M5-1500X5

Overview

The 1,500 Watt 5-Channel IPX6 Element Ready TM Amplifier M5-1500X5 is for serious marine sound, The M5 amplifiers feature the next level of Element Ready TM.

Features

• PRESET removes the need to set-up and tune the amp when used with Rockford Fosgate UTV audio kits
• Play all day, easy to integrate, and keep music playing for extended lengths of time
• RATS (Rockford Automated Testing System) proprietary quality & performance tested
• C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
• Element Ready TM design with integrated harness & panel seals
• Remote-Out feature when using high level inputs
• Balanced Differential Inputs eliminates noise picked up by signal cables
• Chassis Isolation from mounting points greatly reduces possible introduction of vehicle noise
• Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
• Low Impedance Stability
• MESHA 4 reduces MOSFET temps, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs device life span
• Patented Constant PowerTM boosts power up to 25% across varying impedance loads
• Top mounted control panel with Element Ready TM smoked lens cover
• Discrete Surface Mount technology with 1% tight-tolerances for high efficiency & reduced cross-talk
• Proprietary Class-AD technology allows amplifier to produce more power with less current draw
• Class-BD technology provides 75-80% efficiency over traditional class A/B designs
• OEM and aftermarket radio integration inputs
• 2-Year Warranty

Specifications

• Total Power; (Sum of Rated Power): 1500 Watts
• Circuit Topology Class: Class-AD (front/rear channels); Class-BD (sub channel)
• Efficiency (average): >75%
• Input Sensitivity: 150mVrms - 12Vrms
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz
• Bridgeable: Yes
• Dynamic Power; (PVC/PowerCube): CTA-2006 Dynamic Power Rating; 125W x 4 + 400W x 1 @ 4Ohm; 200W x 4 + 700W x 1 @ 2Ohm; N/A x 4 + 700W x 1 @ 1Ohm; 400W x 2 + N/A x 1 @ 4Ohm Bridged
• Rated Power; (RMS Continuous Power): CTA-2006 Continuous Power Rating; <=1.0% THD+N; 100W x 4 + 400W x 1 @ 4Ohm; 100W x 4 + 600W x 1 @ 2Ohm; N/A x 4 + 600W x 1 @ 1Ohm; 200W x 2 + N/A x 1 @ 4Ohm Bridged
• CEA-2006 Compliant: Yes
• Number of Channels: 5
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise): <0.2% THD+N @ 1 Watt
• Signal-to-Noise (CEA): CTA-2006 (4ch): >80 dBA (reference 1W output); CTA-2006 (sub): >55 dBA (reference 1W output); Rated Dynamic Power (4ch): >105 dBA (reference 1W output); Rated Dynamic Power (sub): >85 dBA (reference 1W output)
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: -
• Channel Separation: -
• Accepts RCA Input: Yes
• Pass Thru Output: No
• Signal Output: -
• Signal Input: Low-Level: 2 RCA; High-Level: 4-Pin Molex
• Tone Controls: Front/Rear: 0-14dB @ 12.5kHz; Front/Rear: 0-18dB @ 45Hz; Sub: 0-18dB @ 45 Hz
• Adjustable Crossovers: Yes
• Crossover Controls: High-Pass:; 50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth; Low-Pass:; 50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth; Infrasonic:; 30 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
• Remote Controls: No
• Visual Indicators: Power: Blue; Protect: Red; Input Clip: Red; Output Clip: Blue/Red
• Power Wire Gauge: 4 AWG
• Power Input Connector: Compression Terminal Block
• Speaker Wire Gauge: 16 AWG
• Speaker Output Connector: 4-Pin Molex
• Cooling: Convection
• Heatsink: Extruded Aluminum
• Operating Voltage: 9 - 16 VDC
• Recommended Fuse; (not included): 80A MAXI; Littelfuse #0299080
• Average Current Draw (13.8V Music): 2Ohm Stereo + 1Ohm Sub: 48 A
• Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave): 2Ohm Stereo + 1Ohm Sub: 123 A
• Suggested Alternator: -
• Included in the Box: (1) Control Cover (1130-75511-01); (1) Extension Harnesses (1130-75507-01); (1) Pwr/Gnd/Rem Connector (1040-60814-01); (1) Front/Rear/Sub RCA Harness (1130-70118-01); (1) Front Speaker Out Harness (1560-56568-01); (1) Rear Speaker Out Harness (1560-56544-01); (1) Subwoofer Out Connector (1040-56811); (1) Allen wrench; (1) RF sticker; (1) PRESET warning label; (1) Performance verification certificate
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.7" x 4.25" x 12.3"; (42.8 mm x 108 mm x 311.4 mm); Does not include harnesses
• Shipping Weight: 6 Lbs. (2.7 Kg.)