USERS MANUAL

page CONTENTS
2 Introduction
CX250 Two Channel
MOSFET Car Audio 2 What is included?
CX450 Amplifiers
CX550 3 Features
CX750 3 About 2 Ohm operation
CX950 4 General precautions
CX1250
4 Installation precautions
CX600 Four Channel
MOSFET Car Audio 4 Mounting the amplifier
CX650 Amplifiers
5 Connecting the amplifier
CX800
CX1000 6 Low level input wiring
9 High level input wiring
CX1800 Five Channel
MOSFET Car Audio
Amplifier 12 2CH Power and Speaker wiring
2CH and Bridged Modes

CX1100M MonoBlock
MOSFET Car Audio 13 2CH Power and Speaker wiring
CX2000M Amplifier TriMode

14 4CH Power and Speaker wiring

Congratulations on your 4CH and Bridged Modes
purchase of a 15 4CH Power and Speaker wiring
CHAOS EXXTREME Amplifier. TriMode

16 5CH Power and Speaker wiring

5CH Mode
It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to bring you 17 5CH Power and Speaker wiring
Bridged Mode
the highest level of performance
and quality, and will afford you 18 5CH Power and Speaker wiring
TriMode
years of listening pleasure.
19 MonoBlock Power and Speaker wiring
Thank you for making 20 Troubleshooting
your choice for car audio 21 Specifications
entertainment!

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 Introduction What is included?
With the CHAOS EXXTREME When first unpacking your new
MOSFET amplifier series, we are amplifier, please check first that the
introducing eleven new amplifiers, all package contains all of the items
designed in the USA. This new series below. If something is missing, contact
includes a two monoblock amps, six the store where you purchased the
2-channel, four 4-channel amplifiers amplifier.
and a 5-channel amp.
CHAOS EXXTREME amplifier
All CHAOS EXXTREME models feature
variable low pass and high pass Remote subwoofer level control
crossovers and variable input gain
controls. They also incorporate an input
High input cable with connector
voltage sensistivity selector for added
system flexibility.
Four (4) mounting screws
For further flexibility in the use of a
subwoofer, 0-+18dB Bass Boost
control has been included on all
amplifiers. You can control the
subwoofer level with the remote level
control module.

understands that amplifiers are

placed in many different kinds of
installations, so we incorporated a very
flexible system of controls in these
amplifiers in order to help you integrate
the amp into your system regardless
of the nature of your input source.

