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EFX 500c1

500W Max, EFX Series Monoblock High Power Amplifier

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General Features:
  • EFX Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 350 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 500 watts
  • MOSFET switching transistors power supply
  • Low noise circuitry
  • Bass Remote Details (remote level control sold separately)
  • LED power and protect indicators
  • Bass Boost (0-12 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
  • Soft start turn on/off
  • Mono channel operation
  • Illuminated logo badge
  • Line level and speaker-level inputs with signal sensing for automatic turn-on
  • Preamp RCA outputs loop through
  • 5-Way System Protection circuitry (thermal, overload, speaker short protection, impedance, and reverse polarity)
  • Heavy duty brushed aluminum alloy heatsink and top plate for extreme heat dissipation
  • Sturdy aluminum side panels
  • Silver-plated RCA level inputs
  • Silver-plated screw terminals
  • Variable low-pass filter (40-200 Hz, 18 dB/octave)
  • Subsonic Filter (24 dB at 15 Hz)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 13-1/4"L x 10-1/2"W x 2-3/8"H
  • 4-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.
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms350 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms500 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 Output500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedN/A
THD at Rated RMS Power1%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp Outputs1 pair
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
Full (AP)
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency40 - 200 Hz
Subsonic Filter15 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 12 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteYes
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating25A x 3 
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: EFX
Model number: 500c1
UPC: 033991022546
Weight: 10.50 lbs
Internal SKU: 500c1
Internal product ID: 18514
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Customer Testimonial

Impressive, A+ all the way.
Again, Sonicelectronix just keeps impressing me. I just got a new car, ordered some subwoofers and a box. Come to find out the box did not fit. Asked for RMA and another box was ordered. Showed up exactly on the day they told me it would.

- Rene from Arkansas City

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