Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier, 500 W x 1 @ 2 Ω / 250 W x 1 @ 4 Ω - 14.4V
Born to produce a whopping 500 watts into 2 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD), the RD500/1 amplifier was engineered to generate tons of pure subwoofer bliss from a sleek, ultra-compact chassis. The secret behind its power proficiency is our proprietary NexD switching technology, which delivers large amounts of power output with precise efficiency and ultra-low distortion.
For your convenience, the RD500/1s controls are located on top of the amplifier, beneath a protective cover, with all connections found along one side of its chassis. Signal processing features include a 12 dB / octave low-pass filter, with continuously variable frequency selection from 50-500 Hz, and a variable bass boost EQ. Dual-range, differential-balanced inputs are also on-hand, capable of accepting most input voltage levels. Automatic turn-on capability (via signal sensing or DC-offset sensing) is standard, along with a set of preamp outputs so you can easily pass signals to another amplifier.
The RD500/1 is also equipped with an onboard LED-clipping indicator. This all-new, innovative feature lets you easily set your amplifiers input sensitivity setting, quickly and accurately, with no special equipment needed. The RD500/1 features a durable, black powder-coated finish and a top-mounted, dual-color LED light strip that reports the overall status and condition. With the addition of an RBC-1 remote level control (sold separately), you can control the subwoofer output directly from the drivers seat.
Features
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V @ 4 Ω: 250 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V @ 3 Ω: 350 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V @ 2 Ω: 500 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V @ 1.5 Ω: N/A
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V @ 4 Ω: 225 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V @ 3 Ω: 300 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V @ 2 Ω: 400 W RMS x 1
- Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V @ 1.5 Ω: N/A
- Frequency Response: 7 Hz - 500 Hz (+0, -1dB)
- S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power: >80 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
- S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W: >60 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
- Damping Factor @ 4 Ω: >1000 / 50 Hz
- Damping Factor @ 2 Ω: >500 / 50 Hz
- THD+N @ Rated Power: <1% @ 2 Ω per Ch.
- Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs: Switchable from 200 mV - 2 V RMS (Low) to 800 mV - 8 V RMS (High)
- Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge: 4 AWG wire
- Fuse Rating: 50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™)
- Filter Mode(s): Low-Pass only
- Filter Slope(s): 12 dB/octave
- Filter Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 500 Hz
- Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometer: No
- Filter Defeat Function: No
- Infrasonic Filter: No
- Bass Boost EQ: Yes
- Output Polarity Switch: No
- Remote Subwoofer Level Control: Optional (RBC-1)
- Remote Bass EQ Boost Control: No
- Pass-Through Preamp Output: Buffered
- Height (H): 2.13 in / 54 mm
- Width (W): 9.78 in / 248 mm
- Depth (D): 6.96 in / 177 mm
Channels | 1/MONO |
---|---|
RMS Power @ 4 Ohm | 250W x 1 |
RMS Power @ 2 Ohm | 500W x 1 |
RMS Power @ 1 Ohm | N/A |
Crossover Channel 1/2 | LP 50-500Hz @ 12dB/oct |
Subsonic Filter | No |
Bass Boost | 0-12dB @ 45Hz |
Speaker Level Input | Yes (via RCA) |
Auto Turn-On | Yes |
Remote Sub Controller | Optional (RBC) |
Dimensions | 54 x 248 x 177mm |
SKU | RD5001 |
Brand | JL AUDIO |
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