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 Features
Your new CHAOS EXXTREME amplifier
features the following:
Class A-B operation
Bridgeable outputs
(except CX1100M and CX2000M)
Tri-Mode capable
(except CX1100M and CX2000M)
MOSFET PWM (Pulse Width
Modulated) Power Supply
2 Ohm stable stereo operation
with output power increase
Thermal and speaker short
protection
Soft turn-on circuit
Remote turn-on/turn-off circuit
Variable input gain control
Variable low pass crossover(s)
Fixed high pass crossover(s)
Variable 0 to +18dB Bass Boost
Nickel-plated RCA low level and
high level inputs
LED power and protection
indicators
Silver anodized heatsink
Remote subwoofer level control
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About 2 Ohm operation
Your CHAOS EXXTREME amplifier
has been designed to operate
efficiently at loads down to 2 Ohms.
This means that you can install four
8 Ohm speakers per channel, when
using parallel wiring.
Increasing the number of woofers per
channel at low frequencies (below
100Hz) produces an acoustic coupling
effect. This acoustic coupling effect
increases your power output by about
3dB per speaker, or the equivalent of
an additional 10W per speaker.
When operating at 2 Ohms, the
amplifiers will increase their output
power by approximately 50%. The
current draw will also increase by
about the same amount, so be sure
you have enough current to run the
amplifiers into a 2 Ohm load.
If you lack adequate current, your
music reproduction will be distorted.
 General precautions
Before installing and using your
new amplifier, please be-
come familiar with all the infor-
mation contained in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Do not open or attempt to repair
this unit yourself. Dangerous high
voltages are present which may result
in electric shock. Refer any repairs to
a qualified service technician.
To avoid risk of electronic shock or
damage to the amplifier, do not permit
any of this equipment to become
damp or wet from water or drinks. If
this does occur, immediately unplug
the power wires and send the amplifier
to your local dealer or service center
as soon as possible.
If there is smoke or any peculiar
odor present during use or if there is
damage to any of the component
enclosures, immediately unplug the
power wire and send the amplifier to
your local dealer or service center as
soon as possible .
Installation precautions
Before you drill or cut any holes,
investigate your car's layout very
carefully. Take special care when you
work near the gas tank, fuel lines,
hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Never operate the amplifier when it is
unmounted. Attach all audio system
components securely to prevent
damage, especially in an accident.
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Before making or breaking power
connections in your system,
disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm
that your head unit or other equipment
is turned off while connecting the input
jacks and speaker terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse,
replace it only with a fuse identical to
that supplied with the amplifier. Using
a fuse of a different type or rating may
result in damage to your audio system
or your amplifier which is not covered
by the manufacturer's warranty.
Mounting the amplifier
1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle
in which to mount the amplifier.
2. Make sure there is sufficient air
circulation around the intended
mounting location.
3. Mark the location for the mounting
hole screws by positioning the amplifier
where you wish to install it. Use a
scribe or mounting screw, inserted
through each of the amp's mounting
holes, to mark the mounting surface.
If the mounting surface is carpeted,
measure the hole centers and mark
with a felt tip pen.
4. Drill pilot holes in the mounting
surface for the mounting screws. Place
the amplifier in position, and attach
the amplifier to the mounting surface
securely using screws.
SHOCK HAZARD! Do not open the case
of this product. There are dangerous
voltages present within the unit. There are
no user-serviceable parts within the unit.
 Connecting the amplifier
Before doing any wiring, look through
this manual and identify the diagrams
to follow for power, input and speaker
connections for your particular
installation. Be sure you understand
all the connections before you proceed.
1. Connect the power ground terminal
to the closest point on the chassis of
the car. Keep this ground wire to less
than 39" (100 cm) in length. Use 8
gauge (or heavier) wire.
2. Connect the remote terminal to the
remote output of the head unit using
16 gauge (or heavier) wire.
3. Connect an empty fuse holder within
18" (45 cm) of the car battery, and run
8 gauge (or heavier) cable from this
fuse to the amplifier location.
4. Check that the fuse holder is empty.
Then connect the fuse holder to the
"BATT+" connection on the amplifier.
5. If multiple amplifiers are being used
in your system, either:
Run a separate pair of cables from
the battery and a chassis ground point
to each amplifier. Each (+) cable must
have its own inline fuse.
-or-
Run a #4 cable from the fuse holder
at the battery to a distribution block
at or near the amplifier's location. Then
run separate cables from the amplifier
to this distribution block and to
independent chassis ground points.
6. Connect all line inputs and outputs
(if used) using high-quality cables.
Connect all speakers, following the
diagrams in this manual. Be sure to
observe proper polarity to avoid audio
phase problems.
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7. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse
holder(s).
8. Recheck all connections before
powering up the amplifier.
9. Set all level controls to minimum
position, and set all crossover
controls/switches to the desired
frequency points.
10. Power up the head unit and the
amplifier. Then set the volume control
on the head unit to about 3/4 volume,
and adjust the amplifiers input level
control(s) to just below the level of
distortion.
11. Further fine tuning of the various
controls may be necessary to obtain best
results.
Don't misuse the
level control!
Do not mistake the input level control
for a volume control! It is designed
ONLY to match the output level of
your audio source to the input level
of your amplifier.
Do not adjust this input level to
maximum unless your input level
requires it.
Ignoring these instructions will result
in an input overload to the amplifier,
and excessive audio distortion. It
can also cause the protection circuit
to engage.
 Low Level Input Wiring
Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use
a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

Remote Subwoofer
2-Channel Amplifiers Level Control
CX250, CX450, CX550,
CX750, CX950, and CX1250

REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LEFT RIGHT LEVEL CONTROL
INPUT BASS
POWER LEVEL BOOST 130 PROTECTION
100 145 HIGH PASS

+ L R+ 40 155 FULL RANGE

LOW PASS
MIN MAX 0 +12dB 35 160
HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL LOW PASS FREQ, Hz MODE
INPUTS CROSSOVER

T WO C HA NNE L MOS FE T P OW ER A MP LIF IE R

To Audio
Outputs of head
unit or signal
processor

4-Channel Amplifiers
CX600, CX650, CX800, and CX1000

Remote Subwoofer
Level Control

1
CH CH2 CH3/4 CONTROLS
CROSSOVER LOW PASS INPUT INPUT BASS LOW PASS CROSSOVER
POWER MODE FREQ LEVEL LEVEL BOOST FREQ MODE PROTECTION
100 145 100 145
40 155 40 155

FULL 35 Hz 160 MIN MAX MIN MAX 0 +12dB 35 Hz 160 HIGH PASS
RANGE FULL RANGE
CH1/2 CONTROLS REMOTE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
LOW
3 LEVEL 4
CH CH

2 + HIGH
CH CH

+ 1 LEVEL + 3 4+
CH CH

FOUR CHANNEL
MOS FE T P OW ER A MP LI FIE R INPUTS

To FRONT Audio Outputs of To REAR Audio Outputs of

head unit or head unit or
signal processor signal processor

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 Low Level Input Wiring
Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use
a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

5-Channel Amplifier Remote Subwoofer

CX1800 Level Control

CH1/2 CONTROLS
CH 1 3
CH INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER
HIGH
BASS BOOST
5R
CH INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER
SENSITIVITY LEVEL MODE 0 +18dB FULL LOW PASS
FULL PASS FREQ SENSITIVITY LEVEL
Hz
CH CH FREQ
+ 1 2+
100mV-2V 2-8V MIN LOW PASS 45 90
MAX 45 90 100mV-2V 2-8V MIN MAX Hz
CH CH
HIGH PASS Hz 4CH 5CH
HIGH + 3 4+ POWER
LEVEL
INPUTS PROTECT
MIN MAX FULL 45 90 5L
CH 0 +18dB
2
CH CH 4 100mV-2V 2-8V LOW PASS FREQ 0 +18dB INPUT MODE BASS BOOST
REMOTE SUBWOOFER
SENSITIVITY LEVEL MODE
LOW LEVEL INPUTS INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER BASS BOOST CH5 INPUTS CH5 CONTROLS LEVEL CONTROL
CH3/4 CONTROLS

To SUBWOOFER
Audio Outputs of
head unit or signal
processor (if
present)
To FRONT Audio To REAR Audio
Outputs of head Outputs of head
unit or signal unit or signal
processor processor

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 Low Level Input Wiring
Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use
a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

MonoBlock Amplifier
CX1100M
Remote Subwoofer
Level Control

LOW PASS LEFT RIGHT

FREQUENCY MODE LEVEL SENSITIVITY
POWER 100 145 PROTECTION
40 155
+ L R+
0 +18dB 35 Hz 160 FULL RANGE MIN MAX 2-8V 100mV-2V
LOW LEVEL HIGH LEVEL
REMOTE SUBWOOFER BASS BOOST CROSSOVER INPUT CONTROLS INPUTS
LEVEL CONTROL

MOS FE T MO NOBLOC K P OW ER A MP LI FIE R

To Audio Outputs of head

unit or
signal processor

MonoBlock Amplifier
CX2000M
Remote Subwoofer
Level Control

LEFT RIGHT
INPUT BASS CROSSOVER
POWER LEVEL BOOST FREQUENCY PROTECTION

+ L R+ REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL MIN MAX 0 +12dB 40Hz 120Hz
INPUTS

MOS FE T MO NOBLOC K P OW ER A MP LI FIE R

To Audio Outputs of head

unit or
signal processor

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 High Level Input Wiring
The high level input(s) should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs.
If the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver
to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to
avoid audio phase problems.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

