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A compact, high-output mono amplifier that delivers clear, pounding bass for subs and outdoor/marine use; performs reliably under heavy load but runs very hot.
Buyer confidence
88%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
- Discrete Surface Mount technology with 1% tight-tolerances for high efficiency & reduced cross-talk
- Patented Constant Power™ boosts power up to 25% across varying impedance loads
Key specs
Full specs- Number of Channels
- 1
- Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
- 1000 Watts
- Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
- CTA-2006 Continuous Power Rating ≤1.0% THD+N 500 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω
- Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
- CTA-2006 Dynamic Power Rating 525 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 900 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 1000 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω
- Bridgeable
- —
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz - 245Hz
- Input Sensitivity
- 150mVrms - 12Vrms
- Circuit Topology Class
- Class-BD
Key specs
Full specs- Number of Channels
- 1
- Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
- 1000 Watts
- Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
- CTA-2006 Continuous Power Rating ≤1.0% THD+N 500 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω
- Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
- CTA-2006 Dynamic Power Rating 525 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 900 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 1000 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
- Discrete Surface Mount technology with 1% tight-tolerances for high efficiency & reduced cross-talk
Review highlights
Based on customer reviewsRockford Fosgate 1,000 Watt Mono IPX6 Element Ready™ Amplifier — Compact, punchy bass
A compact, high-output mono amplifier that delivers clear, pounding bass for subs and outdoor/marine use; performs reliably under heavy load but runs very hot.
What buyers praise
- Very compact yet powerful — drives one or two subs with strong bass
- Delivers clean, clear bass at both low and high volumes
What to watch for
- Runs very hot under load — reviewers repeatedly described it as "toasty", "super hot", or "like touching fire"
Overview
The M5-1000X1 is a 1,000-watt mono amplifier designed for marine and outdoor audio use. It pairs rugged Element Ready™ construction and an IPX6 water-intrusion rating with Rockford Fosgate power-management and signal-control technologies.
Best for
- Single-channel/subwoofer applications in marine or outdoor audio systems
- Environments exposed to water, salt, and UV where durable components are required
- Installations where clear clip indication and tuning assistance are helpful
Key points
- 1,000-watt mono amplifier (model M5-1000X1)
- Element Ready™ design built to resist water, salt, and UV exposure
- IPX6 water intrusion rating
- CTA-2006 compliant: both Continuous and Dynamic Power ratings provided
- C.L.E.A.N. patented circuit with input/output clip indicators for setup
- P.O.W.E.R. supply behavior: produces more output as system voltage increases
Fit and use
Intended as a single-channel amplifier for marine and outdoor audio systems. Use it to power a dedicated subwoofer or single-speaker load where high output and weather-resistant construction are required. Match source-level signals and speaker loads per the amplifier's input/output indicators for optimal performance.
What to know
Element Ready™ and the IPX6 rating indicate the amplifier is built to handle water spray and resist salt and UV exposure, but installation location, mounting, and local conditions affect long-term performance. The amplifier provides both traditional Continuous Power and Dynamic Power ratings (CTA-2006) — Dynamic Power…
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
- Discrete Surface Mount technology with 1% tight-tolerances for high efficiency & reduced cross-talk
- Patented Constant Power™ boosts power up to 25% across varying impedance loads
- Remote-Out feature when using high level inputs
- C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
- Element Ready™ design with integrated harness & panel seals
- PRESET removes the need to set-up and tune the amp when used with Rockford Fosgate UTV audio kits
- Play all day, easy to integrate, and keep music playing for extended lengths of time
- Top mounted control panel with Element Ready™ smoked lens cover
- OEM and aftermarket radio integration inputs
- MESHA 4 reduces MOSFET temps, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs device life span
More info
Manufacturer details
Serious sound, made simple. The M5 amplifiers feature the next level of Element Ready™ design from Rockford Fosgate that’s built as rugged as the outdoor environment it’s used in.
Element Ready™: Purpose Built for the Marine Environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to Water, Salt, and UV, making sure your amplifiers stand the test of time.
C.L.E.A.N.: Our Patented circuit with input and output clip indicators help match the source unit to the amplifier, which makes for easy set-up and optimizes musical output.
P.O.W.E.R. Supply: The unique P.O.W.E.R. supply continues to generate more than rated power as the voltage increases, giving you the output, you demand.
