Recoil RL1100.5 Review: One Five-Channel Amp for Speakers and a Sub
The Recoil RL1100.5 is a five-channel Class D amplifier from Recoil's L3 series: four channels for speakers and a stronger fifth channel for a subwoofer. Our listing gives 140 W x 4 plus 420 W x 1 at 2 ohm (14.4 V) and 80 W x 4 plus 250 W x 1 at 4 ohm, without saying whether those are RMS, peak or maximum ratings. The Indian MRP is ₹28,000, above the four-channel RL880.4 and RL680.4 in the same series and below the RL1200.4. It suits a compact car that needs new door speakers and one boot subwoofer off a single power run. The full listing is on our product page for the RL1100.5.
Key takeaways
Five channels in one chassis means a basic four-speaker-plus-sub system needs one power wire, one fuse and one ground.
The listing gives power at 2 ohm and 4 ohm but no RMS, peak or max label, so we quote it as listed and never call it RMS.
We found no RL1100.5 page on either of Recoil's online stores, so inputs, crossovers, fuse rating and size are unconfirmed.
A two-amplifier route (RL880.4 plus RL680.1) lists more power and fuller specifications, for ₹8,000 more at MRP.
Recoil RL1100.5 specifications
Specification | Recoil RL1100.5 |
|---|---|
Type | 5-channel Class D amplifier (per our listing) |
Series | L3 (Recoil's L-3 Series) |
Speaker channels at 2 ohm | 140 W x 4 (14.4 V) |
Subwoofer channel at 2 ohm | 420 W x 1 (14.4 V) |
Speaker channels at 4 ohm | 80 W x 4 |
Subwoofer channel at 4 ohm | 250 W x 1 |
Power label (RMS, peak or max) | None given in our listing |
Inputs, crossovers, fuse rating, dimensions, weight | Not listed |
Warranty | Recoil's manufacturer warranty applies where Recoil offers one; confirm India terms with the maker |
India MRP | ₹28,000 |
Every figure comes from our store listing, which gives the 14.4 V reference on the 2 ohm line only. We could not check it against Recoil: when we looked in October 2026, its L-3 Series page listed ten products without the RL1100.5, and searches of its two online stores found no page for the model.
What the listed power figures tell you
Add up the 2 ohm figures and you get 980 W (4 x 140 W plus 420 W); at 4 ohm the total is 570 W. The 1100 W in the listing title matches neither, so judge the amplifier by the per-channel lines.
Each speaker channel is listed at 80 W into 4 ohm, so look for speakers whose continuous rating sits near or above that, and ignore peak figures printed on the box. The subwoofer channel is listed at 250 W into 4 ohm and 420 W into 2 ohm; nothing is listed below 2 ohm, so do not plan on a lower load. With no label on any figure, leave headroom rather than sizing a subwoofer to the exact wattage.
One amplifier for four speakers and a subwoofer
A five-channel amplifier saves a power run, a fuse and a mounting spot, which matters in a hatchback boot that already holds a spare wheel and a sub box. Four channels feed the front and rear speaker pairs and the fifth drives the sub.
A single 4 ohm subwoofer sees the listed 250 W; the listed 420 W applies at a 2 ohm load, for example two 4 ohm subwoofers in parallel. Compare the subwoofer's own labelled continuous rating with those figures. Single 4 ohm subs from the same series, the Recoil LW8S4 and LW12S4, are in our store.
Power, heat and the Indian summer
The 2 ohm line is quoted at 14.4 V, roughly what a running engine supplies. At idle in traffic, with the AC blower and headlights drawing current, the supply can sit lower and output falls with it, so do not size the system to the last watt.
Class D wastes less energy as heat than Class AB but still needs airflow. A closed boot on an Indian May afternoon gets hot, so mount the amplifier on a rigid panel with space around it, not under luggage or carpet. Use a grommet where the power cable passes through the body so monsoon water cannot follow it in.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil RL1100.5
When we checked in October 2026, we found no owner or reviewer write-ups we could read for the RL1100.5. Recoil's own online stores carry no page for it, so there are no manufacturer reviews to quote either. If you already run one, we would like to hear how it behaves in your car.
