The Kenwood KAC-M5024BT is a 4-channel Class D amplifier rated 50W x 4 RMS at 4 ohms and 75W x 4 at 2 ohms.
It has Bluetooth built in and plays music straight from your phone through the included waterproof remote; it has no wired audio inputs, so it can't connect to a radio. It's sealed to IP66/IP67 in a cast aluminum chassis that passed salt-spray testing, so it suits boats, bikes and UTVs as well as cars.
Key features
- All-in-one Bluetooth amp: plays music straight from a phone, no head unit needed
- Waterproof and dustproof (IP66/IP67), including the wired remote
- 50W RMS x 4 at 4 ohms, 75W x 4 at 2 ohms
- aptX/AAC streaming; KENWOOD Music Mix app
- 7 EQ presets plus sub, bass, mid and treble controls
- RCA sub pre-out for adding a sub amp
Specifications
| Channels |
4 (bridgeable to 2) |
| Class |
D |
| RMS power, 4 ohms |
50W x 4 (CTA-2006) |
| RMS power, 2 ohms |
75W x 4 |
| Bridged, 4 ohms |
150W x 2 |
| Max power |
600W |
| Inputs |
Bluetooth only (aptX, AAC) |
| Crossovers |
HPF/LPF 50-200Hz, -12dB/oct, ch A/B; 7 EQ presets plus Sub/Bass/Mid/Treble EQ |
| Remote |
Included wired Bluetooth remote with volume knob, controls and sub-out level; it houses the Bluetooth antenna |
| Weatherproofing |
IP66/IP67 (main unit and DC cable; remote and its cable also waterproof) |
| Hi-Res Audio certified |
No |
| Fuse |
40A |
| Current draw |
26A |
| Size (W x H x D) |
198 x 48.5 x 104 mm (7-13/16 x 1-15/16 x 4-1/8 in) |
| Weight |
1.6 kg (3.5 lb) |
| Warranty |
1-year Kenwood warranty |
Questions
Will it work with my factory stereo?
It's a Bluetooth source on its own: it plays from your phone, not from a radio.
What wiring kit do I need?
That depends on the amp's current draw (26A) and where it goes in the vehicle. We'll match the right gauge power kit and fuse when you book the install.
Do you install amplifiers?
Yes, at our Markham shop. We run the power wire to the battery with a fuse, set the gains and crossovers, and test the system before you leave.
