Rockford Fosgate Prime R150-2 150 Watt Stereo Amplifier

by Rockford Fosgate

Product Details

User's Guide [2.96mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 4 x 9.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P804T8
• Item model number: R150-2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,321 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R150-2 2-channel amplifier pumps out more than enough to power a set full-range or component speakers, or you can bridge it into a 4-ohm load to produce 150 watts for a single R1S410 10" or R1S412 12" woofer.

Rockford Fosgate Prime Series Amplification A new generation of performance geared toward the "novice" car audio enthusiast or first time buyer. The Prime series amplifiers feature legendary Rockford Fosgate power, controls, and functions while fitting into any budget. Now more than ever, it's easy to get Rockford Fosgate amplifier DNA into your car audio system.

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Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. Click to enlarge.

RCA inputs and pass-through jacks. Click to enlarge.

R150-2 Features

Power and Protect LEDs
The Protect LED illuminates if a short circuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs.

RCA Input Jacks
The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input. They are nickel-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.

RCA Pass-Thru Jacks
This Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location.

Gain Control
The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units.

Crossover Switch
Selectable switch for 80Hz High-Pass (HP), All Pass (AP), or Low-Pass (LP) operation.

Variable Crossover (Low Pass Only)
A built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz.

Punch Bass
The Punch Bass control provides a bass boost up to 12dB @ 45Hz.

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R150-2 Specifications

Number of Channels:	2
Rated Power:	50 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4-Ohms 75 Watts RMS x 2 @ 2-Ohms 150 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4-Ohms Bridged/Mono
Total Power:	150 Watts
Dynamic Power:	57 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohms 0 degrees Res 83 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohms 0 degrees Res
Bridgeable:	Yes
Efficiency (average):	06% @ 4-Ohm 54% @ 2-Ohm
Crossover Controls:	High-Pass (HP): 80Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth Low-Pass (LP): 50Hz-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth
Tone Controls:	Punch Bass: 0dB to +12dB @ 45Hz
Signal Input:	Low level: 1 RCA pair
Signal Output:	Low level: 1 RCA pair
Power Input Connector:	Block
Power Wire Gauge:	4 AWG
Speaker Output Connector:	Screw terminal barrier strip
Speaker Wire Gauge:	8 AWG
Heat Sink Type:	Extruded aluminum
Cooling:	Convection
Remote Controls:	n/a
Visual Indicators:	Power Protect
Circuit Topology Class:	Class A/B
Frequency Response:	20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1dB
Shipping Weight:	TBA
Dimensions (HxWxL):	2.40 x 7.67 x 11.54 (in) 6.10 x 19.49 x 29.30 (cm)

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Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Rockford's 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products in the world. The company's no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockford's new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, and run longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."

The 2010 product line represents the company's core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.

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What's in the Box

Rockford Fosgate Prime R150-2 150 Watt Stereo Amplifier, User's Manual

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Need More Amp?

Step up to the Punch Series P200-2 200-watt or the Power Series T400-2 400-watt amplifier (or one of many other Rockford options).

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Rockford Fosgate Prime Series Amplification

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Product Description

Rockford Fosgate Prime 150 Watt Stereo amplifer with on-board adjustable crossover, gain control. Amplifier features unregulated power supply, and on board Punch bass. CEA Certified RMS Power Rating 50 watts x2 @ 4 Ohms, 75 watts x2 @ 2 Ohms, 150 watts x1 @ 4 Ohms Briged. Visit www.RockfordFosgate.com 24 hours a day for technical support or call [phone] M-F 7 am to 5 pm MST.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely good value, August 10, 2010

By 

A. Bush "mechanical engineer" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rockford Fosgate Prime R150-2 150 Watt Stereo Amplifier (Electronics)

UPDATE 5/10/11:

I have owned this amplifier for about 10 months now and I use it nearly every day. The amplifier still works perfectly, even after sliding around in my trunk due to my lazy "mounting" system (which is nothing at all). I have never felt that the sub doesn't deliver enough bass or experiences clipping or distortion due to the amplifier. I believe that the amp is actually more powerful than what I need. I have also put it to the test of endurance. I did a 14-hour nonstop drive to southern California, during which time I played my stereo constantly. The amp is still perfectly fine. Rockford Fosgate has made a very high-quality, reliable and durable product with the R150-2. I still highly recommend it.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:

I bought this amplifier to power a JL Audio 10" W1V2 subwoofer (with an RMS rating of approximately 150 watts).

The amplifier arrived in high-quality packaging and included a certificate of testing, indicating that prior to leaving the factory it had functioned properly and produced an RMS wattage higher than its rated value. The set included the necessary fuse and some mounting hardware.

The amplifier is a typical Rockford Fosgate high-quality product. Fit and finish are excellent and the product has a clean, simple design. The terminals and adjustment controls are rugged and well-labeled.

Using a Rockford Fosgate installation kit, which I would recommend due to its similar good value and inclusion of all necessary cables, I was able to install this amplifier in my 1998 Kia Sephia in about an hour, including routing the power cable through the engine bay firewall (the most difficult aspect for me). I connected the signal and switch-on leads to an Alpine iDA-X200 receiver.

Note: After installing and connecting all cables, be sure to turn the gain on the amplifier from "1" (which amplifies by a factor of 1...in other words, not at all) to a higher value, such as "10" for maximum power output. Otherwise, you will not be able to hear any output from the subwoofer or speakers. Also, if connecting to a subwoofer, be sure that the subwoofer is turned on and up to an appropriate level via the stereo receiver.

Once I got everything set up correctly, I tested out the amplifier and was extremely happy with its performance. The bass from my subwoofer is clean, tight, and very loud, and by turning the "bass boost" feature on this amplifier to about halfway, I have more than adequate output with my subwoofer set to 5 of 15 on my receiver.

The best part of this amplifier is its price. With a name like Rockford Fosgate and more than adequate performance for any reasonable music enthusiast (as long as your goal is not simply to be heard from blocks away), you would expect a higher price, but the R150-2 is one of the best value amplifiers that I was able to find, and I am absolutely satisfied with my choice.

I have had this amplifier for a few weeks now and its performance continues to be flawless. It does get very warm, like any amplifier will, but keep enough airspace around it and there should be no problems.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good amp but payed 100, December 31, 2010

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cory - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rockford Fosgate Prime R150-2 150 Watt Stereo Amplifier (Electronics)

i bought this amp at a local audio dealer and same with the rockford p1 10" sub. And now looking at the price on amazon i should have came here first since i payed double at the local dealer when i bought it in june. but overall this is a good amp other than the fact it overheated once and since then no issues.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best amp ever made!, September 20, 2011

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Wheat - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Rockford Fosgate Prime R150-2 150 Watt Stereo Amplifier (Electronics)

This amp arrived in about 3 days after I ordered it, it was in perfect condition. The amp was very easy to put in, good directions. Now as far as sound quality I've never had better sound! This amp is amazing, it's pushing my 12" kicker no problem, and it's not even turned half way. I would recommend this amp to anyone who wants great sound quality, and a very good price. Thanks for reading.