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Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-2

1000W Max Punch Series Compact 2-Channel Amplifier

  • 4.8

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Newer Model: Rockford Fosgate P500X2
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  • Punch Series 2-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 125 watts x 2 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 250 watts x 2 chan.
    • Bridged, 4 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 500 watts x 2 chan.
  • MOSFET power supply
  • Remote bass level input (remote level control sold separately)
  • LED power, thermal, and protect indicators
  • Tuned Bass EQ (0-18 dB bass boost at 45 Hz or 0-12 dB bass boost at 12 kHz depending on crossover selection)
  • On-board differential inputs eliminates noise picked up by the signal cable
  • 2/1 channel operation
  • Integrated Trans•ana technology simplifies the signal path of the amplifier allowing the signal to travel through the amplifier at a lower voltage. The result is greater reliability and exceptional sound quality.
  • RCA Pass-thru outputs
  • Featured custom designed TO-247 MOSFETs have 60% more metal tab area providing more power handling capacity, lower impedance and improved heat dissipation over traditional TO-220 MOSFETs found in most competitor's amps.
  • Built in NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.
  • Cast aluminum heatsink evenly distributes excess heat across entire amplifier heatsink
  • Nickel-plated RCA level inputs
  • Nickel-plated screw terminals
  • Variable high-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-20000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 13.02"L x 7.625"W x 2.25"H
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended. Contact us for information regarding a discount on a select amplifier kit when purchased together.
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Product History:

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(previous model, replaced by Rockford Fosgate P500X2)
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 125 watts x 2 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 250 watts x 2 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm Not Stable
Bridged RMS Power 500 watts x 1 channels
Peak Power Output 500 watts x 2 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class AB
Number of Channels 2
Total Peak Power Output 1000 watts
Total RMS Power Output 500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power 0.05%
Speaker Level Inputs No
Preamp Outputs 1 pair
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 50 - 500 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 50 - 500 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 85 dB
Bass Boost 0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating 100A x 1 
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 Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-2
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.8
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.6
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Value
  • 4.8
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Features
  • 4.8
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Design
  • 5.0
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Usability
  • 4.8
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
May 4, 2011 This amp is bad ass
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Lenny from lockport/newfane newyork
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
This amp is crazy for the size. I have had tons of systems I recently got this amp (Punch 500.2) (2 Rockford P2 15) and a Kinetik batt h and a custom built 1in mdf ported box I put this in a 99 pathfinder all I can say is wow this pounds! The amp gets a lil warm but come on its 2 15s I love Rockford always have. So my buddy went out and bought the new JL x 1000d and 2 15 W0v2s my **** still pounds harder and I only paid 290 plus everything came from Sonic and there is still a warranty
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January 18, 2010 Wow
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Joey from Berea, OH
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
1000watt max? ha. thats what my birth sheet says 2104watt max lol. this amp is crazy. no joke. sickk. im getting 217rms x 2 at 4ohm, 351rms x 2 at 2ohm and 701rms x 1 at 4ohm. rockfords quality is the best i personally have ever experienced. i have a kicker zx850.4 that i originally had running my highs (i got some highs lol..) and i switched to this little beast when i got it and holy crap its so clear. the highs pierce your ears and they never did that on the zx. im a diehard rockford fan lol and this thing just confirms it. im lookin to switch to the t1000-1bd or the legendary t1500-1bd for my subs (granite i can afford it lol)
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October 24, 2012 Unbelievable
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Jw from Bethel springs, tn
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Oh boy, I got 2 of these, one each for my 2 jL audio 15" drivers! They are awesome. My local audio who btw doesn't sell rockford or jl installed it and even they were amazed @ how it sound it volume on 8 bass boost off bass on 0 SLA off and it sounds like an earthquake! For the price u can't go wrong!
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October 1, 2012 Expect nothing less from RF
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Dwebb from Canton,Ohio
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought this amp to power two 12 in precision power, power class subs, the amp is nasty and pushes them with clean power. the look of the amp is simple and clean, gets a little warm but never shut off or had any problems installing or running it. the terminals are nice and easy to use. the amp is solid and doesn't feel cheap like a lot of other brands and most importantly and you would know if you have every bought a rockford amp is that it is way under rated, my birth sheet says 2121 watts, and that's true power. EXPECT nothing less from this company, also shipping was fast, thanks Sonic!
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June 15, 2012 Glad i bought it
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Greg88 from wauna, WA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought this amp to power a pair of punch p2d4-12's and was a great choice. When i first picked it up, was little heavier than i was expecting. Well built. After installed thanks to its tucked away connections it looks really clean. I still have this amp in my car, still sound just awesome. Doesn't get that hot at all. I'm running 2ohms on both chanels. The birth sheet that came with it says it's putting out 196x2 rms at 4ohms 317x2 rms an 2ohms and 633x1 rms at 4ohms overall this amp sound awesome. Looks good, overall its a nice amp to get. You'll get what you pay for.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
Model number: P500-2
UPC: 780687326890
Weight: 11.00 lbs
Internal SKU: p500-2
Internal product ID: 9626