Crossfire Audio Amplifiers: Budget To Baller

In this post and the next few, we are going to continue our journey through the various brands that I feel need a little spotlight cast on them. Now, these brands are pretty well known to us that live the car audio life, but to those new to the game, this will give them the necessary information to make educated choices on which brands may fit their needs and meet their car audio goals.

I started this post with a little Sundown Audio, but now, I’d like to switch it up a bit and talk about some products from another hugely popular brand, Crossfire Audio. Crossfire has become increasingly popular over the years and there’s no secret why. Their subwoofers are musical but can hit those lows, their loudspeakers are loud, clean, and crisp, and their amplifiers are pure beasts. 

This time around, I will touch on a few of Crossfire’s amplifiers. The information will range from the entry-level amp to the mid-level, and then up into the “big boy” amplifier range. Now keep in mind, these are definitely not all the amplifiers that Crossfire Audio has in their amplifier lineup, this will just be some information to reach those who might fall into the three category levels I just listed.

Now, without further ado, here is a quick look at some of Crossfire Audio’s amplifiers ranging from budget to baller. All are available at Down4Sound Shop. And because we stock more inventory than any other online car audio retailer, they are ready for fast delivery to your door. 

C3 Series

The C3 series of Crossfire Audio amplifiers were designed to offer the car audio enthusiast real value for money. These little powerhouses offer the power and quality of amplifiers well above their price range. One main benefit of the C3 lineup is that they pack a huge punch in a small footprint. So, if you want banging bass, or loud mids and highs, but don’t have the space and want to do it on a budget, the C3 series amplifiers are a no-brainer.

Down4Sound shop has you covered if you are looking to build a complete system and you want to use the C3 series to power the entire system. Let’s look at those amps and you decide for yourself. 

C3-500D

The C3-500D is Crossfire Audio’s budget bass machine. It can power most 500 WRMS subwoofer(s) with ease and have some power left over. Don’t take its small size as a negative. This amplifier, though considered entry-level, is far from that in both power and quality.

C3-500D Specifications

• • • • • • 500 WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm / 12.5v
          • SMD dedicated audio chips
          • Fully 1-ohm stable
          • High-efficiency MOSFET power supplies
          • Variable LP crossover
          • Variable bass boost
          • 4-way protection (short-circuit, thermal, overload, voltage)
          • Power and protection LED indicator
          • Small footprint

C3-604

The C3-604 is the C3 series 4-channel. This amplifier is all you’ll need to power a nice set of coaxial speakers, or even a set of component loudspeakers if you want to up your musical game. Same as the C3-500D, the C3-604 is no slouch.

C3-604 Specifications

• • • • • • 60 WRMS x 4 at 4 ohms stereo | 160 WRMS x 2 at 4 ohms bridged / 12.5v
          • Fully 2-ohm stable (stereo)
          • Variable HP/LP crossover
          • Variable bass boost
          • Fan cooled
          • Bridgeable
          • 4-way protection (short-circuit, thermal, overload, voltage)
          • Power and protection LED indicator
          • Small footprint

So, if you are looking for some pretty nice amplifiers to power your “budget” car audio build, the C3 series from Crossfire Audio may be just what the car audio doctor ordered.

C5 Series

The C5 series of amplifiers from Crossfire Audio is the next step up in their amplifier lineup. The C5 is the beginning of the big system amplifiers. This is the amplifier you graduate to after running your budget build for a while and now looking to up your game a bit, but still don’t want to fully commit to a huge competition-style system.

For this section, we’ll look at two amplifiers that, in my opinion, would be the most popular choice for any basshead out there. Let’s check those amps out, shall we?

C5-1600D

The C5-1600D was specifically built with high-quality parts and to perform reliably, day after day. The C5-1600D is the amplifier for those who want an amp that’s more than “entry-level” but also packs the features and power of more expensive amplifiers in the same class. Take a look at why the C5-1600D is one of Crossfire Audio’s most popular amplifiers.

C5-1600D Specifications

• • • • • • 1600 WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm / 12.5v
          • Linkable monoblock
          • 5-way, advanced protection
          • MOSFET PWM power supply
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Variable 45Hz bass boost
          • Variable 24dB / Octave crossover
          • Double-sided PCB
          • True Tiffany RCA connectors
          • 1-ohm stable / 2-ohm stable strapped
          • Power/protection LED indicator

C5-800.4

The C5-800.4 is the perfect amplifier to power those component sets, or coaxial speakers, that require a little more power to get loud. The C5-800.4 is built with the same high quality as the C5-1600D, so you know they are truly a match made in car audio matrimony.

