The Sony Mobile ES XM-8ES is a premium 8-channel Class-D amplifier engineered for high-end SQ (sound quality) systems, active front stages, and advanced OEM integration builds. It’s part of Sony’s flagship Mobile ES lineup and is especially popular for powering full active systems from a single amplifier chassis while maintaining audiophile-grade sound quality and High-Resolution Audio support Main Features 8-channel Class-D amplifier High-Resolution Audio compatible 100W x 8 RMS @ 4Ω 165W x 8 RMS @ 2Ω 330W x 4 bridged @ 4Ω Signal summing for OEM integration Gold-plated terminals and connectors Variable HPF/LPF crossovers Compact resonance-damping aluminum chassis Flexible 8ch/6ch/5ch/4ch/3ch/2ch configurations Combined pre-outs for system expansion Premium Mobile ES construction and tuning Specs Specification Details Amplifier Class Class-D Channels 8 RMS Power @ 4Ω 100W x 8 RMS Power @ 2Ω 165W x 8 Bridged Power 330W x 4 Frequency Response 10Hz – 40kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB THD
