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Rockford Fosgate Power T400X4adPower 400 Watt Class-ad 4-Channel Amplifier

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Delivers clear, punchy power in a very small footprint—great for driving mids/highs or bridged channels; pay attention to wiring and fuse needs during installation.

Buyer confidence

88%

Highlights

  • Differential inputs with high level auto turn-on feature
  • Remote-Out feature when using high level inputs
  • 4 Ohm bridged capable
  • Dual fan cooled

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
100 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
128 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 152 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 290 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Bridgeable
Yes Front Terminals: Left (+) Right (-) Rear Terminals: Left (+) Right (-)
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz +/-1dB
Input Sensitivity
150 mV to 12 V
Circuit Topology Class
Class AD

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
100 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
128 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 152 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 290 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged

Highlights

Overview
  • Differential inputs with high level auto turn-on feature
  • Remote-Out feature when using high level inputs
  • 4 Ohm bridged capable

Review highlights

Based on customer reviews

Compact, clean 4‑channel power that’s easy to hide and tune

Delivers clear, punchy power in a very small footprint—great for driving mids/highs or bridged channels; pay attention to wiring and fuse needs during installation.

67 reviews4.8/5 averageUpdated Mar 15, 2026

What buyers praise

  • Very compact — ideal for stealth or under‑seat mounting
  • Clean, powerful output that suits mids/highs and bridged use

What to watch for

  • Small chassis limits wiring: accepts up to 8 AWG, can be difficult to seat power cable, and won’t accept ferrules
Overview

The Power T400X4ad is an ultra-compact 400 Watt Class-AD 4-channel amplifier engineered for high efficiency and compact installs. It uses Constant Power to deliver the same output at 4‑ohm and 2‑ohm impedances, includes C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection, top-mounted controls with a built-in crossover, and a 3-stage thermal lock extrusion with dual fan forced-induction cooling.

Best for

  • Hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Small cars and trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • Side-by-side UTVs
  • Space-limited or compact installations

Key points

  • 400 Watt Class-AD 4-channel ultra-compact amplifier
  • Multi-impedance Constant Power maintains output at 4Ω and 2Ω
  • C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and built-in crossover
  • Low-level and high-level inputs with auto turn-on for flexible integration
  • 3-stage thermal lock extrusion with dual fan forced-induction cooling
  • CTA-2006 compliant; engineered in the USA

Fit and use

Designed for flexible vehicle integration, the amp accepts both low- and high-level inputs and offers auto turn-on. Top-mounted controls provide easy access to crossover and clip-detection settings. Its ultra-compact footprint is suited to installations where space is limited.

What to know

Check compatibility with your speakers and vehicle electrical system before purchase. The amplifier includes real-time thermal/protection schemes and forced-induction cooling to manage heat. Specifications such as exact channel power at given impedances and physical dimensions should be confirmed from the product docu…

Highlights

Key features

  • Differential inputs with high level auto turn-on feature
  • Remote-Out feature when using high level inputs
  • 4 Ohm bridged capable
  • Dual fan cooled
  • Real time thermal sensing
  • Dual extruded heat sinks
  • 2/4 channel input switch
  • 4/2 Ohm muti-impedance Constant Power
  • Discrete surface mount technology
  • 8 AWG power/ground connector w/ upgraded RCA connectors
  • C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
  • Top mounted controls
More info

Manufacturer details

The Power T400X4ad is an ultra-compact, high efficiency 400 Watt 4-channel amplifier. Features multi-impedance Constant Power, input/output clip detection, top mounted controls and dual fan forced induction cooling. Perfect for hybrid, electric, small cars, trucks, motorcycles, and side-by-side UTVs.

Additional details

The Power T400X4ad 400 Watt 4-channel ultra-compact, amplifier is built on Rockford Fosgate’s proprietary Class-AD technology, featuring Constant Power to produce the same output at both 4-Ohm and 2-Ohm impedances. Flexible vehicle integration enabled through low-level and high-level inputs with auto turn-on. Top mounted controls allow easy access to built-in crossover and C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection circuits. The 3-stage thermal lock extrusion with dual fan forced induction keeps everything cool while real-time thermal/protection schemes safeguard the amplifier.

Technologies
3-Stage Airflow

3-Stage Airflow

3-stage airflow method effectively exhausts heat and ensures your amplifier runs cooler for optimum performance.

Constant Power
Patent: 7,994,857

Constant Power

Music and speakers have a dynamic relationship. As the frequency of music varies, so does the impedance of the

CTA-2006 Compliant

CTA-2006 Compliant

Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CTA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your

Class-AD

Class-AD

Rockford Fosgate's AD topology brings out high efficiency bd amplifier design to a full range application.

C.L.E.A.N. Technology
Patent: 8,712,066

C.L.E.A.N. Technology

Time and sophisticated test equipment have been replaced, with Rockford’s integrated level setting technology

CE Compliant

CE Compliant

This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives

DSM

DSM

DSM - An industry-leading manufacturing process, DSM utilizes high-speed robotics, high-quality 1% tight-tolerance

Engineered In The USA

Engineered In The USA

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Differential Inputs

Differential Inputs

Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts

Specs

Specifications

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Number of Channels4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)100 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)128 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 152 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 290 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
BridgeableYes Front Terminals: Left (+) Right (-) Rear Terminals: Left (+) Right (-)
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz +/-1dB
Input Sensitivity150 mV to 12 V
Circuit Topology ClassClass AD
Efficiency (average)>75%
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)4-Ohm: <1.0% 2-Ohm: <1.0%
Signal InputFront High/Low Level Input: 4-Pin harness Rear High/Low Level Input: 4-Pin harness
Signal Output
Tone ControlsTreble: 0 to +14 dB @ 12.5 kHz Bass: 0 to +18 dB @ 45 Hz
Crossover ControlsHigh-Pass: 50Hz - 250Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth Low-Pass: 50Hz - 250Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth All-Pass: Yes
Remote Controls
Visual IndicatorsPower: Blue LED Protect: Red LED Input Clip: Red LED3 Output Clip: Blue/Violet/Red LED1,2,3 LED Color Legend: 1BLUE: <0.5% THD 2VIOLET: 1% THD 3RED: 10%+ THD
Power Wire Gauge8 AWG
Power Input ConnectorDetachable Compression Terminal Replacement 1040-57997
Speaker Wire Gauge16 AWG
Speaker Output ConnectorFront: 4-Pin Harness Rear: 4-Pin Harness
CoolingDual Fan Cooled
HeatsinkExtruded Aluminum
Operating Voltage9 - 16 VDC
Recommended Fuse (not included)60 A
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music)28 A
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)55 A
Suggested Alternator75 A
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.6 x 4.3 x 8.3 (in.) 4.1 x 10.8 x 21.1 (cm)
Shipping Weight3.4 Lbs. (1.54 Kg.)
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