Name: JL Audio RD500/1
Brand: JL Audio
SKU: rd5001
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• 250 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +12 dB
• 9.78"W x 6.96"D x 2.13"H

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• 250 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +12 dB
• 9.78"W x 6.96"D x 2.13"H

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JL Audio's RD Series Amplifiers Class D Power for Days

JL Audio RD500/1 Monoblock Class D Amplifier

Lots of power, installer-friendly design and options for every audio enthusiast, all make it easy to choose a JL Audio RD Series amplifier.

The Monoblock RD500/1 has the do-it-yourself audiophile completely in mind. Capable of pushing out up to 500 watts of clean power at 2 ohms, this subwoofer amplfier handily powers all the low end you can stand. The RD Monoblocks have built-in 12 dB/octave low-pass filters, bass equalizer boosters and three turn-on modes: Traditional 12-volt trigger, signal sensing and DC offset. Top off the package with a sleek, single-cast piece of aluminum in black powdercoat and blue LEDs, and your power looks as clean as it sounds.

Designed For Installers

JL Audio’s engineers had professional and at-home installers in mind with the RD Series. All of the inputs and controls are on the same side of the chassis, simplifying the setup whether you’re in a shop or in your driveway. The output clipping indicators on each channel section mean you don’t need specialized tools to accurately set the gain. A remote level control input gives you the option to install a bass level knob, sold separately, in the front seat, giving you full control over the bass output for every song you play.

NexD™ Switching Technology

The RD Series also incorporates JL Audio’s NexD Switching Tehnology. Since Class D amplifiers have a tendency to produce distortion at some ranges, NexD Switching helps cancel it out before feedback is ever applied. All of this helps ensure the some of the cleanest possible signal to your subwoofer from your brand new Class D amplifier.

For an amp that delivers power, utility, simplicity and plenty of options, take a look at all of the JL Audio RD Series amps at Sonic Electronix. We’re sure you’ll end up with one in your cart.

General Features:

JL Audio RD500/1
Class-D 2-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
RMS Power Rating:

4 ohms: 250 watts x 1 chan.
3 ohms: 350 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.

Total power output: 1000 watts
Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators
Wired remote bass level control available, sold separately: JL Audio RBC-1
Soft start turn-on
Ultra sleek and compact chassis
Mono channel operation
NexD™ Technology delivers huge power with low distortion
Equipped with an onboard LED-clipping indicator
Top mounted dual color LED strip
Preamp RCA outputs to daisy chain multiple amps
3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
Dual speaker terminals simplify the hookup of multiple speakers
Heavy duty aluminum alloy heat-sink for extreme heat dissipation
Frequency Response: 7 - 500 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <1%
Signal to Noise Ration: >80 dB
Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 500 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +12 dB
Fuse Rating: 50 A x 1
4 gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits from our website when purchased together with this amplifier. Click Here for our contact information.
Dimensions: 9.78"W x 6.96"D x 2.13"H
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1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Check out the RD500/1 Owner's Manual

Product history:

	JL Audio RD500/1 (newest, current model)
	JL Audio JX500/1D (previous model, replaced by JL Audio RD500/1)
	JL Audio JX500/1 (previous model, replaced by JL Audio JX500/1D)

Specifications & Details

Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel

RMS Power @ 4 ohms

250 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power @ 2 ohms

500 watts x 1 channel

Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel

Peak Power @ 4 ohm

500 watts x 1 channel

Peak Power @ 2 ohms

1000 watts x 1 channel

Amplifier Specifications

Series

RD Series

Marine Certified

Amplifier Class

Number of Channels

1 - Mono

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

Not Bridgeable

THD at Rated RMS Power

<1%

Speaker Level Inputs

Yes

Preamp Outputs

1 pair

Built-in Crossover

Low-Pass (LP)

Low-Pass Crossover Frequency

50 - 500 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>80 dB

Channel Separation

12 dB

Bass Boost

0 - 12 dB

Remote bass/level controller

Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)

JL Audio RBC-1

Fan Cooled

Fuse Rating

50A x 1

Total Fuse Rating

Strappable

Yes

CEA-2031 Compliant

Sonic Certified Amplifier

Not Tested

Amp Bluetooth Connectivity

Hi-Res Certified

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one of the best amps ive owned

This is a tiny amp with a Big punch . Im very happy with this amp.

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Rd500/1

Amazing amp, says 500 rms at 2ohms but this push 720 rms is a Monster apm!!!
I recommend this amp

By Anonymous on July 29, 2018

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Strong little amp and doesn’t break a sweat.

I used this to power to jl 8 inch micro subs then 2 10TW3 and it sound great and hit hard with out breaking a sweat.

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What’s not to love?

This little amplifier is absolutely amazing! It is very small and delivers a very solid amount of power. I have this driving a JL 12 W3V3, and it is very capable of driving it to its limit, all while remaining as cool as a cucumber. This thing, regardless of how hard you push it, never seems to even get warm. Add to the incredible performance the capability of setting the gain easily using the included clip indicator light, and you have an absolute joy to deal with. I highly recommend this amplifier. Oh, one last thing; the optional remote knob is an absolute must.

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Small with plenty of power

Great little amp. Quality is great I mean it’s a JL. The amp puts out clean power and I’ve even pushed more than I thought it could handle and it sounded beautiful. I power two 8-inch JL micro subs in a ported box. They hit harder than they are supposed to and paired with this amp, they are a match made in heaven. I bought this one over the JD mode bc of the color and the led light on top which tells you what the amp is doing. Make sure to get the JL bass knob which can be installed and where just drill your hole and it will look OEM. Pay attention to the +/- ports bc they are close together and can confuse you if not paying attention. Now I’m waiting on the RD400/4 to have a matching pair of JL amp. I’m anal like that and I highly recommend these amps that actually put out the stated power and even over. No subsonic filter just bass boost and LPF.

By John m on June 26, 2021

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Great Amp

Worth the money! Do yourself a favor and buy this amp!

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Great amp

Easy install and set-up! Works as advertised. Puts out the power.

By Lou on December 31, 2016 checkmarkIcon

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I’m satisfied

I got this RD500 pushing two Jl Audio w1’s stealth box and it’s doing the job! I recommend buying this amp.

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Awesome Amp

I bought this amp to run with my Stealthbox in a c6 Corvette. Amp delivers big power for a small size. I highly recommend for a W3v3-2 or smaller.

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Garbage

This is one of the worst car amplifiers. Which I have ever bought. Please do not waste your time with this amplifier!!!

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