2-Channel Amplifiers
CX250, CX450, CX550, CX750, CX950, and CX1250
Remote
Subwoofer Level Control

REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LEFT RIGHT LEVEL CONTROL
INPUT BASS
POWER LEVEL BOOST 130 PROTECTION
100 145 HIGH PASS

+ L R+ 40 155 FULL RANGE

LOW PASS
MIN MAX 0 +12dB 35 160
HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL LOW PASS FREQ, Hz MODE
INPUTS CROSSOVER

T WO C HA NNE L MOS FE T P OW ER A MP LIF IE R

L+ L- R- R+

To Speaker Terminals
of head unit

Remote
Subwoofer Level Control
4-Channel Amplifiers
CX600, CX650, CX800, and CX1000

CH1 2
CH CH3/4 CONTROLS
CROSSOVER LOW PASS INPUT INPUT BASS LOW PASS CROSSOVER
POWER MODE FREQ LEVEL LEVEL BOOST FREQ MODE PROTECTION
100 145 100 145
40 155 40 155

FULL 35 Hz 160 MIN MAX MIN MAX 0 +12dB 35 Hz 160 HIGH PASS
RANGE FULL RANGE
CH1/2 CONTROLS REMOTE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
3 LOW HIGH 3
CH CH CH CH

LEVEL
CH 4
CH
+ 1 2 + LEVEL + 4+
FOUR CHANNEL
MOS FE T P OW ER A MP LI FIE R INPUTS

To Speaker
CH CH CH CH
1+ 1- 2- 2+ Terminals
of head unit
CH CH CH CH
3+ 3- 4- 4+

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 High Level Input Wiring
The high level input(s) should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs.
If the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver
to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to
avoid audio phase problems.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

5-Channel Amplifier
CX1800 Remote
CH1+ CH1- CH2- CH2+
Subwoofer Level Control

To Speaker Terminals
of head unit

CH1/2 CONTROLS
CH 1 3
CH INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER BASS BOOST
5R
CH INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER
SENSITIVITY LEVEL MODE HIGH 0 +18dB
FULL PASS
FREQ SENSITIVITY LEVEL FULL LOW PASS
Hz
CH CH FREQ
+ 1 2+ LOW PASS
100mV-2V 2-8V MIN MAX 45 90 100mV-2V 2-8V MIN MAX 45 Hz 90
CH CH
Hz 4CH 5CH
HIGH + 3 4+ HIGH PASS
POWER
LEVEL
INPUTS 0 +18dB PROTECT
MIN MAX FULL 45 90 5L
CH
2
CH CH 4 100mV-2V 2-8V LOW PASS FREQ 0 +18dB INPUT MODE BASS BOOST
SENSITIVITY LEVEL MODE REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LOW LEVEL INPUTS INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER BASS BOOST CH5 INPUTS CH5 CONTROLS LEVEL CONTROL
CH3/4 CONTROLS

CH3+ CH3- CH4- CH4+

To Speaker Terminals
of head unit

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 High Level Input Wiring
The high level input(s) should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs.
If the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver
to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to
avoid audio phase problems.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your
receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

MonoBlock Amplifier
CX1100M

LOW PASS LEFT RIGHT

FREQUENCY MODE LEVEL SENSITIVITY
POWER 100 145 PROTECTION
40 155
+ L R+
0 +18dB 35 Hz 160 FULL RANGE MIN MAX 2-8V 100mV-2V
LOW LEVEL HIGH LEVEL
REMOTE SUBWOOFER BASS BOOST CROSSOVER INPUT CONTROLS INPUTS
LEVEL CONTROL

MOS FE T MO NOBLOC K P OW ER A MP LI FIE R

L+ L- R- R+
Remote
Subwoofer Level Control To Speaker Terminals
of head unit

MonoBlock Amplifier
CX2000M

LEFT RIGHT
INPUT BASS CROSSOVER
POWER LEVEL BOOST FREQUENCY PROTECTION

+ L R+ REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL MIN MAX 0 +12dB 40Hz 120Hz
INPUTS

