Kenwood KAC-M1814

Very good amp for the money

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Awsome sound just the right power for my harley enjoying it great place fast ship great customer service

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This did a fantastic job of taking the new 3 way rocksford fosgate speaker's I purchased from blah to boom. I replaced my factory speakers and added a kicker hideaway subwoofer B it the speakers didn't sound much better than the cheap paper factory speakers. This amp brought my system to life. I was in the fence about the need for an amp. If you buy factory replacements you need an amp like this. I kept my factory head unit because of all the built in features I didn't want to lose. I did need to use a line output converter to keep the head unit.

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Excellent little ampa

Perfect little unit Space saver Unit gets a little hot to touch about that's it other than that. Five stars fosho

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great small.compact amp.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Kenwood KAC-M1814 the best mini subwoofer for your car, works great and found excellent on my car

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Good amp

Really fast shipping and this little amp puts out some impressive sound for my UTV sound system.

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Can't beat this for the price!

If you feel you need anymore power for the door speakers than this can put out, you probably need a subwoofer. This amp is compact and powers my 6-3/4" Kickers and 6-1/2" Kickers perfectly. Definitely worth every dime.

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Good amp

Very nice amp, small and maneuverable.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Made my aftermarket speakers come to life and it's so small definitely recommend for behind stereo or on a motorcycle

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Improved sound, but sacrificed volume

I plugged this into a Kenwood DPX395MBT using the included RCA cables and it improved the overall sound compared to when the speakers were connected directly to the receiver. However, I cannot get the volume through the amplifier that I got with the speakers connected directly to the receiver. The volume I get from the amplifier at the max volume of 35 is significantly lower than at a volume of 30 without the amplifier. This is with the "Volume Offset" setting at max in both instances. I set the crossover switches to "off" for both A and B channels.

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Exactly what I was looking for!

This is a great addtion to add more umph to the factory Harman Kardon system in my Kia Forte. I had installed JBL Stadium 6.5" speakers in the front door along with some sound deadening prior to installing this amp. There was some improvements in sound and loudness, but it still needed a bit more power. The little Kenwood added more volume, clarity, and the built-in crossovers reduced the boominess. 45 watts rms per channel is just right for a low powered audio aystem. I can hear details in the bass much more better. Mids and highs already had good detail, it just needed some power.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Worked great on my 2012 Harley Electra Glide. Small enough to zip tie on top of factory radio.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great amp for the money!! Put in my wife's 05 Sequoia and sounds great.

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Mighty Mini Amp

Small size made it easy to tuck away under the drivers seat. Wire harness that is included made installation super easy. It adds just enough power to take my double din Kenwood head unit to the next level. Very happy with it. Oh, and the price is right!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great for the price

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Exactly what I needed.

Easy to set up, compact, and it delivered the right amount of power I needed to play the 4 Rockford Fosgate P-1683 speakers I installed in my 2010 F-150 XLT with the factory head unit.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Compact and perfect fit for my needs. Very happy with the sound and price.

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Works great!

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Good little amp I have it hooked up to Sound ordnance components and they sound great. The amp is tiny you can fit it anywhere.

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Great little amp

I got this tiny amp to fit into my Wranger JKU. It fit perfectly in the space under my steering wheel. It sounds fantastic and has more than enough power for my needs!

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5 Star Review

Did a good job, keep up the good work.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

easy to install

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Small yet powerful! Just installed, sounds great, very little tuning was required.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Really boosted the sound and made the Kicker 46CSC654 speakers sound great.

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Great small amp for door speakers

I installed new speakers in the doors of my 2004 F150 Lariat. This amp pushes plenty of power to 4 speakers. I have the factory sub in my truck and this ties it all in together great, Sounds incredible.

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Great compact amp!

Awesome amp with easy setup, powering 4 speakers with it for the front half of an MDX. I was able to even mount it on the stock mdx amp mount in front with the use of a small 1 inch adapter to reach over to one of the screw holes to secure it (the holes were only about 1 inch off perfect for a perfect line up on the 2012 mdx amp rack. Other than that everything is sounding and working great.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Haven't hooked it up but so far I like it

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Great improvement over Bose and take little space

After spending a small fortune to completely replace the sound system of my 2015 Infiniti Q40 (which I no longer own), I decided to simplify a bit yet remove the junk Bose system of my 2008 Infiniti G37S coupe. I needed something that did not take much space in my tiny trunk yet sound better can Bose. I installed two of these, a hideaway powered sub and replaced most speakers (kept the 10 inch door woofers). They not only occupy minimum trunk space, they push my speakers well. I am very satisfied with these little amps and highly recommend them.

