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JL AUDIO RD500/1

Item No. RD500/1
Price £419
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JL AUDIO RD500/1
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RD 500W Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier

JL AUDIO RD500/1

Item No. RD500/1
Price £419
price per Each
incl. tax
Pre-Order
Each

Specifications

Description
JL AUDIO RD500/1
QFC
14678
Description2
RD 500W Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier

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 NexDâ„¢ switching technology, which delivers large amounts of power output with precise efficiency and ultra-low distortion.

For your convenience, the RD500/1’s 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 amplifier’s 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 driver’s seat.

Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V
@ 4 Ω250 W RMS x 1
@ 3 Ω350 W RMS x 1
@ 2 Ω500 W RMS x 1
@ 1.5 ΩN/A
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V
@ 4 Ω225 W RMS x 1
@ 3 Ω300 W RMS x 1
@ 2 Ω400 W RMS x 1
@ 1.5 ΩN/A
General Specifications
Frequency Response7 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 InputsSwitchable from 200 mV - 2 V RMS (Low) to 800 mV - 8 V RMS (High)
Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge4 AWG wire
Fuse Rating50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuseâ„¢)
Signal Processing
Filter Mode(s)Low-Pass only
Filter Slope(s)12 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range50 Hz - 500 Hz
Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. PotentiometerNo
Filter Defeat FunctionNo
Infrasonic FilterNo
Bass Boost EQYes
Output Polarity SwitchNo
Remote Subwoofer Level ControlOptional (RBC-1)
Remote Bass EQ Boost ControlNo
Pass-Through Preamp OutputBuffered
Physical Specifications
Height (H)2.13 in / 54 mm
Width (W)9.78 in / 248 mm
Depth (D)6.96 in / 177 mm
Net Weight