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Orion Cobalt CO500.1 (CO5001)

500W Max, Monoblock Cobalt Series Amplifier

5.0

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  • Cobalt Series Monoblock Single-Channel Class A/B Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 175 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 250 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 500 watts
  • LED power indicators
  • Selectable bass boost (0, 6, 12 dB at 44 Hz)
  • Single channel operation
  • Speaker-level inputs
  • 1 Pair of Preamp RCA outputs
  • Heavy duty aluminum alloy heatsink for optimal heat dissipation
  • RCA level inputs
  • Screw terminals
  • Damping Factor: >150
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 8-1/8"D x 11-9/16"W x 2-1/8"H
  • 8-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms175 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms250 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 1 ohmNot Stable
Peak Power Output500 watts x 1 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier ClassAB
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output500 watts
Total RMS Power Output250 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedNot Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power0.9%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp Outputs1 pair
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 500 Hz
Subsonic FilterN/A
Signal-to-Noise RatioN/A
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 13 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteN/A
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating20A x 2 
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Orion Cobalt CO500.1 (CO5001)
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December 3, 2011 great product
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chris from sf, CA
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Strong amp that can handle two 10's nicely. Will not make your mirrors shake with fear but will get them to budge a bit.
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November 7, 2011 WOW!
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Andrew from Kathleen, GA
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Small, Sleek, and Porewful! I bought a line out converter to turn the high signal into low and ended up hooking directly to the on board high level inputs. What a great versital amp! The remote works awesome and the crossover is right on. super easy to hook up too. 109 shipped.
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June 22, 2010 Amazing Amp For The Price
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Salvador from Leander, TX
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I love the amp. Its features and ease of use makes things alot better. At half turned up, it makes my sub slam alot harder then my old infinity amp. I also like that it has lasted longer and is so small and easy to mount.
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December 16, 2009 The Little Amp that Could
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brauhmaudio from Gardena, CA
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Installed it in a chevy van with 2 15s, a volvo, and Now in An 06 Solara. Neighbor likes it in her car Painted White. Pushing a Planet audio dvc 4ohm sub In a slim box. Sounds nice. Gets really warm to the touch..
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September 27, 2009 Nice amp at a great price.
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Lukeman from Minneapolis, MN
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I got this hooked up to a JL audio W0V2 at 4 ohms. This amp is very clean and works great. The blue lights are cool too. This amp gets a little warm but no cut out or anything. I have tried a lot of brands, Ex. kicker, sony, pioneer, rockford fosgate, kenwood, coustic, but none of them except kicker sounded as good as this amp. Id recommend this amp to anyone powering one sub. Definitely a great buy. I will only buy orion amps now.
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Orion CO500.1Orion Cobalt CO500.1 (CO5001)$99.95

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Orion
Model number: CO500.1
UPC: 093207060960
Weight: 8.00 lbs
Internal SKU: co5001
Internal product ID: 17257

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