Compared with a two-amplifier setup
A Recoil RL880.4 (₹18,000 MRP) for the speakers plus a Recoil RL680.1 (₹18,000 MRP) for the sub comes to ₹36,000 at MRP, ₹8,000 more than the RL1100.5. On paper the pair lists more power on every line: 220 W x 4 at 2 ohm and 140 W x 4 at 4 ohm for the RL880.4, and 500 W at 2 ohm and 260 W at 4 ohm for the RL680.1. That is a comparison of listed numbers only, since the RL880.4 listing carries an RMS label that the RL1100.5 listing lacks. Both listings also give filter ranges and dimensions, and the RL680.1 lists a 40 A fuse rating. The trade-off is a second chassis and more wiring.
If you only need four channels, the Recoil RL1200.4 (₹30,000 MRP) lists 300 W x 4 at 2 ohm, and the Recoil RL680.4 (₹17,000 MRP) lists 170 W x 4 at 2 ohm for ₹11,000 less. Neither has a dedicated subwoofer channel.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the RL1100.5 if you want one amplifier for four door speakers and a boot subwoofer, the car has room for a single compact chassis, and you are happy to check the missing details before you install. Not sure you need an amplifier at all? Our guide to the need for an amplifier in car sound systems covers the basics.
Look elsewhere if you want inputs, filters, fuse rating and size published before you buy, or you want an active three-way front stage, which needs more than four speaker channels. The six-channel Recoil M1200.6 and eight-channel Recoil M1600.8 give you more to work with.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Factory head units usually have no RCA outputs, and our listing does not name the RL1100.5's input types, so confirm whether it accepts speaker-level signals. If it does not, a line output converter is the usual fix; the Recoil RLOC46-LC in our store is listed with four speaker-level inputs and six RCA outputs.
Fit a fuse close to the battery, ground the amplifier to bare metal with a short lead, and keep the RCA cables away from the power cable. Damping the doors helps a four-door system; our guide to applying sound damping in a car covers the materials. VA3 Car Studio offers professional installation in Ghaziabad, and we build custom subwoofer enclosures and door baffles if you want the box and speaker mounts made for your setup.
Recoil RL1100.5 price in India and where to buy
The RL1100.5 carries an MRP of ₹28,000. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current offer on the RL1100.5 product page. Our listing describes it as a genuine Recoil product and says Recoil's manufacturer warranty applies where Recoil offers one. Recoil's warranty page is a general statement, headed as a speaker warranty, so confirm the India terms with the maker before you order.
The bottom line
The RL1100.5 is the only five-channel L3 amplifier we list, which makes it the tidy single-amplifier route to four speakers and a subwoofer. What it lacks is documentation: no label on the power figures, no Recoil page to check them against, and nothing listed for inputs, filters, fuse rating or size. If you will check those before installing, it keeps the install simple; if you want the numbers settled first, the two-amplifier route costs more but is better documented.
Recoil RL1100.5 FAQ
What power does the Recoil RL1100.5 deliver?
Our listing gives 140 W x 4 plus 420 W x 1 at 2 ohm (14.4 V) and 80 W x 4 plus 250 W x 1 at 4 ohm. It does not say whether these are RMS, peak or maximum figures, so quote them as listed rather than as RMS.
Can the RL1100.5 run four speakers and a subwoofer together?
Yes, that is the layout it is listed for: four speaker channels plus a fifth channel for a subwoofer. Match the subwoofer's impedance to the listed 4 ohm and 2 ohm figures for that channel, and do not plan on a load below 2 ohm.
Will the RL1100.5 work with a factory stereo?
Our listing does not name its input types. If it takes only RCA inputs and your stereo has none, a line output converter such as the Recoil RLOC46-LC is the usual fix.
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