MOS FE T MO NOBLOC K P OW ER A MP LI FIE R

L+ L- R- R+ Remote Subwoofer
To Speaker Terminals Level Control
of head unit

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers
2 Channel and Bridged Modes CX250, CX450, CX550,
CX750, CX950, and CX1250

+ LEFT
Speaker

+ RIGHT
Speaker SPEAKER
Two IMPEDANCE
2-8 OHMS
Channel
Mode

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS
L R BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

FUSE

BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point

to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit

FUSE Battery

+ Subwoofer
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS
Bridged
Mode

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS
L R BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

FUSE

BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point
Connect the Positive (+) terminal of the
subwoofer to the L (+) amplifier terminal. to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit
Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the
subwoofer to the R (-) amplifier terminal.
FUSE Battery

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers
Tri-Mode CX250, CX450, CX550,
CX750, CX950, and CX1250
Tri-mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus
a subwoofer on one pair of output channels. The main speakers will operate in STEREO
while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO.

To set up the amplifier to run in this mode, put the crossover switches in the FULL position.
Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown
below. Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct
capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve.

Component values for

6dB Passive Crossover
FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR
80 Hz 7.5mH 470uF
100 Hz 6.5mH 330uF
120 Hz 5.5mH 330uF
150 Hz 4mH 220uF

Tri-Mode

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS

L R BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

FUSE

BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point
High pass filter
crossover to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit

LEFT
Speaker
MINIMUM
SPEAKER
FUSE Battery
High pass filter
IMPEDANCE crossover
4 OHMS
RIGHT
Speaker
SPEAKER
Low pass IMPEDANCE
filter inductor 8 OHMS

Subwoofer

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers
4 Channel and Bridged Modes CX600, CX650, CX800 and CX1000

CH2
Speaker SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
CH1
2-8 OHMS
Speaker

Four
Channel
Mode
FUSES
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH2 CH 3 CH4 BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

CH1/2 CH3/4
BRIDGED BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
CH3 point
SPEAKER
Speaker
IMPEDANCE to REMOTE TURN-ON
2-8 OHMS terminal of head unit
CH4
Speaker

FUSE Battery

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS
Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to
the CH2 (-) amplifier terminal.
RIGHT
Subwoofer
Connect the Positive (+) terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to
the CH1 (+) amplifier terminal.

Bridged
Mode
FUSES
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH2 CH 3 CH4 BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

CH1/2 CH3/4
BRIDGED BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point
LEFT
Subwoofer to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit
Connect the Negative (-)
SPEAKER
terminal of the LEFT
IMPEDANCE subwoofer to the CH4 (-)
4-8 OHMS amplifier terminal. FUSE Battery

Connect the Positive (+)

terminal of the LEFT
subwoofer to the CH3 (+)
amplifier terminal.

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers
Tri-Mode CX600, CX650, CX800 and CX1000

Tri-mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers
plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels. The main speakers will operate
in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO.

To set up the amplifier to run in this mode, put the crossover switches in the FULL
position. Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the
wiring as shown below. Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to
determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency
you wish to achieve.

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
Tri-Mode RIGHT
Subwoofer
Component values for
6dB Passive Crossover High pass filter
crossover CH3
FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR
Speaker
80 Hz 7.5mH 470uF
MINIMUM
100 Hz 6.5mH 330uF High pass filter SPEAKER
120 Hz 5.5mH 330uF crossover IMPEDANCE
150 Hz 4mH 220uF 4 OHMS
CH4
Speaker
Low pass
filter inductor

FUSES
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH2 CH3 CH 4 BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

CH1/2 CH3/4
BRIDGED BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point

High pass filter to REMOTE TURN-ON

crossover terminal of head unit
CH2
Speaker
+
MINIMUM
FUSE Battery
High pass filter SPEAKER
crossover IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS
CH1
+ Speaker

Low pass
filter inductor

LEFT
SPEAKER Subwoofer
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 5-Channel Amplifier
5 Channel Mode CX1800

