Wāvtech link1000.5plus 1,000 Watt 5-Channel Amplifier
Key features
- Amplifier channels: 5
- Speaker-channel RMS at 4 ohms: 75 W per channel
- Speaker-channel RMS at 2 ohms: 125 W per channel
- Subwoofer-channel RMS at 4 ohms: 300 W
- Subwoofer-channel RMS at 2 ohms: 500 W
Wāvtech link1000.5plus 1,000 Watt 5-Channel Amplifier is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Product Overview
Build a full car audio system around the Wāvtech link1000.5plus 1,000-watt 5-channel amplifier. It combines four main channels with a dedicated bridged sub channel, plus built-in bass processing and flexible signal inputs.
Its compact aluminum chassis measures 11.9” x 5.5” x 1.65”, giving you a five-channel option for installations where space matters.
Key Features & Benefits
- Five-channel design: Power front and rear speakers alongside a subwoofer from one amplifier.
- Integrated bass processing: Use the bassFREQ processor and parametric EQ to shape sub-bass response.
- Flexible crossovers: Set frequency filtering for the main channels and sub channel with the built-in crossover sections.
- Flexible signal inputs: Differential balanced inputs and selectable sensitivity ranges support varied signal levels.
- OEM integration features: Start/Stop compatibility, adaptive OEM load technology, and automatic turn-on support factory-system integration.
- Front-seat sub adjustment: The CH5 Remote Level Control lets you adjust sub level from the front seat; optional linkRC is supported.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Wāvtech link1000.5plus 1,000 Watt 5-Channel Amplifier |
|---|---|
| Channel configuration | Four main channels and one dedicated bridged sub channel |
| Main-channel output | 75 watts x 4 at 4 ohms; 125 watts x 4 at 2 ohms |
| Sub-channel output (BTL) | 300 watts x 1 at 4 ohms; 500 watts x 1 at 2 ohms |
| Signal summing and input channels | Summing on multi-channel models; supports up to 6–8 input channels on multi-channel configurations |
| Bass processing | bassFREQ bass processor with parametric EQ |
| CH1/CH2 crossover | Variable high-pass crossover (-12 dB/oct) |
| CH3/CH4 crossover | Variable HP/BP/LP crossover (-12 dB/oct) |
| CH5 filtering | Variable low-pass crossover (-24 dB/oct) and subsonic filter (-24 dB/oct) with adjustable parametric EQ |
| Remote control | CH5 Remote Level Control (RLC); optional linkRC |
| Input type | Differential balanced inputs |
| Input sensitivity | SPK 1–20 Vrms; RCA 0.2–5 Vrms (0.4–10 Vrms) |
| Maximum speaker-level input | 40 Vrms |
| Vehicle integration | Start/Stop system compatible; adaptive OEM load technology; auto turn-on via DC-offset or audio signal detect |
| Speaker connections | Locking detachable high-level speaker terminals |
| Power connections | 4 gauge power/ground terminals |
| RCA connections | Professional-grade panel mount RCAs |
| Chassis | Aluminum chassis with detachable mounting tabs |
| Dimensions | 11.9” x 5.5” x 1.65” |
Why Choose This Product?
The link1000.5plus brings speaker power, subwoofer power, bass shaping, and crossover control into one amplifier. Its four main channels provide 125 watts x 4 at 2 ohms, while the dedicated sub channel delivers 500 watts x 1 at 2 ohms.
Summing on multi-channel models and support for up to 6–8 input channels on multi-channel configurations give you routing flexibility for complex signals. Built-in processing can reduce the need for an external processor in many setups.
Installation & Compatibility Notes
Check your system’s speaker impedance, signal levels, and available mounting space against the amplifier’s ratings and 11.9” x 5.5” x 1.65” dimensions. The amplifier has 4 gauge power/ground terminals, detachable high-level speaker terminals, and panel mount RCAs.
Speaker-level input sensitivity is 1–20 Vrms, and the maximum speaker-level input is 40 Vrms. RCA sensitivity is 0.2–5 Vrms (0.4–10 Vrms). CH5 includes a Remote Level Control, with optional linkRC support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the link1000.5plus produce?
Main-channel output is 75 watts x 4 at 4 ohms or 125 watts x 4 at 2 ohms. The BTL sub channel is rated at 300 watts x 1 at 4 ohms or 500 watts x 1 at 2 ohms.
What crossover controls are included?
CH1/CH2 have variable high-pass filtering. CH3/CH4 have variable high-pass, band-pass, and low-pass filtering. CH5 has variable low-pass and subsonic filters, plus adjustable parametric EQ.
Can I use factory speaker-level signals?
The amplifier has differential balanced inputs and speaker-level sensitivity of 1–20 Vrms, with a maximum speaker-level input of 40 Vrms. It also features adaptive OEM load technology and automatic turn-on by DC offset or audio signal detection.
Can I adjust subwoofer level from the front seat?
Yes. CH5 includes a Remote Level Control (RLC), and the amplifier also supports optional linkRC.
Does the amplifier support vehicle Start/Stop systems?
Yes. The link1000.5plus is described as Start/Stop system compatible.
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