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Looking like it was carved out of a block of steel, JBL's Club A600 mono subwoofer amplifier can blast out up to 600 watts RMS to your sub. The Class D design ensures the amp's high output won't put too much strain your vehicle's electrical system. A wired remote lets you control the bass level from the front seat.

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Compatible with almost any system

Speaker-level inputs and signal-sensing turn-on allow this amplifier to simply integrate into almost any system, even one using the factory radio. You can use the low-pass filter and variable bass boost to maximize the performance of your subwoofer and enclosure, while a phase switch ensures that the bass will blend well with your full-range speakers.

JBL Club A600 connection panel

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

To see sample wiring diagrams for all common subwoofer/amplifier combinations, check out this informative article.

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Featured in our article: Best subwoofer amplifiers for 2024
mono subwoofer amplifier
- 350 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
- 600 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
Class D amp technology
variable low-pass filter (32-320 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
variable bass boost (0-12 dB at 45 Hz)
phase switch (0, 180 degrees)
wired remote bass control module included

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preamp and speaker-level inputs
- bare wire to RCA adapters included for high-level input
wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 8-gauge power and ground leads recommended
fuse rating: 30A x 2
dimensions: 8-11/16"W x 2-1/16"H x 7-1/8"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # AMPCBA600AM

What's in the box:

JBL Club A600 owner's manual

Mono amplifier
Four 30A fuses (2 installed/2 spares)
2 Speaker wire to RCA adapters
RBC Remote level control w/ attached 16.5' cable (RJ-25 terminated)
Four 2-1/8" screws
Two 3/8" screws
Logo badge w/ adhesive backing
Owner's manual (Eng/Span/Fren/Others)

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Features & specs

Performance
RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels)	350 x 1
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels)	N/A
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels)	600 x 1
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels)	N/A
Minimum Impedance Bridged	N/A
Minimum Impedance Unbridged	2
Minimum Impedance	2
Best Frequency Response	10-320 Hz
THD at Rated RMS Power	---
Signal to Noise Ratio	80 dB
Input Voltage	---
Features
Amplifier Class	D
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency	32-320 Hz
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	12 dB/octave
High-Pass Crossover Frequency	N/A
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave)	N/A
Bass Boost	0-12 dB
Bass Boost Frequency	45 Hz
Fan Cooled	No
Fuse Rating	60
Speaker Level Inputs	Yes
Preamp Outputs	No
Width (inches)	8-5/8
Height (inches)	2
Depth (inches)	7
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

The JBL Club A600 replaces these items:

JBL Club 5501

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Features

Mono-Power Amp Design: The JBL Club A600 is designed with specific features to power subwoofers, providing 350W RMS @ 4Ω and 600W RMS @ 2Ω. This amplifier is not designed to power a full-range speaker.

Note: The JBL Club A600 does not include any wiring; an 8 ga. amp wiring kit is recommended (sold separately).

Class D Design: The Club A600 is equipped with a high-performance Class D switching power supply, which is more efficient than traditional class AB power supplies. This allows the amp to run cooler and provide high output with less current draw from your vehicle's charging system.

Low Noise & Distortion: The A600 amplifier features balanced differential inputs to ensure low noise and distortion, even at high output levels. This also makes it less susceptible to line induced, radiated engine noise.

Protection Circuitry: The amp features 3-way protection, and will shut itself down in the following cases:

Temperature: Amplifier is overheated
Over/Under Voltage: Voltage at the +12V (Battery) terminal is less than 8.5V or more than 16V
Short Circuit: Short circuit in speaker or speaker wire

Power/Protection LED: The amplifier features a Power/Protection LED on the input side of the unit. The Power/Protect LED lights solid when the amplifier is operating normally, and will flash when the amplifier goes into protect mode.

Compact Size: The Club A600 is housed in a compact chassis with a small footprint, allowing it to fit in more vehicles where mounting space is limited.

Controls

Hidden Control Panel: The top panel of the Club A600 can unsnap and slide off to access all of the amp's controls. A plastic trim-ring must be unsnapped from around the perimeter of the amp before the top panel can be removed.

Gain: Rotary control to match the level of the preamp input signal. When using RCA preamp inputs, the Gain sensitivity has a range from 200mVrms to 2.0Vrms. When using high-level speaker inputs, the sensitivity range is from 2Vrms to 20Vrms.

