Recoil DII1400.5 Review: 5-Channel Amplifier for Doors and a Subwoofer
The Recoil DII1400.5 is a Class D five-channel car amplifier with four full-range channels and a dedicated mono channel, so one box can drive door speakers and a subwoofer. Recoil's page rates it at 160 W x 4 plus 800 W x 1 at 2 Ω and 100 W x 4 at 4 Ω, at 14.4 V, with no RMS label, so we quote them as rated output only. The Indian MRP is ₹40,000; see our Recoil DII1400.5 product page.
Key takeaways
Recoil prints 160 W x 4 plus 800 W x 1 at 2 Ω and 100 W x 4 at 4 Ω, at 14.4 V, with no RMS, max or peak label.
The mono channel has a 0 – 12 dB bass boost, a 10 Hz – 50 Hz subsonic filter and a remote bass control output.
Inputs are RCA. Speaker-level input is not mentioned, so a factory radio may need a converter.
We found no independent owner review.
Recoil DII1400.5 specifications
Specification | Recoil DII1400.5 |
|---|---|
Type | Class D, four full-range channels plus one mono channel |
Power at 2 Ω (14.4 V) | 160 W x 4 plus 800 W x 1 |
Power at 4 Ω, channels 1 – 4 (14.4 V) | 100 W x 4 |
Mono channel at 4 Ω (14.4 V) | 500 W x 1 (our listing only) |
Bridged, channels 1 – 4 at 4 Ω (14.4 V) | 320 W x 2 |
Bass boost, mono channel | 0 – 12 dB |
Subsonic filter, mono channel | 10 Hz – 50 Hz |
Inputs and outputs | RCA with 2/4-channel switching, RCA pass-through, remote bass control output |
Turn-on modes | REM, VOX, DC |
Protection | Thermal, voltage, speaker, DC |
Operating voltage | 9 V – 16 V |
Dimensions | 276 x 136.5 x 53 mm (our listing) |
Warranty | Per Recoil's published terms; confirm India terms with us |
India MRP | ₹40,000 |
Figures come from Recoil's DII1400.5 page, its promotional US web store page and our store listing. Recoil's general warranty page describes US terms and does not name this amplifier.
How to read the DII1400.5's power ratings
Recoil's table tags each power row with 14.4 V and nothing else; no RMS, max or peak label appears. Our listing's spec table has a line headed RMS power with the same numbers, but Recoil's pages never use that label, so we call every figure here rated output at 14.4 V.
The arithmetic: four channels at 160 W plus the 800 W mono channel make 1,440 W at 2 Ω, close to the 1400 in the name. The 500 W mono figure at 4 Ω comes from our listing alone, since Recoil's page shows N/A there and a second row that breaks off after "500W x". The 800 W line needs a 2 Ω load, for example two 4 Ω voice coils wired in parallel. Check a subwoofer's continuous rating against these lines, not the name.
Channel layouts, mono controls and inputs
The usual layout puts front and rear speakers on channels 1 – 4 and a subwoofer on the mono channel. Recoil also lists channels 1 – 4 as bridgeable into two channels of 320 W at 4 Ω. Its pages do not say whether channels 1 – 4 have crossover filters or whether the mono channel has a low-pass filter, so check the manual or set crossovers in the head unit or a DSP, as our guide to why a DSP matters explains.
The mono channel has a 0 – 12 dB bass boost and a 10 Hz – 50 Hz subsonic filter, which cuts frequencies below its setting and so protects a ported box. A remote bass control output is listed too, but Recoil's page lists no included accessories, so confirm with us whether a knob comes in the box.
Recoil's US page describes RCA inputs with 2/4-channel switching for head units with few RCA outputs, plus RCA pass-through for a second amplifier. Turn-on can be REM, VOX or DC offset detection. Neither Recoil page nor our listing mentions speaker-level inputs, so if you are keeping a factory radio, ask us whether you need a line-output converter such as the Recoil RLOC46-LC we list.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil DII1400.5
When we checked in October 2026, we found no independent review, owner thread or retailer review page for this amplifier. Recoil's own page shows "Reviews (0)" and the US web store page shows no ratings. Several retailer and video sites refuse automated readers, so a review may exist that we could not open, but we will not guess what owners think.
