About the Kenwood KAC-8406
Reliable performer
Reliable performer
Kenwood makes tough, rugged amplifiers that bring you superior sound quality along with reliable performance. Add the Kenwood Performance Series KAC-8406 amplifier to your system, and you'll hear all the tonal color, impact, and detail you've been missing, from the punch of the rhythm section to the shiver induced by your favorite singer's voice.
Versatile power
The KAC-8406 4-channel amp delivers 70 watts RMS per channel to your full-range speakers. This amp will bring new life to your factory speakers, but you'll really notice the difference when you pair it up with new aftermarket speakers or components. Switch the amp over to 2-channel mode, and you can get great performance from a set of high-power components or a couple of subs with up to 200 watts RMS per channel.
This versatile amp features separate frequency filters for the front and rear channels, along with speaker-level inputs and signal sensing turn-on, so you can put this amp to work in just about any kind of system. Aluminum cover plates protect the amp's connections and controls, giving your installation a neat, professional look.
Product highlights:
- 4-channel car amplifier
- 70 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (100 watts x 4 at 2 ohms)
- 200 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- variable high- and low-pass filters (50-200 Hz, 12 dB per octave)
- switchable bass boost (0, 18 dB at 40 Hz)
- Class AB design and MOSFET power supply
- speaker-level inputs with signal sensing turn-on
- preamp inputs
- fuse rating: 25A x 2
- 8-gauge power and ground leads recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 13-3/16"W x 2-1/4"H x 7-5/8"D
- warranty: 90 days
- MFR # KAC-8406
What's in the box:
Kenwood KAC-8406 owner's manual
- Refurbished 4-Channel amplifier
- Two 25 amp ATO fuses (installed)
- 2 Terminal covers (installed)
- 7" Speaker-level input harness
- 2.5mm Allen wrench
- Four 5/8" Self-tapping screws
- Instruction manual (English/ French/ Spanish)
- Warranty information
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Features & specs
Performance | ||
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RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
70 x 4 | |
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | 450 x 2 | |
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 100 x 4 | |
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | 200 x 2 | |
Minimum Impedance Bridged | 4 | |
Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
Best Frequency Response | 5-50k Hz | |
THD at Rated RMS Power | 1% | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 80 dB | |
Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
Features | ||
Amplifier Class | AB | |
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-200 Hz | |
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB/octave | |
High-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-200 Hz | |
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB/octave | |
Bass Boost | 0, 18 dB | |
Bass Boost Frequency | 40 Hz | |
Fan Cooled | Yes | |
Fuse Rating | 50 | |
Speaker Level Inputs | Yes | |
Preamp Outputs | No | |
Width (inches) | 13-3/16 | |
Height (inches) | 2-1/4 | |
Depth (inches) | 7-5/8 | |
Parts Warranty | 90 Days | |
Labor Warranty | 90 Days |
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Features
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 Kenwood KAC-8406 is rated at 70 watts RMS x 4 channels with an 80 dBA signal to noise ratio. The signal to noise ratio at the rated power output (not CEA-2006 conditions) is 100 dB.
2-Ohm Stable: The amplifier can support a 2-ohm load in stereo; the 2-ohm power output is 100 watts RMS x 4 channels.
Bridgeable: Each half of the four-channel amplifier can be bridged into a 4-ohm mono load; the bridged output is 200 watts RMS x 2 channels. If you prefer, just half the amp can be bridged for three-channel operation (70 watts RMS x 2 channels + 200 watts RMS x 1 channel).
Cast Aluminum Heat Sink: The KAC-8406 utilizes a cast aluminum heat sink design to ensure the amplifier stays cool.
Protection circuitry: The amplifier features protection circuits that will turn the amp off in case of the following events:
- speaker wire short-circuits
- speaker output contacts ground
- unit malfunctions and DC is sent to speaker output
- the amp overheats
Power Indicator: When the amplifier is turned on the Power indicator (on top of the amp) lights up. This indicator turns off with the amplifier, and will turn off if the amplifier goes into protect mode.
Auto Turn-on: When using a speaker level input, the amp will turn on automatically when it senses the input signal.
Controls
Gain: To accommodate the varying range of signal levels from today's factory and aftermarket radios, the KAC-8406 features an adjustable gain control; 0.2-5.0 volts line level (RCA) and 4.0-12.0 volts speaker level.
Crossover: The four-channel amp is separated into two halves, labeled A and B. The A channel and B channel crossovers have independent controls:
- Mode: high pass, low pass, or off (full range)
- Frequency: rotary dial; continuously variable from 50 Hz to 200 Hz
Bass Boost: The bass boost circuit provides an 18 dB signal boost centered at 40 Hz; the bass boost is manually turned on or off.
Connections
Power Connections: The power and ground connections are 0.55" wide screw terminals. The remote turn-on screw terminal is 0.35" wide. A Phillips-head or flat blade screw driver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Spade connectors are recommended. The manual lists a minimum of 10 gauge wire for power and ground, but given the 50 amp fuse value and the current consumption specification of 35 amps, we recommend an 8 gauge wiring kit.
Speaker Outputs: The four pair of speaker outputs are 0.35" wide screw terminals. A Phillips-head or flat blade screw driver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Spade connectors are also recommended for the speaker wires.
Line Level Input: The line input is two pair of stereo RCA jacks (A-channels and B-channels).
Speaker Level Input: A wiring harness is included for the speaker level input.
Fuse: The amplifier uses two 25-amp ATO blade-type fuses.
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I have hooked this amp up in my jeep wrangler. I have it secured to the back of my rear seat with a seat cover over it. Completely hidden. The amp runs four 6.5 inch kicker mids. It was pretty standard hook up. Nice clean sound to all of my speakers even with the top down.
Casey from Lake Charles, LA