Five
Channel
Mode CH5
Subwoofer + CH1
Speaker
SPEAKER
SPEAKER + CH2 IMPEDANCE
Speaker 2-8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
2-8 OHMS

CH1/2 BRIDGED
SPEAKERS
FUSES POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH2
CH5 GROUND REMOTE BATT+

CH3 CH3/4 CH4

BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE CH3 to REMOTE TURN-ON
2-8 OHMS Speaker terminal of head unit

CH4
Speaker FUSE Battery

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 5-Channel Amplifier
Bridged Mode CX1800

Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the RIGHT

subwoofer to the CH2 (-) amplifier terminal.
CH5 Connect the Positive (+) terminal of the RIGHT
Subwoofer subwoofer to the CH1 (+) amplifier terminal.
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
2-8 OHMS + RIGHT SPEAKER
Subwoofer IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS

Bridged
Mode
CH1/2 BRIDGED
SPEAKERS
FUSES POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH2
CH5 GROUND REMOTE BATT+

CH3 CH3/4 CH4

BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point

to REMOTE TURN-ON
SPEAKER LEFT terminal of head unit
IMPEDANCE Subwoofer
4-8 OHMS

FUSE Battery

Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the LEFT

subwoofer to the CH4 (-) amplifier terminal.

Connect the Positive (+) terminal of the LEFT

subwoofer to the CH3 (+) amplifier terminal.

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 Power and Speaker Wiring 5-Channel Amplifier
Tri-Mode CX1800

Tri-mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers
plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels. The main speakers will operate
in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO.

To set up the amplifier to run in this mode, put the crossover switches in the FULL
position. Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the
wiring as shown below. Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to
determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency
you wish to achieve.

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
Tri-Mode Low pass RIGHT
8 OHMS
filter inductor
Subwoofer
Component values for
6dB Passive Crossover High pass filter
crossover CH1
FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR
Speaker
80 Hz 7.5mH 470uF
100 Hz 6.5mH 330uF MINIMUM
120 Hz 5.5mH 330uF High pass filter SPEAKER
crossover IMPEDANCE
150 Hz 4mH 220uF
4 OHMS
CH5 CH2
Subwoofer Speaker

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
2-8 OHMS

CH1/2 BRIDGED
SPEAKERS
FUSES POWER CONNECTIONS
CH 1 CH 2
CH5 GROUND REMOTE BATT+

CH3 CH3/4 CH 4
BRIDGED

Chassis
ground
point

to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit
High pass filter
crossover
CH4 FUSE Battery
+ Speaker
High pass filter MINIMUM
crossover SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
CH3 4 OHMS
+ Speaker
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS Low pass
filter inductor

LEFT
Subwoofer

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 Power and Speaker Wiring Monoblock Amplifiers
MonoBlock Mode CX1100M and CX2000M

+ Speaker

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
MonoBlock 2-8 OHMS
Mode

SPEAKER FUSES POWER CONNECTIONS

BATT+ REMOTE GROUND

Chassis
ground
point

to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit

FUSE Battery

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 Troubleshooting
If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist,
read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY
Amplifier will not Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
power up. Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On) has at least 3VDC.
Check that there is battery power on the (+) terminal.
Check that there is at least 12v.
Check all fuses, replace if necessary.
Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated. If it is lit, shut off
the amplifier briefly, and then repower it.

Protection LED Check for short circuits on speaker leads.

comes on when Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdriving.
amplifier is Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still
powered up. comes on, then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing.
No output. Check that all fuses are OK.
Check that amplifier is properly grounded.
Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On) has at least 3VDC.
Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs.
Check all speaker wiring.

Low output. Reset the Level Control.

Check the Crossover Control settings.

Audio present in Check the RCA interconnect cables.

only one channel. Check all speaker wiring.

High hiss in the Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifiers. If the hiss disappears, then
speakers. plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs. If the
hiss disappears at this point, go on until the faulty/noisy component is
found.
It is best to set the amplifier's input level control as low as possible. The
best subjective signal-to-noise ratio is achieved in this manner. Try to set
the head unit as high as possible (without distortion) and the amp input
level as low as possible.

