Kenwood Excelon P-XR600-6DSP

Features

Overview: The Kenwood Excelon XR600-6DSP is a special application 6-channel amplifier with a built-in 32-bit/192kHz DSP that is designed to replace the factory amplifier in vehicles with premium amplified audio systems. When combined with the included iDatalink ADS-AR interface module, the amplifier receives a true, clean stereo signal from the existing OEM radio, while the Maestro AR module translates all of the CAN-Bus communication from the radio to the amplifier. iDatalink T-harnesses (sold separately) are required for installation with a factory radio, enabling you to connect the amp and the Maestro AR to the factory radio without cutting wires. T-harnesses are currently available for many Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Lexus, Maserati, RAM, Subaru, and Toyota premium factory audio systems. Please check Crutchfield's Vehicle Guide for the right installation parts for your vehicle. An RCA input adapter is also included if installing the XR600-DSP with an aftermarket radio. Through the use of a dedicated application and your smartphone, you can set up and fine tune the vehicle's premium audio system with the amp and Maestro AR interface.

Note: The XR600-6DSP can only be used with the iDatalink Maestro ADS-AR interface.

Note: The Maestro ADS-AR interface requires vehicle-specific programming before installation. This must be downloaded and performed on a PC (Mac not supported) using the iDatalink Maestro Weblink Plugin found here.

Rated Output Power: The XR600-6DSP has the following power output specifications:

• 75 watts x 6 channels at 4Ω (20 Hz-20 kHz, ≤1.0 % THD)
• 100 watts x 6 channels at 2Ω (1 kHz, ≤1.0 % THD)
• 200 watts x 3 channels (1&2, 3&4, 5&6) at 4Ω (1 kHz, ≤1.0 % THD, Bridged)

Digital Signal Processor (DSP): The built-in 32-bit/192 kHz DSP gives you the flexibility to independently set the function and equalization of the various speakers in your factory system. The 6-channel DSP offers a 13-band graphic equalizer with presets, a 3-band parametric equalizer, digital time alignment, and a digital crossover.

Kenwood DSP Control App: Using the Kenwood DSP Control App on your smartphone or tablet, you can connect to the amplifier via Bluetooth, and perform the initial audio setup. You can assign the six powered output channels and the four preamp output channels to the speakers in your vehicle, and to any optional amps or subwoofers you may have. Any pairs of channels can be designated for bridging through the app. The app lets you perform Digital Time Alignment (individually for 10 channels), set the Graphic EQ (for 5 stereo pairs) and Parametric EQ (10 channels), and the crossover (for 5 stereo pairs). The app also includes independent volume controls for all 10 channels. Once initial setup has been completed, the Kenwood DSP Control app features 2 modes for operation, User and Pro:

• Pro Mode: Gives access to all parameters for adjustment.
• User Mode: Designed for ease-of-use, User mode offers the 3 most commonly used features:
  • Position Setting: Lets you select a desired listening position in the vehicle.
  • Preset Equalizer: Includes 7 Preset EQ curves based off of music type: Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, and Powerful.
  • Woofer Level Control: Gives quick access to subwoofer level control.

App sound adjustments (Pro Mode) include the following:

• Digital Time Alignment:
  • Listening Position Preset: All, Front Right, Front Left, Front All
  • Individual Settings for Channels 1 through 10:
    • Delay: 0 to 610 cm or 0 to 20.01 feet
    • Gain: 0 to -10dB (0.5dB increments)
• 13-band Graphic Equalizer:
  • Bands: 62.5Hz, 100Hz, 160Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 630Hz, 1kHz, 1.6kHz, 2.5kHz, 4.0kHz, 6.3kHz, 10kHz, 16kHz
  • Gain: +9.0dB to -9.0dB (0.5dB increments)
• 3-band Parametric Equalizer:
  • Center Frequency: 44Hz to 19.9kHz
  • Q: 0.4, 0.8, 1.4, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0
  • Gain: -20.0dB to +6.0dB
• Crossover (Ch 1/2, Ch 3/4, Ch 5/6, Ch 7/8, Ch 9/10):
  • Type: LPF (low-pass) / HPF (high-pass)
  • Center Frequency: 31Hz to 19.9kHz (1/6 octave increments), Through
  • Slope:
    • Butterworth: -6dB/oct, -12dB/oct, -18dB/oct, -24dB/oct
    • Linkwitz-Riley: -12dB/oct, -24dB/oct
  • Gain: 0dB to -8.0dB (0.5dB increments)
  • Phase: Normal / Reverse
  • Presets: Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3, Memory 4
• Volume:
  • Inputs: Left channel / Right channel: 0% to 100%
  • Outputs: (independent for Channels 1 through 10): 0% to 100%

  Note: There are NO audio controls on the chassis of the amplifier. All configuration and settings must be done through the Kenwood DSP Control app using a Bluetooth connection.

Connections: The Kenwood Excelon XR600-6DSP's connections are all located on one side of the amplifier to give you a clean installation. The power and speaker set screw terminals are adjustable from the top of the amp, behind a removable plate. A 4mm Allen wrench is supplied for removing the plate, and a 2.5mm Allen wrench is supplied for tightening and loosening the power and speaker set screws. The amp has the following connections:

• Fuses: Two 40A ATC fuses
• Power (Batt.) / Ground: Set screw terminals are provided for the power and ground cables. The terminals will accept up to 4 AWG cable (recommended). A separate 80A fuse should be placed on the power cable approximately 18" from the battery.
  • Note: Because the XR600-6DSP is more powerful than the factory amp, a 4-gauge power wire should be run directly to the battery, and another 4-gauge wire used to ground the amp.
• Speaker Outputs: Set screw terminals are provided for 6 speakers. The terminals will accept 16 AWG to 8 AWG speaker wire. Speaker wire will need to be run from the amp to each speaker location in the vehicle, or spliced to the factory speaker wiring at the output of the factory amplifier.
• Line Outputs: The 4 gold-plated RCA line outputs (Ch 7, 8, 9, 10) allow you to connect additional amplifiers or powered subwoofers to your sound system. The gold-plated connectors are non-corrosive, and have a lower contact resistance, which results in better frequency response, lower distortion, wider dynamic range, and improved signal-to-noise.
• iDatalink Cable: This proprietary 4-pin terminal is for connecting the data control cable from the iDatalink Maestro AR module. This terminal receives the volume, fader, and balance commands from the factory radio through the Maestro AR.
• Universal Input Harness: The vehicle-specific Universal Input Harness, made by ADS (sold separately), plugs between the vehicle's factory wiring, the Maestro AR module, and the XR600-6DSP. The harness carries the audio and data signals from the factory radio, and plugs into the amplifier's 18-pin terminal. A 13' extension cable comes with the amplifier in case the Universal Input Harness cable is not long enough.

Note: The 13' braided extension cable included in the box plugs between the vehicle-specific ADS harness and the Maestro AR module, should the ADS harness not be long enough.

Rear Panel: There is a 2-way switch that allows you to select the Operation Mode (A or B). A Type A USB port on the back of the amplifier is for software updates only. It cannot play audio files or charge any device. In case the amplifier does not perform properly, you can reset the amplifier using a pointed object.

Fan Cooled: The Kenwood XR600-6DSP includes a thermally-activated fan on one side of the amp, with corresponding vents on the other side, providing through-chassis air flow.