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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 382 reviews

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the overall performance of the Class D Digital Mono Amplifier, noting its power and compact size. Users have found it easy to install and appreciate its efficient heat dissipation. The amplifier is also praised for its bass performance and compatibility with other Kenwood products.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not impressed

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little amp has 1000w display on it. Come to find out, it puts out just what it looks like it can. It is super light and feel cheap. Low quality. If you are looking for a little rumble for cheap, this may be for you. I recommend spending a little more and get the Pioneer 1600w Mono amp if you want power, clean deep base that don’t fade when you crank up up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Okay product. Yu get what you pay for

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, however my first one went out after owning for a year. Then i seen the had the same one on sale for $100 so i bought the same one again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation ease

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for beginner teenager he loves using it couldn’t wait to have it placed. Easy to use and manage easy to install it’s a great product and was at a very good price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    System

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added to a preinstalled system. Two 10" 350w a piece. Sounds good and bass knob is a nice bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fender vibrating bass

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had this installed for two ten inch subwoofers in a 2018 Tahoe. Wife loves the "thump" for her hip hop. I love the tones for jazz. It can be dialed down on power when not desired. Excellent tone quality soft or loud!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. Works great with excellent power for my W7.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's great

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have it installed in a off road 4x4, so it's taking a beating in the dust and heat. Still working perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They don't even stand behind their product!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the amp caught on fire, not even 2 months in. couldn't return or exhange because it was past the date. warranty claims is almost impossible with kenwood. it's so hard to find the information, but i would have to take it in for them to service it and i may have to pay. the fuses never tripped and luckily i cause it before it got worse. I used their 12 in sub. 2 of them so 500watts rms. even their 4 channel amp. and this still happened. i'm finally trying to reach out to someone beacuase it's been a pain. this was the start of how i lost my car and everything. system was broken into and stolen right after this unit causht on fire and i had to leave my car there. long story short, cannot trust a company that allows a 3rd party to handle their warranty and then telling you, that you might have to pay. for a friend board? that was clearly defective!!??

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JVCKENWOOD USA Team
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      Hello Valued Customer, thank you for sharing your experience and review on the KENWOOD KAC-511 amplifier! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We'd like to learn more about the specific issue that you are experiencing so that we can provide you with a solution. Please call us at 800-536-9663 or e-mail us at support@ccc.kenwoodusa.com to advise us of your specific issue and we'd be more than happy to help you. Thank you for choosing KENWOOD!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice amp

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall it is a good quality amp. I didn’t stick with this amp long because I purchased a bigger amp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Car speaker set

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received all items but did not like the speakers and box came as is. No box or nothing and I was not home so anyone could see what was being delivered.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Starter amp

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did great, lasted long enough to save up for an upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds awesome driving a single 12" 4ohm Kenwood S

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works perfect with a kenwood 12" subwoofer in a tune ported box in a single cab GMC 1500. Sounds awesome for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy “open box excellent” version

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ordered this amp as “open box excellent” And in the description it clearly says no signs of use, no scuffs and scratches, and contains all original parts/accessories.. well the amp came in today and there’s scratches, scuffs, small dents, and signs of heavy use. Even looks like it’s been dropped. And it’s supposed to have a wired bass knob with it, but it didn’t come with one. I haven’t hooked it up yet to see if it works but I don’t recommend open box. Not even the “excellent” version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was open box but excellemt conditions so glad i

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kenwood amp

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Kenwood amp. What can I say that you already don't know. Kenwood is simply up there in todays audio market. I definitely recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little amp.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this amp because it was well suited to handle the RMS wattage of my JBL subwoofers and it did not disappoint. It’s working exceptionally!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could have definitely of gone with a better stereo, it doesn’t fit my entire space and I’d like the back up camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does The Job

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good little amp that came with the package however in my opinion it should have been a larger amp for the two subs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really great radio for a great price!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a radio with at least two pre-outs and this one was it! And it was on sale! It was over all a great bargain! And well worth my money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Haven’t used it yet

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son for his birthday I’ve had trouble installing it so I really can’t tell you what the review on it would be.

    I would recommend this to a friend