30 years ago the the kids in my high school that could afford nice stereos (farm kids who made good money) always had Rockford Fosgate amps, Alpine decks and Kicker subs...and damn I remember those old Punch 45's absolutely crushing other amps like Kenwood/Pioneer/Kraco/Sparkomatic LOL..I mean amps rated at >200 W per channel couldn't come close to a Punch 45...and now that I'm a grown ass man, I'm gonna finally buy a RF Punch and put an entire new system into my new Tacoma just like those guys in HS had that I always envied so much.

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks @cactuspits for continuing to help save the world from bad car audio, because there's a lot of it out there. We sincerely appreciate you being a long time Fanatic! I've worked here for 32 years and the amps are just as "underrated" as they were when I built Punch 45/75/150 amps on the production line.

@drbooming

2 ай бұрын

​@@rockfordfosgateA question with the punch p400x4 would help me amplify a couple of components from 90 rms to 3 ohms. Thank you very much

@rockfordfosgate

2 ай бұрын

@@drbooming The P400X4 is stable to 2-ohms per channel, so if the load will be 3-ohms, yes, this will work fine.

I have 2 RF prime 1200.1 on 4 15inch subs . everything ran at 1ohm.crazy loud both amps stay cold after hours of abuse.RF prime 1200.1 actual ratings like 1300watts on the dyno.been running for 2yrs best amps ive ever had and at a killer price . Thanks Rockford

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mauricio for your testimonial!

@sexyworm1000

Жыл бұрын

I got 2 old grey face p3s wired parallel to 1 ohm with the same amp and it’s a banger freaking love it

I have a T1500.1bd pushing 4 15’s, this amp is a beast!

@JesseKinyua07

6 жыл бұрын

got same model pushing one P3 sub woofer, would never change it for anything

@evan.norwalkcalifornia562

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of 15s

@jjayguy23

2 жыл бұрын

4 15's!!!??? Wow!!!!!

hello I am looking to power 2 p2 10 with the Prime R500X1D it puts out 500w at 2 ohms, but on the reviews it says you get 600w from the birth sheet, is there really a point in upgrading to a punch amplifier honestly?

I have a 500.1 prime 1XD mono block, it never gets hot. Love it.

@Southmuzik81

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of subs you running?

@opiedope3009

5 жыл бұрын

He has $50kenwood subs from best-buy

@Southmuzik81

5 жыл бұрын

@@opiedope3009 😂😂😂

@adaboy4z

5 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for that!

@jeffrothegamer

5 жыл бұрын

I had a prime running a skar ddx 12 1,000 rms made it slap took it out though n went back to p3’s12’s sounds better

just bought a P600X4 to power my Rockford speakers :) I love your company

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice Glycerin, the Punch P600X4 is a very strong and versatile amplifier!

fantastic video..exactly what I was looking for

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Chris! Thank you for your feedback!

Nice..thanks for the information.. keep up the good work!! 😎👍

Looking at getting a P2D410 for my small single cab pickup (or bakkie as we call them in South Africa) thinking of getting a P300x1 to power it unless you think there is a better option? Sealed box that will be built to spec

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the P2D4-10, right? That woofer is rated at 300 Watts RMS and can be wired to create a 2Ω load. The P300X1 would be an excellent choice because it's rated to produce 300 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm. Nice job at finding products that complement each other!

Regardless of the amount of aluminum used for these heatsinks,doesn't mean that anyone is less than the others...those prime amps shouldn't be overlooked..they are very efficient and don't get hot at all if matched correctly.

My 301s still running well since the first time I bought it decades ago. It is in bridge mono drive punch 10s4 subwoofer. I should mention also my punch 75 still running very well but it is stored safely for my amp collection.

One question I had about the T1500-1bdcp is that does it have a remote bass knob that can turn on and off the bass depending on the type of music? Like a remote gain knob basically? Or does it just boost or un boost 45hz

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

You can purchase an optional PEQ remote for the T1500-1bdCP amplifier. This knob controls Bass from 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz, so if you turn it fully counter-clockwise it is essentially "off" and will provide no bass boost. More information and specs are available here: rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/T1500-1bdcp/

I have Power 1000 25th edition from 2005 and it's amazing amp. Power and force is just awesome. Only issue with it is missing front cover plate.

