Name: Kenwood KAC-1502S
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: 113KAC1502
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

Kenwood makes tough, rugged amplifiers that bring you superior sound quality along with reliable performance. Add a Kenwood Sports Series amp 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.

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The compact KAC-1502S 2-channel amplifier delivers 60 watts RMS per channel to your full-range speaker system. This amp will bring new life to your factory speakers, but you'll really notice the difference when you pair this amp with new aftermarket speakers or components.

You can also use this versatile amp to power a subwoofer with 150 watts RMS in mono mode, with a built-in low-pass filter that allows you to send bass below 80 Hz to your sub and enclosure. You'll also find preamp and speaker-level inputs, so you can put this amp to work in just about any kind of system.

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Product highlights:

2-channel car amplifier
60 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (75 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
150 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
fixed low-pass filter (80 Hz at 18 dB per octave)
Class AB design and MOSFET power supply
CEA-2006 compliant
preamp and speaker-level inputs
requires 10-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
fuse rating: 25A x 1
9-1/8"W x 2-3/16"H x 7-1/8"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # KAC-1502S

What's in the box:

Kenwood KAC-1502S owner's manual

2-Channel amplifier
25 amp ATO fuse (installed)
7" Speaker-level input harness
Four 5/8" Self-tapping screws
Instruction manual (English/ French/ Spanish)
Warranty information

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Features & specs

Performance
RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels)	60 x 2
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels)	175 x 2
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels)	75 x 2
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels)	---
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels)	150 x 1
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	80 Hz
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	18 dB/oct
High-Pass Crossover Frequency	N/A
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	N/A
Bass Boost	No
Bass Boost Frequency	N/A
Fan Cooled	No
Fuse Rating	25
Speaker Level Inputs	---
Preamp Outputs	No
Width (inches)	9-1/8
Height (inches)	2-3/16
Depth (inches)	7-1/8
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

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Features

CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a system of testing & measurement methods for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates a uniform method for determining 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 4-ohm load, with 1% or less Total Harmonic Distortion plus noise (THD+N), and over a frequency range (for full range amplifiers) of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. CEA-2006 standards allow consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers under the same conditions (apples to apples). The Kenwood KAC-1502S under CEA-2006 regulations is rated at 60 Watts RMS x 2 channels with an 80 dBA signal to noise ratio. The signal to noise ratio at the rated power output (not CEA-2006 conditions) is 95 dB.

2-Ohm Stable: The amplifier can support a 2-ohm load in stereo; the 2-ohm power output is 75 watts RMS x 2 channels.

Bridgeable: This two-channel amplifier can be bridged to a 4-ohm mono load; the bridged output is 150 watts x 1 channel RMS.

Cast Aluminum Heat Sink: The KAC-1502S 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 output contacts ground
speaker wire short-circuits
unit malfunctions and DC is sent to speaker output

Power Indicator: When the amplifier is turned on the Power indicator (on top of the amp) lights up red. This indicator turns off with the amplifier, and will turn off if the amplifier goes into protect mode.

Controls

Gain: To accommodate the varying range of signal levels from today's factory and aftermarket radios, the KAC-1502S features an adjustable gain control; 0.2-5.0 volts (RCA).

Low Pass Crossover: The amplifier has a fixed 80Hz, -18dB/oct low-pass filter which can be turned On or Off.

Connections

Power Connections: The power, ground, and remote turn-on connections 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 recommended. Minimum 10 gauge wire is required for power and ground.

Speaker Outputs: The two 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.

Note: The speaker output terminals can be used in stereo or bridged mode.

Line Level Input: The line input is a pair of stereo RCA jacks.

Speaker Level Input: A three-pin harness is included for the speaker level input. The input harness is common ground; it will not accept floating ground outputs.

Fuse: The amplifier uses a 25-amp ATO blade-type fuse.