Low Pass Filter: The Club A600 has a variable 12dB per octave, 32-320Hz low pass filter to prevent unwanted high-frequencies from reaching your subwoofers so they can play deeper and louder.

Bass Boost: The Bass Boost control allows you to enhance the bass output of your system at 45Hz with an adjustment range of 0-12dB.

Phase Switch: Allows you to select normal or reverse for best bass.

Turn-On Mode: Lets you select whether you are using high- or low-level input signals.

DC: Allows the amp to power on/off with speaker-level signals.
REM: Allows the amp to power on/off when the REM terminal gets +12V from the headunit's remote output. This should be selected when using the RCA low-level inputs.

RBC Remote Level Control: The amp has an RJ-25 jack for use with the included RBC (Remote Bass Control) remote sub-level control module. The control module includes a 16.5' cable to connect the remote to the amplifier. This sub-level controller allows the subwoofer level to be adjusted from the listening position and includes hardware to mount it under the dash.

Connections

Preamp & Speaker Input: A single pair of RCA jacks is used for both low-level and high-level signals. If using high-level, 2 speaker wire-to-RCA adapters are provided. These feature an RCA plug on one end and 2 wire ports with set-screws on the other end. These can accept up to 18 ga. speaker wire.

Speaker Output: Features 4 set screw terminals for connecting speaker wires; accommodating up to 10 ga. (16 ga. minimum recommended).

Note: There are two sets of terminals to make it easier to connect multiple subwoofers. The terminals are connected internally in parallel.

Remote Level Control: RJ-25 socket for use with the provided RBC remote sub-level control.

Power:

+12V: Set screw terminal for power wire from battery; handles up to 4 gauge wire (8 gauge minimum recommended)
Remote: Set screw terminal for remote turn-on lead; handles up to 10 gauge wire (18 gauge minimum recommended)
Ground: Set screw terminal for ground; handles up to 4 gauge wire (8 gauge minimum recommended)

Fuses: 2 Slots for 30A ATC fuses (installed). Two spare 30A fuses are also provided.

The JBL Club A600 replaces these items

JBL Club 5501

Mono subwoofer amplifier — 550 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

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350 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
Class D design
preamp and speaker-level inputs

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13 questions already asked

Hello How much rca input voltage this amp (club A600) can hold?

stargovic Jan 24, 2023

1 answer

That is a great question, Issac. This JBL Club A600 has input sensitivity listed at 200mV-2V, so 2-Volts max here. The JL Audio XDM600/1 in the link below can step you up to 4V max if you need it and delivers 600-watts at 2-ohms. I hope this helps! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698683/JL-Audio-XDM600-1.html

bo Jan 24, 2023 (Staff)

Is this amp compatible with JBL Stage 1200B subwoofer? Thanks for the attention!

miguel Apr 20, 2022

3 answers

It's a little overpowered from what I'm seeing about that sub. The sub handles 250w RMS and this puts out 350w @4 ohms. But, it's better to have too much than not enough. Just be careful what you send to it.

michael Apr 22, 2022

So I personally have this amplifier and it's a good one. However on the issue of compatibility it would be about 100 watts over the rms of that sub at a 4 ohm set up. If you want something that's a little more matched of a setup and would still be pretty good take a look at the Kicker 44TCWC102 subwoofer and the JBL Stage A3001 Amplifier. They would be perfectly matched for their Impedance and RMS capability. Plus they would be in a similar price range as your previous selections.

dakota Apr 20, 2022

Yes this amp can power your sub.

eduardo Apr 20, 2022

Is this amp compatible with JBL Stage 1200B subwoofer? Thanks for the attention!

miguel Apr 20, 2022

2 answers

it is compatible

judilyn May 27, 2022

Yes! That setup is made to be a 2 ohm setup and that amp is 2 ohm stable. It will POUND!

david Apr 20, 2022

Is this amp compatible with JBL Stage 1200B subwoofer (250W RMS at 4ohms, 1000W peak)? Thanks for the attention!

miguel Apr 20, 2022

1 answer

Yes but it sometimes overheats if turned up

jeff Apr 21, 2022

i have 2 jbl subs that have 250 watts rms at 4 ohms each, would it be better to run these in the separate terminals (4 ohms) or in series from one terminal (2ohms) on this amp?