@bearxbunny1835

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the power 1000bd back in 2002 and I had it until 2014, it completely destroyed any sub I ever hooked it up to!!! It was expensive but price vs all the use I got out of it imho the amp paid for itself several times over. RF will be the ONLY amp I ever use

Rockford I never knew that the punch eq was a special knob.. I thought it was a regular bass boost so I never turned it.. my system sounds outstanding now thanks!! 🙏

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

We're glad this video helped explain this better. Our founder Jim Fosgate spent lots of time measuring automobile acoustics, and today's Punch Bass & Punch EQ are still based on his original findings.

@stephancobb13

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate u said jim spent time measuring automobile acoustics. In what kind of vehicles?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephancobb13 I wish we had Jim's list of Year/Make/Model list of vehicles, but we'll start with his Mercede's shown in this CES photo: www.rockfordfosgate.com/about/

@justinkelsey9218

3 жыл бұрын

So its not like a bass boost that will just cause distortion earlier like on most other amps? I guess I didn't realize that either. So the remote peq knob overrides the small peq knob on the amp itself?

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinkelsey9218 Yes, the remote controlled knob overrides the built-in adjustment.

Quick Q: Whats does Ohm do? I'm planning to get shallow subs from punch/power (depending on budget) since my car has space issues >

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Timothy, the impedance (in ohms) is the amount of resistance in the voice coil. The easiest way to see how this works is by looking at the WIRING WIZARD tab of the subwoofers. Depending on how many subwoofers you have, they can be wired in certain ways to produce the impedance necessary for the amplifier to produce it's optimum power. Take for example, you wanted two P3SD4-10 subwoofers. The WiringWizard tab shows they can be wired to create either a 1-ohm or 4-ohm load. Since the subwoofer is rated to handle up jto 300 Watts RMS, you would need to find an amplifier that produces no more than 600 Watts (300 Watts x 2 subwoofers) at either a 1-ohm or 4-ohm load. The compact amplifiers are extremely reliable as we use the T400X4ad (marine version) in nearly all our motorcycle and UTV systems. They have built-in fans so they don't have overheating issues. The larger amplifiers have slightly better Dynamic Power for large speaker systems, especially the "bdCP" systems since they are designed to drive large numbers of subwoofers.

Hi i have RF prime 5001 and RF T5002 power what you recommend to run 2 sub-woofer alpine 12" double coil 4ohm? thank you

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

The Prime R500X1D is designed to produce 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms. You'll need two 12" Dual Voice Coil 2-ohm subwoofers to create a 2-ohm load. Click on the WIRING WIZARD tab to see how to wire the subwoofers: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/r500x1d/

I got a question is it OK to have a box that’s a little bigger than the subwoofer specs like p1 12in sealed is 1.02 per chamber but find a box that is 1.25 Per chamber is ok and do you all sell your Rockford fosgate boxes separately from the subs thanks for replying❤️❤️

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, box design can fluctuate, but I would check with out technical support to make sure the speaker's mechanical power handling can accommodate the amplifier you're using. All our enclosures come pre-loaded with the subwoofers.

I havent used RF gear since my 1st audio set up starting with the punch 45 & (1) RF 15” in my 89’ Honda CRX then I swapped it out for the punch 150 and (1) RF 18” and for these times both systems were slammin’ ! Especially the punch 150 and 18” in that hatchback!#RockfordFosgate#”thePunch”#🔊

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a old school fanatic!

Punch DSM and Rockford fosgate 25 to life amplifiers are my favorite. Yes I own several DSM punch amps

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Joey! Thank you for being a long-time Rockford Fosgate Fanatic! We hope those amplifiers continue to rock your world.

