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Kicker · Updated October 2026

Kicker KEY500.1: price & specs

Kicker KEY500.1. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: kicker.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark0/100#7 of 8 in class

The Kicker KEY500.1 is listed at $299.99 on kicker.com as of 2026-08-04, #3 cheapest of 8 car amplifiers (median $400); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 8 in class.

Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest car amplifiers: JBL Club A600 — $245.98

Seen at

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Kicker KEY500.1 — Kicker
Image: proaudiocenter.com (© Kicker)

Price history

$299.99
2026-07-25↑25% on record2026-08-04

Is the Kicker KEY500.1 a good buy?

At $299.99, the Kicker KEY500.1 is #3 cheapest of the 8 car amplifiers we track, where the median is $400. On the spec sheet, its channels of 1 is the lowest of the 8, its total RMS power of 500 W is the lowest of the 7, and its min impedance ohms of 1 is the lowest of the 8.

Specifications

Price (US)$299.99 — current on record (was $329.99)
BrandKicker
Released—
Channels1
Amplifier class—
RMS per channel4 ohm (W)150
RMS per channel2 ohm (W)300
Bridged rms4 ohm (W)—
Total RMS power (W)500
Snr (dB)90
Thd percent—
Frequency response (Hz)10-160
Min impedance ohms1
Fuse rating amps—

Source: kicker.com (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by proaudiocenter.com (read 2026-10-20).

How we checked

The official KICKER product page (source.url) confirmed the exact model — "KEY500.1 Smart Mono Amplifier ... Model: 47KEY5001" — and its spec table lists Power (watts/ch) 1 Ohm mono = 500, 2 Ohm = 300, 4 Ohm = 150, Frequency Response 10-160 Hz, and Signal-to-Noise Ratio >90dB, establishing a mono (1-channel) amp stable down to 1 ohm. ProAudioCenter (corroboration.url) reproduced the identical KICKER spec table for the same part number (47KEY5001) and supplied pricing: "Original price $329.99" with a current sale price of $239.96. amplifier class, THD, and fuse amp rating were not stated on either fetched page (fuse holder is mentioned but not its rating), and the amp is mono so it cannot bridge — all left blank.

Is the Kicker KEY500.1 worth it vs cheaper car amplifiers?

Kicker KEY500.1 against its closest cheaper and pricier car amplifiers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked

ProductPriceChannelsRMS per channel4 ohm (W)RMS per channel2 ohm (W)Total RMS power (W)Snr (dB)
Kicker KEY500.1 this$299.99115030050090
Alpine S2-A60M$299.95133060060085
Pioneer GM-D9705$349.99575100—94

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Kicker KEY500.1 cost?

The Kicker KEY500.1 has a US price of $299.99, as of 2026-08-04.

How does the Kicker KEY500.1 compare on price?

At $299.99, the Kicker KEY500.1 is #3 cheapest of the 8 car amplifiers we track, where the median is $400.

Has the Kicker KEY500.1's price dropped?

No — since 2026-07-25 the Kicker KEY500.1 has risen 25%, from $239.96 to $299.99; the lowest we have recorded is $239.96 (2026-07-25).

What is the lowest price the Kicker KEY500.1 has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Kicker KEY500.1 is $239.96 on 2026-07-25.

Is now a good time to buy the Kicker KEY500.1?

The Kicker KEY500.1 is currently $299.99; the lowest we have recorded is $239.96 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Kicker KEY500.1's key specs?

Kicker KEY500.1 (Kicker): Channels 1, RMS per channel4 ohm (W) 150, RMS per channel2 ohm (W) 300, Total RMS power (W) 500, Snr (dB) 90. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.

Price of record: $299.99 at kicker.com, 2026-08-04. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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