Cadence Q Series car amplifiers take you to a new standard for both novice and experienced audio aficionado, with full feature set, state-of-art electronics and > 80% efficiency on Class D available in variety channels power amplifiers. Our new circuit design dramatically improves both output power and sound.

CADENCE Q12K1D Q Series Class D Mono 1200 Watts Car Amplifier for subwoofer

  • High Efficiency, High Speed MOSFET Power Supply
  • Adjustable Bass Boost: 0 - 18 dB
  • Adjustable Bass Boost Frequency: 45 Hz
  • Low Pass Crossover: 40 Hz - 180 Hz
  • Adjustable Subsonic Filter: 17 Hz - 50 Hz
  • Nickel Plated Connections, Acrylic Molded Terminals
  • Thermal Protection Short Circuit Protection
  • LED Power and Protection Indicators
  • Extreme Convection Heat Dissipation via Computer
  • 4-Way Protection Circuitry (Thermal, Short, DC, Overvoltage)
  • Generated Heatsink Design
  • Heavy-Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
  • Studio Grade Bi-Polar Output Stage Transistors for Smooth Audio Response
  • Mute and Delay Soft Start System
  • Nickel-Plated RCA Level Input
  • RCA Pre-Amp Line Output
  • Remote Bass Control Included
  • Standard with Custom Molded End Caps

Model Number

Q12K1D

Class

D

Channel

Mono

RMS Power at 1 Ohm

1200 W

RMS Power at 2 Ohm

850 W

RMS Power at 4 Ohm

500 W

Frequency Response

17 Hz -180 Hz

S/N Ratio

> 90 dB

Low-Pass Filter

40 Hz - 180 Hz

Subsonic Filter

17 Hz - 50 Hz

Bass-Boost

0 - 18 dB

Remote Bass Control

Yes

Input Sensitivity

200 mV - 6 V

Dimension (L x W x H) inch/mm

12.87 in. x 7.10 in. x 2.05 in.

Package Content

  • Amplifier x 1
  • Remote Bass Control
  • Wires
  • Manual

About Q12K1D

Exceptional power output
The Q12K1D monoblock amplifier is designed to deliver an impressive peak power output of 3000 watts, providing a powerful and impactful audio experience.

RMS power
With RMS power ratings of 1200 watts at 1 ohm, 850 watts at 2 ohms, and 500 watts at 4 ohms, this amplifier offers ample power to drive your subwoofers with precision and clarity.

Flexible filters and bass boost
The amplifier features a low pass filter adjustable from 40 Hz to 180 Hz and a high pass filter adjustable from 17 Hz to 50 Hz, allowing you to tailor the audio output to your preferences. The bass boost function provides a range of 0 dB to 18 dB, enhancing the low-frequency response.

Low distortion
With a signal-to-noise ratio of over 90 dB, the Q12K1D maintains clean and accurate sound reproduction, ensuring every detail of your music is faithfully reproduced.

Amplifier class
The Q12K1D is a Class D amplifier, known for its high efficiency and compact design, delivering powerful performance in a relatively small package.

Easy connectivity
It offers speaker level inputs and RCA inputs, providing versatile connectivity options for integrating with your existing audio system.

Compact dimensions
With a width of 12.87 inches (327 mm), height of 2.05 inches (52 mm), and depth of 7.1 inches (180 mm), this amplifier is designed to fit in various installations without sacrificing performance.

Mid-Level Upgrade: Q & Q-Xi Serie

Optimize your car audio enhancement with the Cadence Q Series to achieve a premium concert hall experience that aligns perfectly with your budget.

The Q Series ranges from Q422's 30W/75W to Q693Xi's 65W/175W RMS/Peak Power (Each) and 87dB to 90dB SPL, offering better sound quality and volume than factory speakers while safely connecting with the factory car stereo or amplifier.

Compared to the Cadence IQ Series, the Q Series features larger magnetic circuits and higher-quality Voice Coil materials for a more robust and powerful audio experience. The improved cone and surround materials make the speakers more resistant to harsh environments, such as low and high temperatures and humidity.

Simply find the speaker size that matches your factory system, and the Cadence Q Series will safely enhance your factory audio system's sound quality when paired with your factory head unit or amplifier.

Available in a full range of sizes, including 4", 5-1/4", 6-1/2", 6-3/4", and 6"x9", suitable for various car models.

Coaxial and Triaxial designs allocate different audio frequencies to dedicated speaker units, ensuring cleaner sound.

The Component Kit includes a 6-1/2" Woofer, Cross Over, and Tweeter, allowing you to position the bass and treble for optimal sound staging.

Pair your Cadence Q Series speakers with Cadence Q Series amplifiers for a more powerful and higher-quality audio experience, transforming your car into a premium concert hall.

If your budget permits, add a UD8D2 subwoofer and Cadence Q3001D amplifier to emphasize drum and bass vocals, creating an immersive audio experience.

The Q1T and Q75T tweeters can be installed in the A-pillar or other suitable locations, surrounding you with high-frequency audio for a complete listening experience.

The Cadence Q Series features a vibrant Cadence Orange design, making your car stand out from the rest. The Cadence QXi Series offers even greater RMS and Peak Power capabilities, allowing your audio system to handle more powerful amplifiers and produce louder, distortion-free sound quality.

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CADENCE SOUND

Established during the 1980s in New Jersey, Cadence Sound embarked on a pioneering journey in the Audio Industry. Today, our headquarters in City of Industry, CA, alongside our OEM sister factory, position us as a premier global manufacturer of electronics and speakers for Car Audio, Pro Audio, Marine, and Powersports.

Our mission Crafting innovative products to optimize your audio system's performance and aesthetics, catering to SPL competitors, sound quality enthusiasts, and those enhancing their audio setups. We take pride in offering handcrafted products known for their lasting quality—a testament to what we endorse to family and friends. This commitment extends to competitive pricing, ensuring maximum value for our customers.

General Warranty

CADENCE warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of One year from the date of shipment within North America. If you believe any CADENCE product that you have purchased has a defect in material or workmanship or has failed during normal use within the warranty period, please contact CADENCE for assistance. Upon inspection by CADENCE, should product repair or replacement be deemed necessary under this warranty to manufacturing defects, CADENCE will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective product with new or re-manufactured product at no charge. The Customer will be solely responsible for all shipping charges, freight, insurance, and proper packaging to prevent damage or breaking in transit. All shipments of repaired or replaced products by CADENCE will be FOB from CADENCE at 918 Canada Ct, City of Industry, CA. 91748

Return Policy

Cadence Sound Inc. offers a hassle-free return policy for items returned in their original condition within 30 days after purchase. We will cover the return shipping cost. Please contact our customer service for returns beyond 30 days. In which case, a 20% restocking fee on all items returned for a refund will apply. Unless you receive an item that is found to have a manufacture defective and want to return or exchange it, there is no restocking fee. Absolutely no refunds will be given on items that have been used or damaged and will be exchange or repair only, if under the warranty period. Products being returned must include all original parts and packaging sent. (Boxes, Packing, Instructions, ETC). Any missing accessories will be deducted. Serial numbers from order being returned on Invoice, product, and box. must match. Buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item is defective.