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MTX THUNDER500.1

Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

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My system has plenty of power. Who needs an amp?

You might think you don't need an amp because you have a 400-watt system in your car, or because your new stereo puts out 50 watts a channel. But those are peak wattage ratings, which may boil down to 15 or 20 watts per channel, using the more realistic RMS rating. An amp sends your speakers the power they need to deliver your music with clarity and impact, whether you're using factory speakers or high-performance components. And low-frequency reproduction requires lots of power, so an amp is an absolute must if you're adding a sub to your system.

Our take on the MTX THUNDER500.1

by Buck Pomerantz

Upgrade your power for better sound

You'll get some serious MTX bass mojo when you put the MTX THUNDER500.1 mono amp in your car. This compact amp will drive your subwoofer setup with up to 500 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. And this little bruiser wil truly fit in places where amps don't usually go.

MTX THUNDER 500.1 control panel

MTX THUNDER 500.1 control panel

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.

Highlights:

  • mono subwoofer amplifier
  • 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
  • variable low-pass filter (40-220 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • selectable bass boost (0, 6, 12 dB at 50 Hz)
  • variable subsonic filter (20-50 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • Class-D amplifier design
  • frequency response: 20-220 Hz
  • preamp inputs
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads and a 60-amp fuse recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
  • no onboard fuses — when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 60-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended
  • 9"W x 2-1/4"H x 6-5/16"D
  • warranty: 5 years (free repair or replacement for 2 years; prorated replacement for years 3 through 5)
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
Performance
RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels)
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300 x 1
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels)
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Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels)
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500 x 1
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels)
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Minimum Impedance Bridged
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Minimum Impedance Unbridged
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2
Best Frequency Response
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20-220 Hz
THD at Rated RMS Power
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Signal to Noise Ratio
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Input Voltage
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Features
Amplifier Class
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D
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
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40-220 Hz
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave)
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12 dB/octave
High-Pass Crossover Frequency
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N/A
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave)
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Bass Boost
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0, 6, 12 dB
Bass Boost Frequency
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50 Hz
Fan Cooled
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Fuse Rating
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60
Speaker Level Inputs
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No
Preamp Outputs
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No
Width (inches)
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9
Height (inches)
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2-1/4
Depth (inches)
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6-5/16
Parts Warranty
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5 Years (3-5 Prorated)
Labor Warranty
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5 Years (3-5 Prorated)

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5 out of 5

GREAT!

Written By Seajdilla, Edmonds, WA on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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I installed it about two weeks ago and I've had nothing but great sound.. My last amp would get to hot and cut out ALL THE TIME, this MTX stays cool and pumpin that bass!!
Pros:
Price, Size, Power,
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Big sound in a small package

Written By Brant C, Woodstock Ga on Tuesday, June 04, 2013
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I put this amp to a polk audio 10 and wow.It shakes the whole car with the gains turned down.I would recommend is amp to anybody looking for a lot bang for the dollar.
Pros:
Small,doesn't take up a lot of room.powerful
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

MTX THUNDER500.1

Written By GeorgeE, Mobile, AL on Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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Small, easy to mount, but a powerhouse... pushing one 15" sub, it hits Hard! not using near the potential of this amp yet. no worries about upgrading with this little powerhouse.
Pros:
Small... Lots of Boom... Runs Cool...
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

MTX Thunder500.1

Written By Williams, Las Vegas NV on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Good little amp. Currently running two 10" Kenwood KFC-XW10's. Granted, the subs are rated for more than the amp can produce but it makes the subs pound hard. I have the new Kenwood KDC-X797 head unit and they both pair up pretty good. The amp is strong. It gets pretty warm on me when I have the music turned up and may have shut off on me once but I am not sure if that is what happened cuz it hasn't happened since then. I have done the Big 3 upgrade on my Honda Civic with 4 awg cables and with the volume up loud I do get the headlights to flicker a little bit on my 80 amp alternator. So... it's not drawing a terrible amount of power.

Just got the EBC bass control to control the bass with a remote knob rather than through the head unit (that's annoying) but haven't hooked it up yet. Just adding this in to let you know that it offers this feature.