owen Mar 08, 2022

2 answers

I'm not an expert but when wired to two ohms this sub can push 600 watts rms. I have two kenwood excelon shallow 12's rated at 350 rms at 4, wired to 2 ohms for whatever it's worth. I think you'll be fine to wire to 2 ohms just be mindful not to overwhelm your subs.

christopher Mar 08, 2022

One terminal at 2 ohms

kevin a Mar 08, 2022

How is the sound quality of the built in speaker level inputs vs using a separate line out converter?

alexander r Dec 07, 2021

1 answer

It's great, you absolutely don't need a LOC for this amp paired with a subwoofer.

shane Dec 08, 2021

Is it ok to install this in a 2001 jeep Cherokee sport XJ? I have stock issue battery and stock alternator, only electrical accessories are my dash cam + gps unit and Sony head unit. Would be car have enough power? Or should I consider upgrading the battery and/or alternator? Thank you

patrick Oct 30, 2021

1 answer

Yes it is ok

kevin a Oct 30, 2021

Is this amp compatible with the Jbl Stage 1200D?

isaac Sep 17, 2021

1 answer

Yes Sir .i set it with jbl stadium 1224 .

pawanvir Sep 17, 2021

Can I get a replacement bass knob? I setup the subs and the bass knob was working. I setup my speakers and 4x amp and now the bass knob only works for on/off but doesn't change bass level. I need a working bass knob because my JBL amp runs off 2 different head units and I need more bass with one to match mains.

aaron Sep 07, 2021

Do you have to bridge the jbl club a600 to get 600 rms or do you treat it like a mono amp and just use one channel positive and negative and wire it in parallel?

antonio Jul 31, 2021

6 answers

There are two sets of terminals to make it easier to connect multiple subwoofers. The terminals are connected internally in parallel.

jason Aug 02, 2021

You can get the full 600(+) either way. You can use just 1 "channel" (set of + / -), for either a 2ohm or 4ohm load, or both each with a 4ohm load. The amp will deliver the same power with the same load regardless of using all the speaker output connections, or not.

thom Aug 02, 2021

I believe it was one channel with a toggle switch. Runs cool at 4 ohms. An installer who knows this amp well said it runs hot on 2 ohms. Havnt tried 2 ohms yet myself.

anthony d Aug 02, 2021

No, you don't have to bridge it. It all depends on your woofer. If your woofer is 4 ohms it will only pump 350 watts. If it's 2 ohms it will pump 600 watts connected to one set of +/- on the amp, either one. Now if you have a dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer you could either parallel the woofer wires and hook up to one set of +/- on the amp or you could 2 sets of +/- on the amp, one set per voice coil.

jaynard Aug 01, 2021

No, it is a mono amp you get 600 out of one channel your speaker ohms (2 or 4)will only change the wattage load. It is a very nice amp, nice for the price.

tim & megan Aug 01, 2021

According to the instruction manual, you use just one channel (no need to bridge). You will either get 350 watts RMS or 600 RMS depending on your sub's ohm rating (4ohms/2ohms respectively). So if you need 600 watts, you need a sub setup that has 2 ohms of impedance wired to one set of terminals (the manual depicts using the left side terminal).

jake Aug 01, 2021

Is this amp capable of powering a JL audio12W7AE nicely?

ioannis Jul 17, 2021

1 answer

Yes! I have a new Infinty Kappa 1200W at 2 ohms and it's actually too much. I have the recommended 1.0 cubic foot box and it needs at least an 1.5 cubic foot box. Bottoms out.

david Jul 17, 2021

I know that the recommendation is 8 gauge power wire. Does this mean that the terminal will only fit 8 gauge, or will 4 gauge work as well?

buzzdrew7 Jul 10, 2021

2 answers

4 gauge won't fit but you can buy 4 to 8 gauge reducers and you'll be all set.

christopher Jul 10, 2021

I used 4 guage when i had this amp fit just fine

adrian Jul 10, 2021

Can you bridge this amp with a jbl a754?

george Nov 23, 2020

1 answer

This amp can be used to power one or multiple matching subwoofers in a system that is using the JBL A754 amp to power speakers