DB DRIVE X-Series Amplifiers
Specifications
- X-A1200 – Digital Monoblock Amplifiers
- Load: 4ohm, 2ohm, 1ohm
- Voltage & THD: 14.4 volts & 1%
- Power Output: 1 X 150 Watts, 1 X 300 Watts, 1 X 600 Watts
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
- Remote Gain Level Control: 0.2-6V
- Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz -100Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-150Hz
- Phase: 0-180
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
- *X-SERIES Mono Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 1 ohm.
X-A2000 – Digital Monoblock Amplifiers
- Load: 4ohm, 2ohm, 1ohm
- Voltage & THD: 14.4 volts & 1%
- Power Output: 1 X 250 Watts, 1 X 500 Watts, 1 X 1000 Watts
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
- Remote Gain Level Control: 0.2-6V
- Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz -100Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-150Hz
- Phase: 0-180
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
- *X-SERIES Mono Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 1 ohm.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a X-Series state-of-the-art amplifier. Your selection of a X-Series product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding to an existing system or including your X-Series amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits.
Product Commitment
DB’s engineering professionals harnessed years of expertise, experience and passion, coupled with exhaustive testing and creative design to develop the optimal product and performance for your musical enjoyment. This is our commitment to you. It’s what you deserve and have come to expect from DB DRIVE. We appreciate the confidence and look forward to your positive experience.
Keep Your Sales Receipt
Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place. In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be necessary to establish purchase date.
Recommendation
A power amplifier’s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will maximize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized DB Drive retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation.
Optimal Product Choice
To get the Maximum performance out of your stereo system, we recommend using 100% authentic DB Drive electronics and DB LINK wiring and accessories. Matching DB Drive amplifiers and speakers with your state-of the art electronics purchase is critical to optimize your system’s performance. Wiring is the lifeblood of a system, make sure your audio system has the adequate current and signal transfer it deserves and needs. DB Link has it all, from wiring rolls; speaker power ground, remote to amplifier kits, RCAs, fuse holders, distribution blocks and battery connectors. Insist on getting the best, DB LINK. It’s what you deserve to get the optimum performance from your audio system.
IMPORTANT!
Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.
WARNING!
Exposure to a high power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage. Listening to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic so un ds and emergency vehicles. Use common sense when listening to your system.
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X-SERIES AMPLIFIER’S SPECIFICATION
X-A1200 – Digital Monoblock Amplifiers
| Load | Voltage & THD | X-A1200 |
| 4ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 150 Watts |
| 2ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 300 Watts |
| 1ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 600 Watts |
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
- Remote Gain Level Control: 0.2-6V
- Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz -100Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-150Hz
- Phase: 0-180
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
*X-SERIES Mono Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 1 ohm. Running them below recommended value could cause serious damage to internal components and would void warranty.
X-A2000 – Digital Monoblock Amplifiers
| Load | Voltage & THD | X-A2000 |
| 4ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 250 Watts |
| 2ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 500 Watts |
| 1ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 1000 Watts |
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
- Remote Gain Level Control: 0.2-6V
- Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz -100Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-150Hz
- Phase: 0-180
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
*X-SERIES Mono Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 1 ohm. Running them below recommended value could cause serious damage to internal components and would void warranty.
X-A4002 – 2 Channel Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K S/N
- Ratio: 90dB
- Variable Filter: 30Hz-320Hz
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-12dB
| Load | Voltage & THD | X-A4002 |
| 4ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 2 X 75 Watts |
| 2ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 2 X 150 Watts |
| 4ohm Bridged | 14.4 volts & 1% | 1 X 300 Watts |
X-A4004 – 4 Channel Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K S/N
- Ratio: 90dB
- Variable Filter: 30Hz-320Hz
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-12dB
| Load | Voltage & THD | X-A4004 |
| 4ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 4 X 75 Watts |
| 2ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 4 X 150 Watts |
| 4ohm Bridged | 14.4 volts & 1% | 2 X 300 Watts |
*X-SERIES 4 Channel Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono. Running them below recommended value could cause serious damage to internal components and would void warranty.
X-A7505 – 5 Channel Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2V – 6V
- Input Impedance: 10K S/N
- Ratio: 90dB
- Remote Gain Level Control: 0.2-6V
- High Pass Filter: 40Hz-250Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-150Hz
- Variable Bass Boost: 0-12dB
| Load | Voltage & THD | X-A7505 |
| 4ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 4 x 75 Watts + 1 x 250 Watts |
| 2ohm | 14.4 volts & 1% | 4 x 150 Watts + 1 x 350 Watts |
X-SERIES AMPLIFIER’S CONTROL & CONNECTION.