I have 2 p3d4 12's would the new r2 1200x1, or t 1000 be the best for me? I'm looking for loud hard hitting bass that can kill low notes

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryce, I see you posted a similar question on another video, so I'll simply reply to this one. The P3D4-12 subwoofers are rated to handle up to 600W, so with 2 subwoofers, you'll have 1200W power handling capacity that can be wired to 4-ohms or 1-ohm. Either would be a great combination. If you look at the rated or dynamic power output below, they are comparable, so it comes down to the lesser cost of the Prime model and the 24dB/octave crossover on the Power series with more thermal stability. R2-1200X1 1200 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω (RMS) 1389 Watts x 1 @ 1Ω (Dynamic) T1000-1bdCP 1000 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (RMS) 1395 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (Dynamic)

I have 2 Rockford Fosgate P3D4-10 Punch P3's and a Rockford P1000X1BD Punch 1-Channel Amplifier if I wire it down to 1 ohm how well will it work?

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, The P3D4-10 subwoofers are rated to handle up to 500 Watts RMS, so 2 woofers would give you 1,000 RMS power handling capacity. You definitely got the right impedance subwoofers (4-ohm DVC) to match to that amplifier since they can be wired to create a 1-ohm load (the optimum impedance for the P1000X1bd). The amp is rated to produce 1000 Watts RMS x 1 @ 1-Ohm continuous, but it can produce up to 1,430 Watts of Dynamic Power, which could over-power the subs by 430 Watts . We would suggest starting with the gain setup (for the CLEAN gain process) at 0dB Gain Overlap. This will not limit the "watts output" but will keep the amplifier's gain structure matched with your volume control so it's less likely to overdrive the subs.

Awesome video! Thanks a lot. :)

Just bought a p1000 for a Sundown audio 15'' .Skyhigh 1/0 power cable ,I'm open to ideas.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

What ideas are you open to? Sounds like you already have the product and just need to install it. If you need help with the wiring of the P1000X1, it has a complete owner's manual that you can download here: rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1117

So since the power series doesn't have a clip indicator what would u suggest regular guys use to set the gains? I saw the SMD DD1 but its like 200 bucks is there any less expensive options?

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

There are 3 ways to set you gains: 1) By Ear 2) By Meter 3) By Oscilloscope. The "By Ear" method is surprisingly close when compared to meter or oscilloscope. You can find instructions here: rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/46/

@justinkelsey9218

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate you can also do it by smell 😂

Just ordered (P1675 Punch 6.75") and (P1694 Punch 6"x9") what would be the best 4 channel amp for these?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry we missed your commend earlier Trenten. I'm sure you already have an amplifier, but since the P1675 is rated to handle 55 Watts RMS and the P1694 is rated at 75 Watts RMS, we'd recommend the R2-300X4 rate to produce 50 Watts x 4 @ 4Ω. The 2nd generation R300X4 is the same model that may still be on store shelves that you might snatch for a deal.

Can a Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 be recone or something? It feels seized up. I don’t have any warranty on it. Thanks! I really like to get back running again, I miss it.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

It can be re coned, but all of the 3rd party re coning companies basically create a "new woofer" since all the parameters will change. I know one of the companies that support recommends is fixmyspeaker.com/.

08 Titan Rockford fosgate sound package upgraded the t 1500 fosgate amp and Rockford fosgate prime 300 4 channel amp pushing all four doors it sounds awesome

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of amplifier power to keep your passengers entertained with a back massage!

where can i fid pics of old to recent punch x100.2 amps that show what year mine is? my numbers are scratched off

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

You can email photos to our support staff at rftech.custhlelp.com and they can give you a rough estimate of what model it is. They will need to see the top along with the side featuring all the connectors.

I have a t1000.1 , t500.1 and a t400.4. Do I need to hook up cooling fans around the amps to keep them cool in the summer days? Thanks!

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

No, not unless they are under the seat, in an amp rack or some other air constricted location.

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate ok thanks. I have a suv that has folded down seats and I have them mounted on a 1/2 inch piece of mdf wood with black carpet covering the wood.

I have a T1500 1bd Rockford fosgate amp I wanted to ask if I should run 0 gauge wire from the battery to amp

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

It depends. The Power T1500-1bd and T1500-1bdCP only require 4 AWG inputs. If your cable run from the alternator to the amplifier is say 7 ft, then it's not necessary, but if you're running to the back of an SUV and will be powering other amplifiers, then yes, I'd run 1/0 back to a distribution block like the RFD1, then break out 4 AWG cable to the amplifiers. Also, be sure to use true AWG spec'd 100% Oxygen Free Copper, never use CCA wire or anyone that doesn't conform to the AWG standard. All Rockford Fosgate power wire conforms to these standards. RFD1: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/rfd1/

Can you use a RF prime amp to power RF power sub? Or are prime amps only meant for prime subs?

