JL Audio
XDM1000/5
1000W 5-Channel Amplifier

$799.99
JL Audio XDM1000/5
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Overview

The XDM1000/5 delivers up to 1000 W of clean power and is ideal for an audiophile-grade, subwoofer + four satellite system. With this potent powerhouse, you can drive two pairs of quality component speaker systems with plenty of clean power (75W x 4 @ 4 Ω), while also generating a stout 60W of power for a subwoofer system. The technology that makes this much power possible in such a small chassis is our high-speed NexD™ switching amplifier design.

Suitable for car or boat installations, the XDM1000/5 is built with marine-grade materials and features an exclusive, dual-mode input filter for noise-free performance in boats or cars. Automatic turn-on capability (via signal sensing or DC-offset sensing) is also onboard for easy factory system upgrades.

The XDM1000/5 includes a 12 dB / octave high-pass filter for one main channel pair, a 12 dB octave high-pass or bandpass filter for the other main channel pair, plus a variable slope low-pass filter for its subwoofer channel. All three filters offer continuously variable cutoff frequency selection from 50-500 Hz.

This amplifier's filters can also be configured as a true 3-way crossover, with a low-pass filter for the subwoofer channel, a bandpass filter on Ch. 3 & 4, and a high-pass filter on Ch. 1 & 2. An "x10" multiplier switch on the Ch. 1 & 2 high-pass filter allows its cutoff frequency to be adjusted from 50-500 Hz or 500-5000 Hz.

With the addition of an optional HD-RLC or MHD-RLC (water-resistant) remote level controller (each sold separately), you have the ability to adjust the level of all amplifier channels or just the subwoofer channel directly from the driver's seat or helm.

Finished in a sleek, black powder-coat, all controls are protected beneath a gasketed, removable top cover for easy access.

NexD™ Switching Technology

NexD™ amplifier technologies produce exceptional audio quality, unsurpassed total efficiency and high power from very compact amplifier designs.

Beginning with the original 'Slash' subwoofer amplifiers, JL Audio has been at the forefront of Class D amplifier design. Our NexD™ switching technology stems from our Class D expertise to deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency, leading to compact amplifiers that deliver high power and exceptional value.

Let's get a little nerdy... A traditional PWM switching amp design uses a fixed switching frequency and varies the pulse width based solely on the audio input signal to the pulse modulator. This basic approach assumes some ideal conditions, like a rock-steady power supply, that do not necessarily occur in a real, in-car installation. Power supply sag with signal causes distortion at all power levels with these designs, even well below clipping. The cure for this is feedback (a corrective signal sent back to the input side), but this becomes impractical as the audio frequency increases, making it a good solution for band-limited (subwoofer) amps, but not for full-range amplifiers.

Taking the above into account when designing the NexD™ subwoofer amplifiers, we have taken the simple fixed PWM approach and enhanced it with a very high switching frequency: 240 kHz, which is about 4x higher than most Class D subwoofer amplifiers. This pushes the amplifier's bandwidth to at least 500 Hz with minimal distortion and improves efficiency, while keeping typically bulky circuity more compact. Your subwoofers will reward you with tight, rock-solid bass performance.

For the full-range NexD™ amplifiers and channels we applied a variable, ultra-high speed version of the NexD™ technology (switching at well over 400 kHz). In these designs, a self-oscillating modulator with "feed-forward" sends information about the instantaneous power supply voltage to the modulator, combining this with the input signal to cancel out any distortion due to supply voltage fluctuation. This reduces distortion prior to applying feedback, simplifying the overall feedback loop design.

The bottom line is simply great audio: clean, powerful and reliable.

Advanced Rollback Protection

JL Audio's exclusive Advanced Rollback Protection circuit monitors the amplifier's thermal condition and adjusts amplifier operation to eliminate annoying amplifier shut-down events.

Should a JL Audio amplifier equipped with Advanced Rollback Protection reach an unsafe operating temperature, a special circuit rolls back peak power output, without changing gain, until the amplifier cools down to a safe operating temperature.

The condition is generally indicated by a red “Thermal” or “Status” LED state. Once the amplifier cools down, the circuit restores full peak power output and the indicator reverts to its normal state. The operation of Advanced Rollback Protection is inaudible in most cases, but it ensures that your music keeps on playing, even under the most demanding conditions.

Differential-Balanced Inputs

JL Audio’s Differential-Balanced Inputs are engineered to combat induced cable noise, which is a common problem in car and marine audio installations. This technology allows for the use of conventional RCA cables, while delivering many of the benefits of a true balanced connection and accepting a wide range of input signal levels.

