We have hundreds of different options when it comes to creating an audio system here at Sound Depot and Performance. Even with so many options, there are always a few products that we gravitate toward again and again. One such product is the JL Audio XD500-3v2 amplifier. Let’s have a look at why it is so popular.
JL Audio XD500-3v2 Design
The JL Audio XD500-3v2 is a three-channel amp that is part of the mid-level XD amplifier series from JL Audio. The amplifier is rated at 75 watts per channel for the two main full-range outputs and 300 W into a 2 ohm load on the subwoofer channel. This is the perfect amp around which we can build an incredible audio system.
Features
The electronic crossovers included in the amplifier can filter the front speakers at anywhere from 50 Hz to 500 Hz and the subwoofer over the same frequency range. The subwoofer channel offers the option of 12 or 24 dB per octave filters for even more tuning flexibility. We can feed the amp with a single left and right audio signal, or include a second pair for subwoofer level control. The JL Audio HD-RLC remote level control is compatible with this amp, so that is a second option for controlling the subwoofer output level relative to the main speakers.
Easy To Integrate
Adding the XD500-3v2 to a factory audio system is easy, thanks to its dual-range input section. We can connect the speaker outputs from your factory radio right into the amp without the need for adapters or processors at additional cost. The amplifier can also turn itself on when it detects a signal on its inputs. You could even connect your iPod or iPhone directly to the amp – it wakes up when you are ready to listen; no fuss, no muss.
Robust Design
The engineers at JL Audio have included intelligent protection circuitry in all of the XD series amplifiers. This technology monitors the physical characteristics of the amplifier to make sure it is always operating safely. It can reduce power output if the amp is getting too warm, or shut it off completely if it detects a serious problem. With this technology on board, you know your investment will be well protected.
Technology
Advanced signal processing allows the XD series of amplifiers to sound amazing and be extremely efficient. Historically, Class D amplifiers were praised for their efficiency but that efficiency was at the sacrifice of their full-range sound quality. The state-of-the-art NexD Switching Technology in the XD amps makes them sound amazing without putting a significant load on your vehicle electrical system.
If you are in the Gainesville, Florida, area, we invite you to drop by Sound Depot and Performance and audition the XD500-3v2 amplifier for yourself. We can pair it up with your choice of speakers and subwoofer to create a system that will amaze you every time to start your car. For more information, call us at 352-374-7700 or contact us here.
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