Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier Wavtech

Wavtech

Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier

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  • Best For: Complete-System Builds | Factory Integration With Real Sub Power
  • Power: 75W x 4 Mains | 250W x 2 Bridged | 500W Sub Channel
  • Tuning: Per-Channel Crossovers + bassFREQ on CH5, 6-Channel Summing
  • Footprint: 11.9" x 5.5" x 1.65"
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Wavtech link1000.5plus 5 Channel Amplifier

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Five-channel amps have always made me compromise. There is plenty of power for the doors, and then the sub channel is whatever was left in the budget. The link1000.5plus is the first one in a long time where I do not have to apologize for the bass. A real 500 watts at 2 ohms on channel 5 runs a single 10 or 12 properly, so I can do a full system from one amp under the seat and the customer still gets bass that hits.

What I really like is the per-channel crossover layout. Channels 1 and 2 with the 1x/10x switch let me run normal components or jump up and feed tweeters in an active setup. Channels 3 and 4 give me high-pass, band-pass, or low-pass, so they flex to rear fill or a dedicated midrange depending on the build. And channel 5 has the full bassFREQ section, so I set the low-pass, dial the subsonic filter below the box tuning, and use the parametric to knock down the one cabin peak. That is a real tuning toolkit, not a single bass knob.

On the integration side it is classic Wavtech. The 40V hi-level input and adaptive loading mean I tap the factory amp directly, the built-in summing rebuilds a full signal when the factory splits it up, and I am not buying a separate LOC or summing box. Differential balanced inputs keep it quiet.

Run clean 4-gauge power and ground, fuse it correctly at the battery, set the gains with the clip LED, and give it room to breathe under the seat. Done right, this is the one-amp complete system I reach for.

-Scott

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Wavtech Plus Series

link1000.5plus | 1000 Watt 5-Channel Amplifier

A complete-system amplifier that finally gives the subwoofer channel real power. Four main channels, a 500 watt sub channel, flexible per-channel crossovers, and built-in summing in a chassis under 12 inches long.

A 5-Channel That Does Not Shortchange the Sub

The biggest weakness of most 5-channel amplifiers is the subwoofer channel. There is usually enough power for the front and rear speakers, but what is left over for the subwoofer is an afterthought. The link1000.5plus fixes that. The four main channels deliver 75 watts RMS each at 4 ohms and 125 watts RMS each at 2 ohms, with any pair bridgeable to 250 watts at 4 ohms, while the dedicated subwoofer channel produces 300 watts RMS at 4 ohms and a robust 500 watts RMS at 2 ohms. That is enough for most subwoofer systems without adding a separate monoblock.

All of it fits in an 11.9 by 5.5 by 1.65 inch chassis that mounts under a seat where a stack of separate amplifiers never could.

75W x 4Mains at 4 Ohms
125W x 4Mains at 2 Ohms
500W x 1Sub at 2 Ohms

Crossover Flexibility on Every Channel

The link1000.5plus gives each channel pair the filtering it actually needs. Channels 1 and 2 carry a variable high-pass crossover at 12dB per octave with a 1x/10x multiplier, so they can protect front speakers in the normal range or shift up to drive tweeters directly in an active setup. Channels 3 and 4 add a full variable high-pass, band-pass, or low-pass crossover at 12dB per octave, flexible enough for rear fill, dedicated midrange, or midbass duty.

Channel 5 is where the bassFREQ processor lives. It combines a variable low-pass crossover at 24dB per octave, a variable subsonic filter at 24dB per octave, and an adjustable parametric EQ, so the subwoofer stage can be crossed cleanly, protected from over-excursion, and corrected for cabin resonance without any outboard processor.

Built-in summing accepts up to six channels of input, recombining the split signals that modern factory systems send to different speakers into a usable signal. No external summing processor required.

Built to Integrate With Any Vehicle

Like every Wavtech amplifier, the link1000.5plus is engineered for clean factory integration. Adaptive OEM Load Technology and 40V input capability let it accept high-level signal directly from demanding factory amplifiers, and differential balanced inputs reject the noise that plagues OEM wiring. Auto turn-on works through DC-offset or audio signal detection, so no remote wire is required when one is not available, and it is Start/Stop system compatible for vehicles that cut power at idle.

The build matches the intent. A compact aluminum chassis with detachable mounting tabs supports multiple mounting orientations, Active Thermal Management holds output under sustained load, and 4-gauge power and ground terminals feed the current. Variable gain with a clip LED makes level matching precise, and the optional linkRC remote brings subwoofer level control to the front seat.

Subwoofer

Real 500W Sub Channel

300 watts at 4 ohms and 500 watts at 2 ohms, enough for most single-subwoofer systems without a separate monoblock.

Front Stage

CH 1/2 HP with 1x/10x

Variable high-pass at 12dB per octave with a 1x/10x multiplier to filter full-range speakers or drive tweeters directly.

Mid Channels

CH 3/4 HP / BP / LP

Full high-pass, band-pass, or low-pass at 12dB per octave for rear fill, dedicated midrange, or midbass.

Processing

bassFREQ on CH 5

24dB low-pass crossover, 24dB subsonic filter, and adjustable parametric EQ for a tuned, protected subwoofer stage.

Signal

Built-In 6-Channel Summing

Recombines split factory signals into a usable feed internally, with no outboard summing processor needed.

Integration

40V Input + Adaptive OEM Load

Accepts high-level signal from demanding factory amplifiers with differential balanced inputs that reject noise.

One Amplifier, One Complete System

Four main channels, a subwoofer channel with real power, and the crossover flexibility to tune all of it, in a footprint that fits under a seat. The link1000.5plus is the complete-system amplifier done right.

Specifications
Configuration5-Channel (4 main + dedicated subwoofer)
Main Channels (4 ohms)75 watts RMS x 4
Main Channels (2 ohms)125 watts RMS x 4
Main Channels (Bridged, 4 ohms BTL)250 watts RMS x 2
Subwoofer Channel (4 ohms)300 watts RMS x 1
Subwoofer Channel (2 ohms)500 watts RMS x 1
Total Rated Power1000 watts
Crossover CH 1/2Variable high-pass, 12dB/oct, with 1x/10x multiplier
Crossover CH 3/4Variable high-pass / band-pass / low-pass, 12dB/oct
Crossover CH 5 (Sub)Variable low-pass, 24dB/oct
Subsonic Filter CH 5Variable, 24dB/oct
Parametric EQ CH 5Adjustable (bassFREQ processor)
Signal SummingBuilt-in, accepts up to 6 channels of input
Input Sensitivity (Speaker)1 to 20 Vrms / 2 to 40 Vrms
Input Sensitivity (RCA)0.2 to 5 Vrms / 0.4 to 10 Vrms
Max Input Voltage (Speaker)40 Vrms
Frequency Response (Main)Below 10 Hz to above 45 kHz (+0 / -3dB)
Frequency Response (Sub)Below 10 Hz to above 500 Hz (+0 / -3dB)
THD+NLess than 1% at rated power
Signal-to-Noise (Main)Greater than 80 dBA (1W, 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise (Sub)Greater than 75 dBA (1W, 4 ohms)
Input TypeDifferential balanced, Adaptive OEM Load Technology
Turn-OnAuto via DC-offset or audio signal detect
Remote Level ControlOptional linkRC (front-of-vehicle subwoofer level)
Vehicle CompatibilityStart/Stop compatible
Power / Ground Terminals4 gauge
Speaker TerminalsLocking detachable hi-level
CoolingActive Thermal Management
ChassisCompact aluminum with detachable mounting tabs
Footprint (L x W x H)11.9" x 5.5" x 1.65"
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