Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier vs Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp

Buy the Stinger MT-1500.1 if you want maximum watts per dollar and a 1-ohm-stable sub stage. Buy the Kenwood KAC-9105D if you want a cleaner signal, more tuning, and the option to strap two amps. The Stinger is $139.00 at Stinger; the Kenwood's lowest daily price was $189.95 as of October 28, 2026.

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Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

4.7

Choose the Stinger MT-1500.1 if you run a single 1-ohm sub and want 1,500W RMS for $139.00 at Stinger.

Pros

1,500W RMS at 1 ohm for $139.00 at Stinger
82% average efficiency
Wide 0.2-6V input sensitivity
Compact Class D chassis with remote bass knob

Cons

Frequency response stops at 180 Hz
Needs 150A external fusing
No preamp outputs or strapping

What separates them

	Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier	Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp
RMS power at 1 ohm	1,500W x 1	Regulated to 900W x 1
RMS power at 2 ohms	1,000W x 1	900W x 1
RMS power at 4 ohms	550W x 1	500W x 1
Signal-to-noise ratio	-93 dB	100 dB
Low-pass filter	Fixed 10-180 Hz response	Variable 50-200 Hz at -24 dB/octave
Bass and subsonic tuning	Remote bass knob only	Bass boost 0-18 dB at 40 Hz plus 15/25 Hz infrasonic filter
Strapping two amps	Not supported	Dual Mono Drive

Price history

$189.95$139.00

Oct 28Oct 31

Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier: lowest $139.00 on Oct 31 at Best Buy.
Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp: lowest $189.95 on Oct 28 at Speed Sound; $189.95 on Oct 31.

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Spec	Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier	Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp
Number of Channels	1	1
RMS Power at 1 ohm	1500 Watts x 1 Channel	—
RMS Power at 2 ohms	1000 Watts x 1 Channel	—
RMS Power at 4 ohms	550 Watts x 1 Channel	—
Bridged RMS Rating	2800W x 1	—
Signal to Noise	-93db	—
Input Sensitivity	0.2-6v	—
Frequency Response	10Hz - 180Hz	—
Efficiency (Average)	82%	—
Topology Class

What reviewers say

Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings. Owners of budget monoblocks in this class generally report solid output for the money, with wiring and fuse demands as the main complaint.

Pros

Strong output for the price
Small size for the power rating
Included bass knob is handy

Cons

Needs a large 150A fuse and thick power wire
Gets warm under long heavy loads

Questions and answers

Which is better for a single 1-ohm sub?: The Stinger. It is rated 1,500W RMS at 1 ohm, while the Kenwood regulates output to 900W at 1 ohm.
Which has less background noise?: The Kenwood, at 100 dB signal-to-noise versus -93 dB on the Stinger.
Is the Kenwood worth the extra money?: If you want tuning and strapping, yes. At $189.95 as of October 28, 2026, it adds a variable low-pass filter, infrasonic filter, preamp outputs and Dual Mono Drive.
Can I run two subwoofers?: Either amp drives one sub channel. Two Kenwood KAC-9105D amps can be strapped with Dual Mono Drive; the Stinger cannot be strapped.
Which draws less current?: The Stinger is 82% efficient and needs 150A external fusing. The Kenwood lists 57A maximum current consumption.
Which is better for a 4-ohm sub?: The Stinger, at 550W RMS at 4 ohms versus 500W on the Kenwood.

Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

4.7

Choose the Stinger MT-1500.1 if you run a single 1-ohm sub and want 1,500W RMS for $139.00 at Stinger.

Pros

1,500W RMS at 1 ohm for $139.00 at Stinger
82% average efficiency
Wide 0.2-6V input sensitivity
Compact Class D chassis with remote bass knob

Cons

Frequency response stops at 180 Hz
Needs 150A external fusing
No preamp outputs or strapping

What separates them

	Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier	Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp
RMS power at 1 ohm	1,500W x 1	Regulated to 900W x 1
RMS power at 2 ohms	1,000W x 1	900W x 1
RMS power at 4 ohms	550W x 1	500W x 1
Signal-to-noise ratio	-93 dB	100 dB
Low-pass filter	Fixed 10-180 Hz response	Variable 50-200 Hz at -24 dB/octave
Bass and subsonic tuning	Remote bass knob only	Bass boost 0-18 dB at 40 Hz plus 15/25 Hz infrasonic filter
Strapping two amps	Not supported	Dual Mono Drive

Specs compared

Spec	Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier	Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp
Number of Channels	1	1
RMS Power at 1 ohm	1500 Watts x 1 Channel	—
RMS Power at 2 ohms	1000 Watts x 1 Channel	—
RMS Power at 4 ohms	550 Watts x 1 Channel	—
Bridged RMS Rating	2800W x 1	—
Signal to Noise	-93db	—
Input Sensitivity	0.2-6v	—
Frequency Response	10Hz - 180Hz	—
Efficiency (Average)	82%	—
Topology Class

What reviewers say

Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings. Owners of budget monoblocks in this class generally report solid output for the money, with wiring and fuse demands as the main complaint.

Pros

Strong output for the price
Small size for the power rating
Included bass knob is handy

Cons

Needs a large 150A fuse and thick power wire
Gets warm under long heavy loads

Questions and answers

Which is better for a single 1-ohm sub?

The Stinger. It is rated 1,500W RMS at 1 ohm, while the Kenwood regulates output to 900W at 1 ohm.

Which has less background noise?

The Kenwood, at 100 dB signal-to-noise versus -93 dB on the Stinger.

Is the Kenwood worth the extra money?

If you want tuning and strapping, yes. At $189.95 as of October 28, 2026, it adds a variable low-pass filter, infrasonic filter, preamp outputs and Dual Mono Drive.

Can I run two subwoofers?

Either amp drives one sub channel. Two Kenwood KAC-9105D amps can be strapped with Dual Mono Drive; the Stinger cannot be strapped.

Which draws less current?

The Stinger is 82% efficient and needs 150A external fusing. The Kenwood lists 57A maximum current consumption.

Which is better for a 4-ohm sub?

The Stinger, at 550W RMS at 4 ohms versus 500W on the Kenwood.

Spec	Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier	Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp
Amplifier Class	—	Class D
Bridgeable	—	Yes (Dual Mono Drive connection allows strappin…
Connection Type	—	Wired
Wi-Fi	—	No
Depth	—	9.4 in
Height	—	5.9 cm
Width	—	35 cm
Weight	—	7.28 lbs
Audio Outputs	—	Speakers output (screw-type), RCA x 2
Output Channel Quantity	—	1
Output Types	—	Speakers output (screw-type), Audio line-out (R…
Line Out	—	Audio line-out (RCA x 2)
Optical Digital Output	—	No
Preamp Output	—	Yes
Type	—	Power amplifier, Mono Power amplifier
Design Highlights	—	30 percent smaller than the previous model
Total Power Output	—	1800Watt
Output Channels	—	1
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	—	100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	—	1.0% (at 100 Hz, 2 Ohm, 14.4V DC, 1 channels)
Operational Power Consumption	—	57 A (maximum current consumption)
Power Supply Type	—	DC
With Rechargeable Battery	—	No

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Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

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Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

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Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp

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Stinger Audio MT-1500.1 Monoblock Class D Car Audio Amplifier

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Kenwood KAC-9105D 1-Channel Car Amp