Sky High Car Audio 8500.1 Amplifier

Sky High Car Audio SHCA8500.1 – Elite Performance. Zero Apologies.

 

The SHCA8500.1 is where big-boy power and clean engineering meet. This Korean-built Class D monoblock is designed for high-output sub stages, demo rigs, and wall builds that live at the edge—0.5 ohm stable, modular, and ready for serious abuse. If you want a stylish, efficient, and expandable 8K-class amp that looks as mean as it plays, this is it.

 

 

 

 

Core Highlights

 

 

| Korean Built | Class D | 0.5Ω 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 0.5Ω stability, tested and warrantied
• Modular mounting and cooling ecosystem
• Built-in synchronizer for multi-amp setups
• Acrylic back with internal cooling fan
• Designed to be stacked, mounted vertically, or floated on clean amp walls

 

 

 

 

 

Power, Ratings & Warranty

 

 

• True 0.5 Ohm Stability
  
• Warrantied and tested to perform under heavy load in real-world conditions
• Operating Voltage
  
• Rated at 13.2VDC @ 1 ohm
• Up to 17.0VDC max operating voltage
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  
• Covers manufacturer defects from date of purchase, including approved 0.5Ω operation
• Korean Engineered & Assembled
  
• Designed from scratch by experienced engineers
• Built with world-class components and optimized for Sky High’s modular platform

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions & Form Factor

 

 

• Dimensions: 27.56” (L) × 9.92” (W) × 3.13” (H)
• The largest SHCA amp before stepping into 5-digit wattage territory
• Still compatible with SHCA modular heatsinks, brackets, and cooling accessories

 

 

Sized for serious power but engineered to stay manageable in stacked, vertical, or wall-mounted layouts.

 

 

 

 

Efficiency & Airflow

 

 

• High-efficiency circuit layout to reduce internal heat and electrical stress
• Standard acrylic backplate with internally mounted cooling fan
• Built to handle:
  
• Long demo sessions
• Competition-style play
• High-output daily use
• Designed to avoid heat-based drop-off when the system is pushed hard

 

 

 

 

 

Customization That Stands Alone

 

 

Flippable Branding System

 

• Diamond-cut aluminum Sky High logo and model number plates
• Fully reversible so branding stays straight in any orientation—horizontal, vertical, stacked, or floated

 

 

Modular Center Panel (Sold Separately)

Drop-in overlays with no adhesives or heavy fab work:

 

• Forged carbon
• Mirror stainless
• Paint-matched aluminum
• Acrylic/plexi light-up options

 

 

Just unbolt, swap, and reinstall to match your build theme.

 

 

 

 

Power Input Flexibility

 

 

Input Expansion Kits (Sold Separately)

 

• Add extra 12V power delivery points for extreme systems
• Available in:
  
• Cast aluminum
• CNC’d aircraft-grade aluminum
• Copper

 

 

Ring Terminal Adapters (Sold Separately)

 

• Perfect for tight installs and clean panel layouts
• Bolt-on design for secure, low-resistance connections

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling System Expandability

 

 

Passive Cooling Add-Ons (Sold Separately)

 

• Slide-in extruded aluminum heatsink overlays
• Increase heatsink surface area by up to 25%
• Available in 5 color options plus raw aluminum for custom finishing:
  
• Plain, powder-coated, dipped (gold/chrome/copper/rose gold), polished, and more
• 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 multiple linked amps

 

 

2026 Water Cooling Ready

 

• Future bolt-on water-cooled heatsink system (in development)
• Will include pump, radiator, and lines
• Optional external tank available separately

 

 

 

 

 

CAT6 Remote System

 

 

• Link up to 12 SHCA amps over CAT6
• Control gain, subsonic, LPF, and phase from a single remote unit
• Monitor amplifier temperature and voltage in real time
• Fully compatible with the Sky High Smart Bass Knob

 

 

 

 

 

Mounting Options for High-End Builds

 

 

As with every SHCA amplifier, the 8500.1 is built around modular mounting to fit nearly any layout:

 

Bracket Kits (Sold Separately) Allow:

 

• Stacking
• Vertical mounting (adjustable and static mounts)
• Floating wall installs
• Side-by-side linking

 

 

All using 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

 

 

 

 

SHCA8500.1 – Elite Performance. Zero Apologies.

For builders who expect their substage to hit hard, stay together, and look top tier doing it, the SHCA8500.1 brings real power, real control, and next-level customization—no compromises, no shortcuts.