JL Audio XDM800/8 Premium 8-Channel Car & Marine Amplifier

The Ultimate Multi-Zone Solution. 8 Channels of Pure Audiophile Power.

Why install three separate amplifiers when one multi-channel powerhouse can run your entire system? The JL Audio XDM800/8v2 is the industry standard for complex, multi-zone installations. Engineered to seamlessly operate in both car and marine environments, this ultra-versatile 12V amplifier serves up a staggering 800 Watts of total RMS power across eight independent channels.

Whether you are building a massive multi-speaker layout for a wake boat, powering distinct audio zones on a luxury cruiser, or setting up a high-end active component system in a 4WD tourer, the XDM800/8v2 handles it all with pristine, crystalline clarity.

Revolutionary NexD™ High-Speed Switching

Cranking out 8 channels of continuous power usually requires a massive chassis that risks draining your battery or overheating. JL Audio combats this with proprietary NexD™ ultra-high-speed switching technology. This advanced Class-D architecture achieves incredible thermal efficiency and minimal current draw, allowing full-bandwidth, studio-quality sound with virtually zero distortion—all packed into a surprisingly compact, low-profile footprint.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-Mode Car & Marine Filtering: Purpose-built with premium marine-grade materials, a gasketed control cover, and stainless steel hardware. Features an exclusive dual-mode input filter to guarantee noise-free, hum-free performance regardless of electrical interference.

• Insane Configuration Flexibility: The most versatile amp on the water or the trail. Bridge channel pairs to customize your sound stage exactly how you want it (see configuration guide below).

• Differential-Balanced Input Section: Actively rejects background hiss, alternator whine, and onboard electrical noise before it ever reaches your speakers.

• Smart Auto Turn-On Functions: Ideal for integrating with factory head units or complex digital source units. Automatically turns on via signal-sensing or DC-offset sensing without requiring a separate remote wire.

• Independent Channel-Bank Tuning: Features a precise 12 dB/octave filter for each channel bank, toggleable between high-pass or low-pass with continuously variable cutoff selection from 50 to 500 Hz.

Ultimate System Rigging Ideas

The XDM800/8v2 can be wired into a multitude of useful layouts to fit your vessel or vehicle perfectly:

• The 8-Channel Satellite Setup: Drive 4 full pairs of marine coaxial speakers with a clean 75W RMS per speaker.

• The Big 4-Channel Setup: Bridge the channels to produce a colossal 200W RMS x 4 @ 4$\Omega$ to blast heavy-duty tower speakers or high-power components.

• The Complete 6-Channel System: Power front and rear cockpit speakers (75W x 4) while bridging the remaining channels to drive two separate 4$\Omega$ subwoofers at 200W each.

• The Power-Staggered 4-Channel System: Run your main left/right cabin speakers with 200W x 2 while simultaneously pushing two 4$\Omega$ subwoofers with 200W each.

Power Output Specifications (14.4V Input)

Technical Specifications

What's In The Box?

• (1) XDM800/8v2 8-Channel Power Amplifier

• (1) Control Cover Panel (Pre-installed)

• (4) Stainless Steel Mounting Screws

• 2.5 mm Allen Wrench (For terminals)

• Comprehensive Installation & System Tuning Guide

Consolidate Your Power. Maximize Your Sound. Take total control over your multi-zone audio layout. Add the JL Audio XDM800/8v2 to your cart today and feed your speakers the clean, effortless power they deserve.