SxS Amp
Nate from Petoskey, MI on 3/6/2021
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I've had this in my 2019 Polaris General for about a year now. It's powering the ride command sound bar. I was unhappy with the stock performance of the ride command so I hooked the sound bar directly to this amp and I use Bluetooth from my phone. It has exponentially increased performance. No issues with the amp from dust, mud, or deep water.
Pros: Good power output, low power usage, good in dust, mud, water. Very convenient size for vehicles with limited mounting options.
Cons: None that I've come across.
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Making your golf cart rock..
Crutchfield customer from Willis, TX on 2/18/2021
Bought this for my golf cart and it works great. Easy to install and I purchased Kenwood KFC-1653MRB to go with it..I'm running it Bridged and it gets plenty loud..It's a Great little setup..I did add a separate battery to run it so I wouldn't effect my golf cart running..
Pros: Small and powerfull..Easy to install..works great..
Cons: None so far..
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Just as expected
Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 2/9/2021
Easy install works and sounds great easy BT hook up lots of power
Pros: BT handshake works great . Runs pandora on my iPhone perfectly
Cons: Haven't found any at this point
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Centralia, IL on 12/22/2020
Nice bluetooth amp that pairs quickly and automatically every time with my phone. Nice power, plenty of volume for my application. Small size makes it easy to hide. Line level and speaker level inputs very nice as well. I have it hidden in my vintage car with the vintage radio speaker outputs into the speaker inputs on amp.
Pros: Bluetooth pairs very quickly and painlessly every time amp powers up
Cons: No fader control on remote
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Good sound - Painful install
Crutchfield customer from Albion, MI on 10/25/2020
2011 Ford Ranger
From a sound perspective this is a nice little amplifier. It's small to fit into a small space, or under a seat comfortably. Biggest issue with this Kenwood amp - you need an engineering degree to read the instructions. This isn't my first amplifier I have installed - I had to call Crutchfield tech support & the first tech also had a difficult problem! The remote too is a painful experience - its holder clip doesn't conform to a dash - no instructions on best place or method to attach, once I installed (adhered/screwed) the actual remote doesn't want to stay put. I placed a small piece of velcro to the back to keep it in place.
Pros: Good sound, compact, 400 watts - drives speakers well!
Cons: Installation instructions are poor at best. Expect to need to call tech support (several times)!
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Sandrail
Crutchfield customer from Summerton, SC on 10/17/2020
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Wilmington, NC on 9/3/2020
Installed in a EZGO 2-Five golf cart under the front seat. Pairs once with i-phone and automatically picks up Spotify where you left off (house, vehicle). Sounds great. Simple and easy.
Pros: Simple, easy, pairs automatically
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Saugus, MA on 7/6/2020
not compatible with speakers they recommended me
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Mc Lean, VA on 6/29/2020
Installed this in a 1973 Mercedes SL450 so I could keep the original Becker stereo. This amp gives me bluetooth and I hid the control in the ashtray.
Pros: Hidden bluetooth in a clssic car.
Cons: None.
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Mansfield, MA on 6/26/2020
Works great! I installed it in my Factory Five Cobra and puts out plenty of power through Polk marine speakers.
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Oakland, CA on 3/29/2020
Nice, clean and very useful and easy
Pros: No radio needed can keep my classic original
Cons: N/A
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Excellent product and service
Crutchfield customer from Gilmanton, NH on 3/23/2020
Excellent product, easy install. Great setup for my old 41 Chevy truck, no head unit needed.
Pros: Easy install, small compact setup.
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Good amp!
Crutchfield customer from Cheyenne, WY on 2/23/2020
Good little amp. Bluetooth works great with my Moto Z4 phone. I have it running two Boss 6x9 wake tower type speakers on a SXS and it will get plenty loud and clear. I wish there were a little adjustability to it, and a 3.5 mm input so I could use my phone for radio stations.
Pros: Small and easy to find a place to mount it, easy hookup. Powers two 6x9 speakers great.
Cons: No adjustability. No 3.5 mm input.
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No phone capability
Guest from Los Angeles, CA on 10/26/2019
Good sound. One problem is that it doesn't do phone calls, bummer.
Pros: Good sound.
Cons: No Bluetooth phone
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Hixson, TN on 5/18/2019
While restoring a car, I installed some good JBL speakers to use with another Bluetooth type amp. I was a bit disappointed. I contacted Crutchfield and the salesman suggested this amp. I was a bit skeptical and told him that I would send it back if it wasn't significantly better. I love it.it woke up the speakers and the remote makes it easy to operate, while driving.
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
chad from Kalamazoo, MI on 5/18/2018
This thing is junk. First one i had, the line in source bled through into the bluetooth. So it was swapped out with a second which did the same thing. Spent time on the phone with Crutchfield support and checked and rechecked all the wiring and install. Side by side with the exact same bike and speakers that is running a pbrx2 and this thing gets blown away. Couldn't be more disappointed. Crutchfield has graciously swapped it out again and it's currently in a box waiting for a jl audio to come in that's it of stock. I cannot wait to be rid of this thing. 0 stars if I could.
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
Crutchfield customer from Brunswick, OH on 5/15/2018
Very nice system, was a joy working with your team
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Kenwood Bluetooth Amp
Joe from Phoenix, AZ on 1/26/2018
Buy this Bluetooth amp now. Seriously, it rocks. With Crutchfield's 100% satisfaction guarantee you cannot lose.
Pros: Perfect assimilation to existing systems.
Cons: None observed.
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Lots of sound in a convenient, hidden package
Eric from Gainesville, FL on 9/4/2017
I installed this amplifier in my Factory Five 33 Hot Rod. Hides neatly behind the seats and the wired remote is similarly easy to hide for car shows - I just slip it between the seat and the transmission tunnel. However, while driving, the remote has a hefty, easy to use feel that allows you to keep your eyes on the road while adjusting volume, skipping a track, etc. I play it through ancient two Infinity Kappa RS63 door speakers and the sound is quite amazing - even in a top down hot rod with VERY loud exhausts. I recommend this little jewel of a unit very highly!
Pros: Small size, easy to hide, water resistant, awesome wired remote, big sound
Cons: None
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Kenwood KAC-M1824BT
David from Washington on 7/29/2017
Installed in 2017 RAM 1500 with base audio system. Nice improvement over stock. Only thing I wish it had was adjustable gain.
Pros: Small size. Nice power out put for more or less stock applications.
Cons: No gain adjust.
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Great little bluetooth Amp
Crutchfield customer from Yorkville, IL on 7/21/2017
Purchased this amp for a 1965 Galaxie that only had an AM radio. I placed the amp under the front seat so the corded remote can easily be routed to bench seat. Remote works great and adds just enough volume to hear it well even with the top down.
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