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MTX THUNDER1000.1 Mono subwoofer amplifier — 1,000 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm

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You'll get some serious MTX bass mojo when you put the THUNDER1000.1D mono amp in your car.

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You'll get some serious MTX bass mojo when you put the THUNDER1000.1D mono amp in your car.

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About the MTX THUNDER1000.1

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Upgrade your power for better sound

You'll get some serious MTX bass mojo when you put the THUNDER1000.1D mono amp in your car. This compact amp will drive your subwoofer setup with up to 1,000 watts RMS. Hook this amp up to a nice set of subs, and you'll hear sounds you've never heard before, even in your favorite songs.

Upgrade your power for better sound

You'll get some serious MTX bass mojo when you put the THUNDER1000.1D mono amp in your car. This compact amp will drive your subwoofer setup with up to 1,000 watts RMS. Hook this amp up to a nice set of subs, and you'll hear sounds you've never heard before, even in your favorite songs.

Versatility

MTX knows that your system changes over time, and this amp will adapt to almost any subwoofer situation. It'll send 350 watts to a single 4-ohm sub now, but it's capable of delivering up to an awesome 1,000 watts to a 1-ohm load, so you don't have to buy a new amp to handle a multiple sub setup later on. It's amazing to think that so much power comes from an amp that'll almost fit on a piece of computer paper. This little bruiser will truly fit in places where amps don't usually go.

Advanced tone control

You can adjust the low-pass filter and subsonic filter to get the best possible sound from your sub and enclosure. In the unlikely event you want to bump up the bass a little, you also have access to a selectable bass boost.

MTX THUNDER1000.1 control panel

MTX THUNDER1000.1 control panel

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

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

To see sample wiring diagrams for all common subwoofer/amplifier combinations, check out this informative article.

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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)
  • 1,000 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm
  • variable low-pass filter (40-220 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • selectable bass boost (0, 6, 12 dB at 50 Hz)
  • variable subsonic filter (10-50 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • frequency response: 20-220 Hz
  • preamp inputs
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads and a 100-amp fuse recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
  • no onboard fuses — when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 100-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended
  • 12-5/8"W x 2-1/4"H x 6-5/16"D
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # THUNDER1000.1

What's in the box:

  • Mono subwoofer amplifier
  • 4mm Allen wrench
  • 2mm Allen wrench
  • Four 1/2" Self-tapping screws
  • Owner's manual (English/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ French)

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Features

Overview: The MTX Thunder1000.1 is a mono Class D subwoofer amplifier. It has aluminum heatsinks to dissipate heat generated by the amplifier. The amp produces 350 watts RMS x 1 at 4Ω, 600 watts RMS x 1 at 2Ω, and 1000 watts RMS x 1 at 1Ω.

Gain: The amp's rotary gain control is continuously variable from 200mV to 5V to match the output of the source unit.

Protection Circuits: The Thunder1000.1 provides protection against overheating, under voltage, and electrical short circuits.

Crossovers: The amp features a built-in low-pass crossover, with a continuously variable cutoff frequency of 40-220Hz; the crossover cannot be bypassed. Additionally, the amp has a subsonic filter to remove ultra-low frequencies, thus minimizing wasted power and protecting speakers not capable of reproducing those frequencies. It has a variable crossover frequency of 20-50Hz.

Bass Boost: The Thunder1000.1's bass boost circuit is centered at 50 Hz. It can be set to 0dB, +6dB, or +12dB.

Electronic Bass Control (EBC): An Electronic Bass Control (EBC) module is available directly from MTX that allows you to adjust the bass output of the amplifier from the front of the vehicle.

Connections

Power Terminals: The Thunder1000.1 features set screw terminals for power, ground and remote turn-on. The power and ground terminals will accommodate up to 4 AWG wire, while the remote turn-on terminal will accept up to 10 AWG wire. The set screws are loosened/tightened with the supplied Allen wrenches. MTX recommends the use of 4 AWG power and ground wires.

Note: The Amplifier is not equipped with an internal fuse. An external 100-amp fuse (not included) must be installed on the power wire. If the system has only this amp and a wiring kit is used that includes a fuse with a value other than 100-amps, the original should be replaced with a 100-amp fuse.

Speaker Connections: The amplifier is equipped with two pair of set screw terminal speaker outputs. The outputs are internally wired in parallel, making it easy to connect two subwoofers. Each terminal will accommodate up to 10 AWG bare wire and is loosened/tightened with the supplied Allen wrench.

EBC Port: The amp has a 3.5mm mini-jack for plugging in an optional Electronic Bass Control (EBC) module, currently available directly from MTX.

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Do you have to bridge the amp to play a sub wired at 1ohm?
grant  Nov 17, 2023
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Despite the presence of the two sets of speaker wire connections, the THUNDER1000.1 is a mono (1-channel) amplifier, which means that it cannot be bridged. Depending on the model/type of sub or subs you are connecting, you may or may not need to use both sets of speaker wire output connections.
zachary  Nov 17, 2023 (Staff)
Q
I have 2 12 inch lanzar optidrive dvc's. They're 1100 watts at 1 ohm and 2200 watts max. I have 2 of these mtx thunder 1000 amps. Will these amps be able to handle a .5 ohm load if I bridged the subs down or is it not recommended?
dustin  Jun 14, 2014
1 answer
A
Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Jun 15, 2014 (Staff)
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Dustin asked: I recently bought this amp (mtx thunder 1000.1) with a pair of lanzar optidrive 12 inch dvc's. I bridged the subs down to 2 ohms and then bridged them down again to the amp at 1 ohm. The subs are rated at 1100 watts at 2 ohm stable and 2200 watts peak. I am having issues with the amp overheating and going into protect mode in a very short time. I figured since this amp had a 1 ohm rating that bridging a pair of dvc's down to 1 ohm as well would hit hard and have a very clean sound to it as well. It does sound good however it doesn't hit as hard as I would like. Now I am debating buying a second mtx thunder 1000.1 amp and just running each sub to their own amp. I also have a 30 farad power acoustik capacitor and am running all 4 gauge wires. Is having everything at a 1 ohm rating what is causing my problem? Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated.
dustin  May 26, 2014
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.
kristina  May 26, 2014 (Staff)
Q
would this amp be too much for 2 mtx 5512-44 wired 1ohm?
efren  Mar 12, 2014
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp for your subs I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Mar 12, 2014 (Staff)
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