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Kicker · Updated August 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 Aug 4, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest car amplifiers: JBL Club A600 — $245.98

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Kicker KEY500.1 — Kicker
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Price history

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

Is the Kicker KEY500.1 a good buy?

At $300, the Kicker KEY500.1 is #3 cheapest of the 8 car amplifiers we track, where the median is $425. 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 (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by proaudiocenter.com. 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. amplifierClass, 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 null.

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 $300, the Kicker KEY500.1 is #3 cheapest of the 8 car amplifiers we track, where the median is $425.

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, rmsPerChannel4OhmW 150, rmsPerChannel2OhmW 300, totalRmsPowerW 500, snrDb 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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