Squealing noise Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects.

from speakers.
Distorted sound.
Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the
head unit. Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible.
Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set.
Check for short circuits on the speaker leads.

Amplifier gets Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct.
very hot. Check that there is good air circulation around the amp. In some
applications, it may be necessary to add external cooling fan(s).
Engine noise This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables,which can pick up
(static type) radiated noise. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away
from power cables.
Engine noise Check that speaker leads are not shorted to the vehicle chassis.
(alternator Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis.
whine) Check that the head unit is properly grounded.

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 Specifications

2-Channel MOSFET Amplifiers

MODEL CX250 CX450 CX550 CX750 CX950 CX1250
RMS POWER 75W x 2 110W x 2 125W x 2 220W x 2 300W x 2 380W x 2
into 4 Ohms
MAX POWER 200W X 2 300W X 2 400W X 2 800W X 2 1000W X 2 1250W X 2
into 2 Ohms
BRIDGED POWER 400W X 1 600W x 1 800W x 1 1600W x 1 2000W x 1 2500W x 1
into 4 Ohms
Min. speaker 2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo
impedance 4 Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
THD 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Frequency response 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB
Channel separation 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB
Damping factor 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+
Crossover range
low pass 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz
high pass fixed, 200Hz 200Hz (fixed) 200Hz (fixed) 200Hz (fixed) 200Hz (fixed) 200Hz (fixed)
Bass boost Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Fuse rating 20A 25A 25A 15A x 2 25A x 2 60A
Dimensions: 7-7/8" 10-9/16" 12-3/16" 14-7/8" 16-13/16" 19-3/8"
(11-7/8" x 2-5/8" x ...)

5-Channel MonoBlock
4-Channel MOSFET MOSFET
MOSFET Amplifiers Amplifier Amplifiers

MODEL CX600 CX650 CX800 CX1000 CX1800 CX1100M CX2000M

RMS POWER 75W x 4 100W x 4 150W x 4 200W x 4 120W x 4 + 250W x 1 500W x 1
into 4 Ohms 200W x 1
MAX POWER 200W X 4 250W X 4 400W X 4 500W X 4 300W X 4 + 1100W X 1 2000W X 1
into 2 Ohms 600W x 1
BRIDGED POWER 400W X 2 500W x 2 800W x 2 1000W x 2 600W x 2 + n/a n/a
into 4 Ohms 600W x 1
Min. speaker 2 Ohm Stereo
2 Ohm Stereo
2 Ohm Stereo
2 Ohm Stereo
2 Ohm Stereo2 Ohm Stereo 2 Ohm Stereo
impedance 4 Ohm Mono4 Ohm
Bridged
Mono
4 Ohm
Bridged
Mono
4 Ohm
Bridged
Mono4 Bridged
Ohm Mono4Bridged
Ohm Mono Bridged
4 Ohm Mono Bridged
THD 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Frequency response 9Hz-50kHz9Hz-50kHz9Hz-50kHz9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz 9Hz-50kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB 103dB
Channel separation 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB 90dB
Damping factor 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+ 125+
Crossover range
low pass 35Hz-160Hz
35Hz-160Hz
35Hz-160Hz
35Hz-160Hz35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz 35Hz-160Hz
high pass fixed, 200Hz200Hz (fixed)
200Hz (fixed)
200Hz (fixed)
200Hz (fixed)200Hz (fixed) 200Hz (fixed)
Bass boost Variable 0 -Variable
+18dB 0 -Variable
+18dB 0 -Variable
+18dB 0 - Variable
+18dB 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Variable 0 - +18dB
Fuse rating 20A x 2 20A x 2 25A x 2 80A 25A x 3 25A 25A x 2
Dimensions: 13-3/8" 15-5/8" 16-13/16" 23-7/8" 20" 10-11/16" 16-13/16"
(11-7/8" x 2-5/8" x ...)

All specifications subject to change without notice.

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