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Great amp, 2015 Frontier

I needed something quickly at this size and didn't want to go with my previous mini Clarion amp because it ran hot. This is a great little amp. I was able to install it behind my receiver, in the dash of a 2015 Nissan Frontier. It's powering 2 Polk tweeters and 2 Polk 6x9's up front and 2 Rockford Fosgate 6.5's in the rear. No issues with overheating, the sound is clean, and I don't have any humming. Does exactly what it's supposed to do and I'm happy. I knocked one star off due to the amp not producing more power in 2 ohms. I was in a hurry to finish my install and just assumed it would make more power in 2 ohms. My fault. In my setup, the Polk tweeters and 6x9's in the front are run in parallel and thus present a 2 ohm load. Most amps that are bridgeable can make more power in 2 ohms but not this little guy. It means that instead of my front speakers getting @45 watts at 2 ohms they are getting @22.5 watts. Look, it's honestly enough power and I'm too old to crank it like I did in high school but it's something to be aware of if you plan on presenting the amp with a 2 ohm load.

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Great Amplifier

Great sound and works amazing! This amplifier is compact and includes all the necessary connections on the actual unit itself.

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Good small amp

Seems good cuts out when turned up over halfway.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

I love these little amps. I have used them on all my upgrades of factory speakers to give the little extra umpf of power

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Great Amp!

I bought this amp to replace a blown and much older amp. This amp is paired with Sony XAV-W651BT (receiver), Sony XS-FB1330 (front speakers) and Kicker 43DSC69304 (rear speakers). Very small amp wit a lot of power. Fits just about anywhere. The sound the speakers produce is amazing. Great amp! I didn't personally install the amp, I had it professionally done. So far so good! In other reviews I read how hot the amp gets. I just received it today and had it installed. So far I have not experienced the amp getting hot. Will definitely be watching as I use it more.

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Big bass

Good power and easy to install.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great little amp with a surprising amount of power.

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Small amp hide almost anywhere.

Nice small amp. Easy to put about anywhere. Has a very clean sound. My only complaint is this little amp get warm. While adjusting the amp it got a little hot. I have not been on any long drives yet. I am curious how hot it will get after being on for a few hours.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

I have not yet installed the above, but i'm sure it will be as promised. After all,.Crutchfield is the best.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great product. Exactly what I needed for my truck, compact and sounds great!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

This little one is small and got some power and a has really clean sound ..I definitely but it again

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Perfect for 1993 Miata

This amplifier's small size really helped when flying into an upgrade to the girlfriend's Miata blind. I'd originally considered placing it behind the dash or in the tunnel just forward of the spare tire. Time constraints limited me to a more exposed location. Specifically a homemade mounting plate fabricated from a plastic cutting board, attached to the vehicle by longer screws at the right side trunk spring area. Instead of using the recommended Crutchfield amplifier wiring kit I built my own connections grounding off of the primary chassis ground where the battery (-) cable meets the body forward of the battery. I fused the (+) side with a Groat branded, metripack style fuse holder mounted on the bolt that holds the antenna. The Crutchfield speaker wire and signal wire that was suggested was very nice and the Scoche RCA cables were very nice as well. I used an old 2011ish JVC double din head unit I had laying around and 2 Polk DB652 speakers purchased here. I went ahead and bridged the amp with the recommended rca y cables and honestly I'm really shocked by just how loud this setup is capable of. She'll certainly be able to listen with the top down now. Overall, I think this unit was well worth the money invested. My only gripe being that I was limited to soldering a harness derived from the pigtail included. I suppose the layman couldn't be expected to pin his own connector block, but I'd have loved to have had the option. A great unit overal

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Awesome small amp

This amp is so compact and will make install a walk in the park ! Great job Kenwood. Not a 5 star since I have to do a good bit of fabrication on my speaker choice and haven't powered it up to see its potential yet !

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Awesome amp

Awesome compact amp. Have it powering Rockford Fosgate prime 6.5 in my focus.

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Nice little app

Easy to install alms setup Amp at a decent price

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Nice little amp

I mounted this amp to the steering column in a Jeep TJ. It runs the sound pod and dash speakers. Works fine for a simple system on a Jeep that seldom has doors and roof on. Theft resistant as no one would be able to find the thing. It has been reliable for a couple of years. I am buying another one to put in my 911.

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Tiny footprint, big sound!

