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MTX JackHammer JH600 Mono subwoofer amplifier — 600 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

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The JackHammer Series by MTX offers just what its name implies — aggressive styling with plenty of...

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About the MTX JackHammer JH600

Gabrielle Thorndyke
The JackHammer Series by MTX offers just what its name implies — aggressive styling with plenty of hard-hitting power, so your system will look great and sound even better. The chrome detailing and powder-coated steel chassis with vented bumper guards provide exceptional durability, while the MTX logo lets people know you're packing serious power.

The JackHammer Series by MTX offers just what its name implies — aggressive styling with plenty of hard-hitting power, so your system will look great and sound even better. The chrome detailing and powder-coated steel chassis with vented bumper guards provide exceptional durability, while the MTX logo lets people know you're packing serious power.

The JH600 mono subwoofer amplifier delivers up to 600 wattts RMS to your subwoofer setup. Patented MTX technologies process and amplify your signal without wasting energy and creating harmful levels of heat. Active Fan Cooling speeds up the internal fan as you turn your volume up, so more cool air reaches the inner workings as power demands increase. Variable filters help you match the signal output to your speakers, and a bass boost lets you control the "boom" in your sound.

Confused about impedance? Check out our article on matching subs and amps.

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Product highlights:

  • mono subwoofer amplifier
  • 350 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (600 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
  • frequency response: 20-200 Hz
  • variable low-pass filter (40-200 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
  • variable subsonic filter (20-50 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • bass boost (0-12 dB at 40 Hz)
  • Active Fan Cooling with automatic variable fan speed
  • Smart Engage turns on amp when signal arrives through the speaker-level inputs
  • CEA-2006 compliant
  • preamp and speaker-level inputs
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
  • fuse rating: 25A x 3
  • 14-11/16"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-5/16"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # JH600

What's in the box:

  • Mono-block amplifier with three 25A fuses inserted into chassis
  • Bass knob
  • 16.5' Bass knob cable with RJ-11 connectors on each end
  • Two 24" Speaker level to RCA adapters (each have on RCA connector on one end and bare tinned wire on other end)
  • 2 Plastic jack stands
  • 2 Screws
  • Hex-key
  • MTX Warranty Statement/Wiring diagram
  • Amplifier Performance Certificate

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CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a new system of testing and measurement methods for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates a uniform method for determining an amplifier's RMS power output and signal-to-noise ratio. The criteria for measuring power uses a DC input voltage of 14.4 volts and the RMS power output is measured into a 4-ohm load, with 1% or less Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) plus noise, and at a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz when applicable. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. CEA-2006 allows consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers on an equal basis. The MTX Jack Hammer JH600 under CEA-2006 regulations is rated at 350 Watts RMS x 1 channel with a 70dBA signal to noise ratio.

2-Ohm Stable: The MTX mono-amplifier is capable of handling load impedances down to 2-ohms. The amplifier is rated at 600 Watts RMS x 1 channel in 2 ohms with 1% THD.

Mono-Block Amplifier: The MTX Terminator JH600 is designed with specific features to power your subwoofer or subwoofers with a frequency range between 20 to 200 Hz. This amplifier is not designed to power a full-range speaker.

Class-D Design: The JH600 is a Class D mono-block amplifier, which uses digital switching to amplify audio signals. This design results in high efficiency and less heat.

Active Fan Cooling: Rather than weighing the amplifier down with heavy aluminum heat sinks, the Jack Hammer amplifier is cooled using a variable speed internal fan. The increasing output of the amplifier engages the fan to automatically increase its speed allowing more cool air to enter the amplifier. This keeps the amplifier performing at its peak level longer and prevents the amplifier from going into thermal shutdown due to overheating. The fan will automatically slow down when the amplifier's output is decreased.

Protection Circuits: The JH600 provides Thermal and Overload protection with LED indicators.

Stackable: You can stack up to three Jack Hammer amplifier on top of one another using the supplied "JackStands".

Controls

Crossover: The JH600 features a variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 24db/Oct crossover to match the frequency response of your connected subwoofer(s).

Bass Boost: The amplifier's bass boost is adjustable from 0-12dB at 40Hz.

Sub-Sonic Filter: This amp features an adjustable 20 to 50Hz, 12dB/octave Sub-Sonic Filter. Ultra-low frequencies that cannot be reproduced by a subwoofer do not become sound but become unnecessary oscillations, which affect sound by causing distortion. These frequencies also waste amplifier power and can cause damage to speakers. Setting the Sub-Sonic Filter between 20Hz to 50Hz cuts the frequencies below the respective frequency to improve the reproduction performance of the speakers by eliminating harmful distortion.

Remote Bass Knob: The MTX JH600 comes supplied with a wired remote bass knob which allows you to adjust the bass output of the amplifier. The bass knob is designed to be mounted underneath your vehicle's dash within arm's length so its easily accessible to the driver. The bass knob connects to the amplifier using the supplied 16.5' RJ-11 cord. The wired remote bass knob measures 2.655" wide x 0.755" tall x 1.955" deep.

Connections

Power/Ground/Turn-On Connections: The JH600 features set-screw terminals for the Power, Ground and Remote turn-on lead. The Power and Ground terminals will accommodate up to an 4 AWG wire, while the Remote turn-on lead will accept up to a 16 AWG wire.

RCA Inputs: The pair of RCA type line-level inputs have gain (Input Sensitivity) control. The Input Sensitivity control will accept an input signal of 250mV to 5.0 Volts.

Smart-Engage Speaker Level Input: The Jack Hammer JH600 comes with a set of speaker level input harnesses. This feature makes it easier to add an amplifier to a factory radio or to a receiver with no preamp outputs. When using the speaker-level inputs, the amp automatically turns on when it senses signal from the head unit, eliminating the need for a remote turn-on connection. In many cases, this feature will allow you to install the amplifier without removing your radio.

Parallel Speaker Connections: The amplifier is equipped with two pairs of speaker terminals for an easy parallel subwoofer connection. The set-screw speaker terminals will accommodate 12 to 8 AWG speaker wire.

EBC: RJ-11 connection for connecting the supplied wired remote bass knob.

Fuse: The amplifier is equipped with three 25-AMP fuses.

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