About the Alpine PDR-M65
Concentrated power
Concentrated power
Alpine managed to pack more power per square inch into their PDR-M65 mono Power Density Reference amplifier than almost any other amp in its class. The PDR-M65 can put out up to 650 watts RMS, giving solid punch and definition to your bass, and it'll fit in almost any of the tiny spaces you find in many cars and trucks these days. You can adjust the amp's low-pass filter and bass boost to get just the right bass tone, and you can add the optional RUX-KNOB.2 remote bass knob to control your bass from the dash.
Superior sound and build quality
Alpine built the PDR-M65 to exacting physical and electronic standards, resulting in a tough, powerful amp with an incredibly clean and noise-free output. All the electrical connections are made on one side, for more convenient and neat installations. Speaker-level inputs allow you to use this amp in almost any system, even one with a factory radio. And you can rotate the badge, so the Alpine logo can always display right side up no matter which way you mount your PDR-M65. You can control the volume of your MRV-M500 from the front seat with the optional RUX-KNOB.2 remote bass controller.
PDR-M65 control panel exposed
Confused about impedance? Check out our article on matching subs and amps.
Product highlights:
- mono subwoofer amplifier
- 450 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (650 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- variable low-pass filter (50-400 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- variable bass boost (0-12 dB at 50 Hz)
- variable subsonic filter (min-40 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- optional RUX-KNOB.2 wired remote level control
- Class D amp with MOSFET power supply
- preamp inputs and outputs
- speaker-level inputs — require RCA adapter cables
- fuse rating: 35A x 2
- 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 9"W x 2-1/16"H x 7-1/8"D
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # PDR-M65
What's in the box:
- Mono class-D subwoofer amplifier
- Two 35-amp ATO fuses (installed)
- Four 3/4" Self-tapping screws
- 3mm Allen wrench
- 2mm Allen wrench
- Alpine logo plate
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish)
- Verification certificate
- Warranty information
- On-line registration information
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Features & specs
Performance | ||
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RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
450 x 1 | |
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | N/A | |
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 650 x 1 | |
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | N/A | |
Minimum Impedance Bridged | N/A | |
Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
Best Frequency Response | 8-400 Hz | |
THD at Rated RMS Power | 1% | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 87 dB | |
Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
Features | ||
Amplifier Class | D | |
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-400 Hz | |
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 24 dB/octave | |
High-Pass Crossover Frequency | N/A | |
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | N/A | |
Bass Boost | 0-12 dB | |
Bass Boost Frequency | 50 Hz | |
Fan Cooled | No | |
Fuse Rating | 70 | |
Speaker Level Inputs | --- | |
Preamp Outputs | 1 pair | |
Width (inches) | 9 | |
Height (inches) | 2-1/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 7-1/8 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a system of testing and measurement for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates a uniform method for measuring 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 4Ω load, with 1% or less Total Harmonic Distortion plus noise (THD+N), and over a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz (for full range amplifiers). Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4Ω. CEA-2006 standards allow consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers under the same conditions (apples to apples). Using CEA-2006 criteria, the Alpine PDR-M65 is rated at 450 watts RMS x 1 channel with an 87 dBA signal to noise ratio. The signal to noise ratio at the rated power output (not CEA-2006 conditions) is 113 dB.
LED: The top mounted LED Power indicator glows blue when the amplifier is turned on and changes to red when the protection circuit is engaged.
Auto Turn-on: When using a speaker level input, the amp will turn on automatically when it senses the input signal.
Verification Certificate: The amplifier comes with a certificate that lists the RMS power output of the specific amplifier. It also lists the model number, serial number, test date, and the test conditions (14.4 volts, 2 ohms).
Controls
Hidden Controls: The amplifier's controls are hidden under a cover plate. The plate is removed by unscrewing two machine screws with the supplied 2mm Allen wrench.
Gain control: The gain setting is continuously variable from 0.2 to 4.0 volts.
Low Pass Crossover: The built-in 24 dB/octave low pass filter's crossover point is variable from 50 to 400 Hz. Because this is a subwoofer amp, the crossover is always engaged.
Subsonic Filter: The 24 dB/octave Infrasonic Filter removes ultra-low frequencies that cannot be reproduced by most subwoofers. These frequencies do not become sound, but unnecessary oscillations which affect sound by causing distortion. These frequencies also waste amplifier power and can cause damage to speakers. The filter's crossover point is variable from 8 to 40 Hz.
Bass EQ: The bass boost circuit, centered at 50 Hz, is variable from 0 dB and +12 dB.
Connections
Terminal Layout: For wiring convenience, all of the inputs and outputs on the amplifier are on one side.
Power Input: Two set-screw terminals are provided for connecting the power and ground cables. The terminals accept up to 4-gauge wire (a 4-gauge wiring kit is recommended). The set screws are tightened/loosened with the included 3mm Allen wrench.
Remote Turn-on: The remote turn-on set screw terminal will accept up to 12-gauge wire. The set screw is tightened/loosened with the included 2mm Allen wrench.
Speaker Outputs: There are two pair of set-screw speaker output terminals; they are internally wired in parallel, making it easy to connect two subwoofers. The terminals will accept up to 8-gauge wire and are tightened/loosened with the included 3mm Allen wrench.
Signal Input: The Alpine PDR-M65 is equipped with a pair of female RCA jack inputs. The RCA inputs will accept either speaker-level or line level signals from your car's head unit. A speaker level signal is connected to the RCA inputs using a speaker wire to RCA adapter (sold separately).
Line Level Output: The amplifier has a pair of RCA line level outputs for feeding another amplifier (4V max); it is the same signal that is input through the RCA line inputs. The amplifier's crossovers have no effect on the line level output signal.
Fuses: The amp is protected with two 35-amp ATO fuses.
Wired Remote (optional): Alpine's RUX-KNOB.2 wired remote control, sold separately, plugs into the RJ-25 Remote Bass Control terminal, giving you attenuation control of the sub(s) from anywhere in the car (0 to -20 dB).
The Alpine PDR-M65 replaces these items
Alpine MRX-M55
- 400 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm
- variable low-pass and subsonic filters
- variable bass boost
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I wanted a little more thump in my 2010 Ranger and I got way more than I bargained for. This Alpine amp pushes major power to the two 10 inch Alpine subwoofers I have and I get nothing but extremely low bass which is hard hitting and I love it.
Greg T. from Fort Leavenworth, KS