I just installed this little amp in my 2019 Nissan Frontier and I am extremely happy with the results. I wanted a significant bump in power for my Focal speakers, but I couldn't sacrifice space in my cab for an amp rack - I actually use my truck for truck things. This 4"x6" amp (tiny!!!) fits perfectly under my driver's seat. The supplied harness gives you plenty of wire to use in the event that you wanted to mount it in a glove box or behind your dash someplace. For my under seat install, I soldered in an additional 3' of speed wire, connected to my Metra harness and et voila, off to the races. 45W/channel is plenty for my system. I've still got plenty of headroom and these speakers rock even harder than before when they were running off deck power. Sure, you can spend more money on a compact amp and get more juice and/or more features. For my truck, this is just what the doctor ordered.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Very Pleased with the sound quality from such a small amp.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Works great and easy install...very small footprint

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Just the right size

Just what I needed for my 2004 TJ. Small enough to fit in the glove-box and now I can hear my music with the top down.

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great amp but runs hot

amazing little amp. I have a 2006 Tacoma with notoriously little space under the seat. its a tight fit but it does in fact fit perfectly. sounds great. I give it only 4 stars because it does get pretty hot even for a compact amp not worried about that harming the amp itself but it might make the little adhesive covers fall off or in my case the velcro strips I used to a fix it to the carpeting

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Faulty power plug

This amplifier was purchased to power four 2-3/4" Kenwood speakers in my father's FJ Cruiser. When its working properly, it produces adequate power for those speakers. Really brings out the kids and highs, however the supplied power plug harness that plugs in to provide for all signals; power, ground, remote, all four speakers, seems to have loose connectors. The amplifier is mounted so it doesn't move, but the wiring still may be bouncing up and down from bumps. It is installed under the center console. Very frustrating. I would take a 5w loss and take the traditional style amplifier Kenwood makes over this one. I want to exchange this one for that one.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Wired up easy and adds volume needed to boat speakers. Had to split two channels from radio to four into amp. Plenty loud when running full speed. Would put 5 stars if I had more hours on it, but no issues after a month since installing.

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Great little amp

Love it - used this amp to replace the factory amp in the beach car (2001 Saab 9-3 convertible) which drove only the front speakers. This unit powers 4 factory speakers (front doors and rears) and a pair of new Kenwood Excelon KFC-X3C 3.5" speakers in the front dash. This amp delivers excellent sound at highway speeds with the top down. The installation was really simple: mounted in the factory location and the power leads connected to factory wiring without the hassle of running heavy gauge wires. RCA-RCAs included, and for it's purpose/price, provides great sound and value.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Very compact and works well for what I needed.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Good unit for the price!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Nice little amp, does what it's supposed to do. Not as powerful as another amp with the same rating I have in another vehicle. But still has quality sound and that's what I got it for.

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Great service, Great Products... makes for returning customers.

Easy to install, not overly complicated. Exactly what I needed and cheaper than the electronics store nearby.. And the service is amazing. What more can you ask for?

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Satisfied customer

WOW What a great little amp. I can't believe how much it woke up my distorting speakers. Great crisp clear sound and volume for days!!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Compact easy to install. Gives speakers the power they need

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

It was just what I needed to make my infinity speakers work without over heating the head unit, very compact installed it right in the dash. Also and just as important as the other two benefits, it sounds great!

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Perfect Power Bump for a Small Car

Nice power for the package size. Allowed me to put an amp in the dash of my Miata without excess wiring or putting it under a seat where water tends to find its way, and without a large financial investment in a rag top car.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great little amp as far as first impressions go.

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Great brand, not extremely powerful

It didn't have as much power as I expected, but it is a good alternative to power from the stock head unit.

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Awesome amp, great control over the sound

The controls on this little amp let you dial in the sound just perfectly. I used it in a 4-speaker setup with a separate amp for subs, and the ligh/low pass filters were just what I was looking for when I bought it. Couldn't be happier.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

It's a powerful little amp but it gets hot powering two 6.5 speakers.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

So far so good ??

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great little amp! Have a Kenwood stereo on my bike, but this small amp helps it put out the sound that I've been looking for.

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Perfect package

This was my first amp install and I'm happy I did it. Sounds great and really adds plenty of power. The adjustable control are a great feature.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Fits just about anywhere..also you dont have to run a power line to the battery. Good little amp for the price..

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Powerful compact amplifier

I'm using two of these 4ch amps in my 2011 bmw x5 to power 7-4"GRS midranges & 7- 3/4" infinity reference tweeters. Great amps. Gain is barely at a 1/4 and crossover isn't being used since it's getting it's signal through the DM-810 processor. My one gripe is this thing will get hot. Like burn your hand hot when played hard for awhile. But they haven't shut down yet, so I guess I'm just nit picking lol.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

power is more than enough to drive the 5.25" speakers, sounds great

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Don't let this amps size fool you, it is very powerful. I am using this to power 2 sets of Kenwood Excellon speakers in my Toyota Tacoma. I can ride with all 4 windows down and this little dude will drown out all wind noise at any speed. I have the gains turned down a little under half and using the high pass filter set at 100hz. Installation was a breeze, the wiring harness has about 5' of wires so I didn't need any additional wiring to get from under the passenger seat to the factory wiring behind the radio.

