTHUNDER series amps
External Bass Control for use with MTX XTHUNDER series amplifiers XTHUNDER800.5 or as replacement for use with XTHUNDER1500.1 and XTHUNDER1200.1.
THUNDER Amplifiers
The Look, the Feel and the Power...
Exceptional Thermal Design
Stays cool under heavy use.
Low Distortion
Serious MTX hard-hitting bass and crystal clear high notes.
MTX Reliability
Forty years of audio experience packed into this amplifier family.
THUNDER1000.1 1000W RMS Mono Block Class D Amplifier
2000-Watts Raw Peak Power
Feel the Thunder
MTX THUNDER1000.1 is designed to work with an assortment of subwoofers and is capable of delivering up to 2000 watts peak power (1000 watts RMS) in an incredibly small package.
This amp features a high efficiency class D topology. This type of circuit is preferred for driving subwoofers due to its ability to minimize power loss to heat when you rock all night long.
THUNDER500.1 500W RMS Mono Block Class D Amplifier
High Power Small Chassis Amplification
Feel the Thunder
MTX THUNDER500.1 is designed to work with an assortment of subwoofers and is capable of delivering up to 1000 watts peak power (500 watts RMS) in an incredibly small package.
This monster amp features a high efficiency class D topology. This type of circuit is preferred for driving subwoofers due to its ability to minimize power loss to heat when you rock all night long.
THUNDER75.4 400W RMS 4-Channel Class A/B Amplifier
4-Channels of Thunderous Power
Designed for Kickin' Four Channel Sound
The THUNDER 75.4 car amplifier features a class A/B design to provide the highest sound quality to any style full range speaker. Class A/B topology is designed to reproduce all notes and frequencies your full range speakers can play, ensuring you hear all of your music as your favorite artist intended.
This amplifier rocks all four speakers with room to spare, without added distortion or over-heating during long hours of loud play.
MWA040 External Bass Control
MWA040 EBC for THUNDER and WET series amps
External Bass Control for use with MTX THUNDER and WET Series Amplifiers THUNDER1000.1, THUNDER500.1, WET500.1 amplifiers.
See more information about External Bass Controllers at External / Remote Bass Controls.