Product Description
Sky High Car Audio SHCA1600.4 – Clean Power. Compact Form.
Rethinking the amplifier: The most customizable and vertical amp EVER. It’s not just a statement; it’s facts.
| Korean Built | Class D | 2Ω Stable | Individually QC Tested | Full Active | Ultra Fast Switching | Balanced Input Circuit | Onboard Synchronizer | Bridgeable | 3 Levels of Modular Cooling | Premium Customization in Color, Mounting & Appearance | Acrylic Back | Expansion-Ready |
High Output. Higher Control.
The SHCA1600.4 delivers reliable, clean power in a compact housing — perfect for daily drivers, pro audio systems, or active stage builds. Fully analog controls, Class D efficiency, and modular expandability make this amp small but mighty.
•Minimum Ohm Ratings (Per Configuration):
•2Ω per channel (stereo mode)
•4Ω bridged
•Not 1 Ohm rated – wiring below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω bridged is not supported or warrantied
•17.0vdc Max Operating Voltage
•Rated Output: 13.2V @ 2Ω per channel @ 1000Hz (all channels loaded)
•1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Covers manufacturer defects including 0.5Ω operation from date of purchase.
•Korean Engineered & Assembled
Designed by engineers from scratch, using world class parts and optimized with Sky High modular features.
Dimensions
•11.81” (L) × 9.92” (W) × 3.13” (H)
Compact footprint for glovebox, under-seat, or wall-mounted installs to name a few.
Wiring Configurations
•Ran as:
•4-channel: full-range stereo
•3-channel: Individual channel 1 and 2 + bridged channel 3/4
•2-channel: bridged channel 1/2 and 3/4.
**RCA input can be ran off 2 or 4 channels of input.
Efficiency & Airflow Built In
•High-efficiency circuit layout reduces internal heat and stress
•Standard acrylic backplate with internally mounted cooling fan improves reliability and extends performance during high-demand use
•Designed for long play sessions, demo events, and high-output daily systems without heat-based drop-off
Customization That Stands Alone
Flippable Branding System
•Diamond-cut aluminum Sky High logo and aluminum model number plates are fully reversible for clean orientation in any mounting position
Modular Center Panel
•Drop-in customizable overlays available custom or in standard form (sold separately) examples of materials:
•Forged carbon
•Mirror stainless
•Paint-matched aluminum
•Acrylic/plexi light-up options
•No adhesives, no fabrication—just swap and bolt on
Power Input Flexibility
Input Expansion Kits (Sold Separately)
•Add more 12V power delivery points for high-demand builds
•Available in:
•Cast aluminum
•CNC’d aircraft-grade aluminum
•Copper
Ring Terminal Adapters (Sold Separately)
•Ideal for tight fitments and clean panel work
•Bolt-on design ensures secure, high-conductivity connections
Cooling System Expandability
Passive Cooling Add-Ons (Sold Separately)
•Slide-in extruded aluminum heat sink overlays increase surface area up to 25%
•Available in 5 color options as well in raw aluminum for custom finish work including plain, powder, gold/chrome/copper/ rose gold dip, polish or other high end finishes all available.
- Non-anodized coatings will affect cooling potential of aluminum.
Active Cooling (Sold Separately)
•Push/pull fan kits mount to the extruded heatsink extensions and plug into (4) onboard 12V outputs
•Optional thermal bridges link airflow between linked amps
2026 Water Cooling Ready
•Bolt-on water-cooled heatsink system (in development) will include pump, radiator, and lines. Optional tank sold separately.
CAT6 Remote System
•Link up to 12 SHCA amps
•Control gain, subsonic, LPF, and phase control all from a single unit.
•Monitor temp or voltage of amps
•Fully compatible with Sky High Smart Bass Knob
Mounting Options for High-End Builds
As with every amp in the SHCA line this amp is designed for modular mounting options to accommodate any system layout.
•Bracket kits (sold separately) allow:
•Stacking
•Vertical mounting (adjustable mounts and static mounts available)
•Floating wall installs
•Side-by-side linking
•Proprietary Slide-lock channels in the heat sink allow for bracket setup
Available in:
•Extruded aluminum (lightweight, modular)
•Cast aluminum (durable and economical)
•Machined billet aluminum (show-grade)
**Optional footless endcaps allow for smooth flush mounting in clean-wall or rail-based installs
Detented Signal Tuning
•Tactical detent (click lock) style settings on potentiometers for the following settings:
•Low-Pass
•High-Pass
**Lock in your settings with tactile, repeatable controls — no electronic tools, no guesswork.
SHCA1600.4 – Big Performance. Compact Footprint.
With the same reliability and customization as its bigger siblings, the SHCA1600.4 is perfect for clean, detailed builds but in a compact package — and ready for whatever your system demands next.
