Name: Clarion XC2510
Brand: Clarion
SKU: 020XC2510
Price: 318.05 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)

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by Crutchfield's Charlie Pastorfield

Compact powerhouse for the whole system

Clarion's XC2510 5-channel amplifier delivers 50 watts RMS to your front and rear speakers while sending up to 300 watts RMS to a sub, all from a chassis that's just slightly larger than your hand. This micro-sized amp can fit almost anywhere, even behind many dashboards. And Clarion managed to pack more watts per square inch inside this little powerhouse than almost any other 5-channel amp made.

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Compact powerhouse for the whole system

Ready for outdoor work

The XC2510's circuits are coated on both sides for protection, so this amp is a great candidate for powering speakers and subs in ATVs, boats, and other challenging applications. Clarion nickel-plated all the connectors to resist corrosion and ensure electrical flow, even during harsh conditions.

Super-clean signal

The XC2510's input circuitry resists the electronic noise common in cars, so you will enjoy clean, distortion-free music. Soft turn-on and turn-off circuitry prevents potentially damaging thumps to your system as it powers on or off.

Variable high-pass filters help you clarify the sound by eliminating the extremely low bass that your speakers can't reproduce, while a low-pass filter eliminates the higher frequencies from the subwoofer to clean up your bass. A bass boost on the sub channel lets you emphasize the low-end thump. You'll also appreciate the high-level inputs, so you can hook this amp up to almost any system, even to factory radios without RCA connections.

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Product highlights:

5-channel amplifier
50 watts RMS x 4 + 200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
75 watts RMS x 4 + 300 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
150 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4 ohms + 300 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
CEA-2006 compliant
Class D amp technology
double-sided conformal-coated circuit board — suitable for power sports and marine applications (not waterproof)
corrosion-resistant nickel-coated connections
built-in ground loop isolation circuitry reduces input noise
variable high-pass filters on front and rear channels (15-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
variable low-pass filters on sub channel (35-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
variable bass boost on sub channel (0-12 dB at 50 Hz)
preamp and speaker-level inputs
8-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
fuse rating: 40A x 2
dimensions: 12-1/4"W x 1-5/8"H x 4-3/8"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # XC2510

What's in the box:

Clarion XC2510 owner's manual

5-Channel amplifier
Two 40-amp ATO fuses (installed in-line)
9" Power/Ground harness
9" Speaker-level output harness
Four 3/4" Self-tapping screws
4 Flat washers
Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish)
Warranty information

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Features & specs

Performance
RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels)	50 x 4 300 x 1
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels)	---
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels)	75 x 4
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels)	---
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels)	150 x 2
Minimum Impedance Bridged	4
Minimum Impedance Unbridged	2
Minimum Impedance	2
Best Frequency Response	20-30k Hz
THD at Rated RMS Power	1%
Signal to Noise Ratio	70 dB
Input Voltage	14.4v
Features
Amplifier Class	D
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency	35-250 Hz
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	12 dB/octave
High-Pass Crossover Frequency	15-250 Hz
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	12 dB/octave
Bass Boost	0-12 dB
Bass Boost Frequency	50 Hz
Fan Cooled	No
Fuse Rating	80
Speaker Level Inputs	Yes
Preamp Outputs	No
Width (inches)	12-1/4
Height (inches)	1-5/8
Depth (inches)	4-3/8
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

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Features

5-Channel Design: The XC2510 is made up of three sections, two full range stereo amps (front and rear) and a subwoofer amp. The front and rear amps are independently bridgeable, meaning the XC2510 can be used as a 5-channel, 4-channel, or 3-channel amp. The minimum impedance for each section is 2Ω, 4Ω when bridged.

RCA Inputs: Three pair of female RCA line level inputs (front, rear, and sub) are attached to the left end of the amp with 7" wires.

Speaker Level Inputs: The 8" speaker level input wires are also attached to the left end of the amp.

Crossovers: The front and rear channels have built-in independent high pass crossovers, the subwoofer channel has a built-in low pass crossover. The high pass crossover points are continuously variable from 15 Hz to 250 Hz and the low pass crossover point is continuously variable from 35 Hz to 250 Hz. The crossover slopes are 12 dB/octave.

Gain: The front, rear, and subwoofer sections have independent continuously variable rotary gain controls; the range depends on which input you're using:

RCA: 200mV to 8V
Speaker Level: 600mV to 20V

Bass Boost: The subwoofer amp's bass boost is continuously variable from 0 to +12 dB and centered at 50 Hz, allowing you to dial in the amount of bass according to your personal preference.

Power Harness: The included power harness (two power wires and two ground wires) plugs into a pigtail harness attached to the amp, for a total of 18" power and ground wires. The power wires should be connected directly to the battery, so they will likely need to be extended using an 8-gauge or larger wire (the attached power and ground wires are all 12-gauge). In-line fuse holders on both power wires hold the included 40-amp ATO style fuses. Another in-line fuse should be added close to the battery.

Speaker Output Harness: The included speaker output harness plugs into a pigtail harness attached to the amp, for a total of 18" speaker wires. The remote turn-on wire is also in the speaker output harness.

