Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500-Watt Mono Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500-Watt MonoAmplifier

List Price : $249.99

Price : $179.99

Average Customer Rating

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Product Feature

Mono amplifier delivers 500 watts at 2 ohms, 350●

watts at 4 ohmsVariable low pass crossover with 12dB/octave slope●

and 40Hz to 130Hz crossover pointPunch Bass adjustable bass level control of 0 to●

+12 dB centered at 45HzRCA inputs for signal level input and pass-through●

jacks for system buildingThe input gain control is preset to match the output●

of most source unitsRead more ●

Product Description

Rockford Fosgate Prime 500 Watt Mono amplifer with on-board adjustable crossover, gain control. Amplifierfeatures unregulated power supply, and and remote Punch bass level control. CEA Certified RMS Power Rating320 watts x1 @ 4 Ohms, 500 watts x1 @ 2 Ohms. Visit www.RockfordFosgate.com 24 hours a day for technicalsupport or call (800)669-9899 M-F 7 am to 5 pm MST. Read moreAmazon.com Product Description

Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R500-1 mono amplifier pumps out 500 watts into a2-ohm load, perfect for a pair of R1S410 10" or R1S412 12" woofers.

Rockford Fosgate Prime Series AmplificationA new generation of performance geared towardthe "novice" car audio enthusiast or first timebuyer. The Prime series amplifiers featurelegendary Rockford Fosgate power, controls,and functions while fitting into any budget. Nowmore than ever, it's easy to get RockfordFosgate amplifier DNA into your car audiosystem.

Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value.Click to enlarge.

RCA inputs and pass-through jacks.Click to enlarge.

R500-1 Features

Power and Protect LEDsThe Protect LED illuminates if a short circuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs.

RCA Input JacksThe industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input. They are nickel-plated to resistthe signal degradation caused by corrosion.

RCA Pass-Thru JacksThis Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier without running an extraset of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location.

Gain ControlThe input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units.

Phase SwitchAllows you to select the output phase of the amplifier between 0 degrees and 180 degrees.

Variable Low Pass CrossoverDetermine which frequencies you feed your subs with the built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter, with a crossoverpoint variable from 40Hz to 130Hz.

Punch BassThis is an adjustable Bass level control centered at 45Hz @ 12dB/octave.

Remote Punch Level ControlWhen connected, the "Gain Control" is linked and allows you to remotely control the output level of the amplifierfrom the dash or center console.

R500-1 Specifications

Number of Channels: 1

Rated Power: 320 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4-Ohms500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2-Ohms

Total Power: 500 Watts

Dynamic Power: n/a

Bridgeable: No

Efficiency (average): 66.7% @ 4-Ohm58% @ 2-Ohm

Crossover Controls: Low Pass (LP): 40Hz-130Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth

Tone Controls: Punch Bass: 0dB to +12dB @ 45Hz

Signal Input: Low Level: 1 RCA pair

Signal Output: Low Level: 1 RCA pair

Power Input Connector: Screw terminal barrier strip

Power Wire Gauge: 4 AWG

Speaker Output Connector: Screw terminal barrier strip

Speaker Wire Gauge: 8 AWG

Heat Sink Type: Extruded aluminum

Cooling: Convection

Remote Controls: Punch Level Control(when connected, is linked to "gain control" to provide remote output level)

Visual Indicators: PowerProtect

Circuit Topology Class: Class A/B

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1dB

Shipping Weight: TBA

Dimensions (HxWxL): 2.40 x 7.67 x 16.65 (in)6.10 x 19.49 x 42.30 (cm)

Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning.Rockford's 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products inthe world. The company's no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ,Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockford's new products push theperformance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, andrun longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."

The 2010 product line represents the company's core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers andsubwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.

What's in the Box

Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500 Watt Mono Amplifier, User's Manual

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