JL Audio Amplifiers
JL Audio Amplifiers span six series — JD, RD, XD, XDM, HD and VXi — covering compact Class D monoblocks through to 8-channel DSP-equipped system amplifiers. Priced from £209, the range suits everything from a simple subwoofer upgrade to a fully active, tuned car audio build.
Channel counts run from 1 to 8, with monoblock options dedicated to subwoofers and multi-channel models designed to power full speaker systems. All amplifiers in the range use Class D technology for efficient performance in a compact chassis.

JL Audio Amplifiers at a glance
- JD250/1, JD500/1, JD1000/1 — JD Series monoblock subwoofer Class D amplifiers (250 W–1000 W RMS) with NexD technology; from £209
- JD400/4 — JD Series 4-channel full-range Class D amplifier, 400 W RMS; £279
- JD700/5 — JD Series 5-channel full-range Class D amplifier, 700 W RMS; £599
- RD500/1, RD1000/1, RD1500/1 — RD Series monoblock subwoofer Class D amplifiers (500 W–1500 W RMS) with NexD™ technology and onboard LED clipping indicator; from £299
- RD400/4 — RD Series ultra-compact 4-channel full-range Class D amplifier, 400 W RMS; £309
- RD900/5, RD900/5+ — RD Series 5-channel Class D system amplifiers, 900 W RMS; from £479
- RD800/6 — RD Series 6-channel full-range Class D amplifier, 800 W RMS; £569
- XD200/2 v2 — XD Series 2-channel full-range Class D amplifier, 200 W RMS; £299
- XD500/3 v2 — XD Series 3-channel Class D amplifier (2 full-range + 1 subwoofer), 500 W RMS; £399
- XDM400/4 — XDM Series 4-channel Class D amplifier for car or marine, 400 W RMS; £599
- XDM600/1 — XDM Series monoblock Class D subwoofer amplifier for car or marine, 600 W RMS; £549
- HD600/4 — HD Series 4-channel full-range Class D wide-range amplifier, 600 W RMS; £1,059
- HD750/1 — HD Series monoblock Class D wide-range amplifier, 750 W RMS; £929
- HD900/5 — HD Series 5-channel Class D system amplifier, 900 W RMS; £1,379
- HD1200/1 — HD Series monoblock Class D wide-range amplifier, 1200 W RMS; £1,379
- VX400/4i — VXi Series 4-channel full-range Class D amplifier with integrated DSP, 400 W RMS; £1,019
- VX600/1i — VXi Series monoblock Class D subwoofer amplifier with integrated DSP, 600 W RMS; £929
- VX1000/1i — VXi Series monoblock Class D subwoofer amplifier with integrated DSP, 1000 W RMS; £1,189
- VX1000/5i — VXi Series 5-channel Class D system amplifier with integrated DSP, 1000 W RMS; £1,359
- VX800/8i — VXi Series 8-channel full-range Class D amplifier with integrated DSP, 800 W RMS; £1,439
Which JL Audio amplifier should I choose?
The JD Series is the most accessible entry point, with monoblock sub amps from £209 and 4- or 5-channel options from £279, all using Class D NexD technology. The RD Series builds on this with NexD™ technology and adds an onboard LED clipping indicator to simplify setup; it also extends the range with a 6-channel model and a 1500 W monoblock. The XD Series covers 2- and 3-channel configurations for simpler installs, while the XDM Series is the choice for marine or combined car and boat use. The HD Series steps up with wide-range Class D designs that drive loads from 1.5 to 4 ohms, offering greater flexibility with demanding speaker setups.
At the top of the range, the VXi Series integrates a full DSP configured entirely via JL Audio's TüN software, removing the need for separate signal processing hardware. The VXi range includes monoblock, 4-channel, 5-channel and 8-channel models, and multiple VXi amplifiers can be networked using the VXi-HUB (sold separately).
JL Audio Amplifiers FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the JD, RD, HD and VXi series?
A: The JD Series is the entry-level range using NexD Class D technology; the RD Series adds an onboard LED clipping indicator and extends to 1500 W and 6 channels; the HD Series uses wide-range Class D capable of driving loads from 1.5 to 4 ohms; and the VXi Series includes an integrated DSP configured via JL Audio's TüN software.
Q: Which JL Audio amplifiers are suitable for marine as well as car use?
A: The XDM Series — the XDM400/4 4-channel amplifier and the XDM600/1 monoblock — are both built for car or marine installations.
Q: Do any amplifiers in this range include a built-in DSP?
A: Yes — the VXi Series (VX400/4i, VX600/1i, VX1000/1i, VX1000/5i and VX800/8i) all include an integrated DSP configured using JL Audio's TüN software rather than traditional knobs and switches.
Q: Can CEN fit a JL Audio amplifier in my vehicle?
A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop at its Beeston, Nottingham store where JL Audio amplifiers can be professionally installed in your vehicle.
Q: What is the most powerful subwoofer amplifier in this range?
A: The RD1500/1 delivers the highest single-channel output at 1500 W RMS into 1 or 2 ohms, while the HD1200/1 offers 1200 W RMS into any load from 1.5 to 4 ohms.
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