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JL AUDIO 

A6450 

 

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APPENDIX C:
A6450 Specifications

General Specifications:

Recommended Fuse Value:

  60A

Recommended Fuse Type:

  AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™

Input Sections:

No. of Inputs:

 Three Stereo Pairs

Input Type:

  Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs 

Input Range:

  Switchable from 200mV - 2V RMS to 

800mV - 8V RMS

Amplifier Section:

Amplifier Topology:

  Class A/B with patented Absolute 

Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design

Power Supply:

 Unregulated MOSFET switching type

Rated Power at 12.5 V (Stereo, all channels driven):

 

45W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohms, 75W RMS x 6 @ 2 ohms

R

ated Power at 12.5 V (Bridged, all channels driven):

 

90W RMS x 3 @ 8 ohms, 150W RMS x 3 @ 4 ohms

THD at Rated Power:

 

<0.08% @ 4 ohms per ch. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 

>104 dB referred to rated power

(A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)

Frequency Response:

 10 Hz - 25 kHz (+0, -1dB)

Damping Factor:

 >200 @ 4 ohms per ch./50 Hz, 

>100 @ 2 ohm per ch. /50 Hz

Slew Rate:

 ± 22V/μs

Power output at 14.4V supply voltage and 1% THD:

70W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD)

110W RMS x 6 @ 2 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD)

Rated Power (Bridged):

 

140W RMS x 3 @ 8 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD) 

220W RMS x 3 @ 4 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD)

Amplifier Filter:

Filter Type:

 State-variable, 12dB/octave Butterworth 

with continuously variable cutoff frequency selection 

from 50-200 Hz. 

Configurable as Low-Pass or High-Pass. Defeatable.

Dimensions(LxWxH): 

13.8" x 9.25" x 2.50" (350mm x 235mm x 63.5mm)

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APPENDIX B: 
Precise Frequency Selection Chart

“FILTER FREQ” AMP FILTER

 Detent Panel Actual
 Number 

Marking Freq.

 

 Full counter-clockwise:  53

 

01  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

 

02  . . . . . . . . . . . 

“50”

. . . . . . . . . . . .53

 

03  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

 

04  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

 

05  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

 

06  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

 

07  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

 

08  . . . . . . . . . . . 

“55”

. . . . . . . . . . . .56

 

09  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

 

10  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

 

11  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

 

12  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

 

13  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

 

14  . . . . . . . . . . . 

“60”

. . . . . . . . . . . .65

 

15  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

 

16  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

 

17  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

 

18  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

 

19  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

 

20  . . . . . . . . . . . 

“80”

. . . . . . . . . . . .81

 

21  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

 

22  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

 

23  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

 

24  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

 

25  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

 

26  . . . . . . . . . . 

“120”

  . . . . . . . . . . 115

 

27  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

 

28  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

 

29  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

 

30  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

 

31  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

 

32  . . . . . . . . . . 

“150”

  . . . . . . . . . . 177

 

33  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

 

34  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

 

35  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

 

36  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

 

37  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

 

38  . . . . . . . . . . 

“200”

  . . . . . . . . . . 218

 

39  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

  

Full-clockwise: 

 

225

APPENDIX A:
Input Sensitivity Level Setting

Following the directions below will allow the 

installer to adjust the input sensitivity of each 
amplifier channel pair simply and easily in just a 
few minutes using equipment which is commonly 
available in installation bays.

Necessary Equipment

• Digital AC Voltmeter
•  CD with a sine-wave test tone recorded at 

0 dB reference level in the frequency range 
to be amplified for that set of channels 
(50 Hz for subwoofer channels, 1 kHz for a 
midrange application). Do not use attenuated 
test tones (-10 dB, -20 dB, etc.).

The Nine-Step Procedure

1)

  Disconnect the speaker(s) from the 

amplifier’s speaker output connectors.

2)

  Turn off all processing (bass/treble, loudness, 

EQ, etc.) on the source unit, processors (if 
used) and amplifier. Set fader control to center 
position and subwoofer level control to 3/4 of 
maximum (if used to feed the A6450).

3)

  Switch the “

Input Voltage

” switch to “

Low

 

and turn the “

Input Sens.

” control all the 

way down.

4)

  Set the source unit volume to 3/4 of full 

volume. This will allow for reasonable gain 
overlap with moderate clipping at full volume.

5)  

Using the chart on this page, determine the target 
voltage for input sensitivity adjustment according 
to the nominal impedance of the speaker system 
connected to the amplifier outputs.

6)

  Verify that you have disconnected the speakers 

before proceeding. Play a track with an 
appropriate sine wave (within the frequency 
range to be amplified by the A6450) at 3/4 
source unit volume.

7)

  Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output 

connectors of the amplifier. If the channel 
pair is operating in stereo, it is only necessary 
to measure one channel. If bridged, make sure 
you test the voltage at the correct connectors 
(L+ and R–).

8)

  Increase the 

“Input Sens.”

 control until the 

target voltage is observed with the voltmeter.

9)

  Once you have adjusted the A6450 to its 

maximum low-distortion output level, 
reconnect the speaker(s). The 

“Input Sens.”

 

controls can now be adjusted downward if the 
amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the 
desired system balance. 

Do not increase any “Input Sens.” setting for 
any amplifier channel or channel pair in the 
system beyond the maximum level established 
during this procedure. Doing so will result in 
audible distortion and possible speaker damage.

It will be necessary to re-adjust the 

“Input Sens.”

 for the affected channels if any 

equalizer boost is activated after setting the 

“Input Sens.”

 with this procedure. This applies 

to any EQ boost circuit, including source unit 
tone controls or EQ circuits. EQ cuts will not 
require re-adjustment. 

Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to 
change without notice.

Nom.

Impedance

Target AC Voltage

Stereo

Bridged

13.4 V

26.8 V

13.4 V

25.6 V

13.4 V

24.6 V

12.8 V

not recommended

12.3 V

not recommended

Summary of Contents for A6450

Page 1: ...and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product Should you decide to install the amplifier yourself please take the time to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize...

Page 2: ...T YOUR HEARING We value you as a long term customer For that reason we urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as not to damage your hearing and that of others in your vehic...

Page 3: ...re into the terminal block seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding the wire in the terminal tighten the set screw firmly taking care not to strip the head of the screw and maki...

Page 4: ...is useful for systems utilizing outboard crossovers or requiring full range reproduction from one or more of the A6450 s channel pairs JL AUDIO A6450 7 INPUT SECTION The A6450 s input section allows y...

Page 5: ...nputs This option is useful when using a pair of the A6450 s channels to drive left channel speakers only and the other pair of the A6450 s channels to drive right channel speakers only 2 Left Right C...

Page 6: ...econd stereo pair of source unit outputs is connected to the CH 5 Left and CH 6 Right inputs select Discrete on the Input Mode switch in the Channel 5 6 Controls section Result in this mode the user h...

Page 7: ...cated subwoofer output is connected to the CH 5 Left and CH 6 Right inputs select Discrete on the Input Mode switch in the Channel 5 6 Controls section Result in this mode the user has the ability to...

Page 8: ...to be amplified for that set of channels 50 Hz for subwoofer channels 1 kHz for a midrange application Do not use attenuated test tones 10 dB 20 dB etc The Nine Step Procedure 1 Disconnect the speake...

Page 9: ...the metal inside the terminal block The speaker wire connectors are designed to accept up to 8 AWG wire Make sure to strip the wire to allow for a sufficient connection with the metal inside the termi...

Page 10: ...JL AUDIO A6450 19 18 JL AUDIO A6450 INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions...

Page 11: ...ied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you need service on yo...

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