X_SERIES – 2 Channel / Monoblock Amplifiers
COLLECTIVE HEAT MANAGEMENT
The X-Series amplifiers use a specially designed heat radiation heatsink to avoid excessive heat from the circuitry
AUDIO PROTECTION CIRCUIT
POWER & PROTECTION INDICATOR Power LED – BLUE-lit shows normal operation
Protect LED – RED-lit shows general malfunction, faulty connection or thermal protection
SIGNAL EVALUATION STATUS INDICATOR.
RED-lit LED shows clipping peaks of audio signal
GAIN ( 6V ~ 0.2V )
Matching the output voltage of the head unit’s RCA line-outs to X-Series amplifiers’ input section.
BASS BOOST
2 Channel Amplifier: 0-12dB Selectable Monoblock Amplifiers: 0-18dB Variable
PHASE ( 0 ~ 180 degree ) Mono Amps
It controls phase from 0 ~ 180 degree
MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS
Low Pass Filter: 50Hz – 150Hz
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Variable Filter: 30Hz – 320Hz
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
This port is for connecting remote gain level control.
+12V ( POWER CONNECTION )
This must be connected to the fuse positive terminal ( +12V ) of the battery.
GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )
It is connected to the Negative or chassis ground on the Vehicle.
POWER WIRE INPUT
| MODEL | GAUGE |
| X-A1200 | 4 |
| X-A2000 | 4 |
| X-A4002 | 4 |
REM ( REMOTE )
It is connected to switched +12V with a trigger cable coming from the head unit
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
It connects amplifier’s terminals to subwoofer speakers. Minimum speaker wire is 12 guage.
Minimum impedance is 1 ohm
X_SERIES – 4 Channel Class D Amplifier / 5 Channel Class D Amplifier
MODE ( CH2 / CH 4 )
Selectable input setting.
COLLECTIVE HEAT MANAGEMENT
The X-Series amplifiers use a specially designed heat radiation heatsink to avoid excessive heat from the circuitry
AUDIO PROTECTION CIRCUIT ON POWER TERMINAL
POWER & PROTECTION INDICATOR Power LED – BLUE-lit shows normal operation
Protect LED – RED-lit shows general malfunction, faulty connection or thermal protection.
SIGNAL EVALUATION STATUS INDICATOR.
RED-lit LED shows clipping peaks of audio signal
GAIN ( 6V ~ 0.2V )
The gain control matches the voltage of the head unit’s RCA line-outs to X-SERIES amplifiers’ input section.
HIGH PASS FILTER
Controls the high pass point for the speaker outputs.
*Refer to section 2-3A for more details.
LOW PASS FILTER
Controls the low pass x-over point for the speaker outputs.
4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
- High Pass Filter: 30Hz – 320Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 30Hz – 320Hz
5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
- High Pass Filter: 40Hz – 250Hz
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz – 150Hz
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
This port is for connecting the remote gain level control.
GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )
It is connected to the Negative Chassis Ground the Vehicle.
POWER WIRE INPUT
MODEL GAUGE
X-A4004 4
X-A7505 4
REM ( REMOTE )
Connected to switched +12V remote cable from the head unit.
+12V ( POWER CONNECTION )
This must be connected to a fused positive terminal ( +12V ) of the battery.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
The minimum recomended speaker wire is 16 guage. The minimum impedance is 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm Bridged
INSTALLATION
In case you install the X-Series amplifiers by yourself, please read owner’s manual very carefully. Before you start your installation, please take all steps into consideration, or you can have a DB Drive or DB Research’s authorized dealer check the installation and help set your car audio systems.
MOUNTING PREPARATION
Disconnect the negative ( – ) battery cable before mounting your X-Series amplifier or making any connections. Check the battery and alternator ground ( -) connections.
Make sure they are properly connected and free of corrosion before selecting a mounting location. Please also take into consideration cooling efficiency and safety.
MOUNTING PREPARATION
The X-SERIES amplifier uses a specially designed heat radiation heatsink to avoid excessive heat from X-Series circuitry. But for better heat disipitation, it is recommended to find the mounting location where you can install X-Series where the heatsink fins have better air flow. For safety, you have to find a dry well ventilated location. Before mounting, be sure the location and drilling of pilot cables will not present a hazard to any cables, control cables, fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic lines or other vehicle systems or components.
+12V, GND, REM CONNECTION
12V ( POWER CONNECTION )
Before mounting X-Series amplifiers, disconnect the negative ( ) wire from battery to protect any accidental damage to the amplifier and the audio system. X-A4002, X-A4004, & X-A7505 are designed to use, at a minimum, 4 gauge power and ground cables X-A1200 & X-A2000 are designed to use, at a minimum, 0 gauge cables. Connect the power cables to power terminal labeled as + 12V.
GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )
- Locate a secure grounding connection as close to X-Series amplifiers as possible.
- Make sure the location is clean and provides a direct electrical connection to the frame of the vehicle.
- Connect one end of a short piece of the same gauge cable as the power cable to the grounding point. Run the one end of the cable to the grounding point.
- Run the other end of the cable to the mounting location.
- Connect the ground cable to the screw terminal labeled as GND.
REM ( REMOTE CONNECTION )
Run a remote turn on cable from the head units remote switched + 12V output.
X-SERIES +12V, GROUND, REMOTE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
SPEAKER CONNECTION
DB Drive recommends to use a minimum of 12 gauge speaker connecting cables. Run 12 gauge speaker connecting cables from your speakers to X-Series amplifier’s mounting location. Keep speaker cables away from power cables and X-Series amplifier’s input cables. Use grommets anywhere the cables have to pass through the holes in the metal frame or sheet metal. Connect to the speakers according to the type of the terminals on each speaker. Strip 3/8″ of insulation from the end of each cable and twist the cables strands together tightly. Make sure there are no stray strands that might touch other cables or terminals causing a short. Crimp spade lugs over the cable ends or tin the ends with solder to provide a secure termination. Connect the cable ends to X-Series amplifiers as shown on speaker system diagrams.
X-SERIES MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1.
X-SERIES MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2.
CAUTION !
X-A1200 and X-A2000 amplifiers minimum impedance is 1 ohms.
X-SERIES 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1.
X-SERIES 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2.
CAUTION !
X-A4002 Amplifier’s minimum impedance is 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohm mono.
X-SERIES 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1.
X-SERIES 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2.
CAUTION !
X-A4002 Amplifiers’ minimum impedance is 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohm mono
X-SERIES 5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER’S SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO SOUND ( NO OUTPUT )
- Please check all connections, cables’ routing, short and voltage at X-Series amplifiers and headunit.
- Please check external fuse at the battery. If any are blown, replace with new one.
- Please check whether speakers work well. You can test speakers by connecting to another amplifier.
PROTECTION
- Please check overload, overheat ( thermal ), short, voltage and DC offset.
- Minimum working impedance for 4 channel amplifiers is 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono Minimum working impedance for all Class D mono amplifiers is 1 ohm for single unit and 2 ohm for linked operation.
- If X-Series amplifier shuts down due to overheat, Reset by turning off the remote input and alowing time to cool down.
Please make sure there are no airflow obstructions around X-Series amplifiers to prevent thermal protection. - X-A1200 and X-A2000 have voltage operation of 9V~16V
If Voltage is out of range of above, X-Series amplifiers will be protected.
POOR BASS RESPONSE
- Please check speaker polarities
WHINING NOISE
- Engine noise is caused by poor grounding of X-Series amplifiers, headunit, other components, battery or alternator, so please check all grounding connections.
LIMITED WARRANTY
- DB Drive™ warrants any X-Series amplifiers purchased in the USA from an authorized X-Series dealer. All X-Series amplifiers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year when the unit is installed by an authorized dealer. Non-authorized dealers installed amplifiers carry one (1) year parts and labor limited warranty. This warranty applies to original purchase only, non-transferable.
- DB Drive™ will either repair or replace (at its option) any unit that has been found to be defective and under warranty.
- This limited warranty does not extend to units that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, or defaced. Products that in DB Drive™’s judgment show evidence of having been altered, modified, abused or serviced without DB Drive™’s authorization, will be ineligible under this warranty.
- The original sales invoice must be presented at the time any warranty will be inspected before any warranty agreement is issued.
- To obtain warranty services please contact your local retailer or DB Research directly or visit our website www.dbdrive.net for more details.
DB Research L.L.P.
- 302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway
- Harlingen, TX 78550
- Ph: 877-787-0101
- Fax: 956-421-4513
- tech support: support@dbdrive.net
- Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A
FAQ
- Q: What should I do if my amplifier is running below the recommended load?
A: Running the amplifier below the recommended load could cause serious damage to internal components and void the warranty. It is crucial to operate within the specified load range. - Q: How can I maximize the performance of my amplifier?
A: Proper installation is key to maximizing performance. Consider having the product installed by an authorized retailer for optimal results.
Documents / Resources
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DB DRIVE X-Series Amplifiers [pdf] User Manual X-A1200, X-A2000, X-A4002, X-A4004, X-A7505, X-Series Amplifiers, X-Series, Amplifiers |