Today’s vehicles are equipped with sophisticated electronics capable of generating noise and interference that can intrude into the audio path, ruining the listening experience.

Most audio equipment uses single-ended, ground-referenced RCA jacks to receive audio signals. This means that the RCA shield is connected directly to signal ground. This is a simple, cost effective input design that works well for short runs in noise free environments. In noisier environments, this method cannot reject the common mode noise that could be on both RCA conductors (shield and center conductor).

By having more than one chassis-grounded RCA shield on a device, single-ended input designs are also more susceptible to ground loops. If noise is present on both conductors while the shield is connected to ground, the input amplifier will amplify the noise relative to the grounded RCA shield. When there are multiple RCA connections or any other conductors subjected to a magnetic field, this will cause a difference in potential across the RCA loop to be amplified at the grounded RCA as noise (a classic ground loop).

JL Audio’s Differential-Balanced Input circuits measure the center pin of the RCA connection relative to the RCA shield, even when the shield is not connected to ground, and even when the voltages at both conductors are moving relative to ground. Because both the center conductor and the shield see high impedance to ground at the input, a ground loop cannot be formed, as there is no current flow to induce a voltage as noise.

This works equally well with differential-balanced, or unbalanced signal sources, making this input architecture compatible with all standard car and marine audio equipment, using standard, unshielded, twisted-pair RCA cables. No special cables are required, unlike the fully balanced connections used in professional audio.

Another benefit of the Differential-Balanced Input design is that it easily accepts low-level and high-level signals from a variety of factory head unit outputs and amplifiers, including single ended “ground referenced” sources, as well as Balanced or Unbalanced “Bridged or BTL” sources. This eliminates the need for Line Output Converters (LOCs) in most installation scenarios.

The obvious question is: “Why don’t all car audio amplifiers use Differential-Balanced Inputs?” The answer is simple: it costs more. Executing a proper differential-balanced input section requires more components and better quality components than a basic single-ended design, so you generally won’t find them on less expensive amplifiers.

Specifications

Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4V
Main Channels: 75W RMS x 4 @ 4Ω
Main Channels: 100W RMS x 4 @ 2Ω
Main Channels: 200W RMS x 2 @ Bridged 4Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 400W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 500W RMS x 1 @ 3Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 600W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω
Subwoofer Channel: N/A @ 1.5Ω
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5V
Main Channels: 60W RMS x 4 @ 4Ω
Main Channels: 90W RMS x 4 @ 2Ω
Main Channels: 180W RMS x 2 @ Bridged 4Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 360W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 480W RMS x 1 @ 3Ω
Subwoofer Channel: 600W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω
Subwoofer Channel: N/A @ 1.5Ω
Frequency Response (Main Channels)
12 Hz - 22 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Frequency Response (Subwoofer Channel)
10 Hz - 1 kHz (+0, -1dB)
S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power (Main Channels)
>104 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W
>84 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Damping Factor @ 4Ω
>150 / 50 Hz
Damping Factor @ 2Ω
>75 / 50 Hz
THD+N @ Rated Power (Main Channels)
<1% @ 2Ω per Channel
THD+N @ Rated Power (Subwoofer Channels)
<1% @ 2Ω per Channel
Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs
200 mV - 4 V RMS
Min. Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge
4 AWG Wire
Fuse Rating
60 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™)
Filter Mode(s): Channels 1 & 2 (Front)
High-Pass Only
Filter Slope(s): Channels 1 & 2 (Front)
12 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range: Channels 1 & 2 (Front)
50 Hz - 5 kHz
Filter Mode(s): Channels 3 & 4 (Rear)
High-Pass or Bandpass
Filter Slope(s): Channels 3 & 4 (Rear)
12 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range: Channels 3 & 4
50 Hz - 500 Hz
Filter Mode(s): Subwoofer Channel
Low-Pass Only
Filter Slope(s): Subwoofer Channel
12/24 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range: Subwoofer Channel
50 Hz - 500 Hz
Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometers
Yes
Filter Defeat Function
Yes
Infrasonic Filter: Subwoofer Channel
None
Remote Level Control
Optional HD-RLC or MHD-RLC (water-resistant)
Remote Level Modes
Sub Channel or All Channels
Channel Input Mode Switch
Yes (2/4/6 Channel)
Pass-Through Preamp Output
None
Source Channel Selection for PreOuts
N/A
Height (H)
2.05” / 52 mm
Width (W)
14.73” / 374 mm
Depth (D)
7.09” / 180 mm
Net Weight
N/A
More Information
Brand JL Audio
Amplifier Class Class D
RMS Power 1000W RMS