--- product_id: 201185777 title: "Kicker 47KEY5001 500-Watt Mono Channel Amp with Start/Stop Capability" brand: "kicker" price: "KD 139.40" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Kicker" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/201185777-kicker-47key5001-500-watt-mono-channel-amp-with-start-stop store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 500W RMS power output Start/Stop compatible auto on/off 40-band EQ for precise tuning Kicker 47KEY5001 500-Watt Mono Channel Amp with Start/Stop Capability **Brand:** kicker **Price:** KD 139.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Elevate your ride’s sound game—because your car deserves a concert, not just noise. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kicker 47KEY5001 500-Watt Mono Channel Amp with Start/Stop Capability by kicker - **How much does it cost?** KD 139.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/201185777-kicker-47key5001-500-watt-mono-channel-amp-with-start-stop) ## Best For - kicker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kicker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power Meets Precision:** Delivers up to 500W RMS at 1 ohm with a 40-band equalizer for crystal-clear bass and mids. - • **Compact & Discreet Design:** Slim 1-11/16" height fits behind radios, under seats, or hidden in trunks for stealth installs. - • **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with factory and aftermarket stereos, including premium Bose systems. - • **Seamless Start/Stop Integration:** Smart auto on/off syncs perfectly with modern vehicle start/stop systems—no extra wiring fuss. - • **Concert-Quality Sound, Instantly:** AI-driven DSP auto-tunes your system with one button—no pro needed. ## Overview The Kicker 47KEY5001 is a compact 500-watt mono amplifier featuring AI-powered DSP for automatic sound optimization, a 40-band equalizer, and start/stop vehicle compatibility. Designed for easy installation and seamless integration with factory and aftermarket audio systems, it delivers powerful, clear bass and improved soundstage without complex tuning. ## Description Product description Kicker KEY Technology Amplifiers Let KEY professionally tune your system – just sit back and enjoy the music. A Better Sound. Automatically. The KEY200.4 Smart Amplifier uses AI-driven DSP to quickly optimize your sound. Press one button for dramatically improved audio. Little Amp. Big Difference. Measuring under 8 inches long and just 2 inches high, KEY amps fit almost anywhere—behind the radio, under a seat, or in the trunk. Ready for Your Ride KEY amplifiers work with nearly all stock and aftermarket radios, including newer vehicles equipped with start-stop systems. Packed With Power KEY Smart Amps deliver powerful sound with up to 500W RMS for subs and 50W per channel for speakers—everything you need to rock your ride. KEY500.1 Smart Mono Amp (bass revealer/processor) This compact mono amplifier delivers 500W at 1 ohm, 300W at 2 ohms, and 150W at 4 ohms. Slim 1-11/16" height fits tight installs, with 10–160Hz response, variable LP/HP crossovers, >90dB S/N ratio, and high- or low-level input compatibility. KEY200.4 Smart 4-Ch. Amplifier (auto-EQ/processor) This compact 4-channel amplifier delivers 50W x4 at 4 ohms and includes a microphone with Kicker EQ button for easy tuning. Slim 1-11/16" height fits tight spaces, with 20–20kHz response, selectable active crossovers, high-level inputs, and >90dB signal-to-noise ratio. Kicker KEYLOC Smart Line-Out Converter This revolutionary, DSP (digital signal processor)-controlled, line-output converter automatically detects the frequency response and phase of your factory stereo system, and then allows you to integrate into a more fun, modern entertainment setup! Review: PERFECT solution for boosting the "premium" Bose audio system in my Mazda - I was immediately let down the by original 4" sub that came with the "premium" Bose audio system, but I didn't want to start cutting wires on my brand new car. I wanted to use the original subwoofer signal, but I also knew that Bose was pulling a few tricks to roll off the bass output in order to protect their tiny little subwoofer from blowing itself to shreds. The amp is small enough that I was able to just carve a recess for it out of the foam piece in the trunk, so it's completely hidden and protected. I was actually able to make a little harness that plugs directly to the original signal wire and take it to the Kicker amp rather than the Bose subwoofer. With this, I can actually unplug the amp, remove the sub from the trunk and plug the original Bose sub straight back in without any further fuss. It also works out well because the 4th gen Mazda 3 doesn't have a single fuse that is switched with the ignition, so running a remote turn-on wire wasn't an option. However, with the high-level subwoofer signal going into the amp and DC offset mode activated, it turns on and off perfectly, no remote wire necessary. The signal processing done by this amp is perfect for being attached to the Bose system, again, because I didn't want to go tearing the car apart or cutting wires to reach an unprocessed, full-range signal in my brand new car. The setup process for that took me a few tries to get right because THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. I was trying to follow along with youtube videos from memory. And then I also kept forgetting to get the car's stereo set up correctly before I started, which that one's on me... Once I looked up and printed off the instruction PDF on my own though, it was pretty straight forward. However, there are multiple sets of test tracks and they don't really specify which to use. I originally started with the -0dB set, and that ended up feeling pretty weak. But after reading the instruction for how to do a factory reset on the amp, I redid the setup process one last time with the -5dB test tracks and it's absolutely perfect now. I did have an issue with the Kicker CXARC remote volume knob though. The cord that it came with wouldn't click in deep enough to the hole on the amp, so I had to buy a different cord that was narrower near the jack itself. So it's already disappointing that the amp just doesn't already come with the remote volume knob, and even more annoying that I also had to replace the cord for it, meaning that to get a working remote knob for