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Rockford Fosgate PBR500X1

500 Watts RMS Monoblock Class BR Punch Boosted Rail Amplifier

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Product Features:
  • Punch Series BR Mono Block Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 175 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 1 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Ultra compact chassis
  • Remote bass level input: PEQ, PEQX3 (remote level controls sold separately)
  • LED power and protect indicators
  • Mono channel operation
  • Optional PEQ provides 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
  • High level speaker input connection
  • Low level RCA input connection
  • NOMAD protection circuitry
  • Convection cooling design
  • Extruded aluminum heat sink
  • Input sensitivity:
    • Low level: 150mV-4V
    • High level: 400mV-11V
  • Variable DC offset sensitivity
  • Built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
  • Crossover frequency: 35-250 Hz
  • Frequency response: 20-250 Hz
  • Damping factor: >200
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-250 Hz
  • Dimensions: 6-3/4"L x 4-1/4"W x 1-1/2"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 Sonic Electronix Warranty
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 175 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 300 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm 500 watts x 1 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class BR
Number of Channels 1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output 500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 1 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged Not Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power < 0.2%
Speaker Level Inputs Yes
Preamp Outputs No
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 35 - 250 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating External Battery Fuse Rating 30A
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
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August 7, 2012 Killer amp, super small form factor
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Reaper1226 from Lancaster, PA
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  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
This amp is an amazing performer. Birth sheet says it puts out almost 600watts rms at 1ohm. It definitely pulls current. Pushes my kicker L7 at 1ohm and does not drop out. It does run hot at 1ohm, so you might need cooling. Because of the heat, I question it's durability.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
Model number: PBR500X1
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: pbr500x1
Internal product ID: 43423