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Good bang for the buck.

Very compact. I use it in my Harley Road Glide, and it fits in there with no problem. Great little amp.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy install just wish it was a lil more powerful.

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More than you'll ever need for door speakers

Excellent product. I have 6 kicker KS speakers in my s10, this powers the door-mount 6.5s and the rear 4x10s, with my kenwood head unit powering the front 4x6s. the adjustable filter and gain settings allow me to tailor the output nicely to the capabilities of the 2 different speaker sizes (4x10s are somewhat limited in their power handling and bass capability compared to the 6.5s.) so I end up with a stereo capable of causing ear pain without losing clarity or sound quality. Pairs perfectly with my RF Punch 10" powered sub. My neighbors hate me, but CCR's Fortunate Son never sounded so good at ridiculous volume levels.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Added this to my 1967 Bronco, found a great locations under the Pass seat. Tech was very helpful with the hook up details since I only have (2) 6x9 speakers for the time being. Plan is to add speakers in the front. Plenty of power so that I can hear the music with the top off. A vast improvement in sound quality as well.

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Great Amp

Great Amp connected it to the 4 door speakers and 2 tweeters all from Kenwood sounds magnificent. Cross overs set to "off" by default moved them to HPF with a P-300 Sub handling the low I have full and rich sound in the car now no regrets about using this to replace my factory bose system in my 2005 envoy

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

So far this thing has proven to be a little beast. I use it to run my Infinity Reference 6x9 component midbass woofers in an active setup with a Rockford Fosgate DSR1 and it ROCKS. It has all the basic options you need.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Powers my kicker speakers very well. Easy install!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy install, compact fits anywhere & great power!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Great

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Great little Marine Amp

Quick shipping and great price from Crutchfield for this great little amp. Will be installed into a 1986 Jeep CJ-7

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Good amp. Poor communication.

The amp is great, but I'm pretty disappointed with Crutchfield's lack of communication. I signed up for their "text message updates", but the ONLY message I received was two hours AFTER the package was delivered. Apparently, Crutchfield doesn't know what "message updates" really means. Might as well just order from Amazon. At least they keep you UPDATED on the progress of your package.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Used to replace factory amp in a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, very happy with the result/performance. Very small and cool running due to being a class D amp. Wouldn't hesitate suggesting it to someone wanting a budget amp or easy to conceal unit.

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Super cool small amp with great sound

Perfect fit under my car seat. There are air ducts for the air condition and this amp was perfect as it did not impenge on this duct.

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Great little amp!

I love this amp! small footprint and not a lot of power draw which was very important to my application as I am still running the original generator in my 1970 VW. This amp really adds some punch to my Kenwood deck and was easy to install

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy to install. Sounds good.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Much smaller than I expected.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Awesome

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Significantly improves sound of speakers.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Works great, great price, small footprint. Cleaned up the distortion from the head unit's amp and haven't had a problem at all. Great product for the price!

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy to to hook up and great power for my speakers on the boat. Would buy it again.

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy install like the small size and sounds great

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Kenwood KAC-M1814

Easy to install and hookup. Sounds great.

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Kenwood amp

Great for the money and size. Fits right in my glove box!

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Great sound in a compact package.

I purchased this amplifier as an addendum to the Sony XAV-AX100 head unit. I had replaced all four speakers in my car at the same time I replaced the head unit and was disappointed with the overall sound output of the system. Granted I drive a Cavalier, but still. I had hoped for much better sound than the original 18 year old speakers had been putting out until the week before this. Anyway, I chatted in and spoke with Drew and he recommended this amplifier to power all four of my new speakers. I noticed it was a brand new model without any reviews, but decided to pull the trigger and go for it. I was not disappointed. I wired all 4 pre-outs from the head unit to the amp, and wired the new amp directly to all four speakers. The power/speaker plug for the amp caught me off guard- no screw terminals to deal with! It also made installation easier with 5 feet of wire attached to the plug. I like the built in high and low pass filters, and turned on the high pass filter for my smaller front door speakers, which cut down on their distortion, due inability to produce much bass at higher volumes. All in all, I'm very happy with this amp. I wanted something that would produce good sound from my replacement speakers, and I can turn up the volume without experiencing any distortion and hear the music with clarity. It's great!

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