About the Kenwood KAC-849
What good is "loud" without the accompanying "clear?" The KAC-849 4-channel amplifier gives you the best of both. Kenwood builds in MOSFET power supplies, extra-large capacitors, and copper-shielded EE core transformers to give your music impressive power output and striking clarity.
What good is "loud" without the accompanying "clear?" The KAC-849 4-channel amplifier gives you the best of both. Kenwood builds in MOSFET power supplies, extra-large capacitors, and copper-shielded EE core transformers to give your music impressive power output and striking clarity.
High-pass/low-pass crossovers (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave) are built into the front and rear channels so you can tailor the sound to your speakers. Bump up your low frequencies with the selectable bass boost (6 dB at 90 Hz).
Details:- 2-, 3-, or 4-channel output
- Tri-way capable (Tri-Way crossover required)
- 150 watts RMS x 2 in bridged mode
- 75 watts x 4 at 2 ohms
- requires 8-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- MOSFET power switching supply
- speaker-level inputs
- signal-to-noise ratio 100 dB
- 50-200 Hz high-pass/low-pass crossovers, 12 dB/octave
- bass boost (6 dB at 90 Hz)
- gold-plated preamp outputs
- 12-3/4"W x 2-3/16"H x 11-5/8"D
- 1-year warranty
What's in the box:
Kenwood KAC-849 owner's manual
- Dark gray amplifier with silver trim
- 40-amp blade fuse (installed)
- 1 Speaker level input harness
- 1 Rubber terminal cover
- 4 Self-tapping mounting screws
- Warranty card
- Instruction manual (English)
- Instruction manual (Spanish/French)
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Features & specs
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
50 x 4 | |
| Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | 100 x 4 | |
| 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 | 5-50k Hz | |
| THD at Rated RMS Power | 0.08% | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 100 dB | |
| Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
| Features | ||
| Amplifier Class | AB | |
| Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-200 Hz | |
| Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB | |
| High-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-200 Hz | |
| High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB | |
| Bass Boost | 6 dB | |
| Bass Boost Frequency | 90 Hz | |
| Fan Cooled | No | |
| Fuse Rating | 40 x 1 | |
| Speaker Level Inputs | --- | |
| Preamp Outputs | 1 pair | |
| Width (inches) | 12-3/4 | |
| Height (inches) | 2-3/16 | |
| Depth (inches) | 11-5/8 | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 YEAR | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 YEAR | |
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Features
Inputs
and Outputs
Additional Specifications
Protection circuitry:
- Speaker output contacts ground
- Speaker wire short
- Unit malfunctions and DC is sent to speaker output
- Thermal: when internal temp is high
- Loss of ground of head unit or amp
Controls:
- Crossover frequency controls: one for A, one for B; variable from 50-200 Hz
- Filter controls: one for A, one for B; each one can be set for high pass, OFF, or low pass
- Operation controls: one for A, one for B; each one can be set for stereo or mono (L channel)
- Input selector: you may select A/B position when using a source unit with dual RCA outputs or A position with amplifies any signal input to the "A" by both A and B (so an RCA "Y" adapter is not needed)
- Input sensitivity knobs (variable from 0.2 to 5V): one for A and one for B
- Bass boost: select on and bass is boosted by 6dB; only for B
Left Side of the Amplifier
- GND: philips head screw for RCA signal ground
- Speaker-level input: multi-pin input for use with included speaker level input harness
- "A" and "B" line-in jacks: two pairs of gold plated RCA inputs
- Line out jacks: gold plated RCA outputs that provide a summed signal from the "A" and "B" sets of line inputs
Right Side of the Amplifier
- Fuse: 40 amp fuse
- BATT (power): gold plated screw terminal (0.55" wide)
- GND (ground): gold plated screw terminal (0.55" wide)
- P.CON (remote turn-on): gold plated screw terminal (0.335" wide)
- Speaker outputs: gold plated screw terminals (0.335" wide) for front and rear, left and right loudspeakers (bridged = Left+ and Right-)
Additional
Specifications
Specifications:
- Rated power output at 2 ohms: 75 watts x 4 (1 kHz, 0.8% THD)
- Max power output at 4 ohms: 100 watts x 4
- Max power output at 4 ohms, bridged: 300 watts X 2
- Input impedance: 10k ohms
- Operating voltage: 14.4 V (11-16V allowable)
- Current consumption (1 kHz, 10% THD): 31A
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