PowerBass XL-850 Powered 8-speaker Bluetooth® sound bar

Name: PowerBass XL-850
Brand: PowerBass
SKU: 151XL850
Price: 615.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 151XL850

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Eight great speakers

Whether your off-road adventures happen on mud or sand, you still want to rock hard. The PowerBass XL-850 Bluetooth sound bar delivers all the sound you want with eight speakers and 400 watts RMS of hard-rockin' power. The rugged, water-tight extruded aluminum body can stand up to all sorts of punishment, and the no-nonsense styling will look terrific on your UTV, dune buggy, small boat, golf cart, or pretty much any other off-road vehicle.

Totally built for this

The XL-850 features conformal coating on its circuitry, so it'll take the same abuse as your vehicle and still crank the tunes as loud as you like. Four square polypropylene woofers, two 3" full-range speakers, along with two 1" Mylar soft dome tweeters are backed by a built-in DSP processor for powerful sound that won't turn into distortion when the going gets tough. PowerBass designed all these drivers to handle big power at high volume, so you can count on hearing your tunes the way they're supposed to sound. And you can control your sound using the backlit LED center control panel.

Choose your source

Keep your listening easy by pairing with the XL-850 via Bluetooth and stashing your smartphone. An included AUX input is handy for plugging in another audio source, and you can use the 2-volt audio outputs to drive external components (like powered pod speakers or a subwoofer) if you want to go big.

Mount it like a light bar

PowerBass includes a universal L-bracket mounting system for straightforward installation, but the optional XL-SBCLAMP roll bar clamp makes this sound bar even more versatile.

Product highlights:

8-speaker amplified sound system
four square 3-1/2" polypropylene woofers
two full-range 3" speakers
two 1" Mylar soft dome tweeters
built-in amplifier (200 watts RMS x 2)
marine-rated speakers and rugged aluminum exterior
included universal L-brackets for mounting
built-in DSP processor
Bluetooth music streaming
large backlit LED center-mount controls
power via direct vehicle battery connection

Specs:

frequency response: 50-22,000 Hz
inputs: 3.5mm AUX
outputs: 2-volt preamp outputs
dimensions: 27"W x 4.4"D x 4.9"H
warranty: 1 year
MFR # XL-850
Item # 151XL850

What's in the box:

PowerBass XL-850 owner's manual

Powered soundbar (attached 2' input cable)
15' Power/signal input cable (inline 30A mini-ATO fuse)
2 Mounting brackets
Three M8 x 50mm threaded posts
Three M8 x 45mm threaded posts
Three M8 x 50mm hex-socket bolts
Three M8 x 25mm hex-socket bolts
5 Nylock nuts
8 Flat washers
8 Lock washers
2 Tubes of Loctite
6mm Hex-key
4mm Hex-key
Application guide

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The PowerBass XL-850 replaces these items:

PowerBass XL-800

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Features

Amplified Powersports Soundbar: The PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 is an amplified powersports soundbar designed to provide high-fidelity sound in almost any terrain. The Soundbar is equipped with a total of eight speakers and 400 watts of continuous power (800 watts peak). The XL-850 is equipped with two 1" Mylar dome tweeters, two 3" full-range marine-grade poly cone drivers, and four 3.5" premium marine-grade rectangular woofers. The tweeters, woofers, and full-range drivers are powered by a 200 watt x 2 channel (RMS) amplifier with a built-in precision tuned DSP for optimum output with low distortion.

Rugged Design: The PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 features a heavy-duty, military-grade extruded aluminum water-tight housing that is able to withstand the harshest of environments. The soundbar's circuit board has been conformal coated with a layer of transparent material that protects the parts against moisture, dust and temperature extremes. In addition, stainless steel hardware is supplied to resist rust and corrosion.

All-Weather Use: The XL-850 carries an IPX6 waterproof rating for all-weather use.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: Built-in Bluetooth 4.0 with support for A2DP/AVRCP allows you to wirelessly stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content on your Bluetooth source device (such as your smartphone or tablet) to the PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 amplified powersports soundbar speaker. You can control Volume, Pause, and Previous/Next Track functions from the soundbar. Only one Bluetooth source device can be paired and connected at a time. The XL-850 has a wireless Bluetooth range of approximately 32'.

Note: Bluetooth hands-free phone (HFP) communication is not supported.

Aux Input: A set of stereo RCA input jacks (250mv-3V) lets you make a wired audio connection to your smartphone, tablet, or portable digital audio player.

2V Line Output: The PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 is equipped with a 2-volt, RCA line output for adding a second soundbar, powered sub, or external amplifier. The RCA output is a full-range variable output that is controlled by the soundbar Volume controls.

Controls: The PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 is outfitted with front-panel controls to operate the soundbar. The control panel provides Power On/Off/Pause, Source (Bluetooth or Aux), Volume Up/Down, and Previous/Next Track functions.

Note: Pause and Previous/Next Track functions are only available for Bluetooth operation.

Mounting Options: The included universal "L"-mount brackets offer easy installation for many applications. Optional mounting brackets are available for square or round tubes (sold separately - see Accessories tab). Find an unobstructed mounting location where the soundbar will be easily heard and out of the way of passengers. A prime location to mount the soundbar in an off-road vehicle would be on the roll bar.

Dimensions:

Width: 28.50" (incl. wiring) / 32.0" with mounting brackets
Height: 4.45"
Depth: 4.93"
Weight: 14.8 lbs.

Wiring Harness: The PowerBass Xtreme XL-850 comes with a 15' wiring harness terminated with a proprietary multi-pin threaded connector on one end that plugs directly in the soundbar's built-in 2' input cable. The other end of the wiring harness features:

Red: +12V Constant power lead with inline 30A mini-ATO fuse, terminated by a 0.326" ring-terminal
Black: Ground wire, terminated by a 0.326" ring-terminal
Blue: +12V Switched power for soundbar activation
Blue/White: +12V Output, for triggering outboard amplifiers or powered speakers
Aux Input: Stereo RCA audio input
Aux Output: Stereo RCA audio output

The PowerBass XL-850 replaces these items:

PowerBass XL-800

Powered 8-speaker Bluetooth® sound bar

7 reviews

six full-range 3" speakers
two 1-1/4" Mylar soft dome tweeters
built-in DSP processor

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2 questions already asked

Can you use the rca outputs from a car stereo to listin to local radio on this sound bar?

benjamin Jun 07, 2024

1 answer

Yeah, since this bar is self-powered, you can run from a pre-amp like your car stereo and it will work just fine.

red Jun 08, 2024 (Staff)

Can you plug an ipod into the Powerbass XL850?

callista Nov 18, 2021

1 answer

An iPod with a headphone connection can be plugged into this sound bar

jason Nov 20, 2021 (Staff)

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