Feature

●The Power T500-1bdCP mono amplifier featuring Constant Power, is truly the best of the best and delivers 500 Watts of POWER
●Proprietary Constant Power amps are the most powerful on the market, delivering up to 25% more power across all impedance loads (1 300 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm or 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm or 500 Watts x 1-Ohm)
●Highly efficient Class bd produces max power with minimal strain on the vehicles electrical system. Our compact amp (2.14" x 8.14" x 11.41") is optimized for use with subwoofers in cars and trucks
●Balanced differential RCA pass-thru outputs, On-board Punch EQ with +18dB boost @ 45Hz and 24dB/octave Butterworth Crossover make T500-1bdCP an impressive POWER house
●Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality insures that the T500-1bdCP will handle everything you throw at it! Full 2-year parts and labor warranty when purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate reseller


Description

Product description

Power Mono Amplifier
Rated output: 300W x 1@4Ω, 500W x 1@2Ω, 500W x 1@1Ω

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The T500-1bdCP is based on the legendary T500-1bd amplifier design with a proprietary "Constant Power" configuration delivering up to 25% more power (Watts) across all impedance loads. The listening experience is cleaner, louder and more impressive than ever before. With the T500-1bdCP, you can now use an "under-the-seat" dedicated subwoofer amplifier to drive two 4-Ohm DVC subwoofers. This amp will provide enough bass to separate you from those envious car audio geeks.

Rockford Fosgate Power Series Amplifiers

Power > Size. These compact amps deliver the same gut wrenching power as its big brother, but their chassis designs are up to 40% smaller. DTM (Dynamic Thermal Management) allows efficient heat transfer that minimizes physical size and enables installs under seats and other compact areas when abundant power is required.

The "Constant Power" configuration delivers up to 25% more power (Watts) across all impedance loads.
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Pass-thru connection for easy system-building.
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Small chassis designs with serious power.
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T500-1bdCP Features

• 24dB/octave crossover
• 4 Gauge power/ground terminals
• Audiophile grade speaker connections
• Infrasonic filter
• MOSFET output stage
• MOSFET power supply
• RCA pass-thru

  CEA-2006
  Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifiers output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.

  Class bd
  Rockford Fosgate bd topology is a revolutionary patented design, integrating a technology that is more efficient than typical class AB and has lower distortion than class D designs. POWER bd amplifiers are 75-80% efficient vs. 20-60% efficient class ab amplifiers. What does that mean? More power from your amplifier with less drain on your vehicles electrical and charging system.

  Constant Power
  Music and speakers have a dynamic relationship. As the frequency of music varies, so does the impedance of the speaker. This patent pending technology gives the amplifier the ability to instantaneously deliver its maximum output power to the speaker without regard to its varying impedance while still maintaining its high-efficiency and thermal performance.

  Differential Inputs
  Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts the voltage common to both conductors (noise) resulting in only the clean signal. This allows only clean signal to enter the amplifier.

  DSM
  DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.

  Dynamic Thermal Management
  Heat is often inefficiently dissipated across a heatsink causing "hot spots". Rockford Fosgate engineers have developed an award winning cooling design called DTM. This patent pending design seamlessly manages the output of power supply temperatures, while evenly distributing the excess heat across the entire amplifier.

  MEHSA³
  MEHSA³ (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application--gen. 3) reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.

  NOMAD
  NOMAD (Non Multiplying Advanced Decision) is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.

  Punch EQ2
  In the early 70s, Jim Fosgate studied the acoustical properties of automobiles. Utilizing a real-time analyzer and pink noise, he would graph out the acoustical characteristics of each car he tested. Jim discovered three problems that were common to all cars: a midbass hump between 100-275Hz, a steep roll-off of high frequencies from 2kHz up to 20kHz, and reduced bass response below 50Hz.

  The Punch EQ on-board equalization circuit helps correct for these acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. When set to Low-Pass(LP) operation, it becomes a variable Bass Boost. When set to High-Pass (HP) operation, it acts as a variable Mid-Bass and Treble Boost. When set to All Pass (AP) operation, both Bass and Treble frequencies are boosted.

  Rockford Fosgate Avatar
  These Avatars are a personal signature from the Rockford Fosgate team member who designed and engineered this fanatic product. This statement illustrates Rockfords commitment to being Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.

  TO-247 MOSFETs
  Rockford Fosgate amps use custom TO-247 MOSFETs. These have 60% more metal tab area for more power capacity, lower impedance and improved heat dissipation over traditional TO-220 MOSFETs found in competitor amps.
  

  T500-1bdCP Specifications

  Number of Channels: 1 Rated Power: 300W x 1 @ 4-Ohms RMS
  500W x 1 @ 2-Ohms RMS
  500W x 1 @ 1-Ohm RMS Total Power: 500 Watts Dynamic Power: 690 Watts Bridgeable: No Efficiency (average): 86.2% @ 4-Ohm
  82.3% @ 2-Ohm
  73.4% @ 1-Ohm Crossover Controls: Low-Pass (LP): 35-250Hz 24dB/octave Butterworth Tone Controls: Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
  Infrasonic Filter: -3dB @ 28Hz 12dB/Octave Signal Input: Low level: 1 RCA pair Signal Output: Low level: 1 RCA pair Power Input Connector: Block Power Wire Gauge: 4 AWG Speaker Output Connector: Screw terminal barrier strip Speaker Wire Gauge: 8 AWG to 18 AWG Heat Sink Type: Cast aluminum Cooling: Convection Remote Controls: Optional Remote Punch EQ (overrides built-in Punch EQ) Visual Indicators: Power
  Thermal
  Protect Circuit Topology Class: Class bd Frequency Response: 20Hz to 250kHz +/- 0.5dB Shipping Weight: 13.39 Lbs. (6.07 Kg.) Dimensions (HxWxL): 2.14 x 8.14 x 11.41 (in)
  5.42 x 20.68 x 28.97 (cm)

  Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

  Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Rockfords 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products in the world. The companys no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockfords new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, and run longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."

  The 2010 product line represents the companys core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.

  Whats in the Box

  Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1BDCP 500 watt mono amplifier, Mounting Hardware, Users Manual

  On a Tighter Budget?

  For those seeking a more affordable multi-channel amplification solution, Rockford offers the Punch Series P500-1bd and the Prime Series R500-1, among other options.

  Power Series "Constant Power" Amplifiers

  Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1BDCP 500 watt mono amplifier Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1BDCP 1000 watt mono amplifier Rockford Fosgate Power T1500-1BDCP 1500 watt mono amplifier