C5-800.4 Specifications

• • • • • • 100 WRMS x 4 at 4 ohms stereo | 400 WRMS x 2 at 4 ohms bridged
          • Bridgeable 4-channel amplifier
          • 5-way, advanced protection
          • MOSFET PWM power supply
          • Variable HP/LP crossover
          • Variable 45Hz bass boost (bridged)
          • 2-ohm stable stereo / 4-ohm stable bridged
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Power/protection LED indicator

As you can clearly see, the C5 series of amplifiers from Crossfire Audio are true basshead, music-making machines. If you want something a little more than the basic, but still don’t want to break the bank, the C5 series amplifiers are your choice.

C7 Series

Through extensive testing and real-world applications, the C7 series was born and bred. This series is for those wanting more from their car audio system than the everyday ground-pounding setup. If your quest has led you to want more power and functionality, then the C7 series amplifiers from Crossfire Audio should be your amplifiers of choice. 

C7-4K

The C7-4K is probably THE most popular monoblock amplifier available from Crossfire. You see tons of builds on social media and at shows flaunting the fact that they are powered by this series. If you look at the specs on these amplifiers, you’ll know exactly why they are a clear choice for the true basshead.

C7-4K Specifications

• • • • • • 4000 WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm | 2200 WRMS x 1 at 2 ohms | 1200 WRMS x 1 at 4 ohms / 12.5v
          • Digital Class-D linkable monoblock
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • 1 ohm stable
          • 24dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 24dB / Octave, variable subsonic filter
          • 9dB / Octave, variable bass boost
          • 180-degree variable phase shift
          • 4-way circuit protection
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 16v

C7-2000.4

Looking for the perfect multi-channel amp that will keep pace with the C7-4K? Well, C7-2000.4 should have no issues doing so. Built with the same quality and reliability as its monoblock big brother, the C7-2000.4 is no joke for multi-channel power and performance. 

C7-2000.4 Specifications

• • • • • • 500 WRMS x 4 at 2 ohms | 300 WRMS x 4 at 4 ohms | 1000 WRMS x 2 at 4 ohms / 14.4v
          • Digital Class-D topology
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • Stable to 2 ohms stereo
          • 12dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 12dB / Octave, variable HP crossover
          • Band-pass capable
          • 0 gauge power and ground terminals
          • 4-way protection circuit
          • Clipping indicator CH 1/2 and 3/4
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 16v

Wanting a big-power car audio system is going to take big-power amplifiers. The C7 series of amplifiers will definitely fit that bill. Built with top-notch parts, the C7 amps are some of the most robust amplifiers are the market today.

XS/XT Series

Okay, so you decided to full send and go all-in on your system. There’s no better amplifier line to do that with than the XS/XT series from Crossfire Audio. The XS/XT series amps were built strictly for raw power. These amplifiers exude extreme amounts of power that will blow your mind, literally. In this series, there are four monoblock amplifiers that are made for competition, as well as, the extremely loud, daily system. I won’t bore you with the typical jargon as to why you should get these for your system, I’ll just let the specs speak for themselves.

XS-6K Specifications

• • • • • • 6K WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm | 3.5K WRMS x 1 at 2 ohms | 1.8K WRMS x 1 at 4 ohms / 14.4v
          • Linkable monoblock
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • 1 ohm stable
          • 24dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 24dB / Octave, variable HP crossover
          • 9dB / Octave, variable bass boost
          • 180-degree phase shift
          • 4-way protection circuit
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 16v

XS-8K Specifications

• • • • • • 8K WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm | 4.8K WRMS x 1 at 2 ohms | 2.6K WRMS x 1 at 4 ohms / 14.4v
          • Linkable monoblock
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • 1 ohm stable
          • 24dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 24dB / Octave, variable HP crossover
          • 9dB / Octave, variable bass boost
          • 180-degree phase shift
          • 4-way protection circuit
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 16v

XS-8X (High-Voltage) Specifications

• • • • • • 10K WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm | 6.5K WRMS x 1 at 2 ohms | 3.8K WRMS x 1 at 4 ohms / 18v
          • Linkable monoblock
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • 1 ohm stable
          • 24dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 24dB / Octave, variable HP crossover
          • 9dB / Octave, variable bass boost
          • 180-degree phase shift
          • 4-way protection circuit
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 18v

XT-16K Specifications

• • • • • • 16K WRMS x 1 at 1 ohm | 10K WRMS x 1 at 2 ohms | 5.6K WRMS x 1 at 4 ohms / 14.4v
          • Linkable monoblock
          • Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies
          • 1 ohm stable
          • 24dB / Octave, variable LP crossover
          • 24dB / Octave, variable HP crossover
          • 9dB / Octave, variable bass boost
          • 180-degree phase shift
          • 4-way protection circuit
          • Subwoofer level control
          • Tiffany RCA connectors
          • Working voltage 8.5v ~ 16v

Summary

As you can clearly tell, Crossfire Audio cuts no corners when it comes to building their amplifiers, regardless of price point. If you are in the market for new car audio equipment, or you are new to car audio altogether, consider Crossfire for your build. We have the most Crossfire Audio in stock and are ready to ship. Check us out at Down4Sound Shop for Crossfire Audio and any of the major brands.