Additional details
DYNAMIC POWER
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are known world-wide for producing more power than their ratings suggest. The M5 amplifiers are the first series based on new industry standard Dynamic Power ratings, bringing their conservative ratings to the forefront. Engineered from the ground up and purpose-built to deliver more output where you actually hear it, this is real dynamic power that performs not only on paper, but performance heard through the musical experience. You’ll see two amplifier power ratings, the traditional Continuous Power output, and the new Dynamic Power output, both tested in accordance with the CTA-2006 specification. Consider Continuous Power as wattage developed on the test bench for comparison against other amplifiers in the same class, and Dynamic Power as real-world wattage when connected to a speaker load, listening to music. Either way you look at it, Rockford Fosgate is proving – once again – these amplifiers are powerful enough to drive any speaker or subwoofer you throw at them.
Technologies
CTA-2006 Compliant
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CTA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your
IPX6 Water Intrusion Rating
A device with a level 6 water resistance rating can survive strong water jets projected by a 12.5mm nozzle at any
Element Ready™ | Amps
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
DSM
DSM - An industry-leading manufacturing process, DSM utilizes high-speed robotics, high-quality 1% tight-tolerance
Patent: 6,097,249 RE40,550
Class-BD
Rockford Fosgate bd topology is a revolutionary patented design (#6,097,249), integrating a technology that is
Punch EQ2
In the early 70's, Jim Fosgate studied the acoustical properties of automobiles. Utilizing a real-time analyzer
NOMAD
NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and ...
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
Balanced Differential Inputs
Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts
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Specs
Specifications
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| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Total Power (Sum of Rated Power) | 1000 Watts |
| Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power) | CTA-2006 Continuous Power Rating ≤1.0% THD+N 500 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 750 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω |
| Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®) | CTA-2006 Dynamic Power Rating 525 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 900 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω 1000 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω |
| Bridgeable | — |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 245Hz |
| Input Sensitivity | 150mVrms - 12Vrms |
| Circuit Topology Class | Class-BD |
| Efficiency (average) | >80% |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise) | <0.1% THD+N @ 1 Watt |
| Signal Input | Low-Level: 2 RCA High-Level: 4-Pin Molex |
| Signal Output | — |
| Tone Controls | Sub: 0-18dB @ 45Hz |
| Crossover Controls | Low-Pass: 50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth Infrasonic: 30 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth |
| Remote Controls | No |
| Visual Indicators | Power: Blue Protect: Red Input Clip: Red Output Clip: Blue/Red |
| Power Wire Gauge | 8 AWG |
| Power Input Connector | Compression Terminal Block Replacement 1040-57997 |
| Speaker Wire Gauge | 16 AWG |
| Speaker Output Connector | 4-Pin Molex |
| Cooling | Convection |
| Heatsink | Extruded Aluminum |
| Operating Voltage | 9 - 16 VDC |
| Recommended Fuse (not included) | 70A MAXI Littelfuse #0299070 |
| Average Current Draw (13.8V Music) | 4Ω: 23 A 2Ω: 53 A 1Ω: 64 A |
| Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave) | 4Ω: 46 A 2Ω: 75 A 1Ω: 88 A |
| Included in the Box | (1) Control Cover (1130-75511-01) (1) Extension Harnesses (1130-75505-01) (1) Pwr/Gnd/Rem Input (1040-61932-01) (1) RCA Input Harness (1560-56458-02) (1) Speaker Out Connector (1040-56811) (1) Allen wrench (1) RF sticker (1) PRESET warning label (1) Performance verification certificate |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7" x 4.25" x 8.41" (42.8 mm x 108 mm x 213 mm) Does not include harnesses |
| Shipping Weight | 6 Lbs. (2.7 Kg.) |
What's in the box
| Qty | Part number | Item details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Control Cover (1130-75511-01) |
| 1 | — | Extension Harnesses (1130-75505-01) |
| 1 | — | Pwr/Gnd/Rem Input (1040-61932-01) |
| 1 | — | RCA Input Harness (1560-56458-02) |
| 1 | — | Speaker Out Connector (1040-56811) |
| 1 | — | Allen wrench |
| 1 | — | RF sticker |
| 1 | — | PRESET warning label |
| 1 | — | Performance verification certificate |
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