The problem is your premium sound system is just not loud enough, but replacing the puny factory amplifier with a more powerful one will result in losing some of your vehicle’s audio functions and all its audible notifications. Kenwood’s Excelon XR600-6DSP 6-channel amplifier with digital signal processing makes a great solution paired with an iDatalink AR amp replacement module, adding a huge amount of power and tuning ability to your system while retaining all of the vehicle’s audio and communication functions.
The iDatalink Maestro AR module uses a vehicle-specific T-harness plugged into the factory radio harness to provide a clean audio signal for the XR600-6DSP amplifier. In addition, it supplies the specific control signals that retain your vehicle’s factory audio functions and notifications. This method of connection results in a much cleaner output than the usual method of summing factory amplified signals together, processing and removing amp noise, and re-amplifying the signal for the speakers.
Note:Â This Kenwood amp must be used with the iDatalink module and harness. It will not operate as a stand-alone amp.
This Kenwood Excelon amp will add clarity and punch to your audio, as it powers each speaker with up to 75 watts RMS. Or, in order to power a complete system, the amp can drive four speakers with Channels 1-4, while it sends 200 watts RMS to your subwoofer from channels 5-6 in bridged mode. Even better, the XR600-6DSP can be set up to actively power your front tweeters, front midrange drivers, rear full range speakers, and provide processed signals for a separate, more powerful subwoofer amplifier. The XR600-6DSP can fit in many different places in your car because of its incredibly low profile — it’s only 2″ tall.
- 6-channel car amplifier with digital signal processing
- requires an iDatalink Maestro AR amplifier replacement module (sold separately) for connections and controls
- 75 watts RMS x 6 at 4 ohms (100 watts RMS x 6 at 2 ohms)
- 200 watts RMS x 3 bridged at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- Class D amp technology
- 10-channel 32-bit 192 KHz digital processor
- all controls and adjustments made via Kenwood DSP Control App via your compatible Bluetooth device
- selectable high- and low-pass filters (31-19,900 Hz) with selectable slopes (6, 12, 18, 24 dB/octave)
- 13-band graphic and 3-band parametric equalizers
- time delay/alignment
- Installer Mode accesses all controls
- User Mode limits functions to selecting EQ and time-alignment presets and subwoofer volume
- 6-channel input via vehicle specific harness only (no RCA preamp inputs)
- 4 processed preamp outputs
- fan cooling
- wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended
- fuse rating: 40A x 2
- dimensions: 12-5/8″W x 2-1/16″H x 7-1/8″D
- warranty: 2 years