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13 questions already asked

I'm running a pair of 6.5" jbl 2 way full range speakers and a pair of 6Ã?9" jbl 3 way full range speakers and a 10" jbl shallow mount subwoofer... My question is it possible to run this amp full range only through the front and rear channels, if not at what frequency should it be set at to get both high n mid range sound to said speakers thanks???

charles Apr 01, 2023

1 answer

Greetings Charles, and thank you for your question. There are setting for all channels on this Clarion amplifier. The HPF for both front and rear channels can be set as low as 15 Hz but you don't want that low of frequencies getting to your full range speakers. You can set it as high as 250 Hz, then your speakers get nothing lower than the 250 HZ. Where you set it depends on where your speaker is going to distort. You do all the settings on the amp by ear, and cut off the frequencies accordingly.

hogan Apr 01, 2023 (Staff)

What size (gauge) speaker wires needed?

vv11b40 Dec 09, 2021

1 answer

16-gauge is ideal for the front and rear channels and 12-gauge for the subwoofer.

jenny Dec 18, 2021 (Staff)

I'm considering installing this in a 2012 seadoo challenger jetboat. I see that the unit has (2) 12 gauge power and ground wires. The manufacturer suggested 8 gauge for primary wire from the battery (with single fuse) but I don't see an 8 gauge to 12 gauge distribution block. Do you have a specific product you recommend?

shane Oct 08, 2021

2 answers

I do have I had it installed and it pushes a 10 Jl and 4 clarion mid range it's a pretty sweet amp for the size. Not sure about the connection as I was lazy but he did put 12gauge with a fuse.

craig Oct 13, 2021

I did not use a distribution block, I installed clean to battery with inline fuse.

tadd Oct 08, 2021

Do I need to connect the high input and the low inputs on the amp from head unit?

michael May 04, 2021

1 answer

If your head unit has RCA connections, use those. Otherwise connect the wires but don't do both.

warren May 04, 2021

I need to run some wire from the XC2510 amp to a CM3013WL subwoofer about 15 feet away at most. What gauge wire would work best?

dan Nov 18, 2020

1 answer

You can use as low as 16 gauge but I would personally use 14 gauge, as you can upgrade your amp later if you need more power.

eric Nov 18, 2020

Will this be fine in the original location of a Monsoon amp on a Solstice/Sky/GT/G2X (GM Kappas) Or would there be a ventilation problem?

william Feb 19, 2018

1 answer

Any aftermarket amplifier will do well to have at least some ventilation. The Clarion is very compact (12-1/4"W x 1-5/8"H x 4-3/8"D) and highly efficient (Class D) so, it does not generate as much heat as an A/B amplifier does. For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service: https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

ryan Mar 15, 2018 (Staff)

Can I install this amp using 4x4 ohm loads for front/rear and a 2 ohm sub?

jeffery Aug 30, 2017

1 answer

Yep! The Clarion CX2510 will push 50 watts RMS x 4 for your 4-ohm speakers, and 300 watts RMS x 1 to your 2-ohm subwoofer. For more details or to discuss further, please feel free to contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks! My bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Larry

david Sep 03, 2017 (Staff)

Will this fit in the existing amp area under the console in a 07-13 silverado?

danny May 29, 2017

1 answer

For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth May 29, 2017 (Staff)

it's clase D Technology means ?

hugo Jul 21, 2016

1 answer

Thanks for your question. Here is a Crutchfield article that may be helpful: http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/car/amplifiers_glossary.html?c=3 This is the excerpt from that article: Class D amplifiers use output transistors as switches to control power distribution - the transistors rapidly switch on and off at least twice during every signal cycle. Class D amps boast higher efficiency, produce less heat, and draw less current than traditional Class AB designs. Class D amplifiers produce higher distortion than AB designs due to the high-speed switching on and off of the transistors, but this distortion occurs at frequencies above hearing, and is easily removed by a low-pass filter. Hope that helps.

kenneth Jul 22, 2016 (Staff)

Can I use this amp to add a sub even if my head unit doesn't have a sub output? Thinking of using the line level inputs in order to make use of existing wiring and my limited installation space.

kris May 19, 2016

1 answer

I'm not sure but their customer support chat should be able to help you.

todd May 19, 2016

Does this amp support differential balanced inputs?

cjcj11 Apr 12, 2016

1 answer

There aren't any balanced audio inputs on the Clarion XC2510 amplifier. It has three pair of female RCA line level inputs (front, rear, and sub) and includes 8" speaker level input wires for connecting to a car stereo without RCA pre-amp outputs. I hope that helps. My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=159

david Apr 15, 2016 (Staff)

Do you need two batteries to run this amp or you just connected both leads to one single battery?

furler Mar 13, 2016

2 answers

Both leads to one battery or both leads into a fuse holder and 8 gauge wire from there to the battery.

todd Mar 15, 2016

I connected both leads to a single battery, however my vehicles has two batteries in parallel. The XC2510 is a combo unit, having an amp for four speakers and a subwoofer, to my understanding the two separate leads are for the two amps inside the combo unit.

hugh Mar 15, 2016

How did you deal with the fact that the amplifier has two separate power cables?

mark Dec 06, 2015

2 answers

I suppose you could run a 4Ga or 8Ga wire like normal (cable fuse as close to the battery as possible, and secured down... ran parallel to existing wiring until you go through the firewall in a safe place and way).. then use a distribution block to make the connections... Although you might really consider 4Ga wire instead. (maybe 6Ga if it can be found.)

william Feb 19, 2018

You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss installation. They can go over the details of how to connect this to your vehicle.

jeff Dec 06, 2015 (Staff)

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