1,500 Watt 5-Channel IPX6 Element ReadyTM Amplifier

Overview

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

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™ 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™ 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

Technologies

• CTA-2006 Compliant: Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CTA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
• Element Ready™ | Amps: All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
• IPX6 Water Intrusion Rating: Water projected in powerful jets from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
• Class-AD: This technology allows the amplifier to produce more power with less current draw from the vehicle's charging system.
• Class-BD: Class-BD amplifiers have 75-80% efficiency ratings vs. 20-60% efficiency ratings of traditional Class-A/B amplifiers.
• DSM: DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.
• P.O.W.E.R.: Power supply circuit design that allows the amplifier to increase output power as voltage increases.
• MEHSA 4 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application): MEHSA⁴ reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
• C.L.E.A.N. Technology: C.L.E.A.N. (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) is a patented circuit with in/out clip LEDs to help match a source to amp and optimize output.
• Balanced Differential Inputs: Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
• Constant Power: Constant Power is a patented circuit topology that provides instantaneous delivery of output power over varying impedance loads.
• Punch EQ2: Onboard equalizer with up to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or up to +12dB boost at 12kHz.
• NOMAD: NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.
• Engineered In The USA: These Avatars are a personal signature from the Rockford Fosgate team member(s) who designed and engineered this fanatic product. This statement illustrates our commitment to being Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.

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 @ 4Ω 200W x 4 + 700W x 1 @ 2Ω N/A x 4 + 700W x 1 @ 1Ω 400W x 2 + N/A x 1 @ 4Ω Bridged
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)	CTA-2006 Continuous Power Rating ≤1.0% THD+N 100W x 4 + 400W x 1 @ 4Ω 100W x 4 + 600W x 1 @ 2Ω N/A x 4 + 600W x 1 @ 1Ω 200W x 2 + N/A x 1 @ 4Ω 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	—
Damping Factor
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)	2Ω Stereo + 1Ω Sub: 48 A
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)	2Ω Stereo + 1Ω 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 lb. (2.7 Kg.)

Videos

• M5 Amplifier Overview - Rockford Fosgate is proud to introduce 3 new powerful M5 amplifiers equipped with the next level of Element Ready™ protection, and the first amps based on new industry standard Dynamic Power ratings, bringing their conservative ratings to the forefront, proving they are powerful enough to drive any speaker or subwoofer you throw at them.
• New M5 Amplifiers - The new M5 amplifiers are built rugged to go anywhere, featuring a refined design with preset setup, and performance to play all day.