Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP Power 500 Watt Class-bd Constant Power Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP Amplifier Overview:

• Brand: Rockford Fosgate
• Color: Black
• Model Number: T500-1bdCP
• Part Number: T500-1bdCP
• EAN: 0714752020215
• Package Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.5 x 5.3 inches

Details:

• Amplifier Type: Mono subwoofer amplifier
• Power Output:
  • 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
  • 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
  • 1-ohm stable (500 watts RMS)

Key Features:

• Class bd Design: Efficient patented design with lower distortion than class AB and D amplifiers.
• Constant Power Configuration: Provides consistent power output regardless of speaker impedance for high efficiency and performance.
• Cast Aluminum Heatsink: Ensures effective heat dissipation, providing a 30% improvement over conventional heatsinks.
• Dynamic Thermal Management (DTM): Evenly distributes excess heat across the amplifier heatsink.
• DSM (Discrete Surface Mount): Utilizes high-tolerance parts, improving circuit efficiency and reducing cross-talk.
• TO-247 MOSFETs: Custom MOSFETs with enhanced heat dissipation, providing more power capacity and lower impedance.
• MEHSA3 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application - gen. 3): Optimizes heat transfer, reducing MOSFET temperatures and distortion while increasing durability.
• NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision): Intelligent protection circuit for real-time decisions regarding temperature, voltage, current, and impedance.
• Power and Protection LEDs: Indicate power status, overheating, and short circuit/low impedance issues.

Controls:

• Internal Crossover: 24dB/octave Butterworth low-pass filter with variable frequency (35Hz to 250Hz).
• Punch EQ2: Allows correction for acoustical deficiencies, adjustable from 0dB to +18dB at 45Hz.
• Infrasonic Filter: 28Hz high-pass filter (12dB/octave Butterworth) to prevent subwoofer damage in vented enclosures.

Connections:

• Power Connections: Nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors accommodating up to 4-gauge wire, with a 100-amp fuse requirement.
• Dual Speaker Terminals: Two pairs of nickel-plated clamp wire connectors supporting 8-gauge to 18-gauge wire for various configurations.
• Differential Input RCA Inputs: Pair of RCA input jacks for clean signal input, resistant to signal degradation caused by corrosion.
• RCA Outputs: Pass-thru jacks for daisy-chaining additional amplifiers without extra RCA cables.
• Remote Punch EQ (PEQ) Connection: Supports an optional remote PEQ control (575ROCKPEQ, sold separately), disabling the onboard Punch EQ control.

Performance and Specs:

• RMS Power Output: 300 x 1 watts
• Peak Power Output: 690 x 1 watts
• Power at 2 Ohms: 500 x 1 watts
• Minimum Impedance Unbridged: 1 ohm
• Best Frequency Response: 20-250 Hz
• THD at Rated RMS Power: 1%
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB
• Input Voltage: 14.4v
• Amplifier Class: BD
• Low-Pass Crossover Frequency: 35-250 Hz
• Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave): 24 dB/octave
• Bass Boost: 0-18 dB at 45 Hz
• Fuse Rating: 100
• Speaker Level Inputs: No
• Preamp Outputs: 2
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 11-7/16 inches
  • Height: 2-1/4 inches
  • Depth: 8-15/16 inches
• Warranty: 2 Years for both parts and labor.

This amplifier's optimized design and powerful features cater to mid-bass speakers and subwoofers, offering high efficiency, thermal management, and precise controls for an enhanced audio experience.