Power 500 Watt Class-bd Constant Power Amplifier

Overview

The Power T500-1bdCP is a 500-watt mono amplifier with Constant Power delivering 25% more power across all impedance loads. Designed exclusively for subwoofers.

Features

• MOSFET output stage
• 24dB/octave crossover
• Audiophile grade speaker connections
• MOSFET power supply
• RCA pass-thru outputs
• 4 Gauge power/ground connectors
• Infrasonic filter
• 2-Year Warranty

Technologies

• MEHSA³: MEHSA³ reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
• Balanced Differential Inputs: Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
• TO-247 MOSFETs: (left-OLD | right-NEW)
  Rockford Fosgate amps use custom TO-247 MOSFETs. These have 60% more metal tab area for more power capacity, lower impedance and improved heat dissipation over traditional TO-220 MOSFETs found in competitor amps.
• 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.
• Class-BD: Class-BD amplifiers have 75-80% efficiency ratings vs. 20-60% efficiency ratings of traditional Class-A/B amplifiers.
• Punch Bass EQ: Onboard equalizer with up to +18dB @ 45Hz.
• DSM: DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.
• 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.
• Constant Power: Constant Power is a patented circuit topology that provides instantaneous delivery of output power over varying impedance loads.

Specifications

Recommended Fuse (not included)	80 A
Damping Factor	>200
Channel Separation	—
Common Mode Rejection	>68 dB
Signal-to-Noise (CEA)	>89 dB
Input Sensitivity	150 mV to 4 V
Shipping Weight	13.39 lb. (6.07 Kg.)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)	4-Ohm:<1.0% 2-Ohm:<1.0% 1-Ohm:<1.0%
CEA-2006 Compliant	CEA-2006 Power Rating 300W x 1 @ 4Ω ≤1.0% THD+N
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)	328 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms 537 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms 707 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)	70 A
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)	300 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music)	35 A
Efficiency (average)	86.2% @ 4-Ohm 82.3% @ 2-Ohm 73.4% @ 1-Ohm
Operating Voltage	9 - 16 VDC
Bridgeable	No
Suggested Alternator	75 A
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)	500 Watts RMS
Number of Channels	1
Tone Controls	Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
Signal Output	Low Level: 1 RCA pair
Signal Input	Low level: 1 RCA pair
Crossover Controls	Low-Pass (LP): 35-250Hz 24dB/Octave Butterworth Infrasonic Filter: -3dB @ 28Hz 12dB/Octave
Power Input Connector	Block
Power Wire Gauge	4 AWG
Speaker Output Connector	Screw terminal barrier strip
Speaker Wire Gauge	8 AWG to 18 AWG
Heat Sink Type	Cast aluminum
Remote Controls	Optional Remote Punch Bass EQ (overrides built-in Punch Bass EQ)
Visual Indicators	Power Thermal Protect
Cooling	Convection
Circuit Topology Class	Class BD
Frequency Response	20Hz to 250Hz +/- 0.5dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.14 x 8.14 x 11.41 (in) 5.42 x 20.68 x 28.97 (cm)