You may be able to find a better price for the amp than from Crutchfield, but that is not to knock Crutchfield, they stand behind their products 110% and the Customer Service is worth the extra $.

For a low cost bang for your buck subwoofer amp for your small stereo system I would definitely recommend this amp for sure.
Pros:
small, good power, loud, good price. It's MTX and I have always liked MTX amps.
Cons:
None yet
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5 out of 5

Lil Beast

Written By Reginald, Texas on Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Lil giant
Pros:
Small and full of power
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

MTX THUNDER500.1

Written By RFaber, Montana on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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nice amp, so far it stays cool while pushing a 12" sub woofer at 2ohms. Hits hard!!!!
Pros:
easy install, small size fits under seat
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

MTX Thunder500.1

Written By Boscorilious, Laveen, AZ on Sunday, April 28, 2013
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I needed an mono amp to power a 12 inch Kicker subwoofer. This amp did just that. It was incredibly reasonable and easy to use/install. As a Class D amp it runs well in closed spaces within little air circulation. It's been hard at work for 2 days now and so far no complaints.
Pros:
Everything about the amp is great. At this price point, not all amps give you the ability to manage bass boost, gain, LPF, or subsonic. Great power at 500W, peak 1000W, it's an amp that's hard to beat.
Cons:
Instruction manual is not easy to use. Since this was my first amp/sub install, I relied heavily on youtube videos in order to tune my amp.
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5 out of 5

Don't shy away from this amp because of $$$

Written By DougB, Nashville, TN on Monday, April 22, 2013
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So Im relatively new to Crutchfield but a friend recommended. I upgraded my daughter's vehicle factory sound system (2000 Ford Expedition). I installed a new head unit (Kenwood, awesome), 2 Polk Audio 12's, and to push the 12's I purchased this amp. OMG.....this thing absolutely pounds. I was so shocked when I installed this unit that I actually had to make sure they sent me the right amp. I wired the 12's down to 2ohm and this amp just pounds them. ITs a very clear sound, no distortion at all, and I haven't even begun to push them. I have the amp boost to 6db and likely will turn it down, I have the gain about quarter of the way up and it will blow your mind. Im telling you, if you want a setup with 10's or 12's and you dont want to spend a ton of money, you need to buy this amp.
Pros:
Sound Quality Power Easy Installation Small, will fit anywhere
Cons:
No fuse, but this is not a big deal. My amp wiring kit came with an inline fuse so its no big deal at all...Infact, I'm embarrased to put it as a con.
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5 out of 5

Small but powerful

Written By mroy006, Saco,ME on Friday, April 12, 2013
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This thing is physically small so I was a bit concerned when I unboxed it. Installed it to power my Kicker CompVR 10" wired for 2ohms. Sounds just as good as my previous Kenwood 8105d amp that died on me. Also I dont notice it getting very hot at all when making it work hard.
Pros:
Should fit it any application Runs Cool for small size Allen head screw type terminals
Cons:
Might have been nice to have an indication light on front of unit but the one on the side is really bright so its easy to see
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5 out of 5

Not what I expected

Written By J. Acevedo, Puerto Rico on Thursday, April 11, 2013
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I bought this "little thing" to complement my setup. My audio shop told me that this things are loud.....I didn't believe them until i felt this amp moving an audiopipe 12" DVC. My little tercel was shaking!
Pros:
Way too much power!!!!!!
Cons:
..............................none so far!
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5 out of 5

MTX THUNDER500.1

Written By JW, Ft Worth Tx on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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Great amp and good price, Very small for the power. Works great on my Kenwood 10's. 4 gauge connections. Gives you connections for 2 subs so you don't have to daisy chain them or try to stuff 2 sets of speaker wires in the same hole. Very pleased with amp will be buying another for my 12's. Just remember to buy a fuse block for it does not come fused.
Pros:
Super small, plenty of power, great connections
Cons:
not fused.
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5 out of 5

Big Punch - Small Package

Written By Jim K., Blues Bros. Hometown on Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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Great size! Mounted it right to sub box. End pieces come off, I painted them to red match sub grills. Nice touch! Just make sure you sand them real good so paint sticks.
Pros:
Compact
Cons:
None
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