Sky High Car Audio 3500.1 Amplifier

Sky High Car Audio SHCA3500.1 – Compact. Capable. Customizable.

 

The SHCA3500.1 is the foundation of the SHCA monoblock lineup—a Korean-built Class D amp that’s compact enough for tight installs, but strong enough for real systems that live at the edge of what “daily” can be. With true 0.5 ohm stability, modular cosmetics, and a full ecosystem of cooling and mounting options, this amp is built to be trusted, tuned, and shown off.

 

Whether it’s your first serious sub amp or the backbone of a multi-amp setup, the 3500.1 delivers real power and long-term reliability in a footprint that just works almost anywhere.

 

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Core Highlights

 

| Korean Built | Class D | 0.5 ohm Stable | Individually QC Tested | Ultra Fast Switching | Balanced Input Circuit | Onboard Synchronizer | Strappable | 3 Levels of Modular Cooling | Premium Customization | Acrylic Back | Expansion-Ready |

• True 0.5 ohm stability, tested and warrantied

• Modular heatsink and mounting ecosystem

• Acrylic back with internal cooling fan

• Built for daily play, demo use, and clean show installs

 

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Power, Ratings & Warranty

• True 0.5 Ohm Stability

• Warrantied and tested to perform under heavy load in real-world conditions

• Operating Voltage

• Rated at 13.2 VDC @ 1 ohm

• Up to 17.0 VDC max operating voltage

• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

• Covers manufacturer defects from date of purchase, including approved 0.5 ohm operation

• Korean Engineered & Assembled

• Designed from scratch by experienced engineers

• Built with world-class components and optimized around Sky High’s modular feature set

 

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Dimensions & System Symmetry

• Dimensions: 15.75” (L) × 9.92” (W) × 3.13” (H)

• Sized to match the SHCA3000.4 for clean, symmetrical multi-amp installs

 

Compact enough for:

• Amp racks and floating walls

• Under-shelf or side-rail mounting

• Tight trunk or hatch layouts that still need serious power

 

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Efficiency & Airflow Built In

• High-efficiency circuit layout reduces internal heat and electrical stress

• Standard acrylic backplate with internally mounted cooling fan

• Designed for:

• Long demo sessions

• High-output daily systems

• Hot environments, without heat-soak drop-off

 

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Customization That Stands Alone

 

Flippable Branding System

• Diamond-cut aluminum Sky High logo and model plates

• Fully reversible so branding stays straight in vertical, horizontal, or stacked layouts

 

Modular Center Panel (Sold Separately)

Drop-in overlays (no adhesives, no heavy fab):

• Forged carbon

• Mirror stainless

• Paint-matched aluminum

• Acrylic/plexi light-up options

 

Unbolt the center panel, swap your overlay, bolt it back in, and match the rest of your build.

 

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Power Input Flexibility

 

Input Expansion Kits (Sold Separately)

• Add extra 12V power delivery points for high-demand systems

• Available in:

• Cast aluminum

• CNC’d aircraft-grade aluminum

• Copper

 

Ring Terminal Adapters (Sold Separately)

• Ideal for tight fitments and ultra-clean panel layouts

• Bolt-on design for secure, high-conductivity connections

 

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Cooling System Expandability

 

Passive Cooling Add-Ons (Sold Separately)

• Slide-in extruded aluminum heatsink overlays

• Increase surface area by up to 25%

• Available in 5 color options plus raw aluminum for custom finishing (powder, gold/chrome/copper/rose gold dip, polish, etc.)

• Note: Non-anodized coatings can affect cooling performance

 

Active Cooling (Sold Separately)

• Push/pull fan kits mount directly to the extruded heatsink extensions

• Plug into the (4) onboard 12V outputs

• Optional thermal bridges link airflow between paired amps

 

2026 Water Cooling Ready

• Future bolt-on water-cooled heatsink system (in development)

• Includes pump, radiator, and lines (optional tank sold separately)

 

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CAT6 Remote System

• Link up to 12 SHCA amps via CAT6

• Control gain, subsonic, LPF, and phase from a single remote unit

• Monitor amplifier temperature and voltage

• Fully compatible with the Sky High Smart Bass Knob

 

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Mounting Options for High-End Builds

 

As with every amp in the SHCA line, the 3500.1 is designed around modular mounting so it fits the layout—not the other way around:

 

Bracket Kits (Sold Separately) Allow:

• Stacking

• Vertical mounting (adjustable and static mounts)

• Floating wall installs

• Side-by-side linking

 

All supported by proprietary slide-lock channels built into the heatsink.

 

Bracket Material Options:

• Extruded aluminum – lightweight, modular

• Cast aluminum – durable and economical

• Machined billet aluminum – show-grade

 

Optional Footless Endcaps

• Allow smooth, flush mounting on clean amp walls or rail-based systems

 

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SHCA3500.1 – Compact. Capable. Classic.

From its true 0.5 ohm stability to its airflow-ready chassis, modular cosmetics, and future-proof control options, the SHCA3500.1 is built to be the amp you rely on—whether it’s your first serious build or another key piece in a full Sky High system.