About the Alpine MRV-V500
Power for your whole system
Power for your whole system
Alpine makes it a little easier to get great sound in your vehicle, with their V-Power Series MRV-V500 amplifier. This 5-channel powerhouse can put out 40 watts RMS to four full-range speakers and up to 250 watts RMS to a subwoofer, and still fit into the tight spaces you find in many cars and trucks these days. You can also use this versatile amp in 3-channel mode, driving a pair of high-performance speakers with 120 watts each, while still sending 250 watts to a sub.
Thermal protection without annoying shut-downs
The MRV-V500 uses a technology called Enhanced Shutdown Performance, which rolls back the output a bit when the amp threatens to overheat from playing at its limits too long. Instead of shutting down completely, it continues playing your music, until it cools enough to return to full power.
Conveniences
High- and low-pass filters put you in command of the frequencies that reach your speakers, while a bass boost lets you apply some extra low-end punch to your subwoofer. The amp includes preamp- and speaker-level inputs, so you can install it in almost any vehicle, even one with a factory radio. If you're using the speaker-level inputs, the amp senses an incoming signal and turns itself on, eliminating the need to run a turn-on wire back to your vehicle's receiver or fuse box. If you're a tweaker, you'll appreciate the end-piece terminal covers that can be snapped in and out without the need for any tools.
Product highlights:
- 5-channel car amplifier
- 40 watts RMS x 4 + 150 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
- 60 watts RMS x 4 + 250 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
- 120 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4 ohms + 250 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
- CEA-2006 compliant
- variable high-pass filter (50-400 Hz, 12 dB/octave) on 4-channel section
- variable low-pass filter (50-400 Hz, 24 dB/octave) on sub channel
- variable bass boost (0-12 dB at 50 Hz) on sub channel
More Features:
- optional RUX-KNOB.2 wired remote level control for sub channel
- preamp and speaker-level inputs
- MOSFET power and output stages
- fuse rating: 30A x 2
- 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 9-5/8"W x 2-3/16"H x 8-11/16"D
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # MRV-V500
What's in the box:
Alpine MRV-V500 owner's manual
- 5-Channel amplifier
- Two 30 amp ATO fuses (installed)
- 7.5" Speaker-level input harness
- 2 Snap-on terminal covers
- Four 3/4" Self-tapping hex-head screws
- 2mm Allen wrench
- 3mm Allen wrench
- Owner's Manual (Eng/Fren/Span)
- Alpine Verification Certificate
- Warranty information
- On-line product registration information
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Features & specs
Performance | ||
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RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
40 x 4 150 x 1 | |
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | N/A | |
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 60 x 4 | |
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | 120 x 2 | |
Minimum Impedance Bridged | 4 | |
Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
Best Frequency Response | 10-45k Hz | |
THD at Rated RMS Power | 0.07% | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 98 dB | |
Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
Features | ||
Amplifier Class | D | |
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-400 Hz | |
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 24 dB/oct | |
High-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-400 Hz | |
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB/oct | |
Bass Boost | 0-12 dB | |
Bass Boost Frequency | 50 Hz | |
Fan Cooled | No | |
Fuse Rating | 60 | |
Speaker Level Inputs | --- | |
Preamp Outputs | No | |
Width (inches) | 9-5/8 | |
Height (inches) | 2-3/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 8-11/16 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Overview: The Alpine MRV-V500 is part of the 4th generation of V-Power amplifiers. Class D digital amplifiers provide clean power, 80% efficiency, and reliable performance, all in a compact chassis. This 5-channel amplifier can power an entire sound system in your vehicle, including front and rear speakers and a subwoofer.
CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a system of testing and measurement methods for mobile audio amplifiers. CEA-2006 allows consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers on an equal basis. Using CEA-2006 criteria, the Alpine MRV-V500 is rated as follows:
- Power Output:
- 4Ω: 40 watts x 4 channels + 150 watts x 1 channel (<0.07% THD+N)
- 2Ω: 60 watts x 4 channels + 250 watts x 1 channel (<0.09% THD+N)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dBA (1W into 4 ohms)
Bridgeable: Both the front and rear sections of the MRV-V500 are bridgeable, allowing the amplifier to be used as a 5-channel, 4-channel, or 3-channel amp.
Speaker Level Input: A speaker level input harness is included, making it easier to add the amplifier to a factory radio or to a receiver with no preamp outputs. The 8-pin harness has inputs for front and rear speakers.
Auto Turn-on: If using the speaker level input, an automatic circuit turns the amplifier on when it senses an input signal.
Controls: The front, rear, and subwoofer sections of the amplifier (labeled CH 1/2, CH 3/4, and Sub W.) have independent gain and crossover controls. The subwoofer channel also adds a Bass EQ switch:
- CH 1/2:
- Gain: rotary dial; continuously variable from 200mV-4V using the preamp inputs or 500mV-10V using the speaker level inputs
- High Pass Filter: On/Off
- Crossover Frequency: rotary dial; variable from 50 Hz to 400 Hz
- CH 3/4:
- Gain: rotary dial; continuously variable from 200mV-4V using the preamp inputs or 500mV-10V using the speaker level inputs
- High Pass Filter: On/Off
- Crossover Frequency: rotary dial; variable from 50 Hz to 400 Hz
- Sub W:
- Gain: rotary dial; continuously variable from 200mV-4V using the preamp inputs or 500mV-10V using the speaker level inputs
- Low Pass Filter: rotary dial; variable from 50 Hz to 400 Hz
- Bass EQ: rotary dial; variable from 0-12dB; boost centered at 50 Hz
Connections:
- Battery: set screw terminal; accepts up to 4 gauge wire
- Remote: set screw terminal; accepts up to 8 gauge wire
- GND (ground): set screw terminal; accepts up to 4 gauge wire
- Speaker Outputs: 5 pairs of set screw terminals; accept up to 10 gauge wire
- Line Inputs: 3 pairs of stereo RCA jacks
- Speaker Level Input: Molex plug input for supplied 8-pin harness
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Great compact size for 5 channels. I'm running it as a 3 channel. I only wish that the sub channel was more wattage
Jerry from Tennessee