What we can read is promotional manufacturer material: Recoil's US page says the clip LEDs light at 1% THD, which is Recoil's statement, not ours. If you run a DII1400.5, tell us how it has worked out in your car.
DII1400.5 vs DII700.4, DII3300.1 and RL1100.5
The Recoil DII700.4 (₹32,000 MRP) is a four-channel amplifier whose page labels its ratings RMS: 95 W x 4 at 4 Ω and 150 W x 4 at 2 Ω. The ₹8,000 MRP gap to the DII1400.5 adds a mono channel with bass controls, but the labels differ, so do not compare watts directly.
The Recoil DII3300.1 (₹45,000 MRP) is a mono amplifier with RMS-labelled ratings of 3,300 W at 1 Ω, 2,000 W at 2 Ω and 1,000 W at 4 Ω. Running it beside a four-channel amplifier gives a separate subwoofer stage, at the cost of a second box and more cabling.
We list one other Recoil five-channel amplifier, the L3-series RL1100.5 (₹28,000 MRP), given in our listing as 140 W x 4 plus 420 W x 1 at 2 Ω (14.4 V), again without a rating type. That is ₹12,000 below the DII1400.5's MRP.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the DII1400.5 if you want door speakers and one subwoofer from a single amplifier, space is tight, and you are happy to confirm details in the manual.
Look elsewhere if you want RMS-labelled ratings on the page, need documented speaker-level inputs, or have a subwoofer that wants far more than 800 W at 2 Ω; a mono amplifier such as the DII3300.1 is the place to start. Our guide on whether you need an amplifier in your car covers the basics first.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Check the length first. Recoil's US page gives the chassis as 9.7 x 5.4 in (246 x 137 mm), while our listing gives 276 x 136.5 x 53 mm, so allow for the longer figure. Our listing says the controls sit on top under a protective cover, so mount the amplifier where you can reach the top with the trim off, and leave air around the case.
Recoil rates the amplifier at 14.4 V and lists a 9 V – 16 V operating range. In slow traffic with the AC on, a tired battery or a thin power cable can pull the supply down, and output falls with it. We found no fuse rating or cable gauge on Recoil's pages, so take both from the manual. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation, custom subwoofer boxes, speaker pods, door baffles and DSP tuning.
Price and where to buy
The DII1400.5's MRP in India is ₹40,000. We often sell below MRP, so see today's offer on the DII1400.5 product page. It is a genuine Recoil product; ask us which warranty terms apply in India before you order.
The bottom line
The DII1400.5 puts four speaker channels and a subwoofer channel into a case 53 mm tall, with bass boost and a subsonic filter on the mono channel. Recoil's pages give no power label, no fuse rating and no mention of speaker-level inputs, so read the ratings as rated output at 14.4 V and confirm the rest in the manual.
Recoil DII1400.5 FAQ
Is the Recoil DII1400.5 rated in RMS?
Recoil's pages do not label its power figures as RMS, max or peak. They give 160 W x 4 plus 800 W x 1 at 2 Ω and 100 W x 4 at 4 Ω at 14.4 V. Our listing has a line headed RMS power with the same numbers, but we quote them only as rated output.
Can the DII1400.5 run door speakers and a subwoofer together?
Yes. It has four full-range channels for speakers and a dedicated mono channel for a subwoofer. Match the subwoofer's impedance to the 2 Ω or 4 Ω rating line you are using.
Does the DII1400.5 have speaker-level inputs?
Recoil's pages and our listing do not mention them. They describe RCA inputs with 2/4-channel switching and RCA pass-through outputs. If you are keeping a factory radio, ask us whether a line-output converter is needed before you buy.
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