Expert Verdict (2026) - Why Buy?
"The Kenwood Excelon Reference XR901-5 is the crown jewel of single-amplifier system design. At Lockdown Security, we consider a premium 5-channel amplifier the smartest way to build an audiophile-grade audio system without cluttering your vehicle with multiple heavy chassis and complex distribution blocks. This Class D masterpiece delivers 60 Watts RMS to four doors plus a dedicated 600 Watts RMS to your subwoofer, providing total system cohesion. Bearing the elite 'Excelon Reference' badge, it utilizes internal dual-power supplies to completely isolate the sub channel from the front and rear sound stages. It is the perfect, compact, single-box solution for those demanding massive raw power, ultra-low distortion, and flawless acoustic imaging."
This is the Kenwood eXcelon X901-5 Reference Series 5 channel car stereo amplifier.
This amplifier is part of the eXcelon Reference series, making it superior to others in regards to audio quality, and is even Hi-Res Audio certified!
High-Resolution Audio is high-quality sound that exceeds CD standard. High-resolution audio captures and beautifully expresses all the details of your favorite music. Through ultra-high and low frequencies, immerse yourself in a rich and high-quality sonic experience.
Amplifier Type | Number of Channels:
5 Channel
RMS Power Output Per Channel 4 Ohms :
60 Watts x 4 + 400 Watts x 1
RMS Power Output Per Channel 2 Ohms:
75 Watts x 4 + 600 Watts x 1
RMS Power Output Bridged:
N/A
Stable To | Impedance:
2 Ohms x 4 + 2 Ohms x 1
Built-in Line Output Converter:
Yes
Built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processing):
No | Not Equipped
Remote Level Control (Bass Knob):
Yes | Included
Signal Sensing Remote Turn-On Trigger:
Yes Signal Sensing Turn-on
Crossover Built-in:
Yes | Variable High & Low Pass Filter
Low Pass Filter Frequency (-24dB/oct)
50 Hz - 200 Hz (variable)
High Pass Filter Frequency (-12 dB/oct.)
50 Hz - 200 Hz (variable)
Dimensions:
(W)10-1/4” x (H)2” x (D)6-5/8”
Weight:
5.2 pounds
| XR901-5 |
| CEA-2006 Standard |
60 W x 4 |
RMS Watts per channel @ 4 ohms, 1% THD+N |
| 400 W x 1 |
RMS Watts per channel @ 4 ohms, 1% THD+N |
| 78dB |
Signal to Noise Ratio (Reference: 1 Watt into 4 ohms) |
| Max Power Output |
- |
| Rated Power Output |
14.4 V |
|
| 60 W x 4 / 400W x 1 |
(4Ω) (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1.0% THD) (20 Hz - 200 Hz, 1.0% THD) |
| 75 W x 4 / 600W x 1 |
(2Ω) (1 kHz, 1.0% THD) (100 Hz, 1.0% THD) |
| Frequency Response |
20-20kHz(±1dB) |
| Input Sensitivity |
0.2 V - 5.0 V (MIN-MAX) |
| Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Low Pass Filter Frequency |
(-24dB/oct) |
|
| 50 Hz - 200 Hz (variable) |
Low-Pass Filter Frequency |
| High Pass Filter Frequency |
(-12 dB/oct.) |
|
| 50 Hz - 200 Hz (variable) |
High-Pass Frequency |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
260 x 51 x 169 mm (10-1/4 x 2 x 6-5/8) |
