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Combo: Rockford Fosgate PRIME R500-1 + Amp Kit

500W RMS, PRIME Series Monoblock Amplifier with Matching 4 Gauge Amp Install Wiring Kit

  • 3.5

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Rockford Fosgate PRIME R500-1

500W Max PRIME Series Monoblock Amplifier
Quantity: 1

Rockford Fosgate PRIME R500-1 Amp Product Features:
  • PRIME Series Single-Channel Monoblock Class A/B Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 320 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • MOSFET Power supply
  • Power and protection LED indicators
  • Tuned Bass EQ (0-12 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
  • Single-channel operation
  • 1 Pair of Preamp RCA outputs
  • Heavy duty extruded aluminum alloy heatsink for optimal heat dissipation
  • RCA level inputs
  • Screw terminals
  • Variable low-pass filter (40-130 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-250 Hz
  • Dimensions: 16-5/8"L x 7-5/8"W x 2-1/2"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

Belva BAK42

Complete 4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit
Quantity: 1

Belva BAK4 Amp Kit Features:
  • Complete 4 Gauge 2-Channel Amplifier Installation Kit
  • Designed specifically for car audio systems up to 1000 watts RMS
  • Premium Powerflex power and ground wire provides optimal power transfer
  • Made from Copper-Clad Aluminum for a pure uninterrupted transfer of power and signal
  • Helical Twist Construction Audio Interconnect RCA cables minimize noise and interference
  • In-line Mini-ANL Fuse holder with a 80 amp Mini-ANL fuse offers ideal protection for high powered systems
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Belva BAK4 Includes:
  1. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Red 4 gauge power wire
  2. 3 ft. (.91 meters) Black 4 gauge ground wire
  3. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Gray 18 gauge remote lead wire
  4. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Helical Twist 2-channel RCA interconnect cable
  5. 20 ft. (6.1 meters) Speaker cable
  6. One In-line Mini-ANL Fuse Holder with a 80 amp Mini-ANL fuse
  7. One Black rubber firewall grommet
  8. One 4 Gauge red chrome plated ring terminals
  9. One 4 Gauge black chrome plated ring terminal
  10. Three 18 Gauge red Spade terminal
  11. Two 18 Gauge black Spade terminal
  12. One 18 Gauge red butt connector
  13. Ten 4" Black zip ties
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 320 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 500 watts x 1 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class AB
Number of Channels 1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output 500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged Not Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power 1%
Speaker Level Inputs No
Preamp Outputs 1 pair
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 130 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Bass Boost 0 - 12 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Yes
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating 30A x 2 
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Combo: Rockford Fosgate PRIME R500-1 + Amp Kit
Average Customer Rating is 3.5 out of 5 stars:
  • 3.5
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  • 3.3
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  • 3.8
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  • 2.8
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  • 3.8
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January 22, 2013 Eh...
Review by
Doolan from odessa, TX
Overall
  • 3.0
Durability
  • 2.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 1.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought this amp back in 2011 and it just kicked out on me a few weeks ago. It was an alright amp, it did what it said it was going to.

I had it hooked to a single RF P3 15" sub @ 2 ohms in a ported enclosure.



Pros:

bass knob

CEA compliant

SQ=ok

price



Cons:

Overheated and went into protection after about 5 minutes of bassing (not so much in the winter or night time)

Got very very hot

bass knob is cheaply made, but works fine

tab terminals

kind of bulky

no subsonic filter



Overall it is a good amp for a cheap fast temporary system.
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July 19, 2012 junk
Review by
kevin from Encinitas, CA
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 1.0
Value
  • 1.0
Features
  • 1.0
Design
  • 2.0
Usability
  • 1.0
Not made by MTX. Sticker right on amp says made in China. Screw tab terminals look like swap meet amps from 1988. It struggled to push one ten and overheated regularly. Do not waste your money. Sits in a box in my garage collecting dust now.
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March 5, 2011 Greaty entry level amp!
Review by
Dakota from Lees Summit, MO
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Great amp and wiring kit for the price. Used this to power my slim PS3 (4 ohm load) so roughly 300 wrms. I didn't need thundering bass, just enough to make some rock music sound better and this amp delivers.
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December 11, 2010 Very Impressive
Review by
Mr Steral from St, Grenada
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I was very impress with this product Rockford make the best amps
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Installation, Tools & Accessories
With our professional install card, you can have your amp installed by a pro near you, or you can purchase tools and do the install yourself.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
Model number: R500-1+AK4
Weight: 12.50 lbs
Internal SKU: r5001_ak4
Internal product ID: 27501