introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new MTX
Thunder Amplifier! MTX has long been
the industry leader in mobile enclosures
and speakers, and we have reached
new heights with the development of
the new MTX Thunder amplifiers. You
couldn’t have chosen a more reliable,
powerful, or better performing amplifier
- In fact, we back up every Thunder
amplifier with a three-year warranty if
installed by an authorized MTX retailer
(see the warrantY statement).
Your new MTX Thunder amplifier was
designed, built and thoroughly tested at our
state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing
facility in Phoenix, Arizona. We manufacture
every amplifier using the latest Intelligent
Surface Mount Technology. Some of the
advantages of the new design are its signifi-
cant improvements to the amplifier’s electri-
cal and mechanical properties. ISMT
devices feature substantially shorter internal
and external lead lengths. This reduces stray
capacitance and inductance, which results
in cleaner and more accurate musical repro-
duction with significantly less noise interfer-
ence. The ISMT mounter produces amplifier
boards with smaller and lighter components,
which are more resistant to vibrations inher-
ent in the automotive environment.
A word about power ratings. It is important for you
to know how they stack up. MTX has chosen the
most honest, most conservative way to rate our
amps. We show you the RMS power, at 12.5 volts,
and dynamic power at 14.4 volts. However, we go
above and beyond the call of duty. We test each
amplifier. The technician records the “actual”
power output, and records this number on your
Certified Performance Certificate. The amplifier
must meet or exceed the rated specification
before we’ll ship it. No questions. No exceptions.
We want to ensure you get continuous
high performance from your MTX Thunder
amplifier, so we recommend that you have
it professionally installed by your author-
ized MTX dealer.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
If you are installing this amplifier yourself,
we recommend that you read the manual
cover-to-cover before you install it.
Familiarize yourself with the features and
details on the input and output panels. Make
sure you have all the equipment you need.
Sample installation diagrams may be found
on our website:
WWW.MTXAUDIO.COM.
If you have any questions, write or call us at:
MTX
4545 E. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
l-602-438-4545
1-800~CALL-MTX
technical@mtxaudio.com
www.mtxaudio.com
Register your warranty online