Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.4 x 13.5 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ANZSU8
• Item model number: P500-2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,548 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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Product Description

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The P500-2 is an excellent way to PUNCH up your sound system without monopolizing your entire trunk--that way you have more room for subs! With its massive output stage, this amplifier is best suited for driving a pair of 8-ohm SVC subwoofers or four 2-ohm DVC subwoofers. Remember to utilize the recommended power and speaker cables to optimize power delivery.

Perfect for driving a pair of 8-ohm SVC subwoofers or four 2-ohm DVC subwoofers. Click to enlarge.

Heavy duty, nickel-plated clamp wire connectors. Click to enlarge.

Designed and engineered in the U.S.A. for maximum performance, heat management, and acoustics. Click to enlarge.

Punch EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the vehicle listening environment.

Features

• 12dB/octave crossover
• 4 Gauge power/ground terminals
• Audiophile grade speaker connections
• MOSFET output stage
• MOSFET power supply
• RCA Pass-through
• Top Mounted LED Indicators

CEA-2006
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.

Differential Inputs
Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts the voltage common to both conductors (noise) resulting in only the clean signal. This allows only clean signal to enter the amplifier.

Discrete Surface Mount
DSM--An industry-leading manufacturing process, DSM utilizes high-speed robotics, high-quality 1% tight-tolerance parts and large board traces. The discrete components are laser etched to meet a particular value and a very low tolerance. This lower tolerance improves the efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature. These superior components are used by aerospace, automotive, and cellular manufacturers.

Dynamic Thermal Management
Heat is often inefficiently dissipated across a heatsink causing "hot spots". This impacts important design goals which are:

• Keeping internal components cool.
• Maximizing potential of all components.
• Reducing distortion for better sound quality.
• Increasing efficiency to produce more power.

Rockford Fosgate engineers have developed an award winning cooling design called DTM. This patent pending design seamlessly manages the output of power supply temperatures, while evenly distributing the excess heat across the entire amplifier.

MEHSA³
MEHSA³ (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application - gen. 3) is a proprietary process that yields up to five times better heat transfer than traditional FET mounting techniques, using the exact same components. A multi-layer insulated metal substrate operating with minimal thermal resistance spreads heat both downward & outward to quickly dissipate heat from each device across the heatsink. This process combined with our optimized heatsink designs, DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) technology and MOSFET devices, allows Rockford Fosgate to squeeze more watts per cubic inch from every output device as well as provide consistent thermal stability. The 3rd generation creates a dielectric layer between the ceramic topside and the aluminum base that retains all of the electrical isolation and capacitive coupling of the original MEHSA material increasing it's thermal conductivity. The higher power handling results in a 20% reduction in thermal impedance.

NOMAD
NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.

Punch EQ2
In the early 70's, Jim Fosgate studied the acoustical properties of automobiles. Utilizing a real-time analyzer and pink noise, he would graph out the acoustical characteristics of each car he tested. Jim discovered three problems that were common to all cars:

• A midbass hump between 100-275Hz
• A steep roll-off of high frequencies from 2kHz up to 20kHz
• Reduced bass response below 50Hz

The Punch EQ on-board equalization circuit helps correct for these acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. When set to Low-Pass(LP) operation, it becomes a variable Bass Boost. When set to High-Pass (HP) operation, it acts as a variable Mid-Bass and Treble Boost. When set to All Pass (AP) operation, both Bass and Treble frequencies are boosted.

TO-247 MOSFETs
Rockford Fosgate amps use custom TO-247 MOSFETs. These have 60% more metal tab area for more power capacity, lower impedance and improved heat dissipation over traditional TO-220 MOSFETs found in competitor amps.

TRANS•ana
An award winning studio quality circuit borrowed from the pro audio company Hafler. TRANS-ana is a sound quality circuit that is a standard in the recording industry that simplifies the signal path of the amplifier, allowing the signal to travel through the amplifier at a low voltage. The result: Greater reliability, cleaner performance and exceptional musicality, speed, and durability.

What's in the Box
P500-2 2-Channel Amplifier, Installation & Operation Manual, Mounting Hardware Kit

Product Description

Rockford Fosgate 500 Watt Stereo amplifer with on-board adjustable crossover, gain control, and Patented Punch EQ. Amplifier features DTM Thermal management circuitry and MOSFET technology for clean performance that does not shut down. CEA Certified RMS Power Rating 125 watts x2 @ 4 Ohms, 250 watts x2 @ 2 Ohms, 500 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Great amp, March 6, 2009

By	A. Filippelli "Fozrate" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My oldschool U.S. amp finally bit the dust (10years). I first purchased a Lanzar Vibe to replace it, unhappy with sound quality I broke down and bought the P5002.The P5002 sounds fantastic, hooked up with ease, and does not even get warm while pounding my subs!