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Rockford Fosgate R500-1Prime 500 Watt Mono Amplifier

The PRIME R500-1 is a monstrous mono amplifier can pump out a whopping 500 Watts into a 2-Ohm subwoofer load. The frequency response of the R500-1 allows it to be used exclusively with subwoofers.

Highlights

  • 1 Year Warranty
  • 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
  • 4 Gauge power/ground connections with built-in ATC fusing
  • RCA pass-thru outputs

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
1
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
500 Watts RMS
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
320 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
Bridgeable
No
Frequency Response
20Hz to 250Hz +/-1dB
Circuit Topology Class
Class A/B
Efficiency (average)
67% @ 4-Ohm 58% @ 2-Ohm
Signal Input
Low Level: 1 RCA pair

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
1
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
500 Watts RMS
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
320 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
Bridgeable
No

Highlights

Overview
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
  • 4 Gauge power/ground connections with built-in ATC fusing
Overview

The PRIME R500-1 is a monstrous mono amplifier can pump out a whopping 500 Watts into a 2-Ohm subwoofer load. The frequency response of the R500-1 allows it to be used exclusively with subwoofers.

Highlights

Key features

  • 1 Year Warranty
  • 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
  • 4 Gauge power/ground connections with built-in ATC fusing
  • RCA pass-thru outputs
  • MOSFET power supply
  • CTA-2006 Compliant
  • Class-A/B
  • P.O.W.E.R.
More info

Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R500-1 mono 500 watt amp pumps out audio into a 2-ohm load, perfect for a pair of R2D2-10 10" or R2D2-12 12" woofers. Check out our Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams to get the most out of your car or truck amplifier.

Technologies
CTA-2006 Compliant

CTA-2006 Compliant

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

Class-A/B

Class-A/B

Class-A topologies area great for sound quality but can require alot of current. Class-B designs are great for

P.O.W.E.R.

P.O.W.E.R.

Power supply circuit design that allows the amplifier to increase output power as voltage increases.

Specs

Specifications

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Number of Channels1
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)500 Watts RMS
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)320 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
BridgeableNo
Frequency Response20Hz to 250Hz +/-1dB
Circuit Topology ClassClass A/B
Efficiency (average)67% @ 4-Ohm 58% @ 2-Ohm
Signal InputLow Level: 1 RCA pair
Signal OutputLow Level: 1 RCA pair
Tone ControlsPunch Bass: 0dB to +12dB @ 45Hz
Crossover ControlsLow Pass (LP): 40Hz-130Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth
Remote ControlsPunch Level Control (when connected, is linked to "gain control" to provide remote output level)
Visual IndicatorsPower Protect
Power Wire Gauge4 AWG
Power Input ConnectorScrew terminal barrier strip
Speaker Wire Gauge8 AWG
Speaker Output ConnectorScrew terminal barrier strip
CoolingConvection
Dimensions (H x W x D)2.40 x 7.67 x 16.65 (in) 6.10 x 19.49 x 42.30 (cm)
Shipping Weight7.4 Lbs. (3.35 Kg.)
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