- What subwoofers can this amp drive?
- It is stable from 1 to 4 ohms and rated 800 watts RMS at 1 ohm. That suits a single 1-ohm-stable sub or a pair of dual-voice-coil subs wired to a low final impedance. Match the sub's RMS rating to the amp's output at your wiring impedance.
- Is it really 800 watts RMS?
- DS18 rates it at 800 watts RMS at 1 ohm, 600 at 2 ohms and 300 at 4 ohms. These are manufacturer figures, not independently certified, so expect real output to depend on your electrical supply and impedance load.
- Does it need a separate bass knob or DSP?
- No. It is a plain one-channel monoblock with no built-in DSP or included remote level control. Tuning comes from your head unit and gain setting.
- Will it fit in a small space?
- DS18 markets it as a compact design, which is the main reason to pick it over a full-size monoblock. Check the mounting depth and footprint against your planned location before buying.
- How does it compare with DS18's larger monoblocks?
- Bigger DS18 monoblocks in the same family deliver more power and sometimes more features. This one trades output for a smaller footprint and simpler install, so pick it if space and budget matter more than maximum wattage.
- Where is the DS18 1-Channel Class D 800 @ 1Ω 600 @ 2Ω 300 @ 4Ω Watts RMS Black SXE-2500.1D/BK cheapest?
- At LifeAfterBass, for $229.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the DS18 1-Channel Class D 800 @ 1Ω 600 @ 2Ω 300 @ 4Ω Watts RMS Black SXE-2500.1D/BK?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including LifeAfterBass, Soundwaves, Amazon.