this amp, it's basically an extra $55. Also note that the power terminals on this amp aren't particularly big. I thought I'd play it super safe by using a 4AWG wiring kit, but the terminals only fit 8AWG wire, so that was basically just wasted money. Review: Great quality and value - Works great! The automatic tuning is awesome, and the sound quality is excellent. Running it with a single 10" kicker comp 2ohm. ## Features - Don’t just make your system louder - make it clearer. Make it better. - Press the selector, and the microphone goes to work. The KEY uses a powerful internal computer to deliver dramatic improvements in realism and soundstage. - A massive 40-band equalizer improves tonality, and a 24dB crossover re-defines the capabilities of each speaker. - The concert quality of your factory stereo is revealed! What would take hours for a professional to achieve happens in a matter of minutes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084HLH77B | | Best Sellers Rank | #44,338 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #81 in Car Mono Amplifiers | | Brand Name | KICKER | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews | | Included Components | 47KEY5001 | | Item Dimensions | 10 x 12 x 9 inches | | Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 12 x 9 inches | | Manufacturer | Kicker | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 40 Volts | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 40 Volts | | Model | 47KEY5001 | | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Output Power | 500 Watts | | Package Type Name | box | | UPC | 713034013280 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 40 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty | ## Product Details - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 10 x 12 x 9 inches - **Manufacturer:** Kicker - **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 40 Volts - **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 40 Volts - **Voltage:** 40 Volts ## Images ![Kicker 47KEY5001 500-Watt Mono Channel Amp with Start/Stop Capability - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o3EX0MrCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT solution for boosting the "premium" Bose audio system in my Mazda *by A***R on May 4, 2024* I was immediately let down the by original 4" sub that came with the "premium" Bose audio system, but I didn't want to start cutting wires on my brand new car. I wanted to use the original subwoofer signal, but I also knew that Bose was pulling a few tricks to roll off the bass output in order to protect their tiny little subwoofer from blowing itself to shreds. The amp is small enough that I was able to just carve a recess for it out of the foam piece in the trunk, so it's completely hidden and protected. I was actually able to make a little harness that plugs directly to the original signal wire and take it to the Kicker amp rather than the Bose subwoofer. With this, I can actually unplug the amp, remove the sub from the trunk and plug the original Bose sub straight back in without any further fuss. It also works out well because the 4th gen Mazda 3 doesn't have a single fuse that is switched with the ignition, so running a remote turn-on wire wasn't an option. However, with the high-level subwoofer signal going into the amp and DC offset mode activated, it turns on and off perfectly, no remote wire necessary. The signal processing done by this amp is perfect for being attached to the Bose system, again, because I didn't want to go tearing the car apart or cutting wires to reach an unprocessed, full-range signal in my brand new car. The setup process for that took me a few tries to get right because THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. I was trying to follow along with youtube videos from memory. And then I also kept forgetting to get the car's stereo set up correctly before I started, which that one's on me... Once I looked up and printed off the instruction PDF on my own though, it was pretty straight forward. However, there are multiple sets of test tracks and they don't really specify which to use. I originally started with the -0dB set, and that ended up feeling pretty weak. But after reading the instruction for how to do a factory reset on the amp, I redid the setup process one last time with the -5dB test tracks and it's absolutely perfect now. I did have an issue with the Kicker CXARC remote volume knob though. The cord that it came with wouldn't click in deep enough to the hole on the amp, so I had to buy a different cord that was narrower near the jack itself. So it's already disappointing that the amp just doesn't already come with the remote volume knob, and even more annoying that I also had to replace the cord for it, meaning that to get a working remote knob for this amp, it's basically an extra $55. Also note that the power terminals on this amp aren't particularly big. I thought I'd play it super safe by using a 4AWG wiring kit, but the terminals only fit 8AWG wire, so that was basically just wasted money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality and value *by R***A on April 8, 2025* Works great! The automatic tuning is awesome, and the sound quality is excellent. Running it with a single 10" kicker comp 2ohm. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Little Guy is Awesome *by A***R on December 9, 2024* Swapped out the factory sub in my 2020 Ford F-150, along with adding this new Kicker Key 500.1 amp. Works fantastic and is a substantial upgrade from the OEM subwoofer / audio system. The key program is very easy to set up and the output is fantastic for such a small amp. Was able to carve out a small amount of space behind my rear seats to hide it away. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kicker KEY5001 500w Mono Amplifier w/Bass Revealer Processor Smart Amp 47KEY5001 - Kicker 46CXARCT Remote Bass Level Control|Wired|Compatible with CX, CXA, DX, PX Amplifiers Equipped with Remote BASS Jack|KEY500.1 Compatible|3.5mm Plug - Kicker 48CWR84 CompR 8" Subwoofer, DVC, 4-ohm --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/201185777-kicker-47key5001-500-watt-mono-channel-amp-with-start-stop](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/201185777-kicker-47key5001-500-watt-mono-channel-amp-with-start-stop) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*