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

You can mix amplifier series with other speakers and subwoofers. The most important aspect is making sure the subwoofer system does not exceed the lowest impedance recommended for the amplifier and the amplifier does not exceed the power rating of the subwoofer.

I’d love a Rockford amp to go with my 2 P3D4-12 what’s the best one for them??

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

The P3D4-12 is a dual 4Ω subwoofer rated to handle 600W RMS, so two drivers would give you 1,200W of total power handling and can be wired to either a 4Ω or 1Ω load. These amplifiers would be a good match: Punch P1000X1bd 1,000 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (rated power) 1,430 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (dynamic power) rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p1000x1bd/ Power T1000-1bdCP 1,000 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (Rated Power) 1,395 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm (Dynamic Power) rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t1000-1bdcp/

I have a prime 1200 !! Works perfect sounds great!! However I was moving my speaker box around and than it went into protection mode!! Any advice on how to take it out of that??

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Deon. Typically, turning off the amplifier and removing the speaker wires resolves the amp's output protection. Also, be sure none of the B+/GND/REM wires are touching each other. If the amplifier is stuck in protection mode, the subwoofers may be shorted (burned voice coils) and you may need to get the amplifier serviced.

@deonhowardsr1904

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate thanks it’s working perfectly 😎

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

@@deonhowardsr1904 Awesome! Glad you got the amplifier back online! 👍

Hi i have a pair T1650 speakers with a pair of P1T-S tweeters in the front and a pair of R165X3 in the rear. The amp i was using, a Pioneer GMD-9604 (from my first set-up) went caput a couple of days ago. What amp should I get to replace the old one?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Hi mcm933, Looks like the Pioneer GM-D9604 was rated at 130W x 4 @ 2-ohms. So, below are some options that are comparable. Some of them may seem like lower power, but you're really looking at Dynamic Power since those are the real numbers those amps produce: P600X4 75 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (RMS) 129 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (DYNAMIC) www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p600x4/ T400X4ad 100 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (RMS) 128 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (DYNAMIC) www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t400x4ad/ T600-4 100 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (RMS) 139 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm (DYNAMIC) www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t600-4/

@mcm933

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate Thank you soo much for the quick response. I think the T400X4ad will be what I end up with, but I will send feedback once i have installed it. Shout out from Kenya btw.

Which One Will Be Good To Play Four Faital Pro Mid Speakers Best ?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

There are an infinite number of combinations and we need more information before recommending an amplifier. They offer speakers from 3" up to 18" in size, and all of them have different power ratings, so which ones are you wanting to run? Also, how many of each speaker are you wanting to run? These two answers have a huge impact on what amplifier(s) will be good to match with.

Just ordered a 500.1 RF prime

I have a Sony XAV-AX5550D head unit with R1675-S In my Front Doors, and R1675-X2 in the rear doors of a 2014 VW Tiguan. I’m looking to get a sub and amp combo and want to stick with the Rockford family, does anyone have an idea what sub and amp combo from the Prime Family would work and not be over the top expensive, is the R2-500X4 and the R2D4-10 a good combo idea? I also want to have a 20L Sealed enclosure in the boot built to confirm to the dimensions of the Tiguan’s side panel so that I can still have a large cargo space.

^^^^^^ THIS GUY IS A ROCKFORD FOSGATE FAN FOR LIFE!!! Those power series amplifiers are bulletproof and loud as all hell!!!

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you BearXBunny for being a Fanatic and helping save the world from bad car audio!

@bearxbunny1835

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate No, thank you!!!

If my head unit that's powering my highs, is causing distortion in my door speakers, will an amp fix that issue?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexo, we replied to the same question you asked on our other video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXub16SpeMTJiZM.html

What kind of amp would you recommend for a 12" Power T1S-1X12

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred, the T1S-1X12 is rated to handle up to 600 Watts RMS at a 1Ω amplifier load. Your best option is the P500X1bd or T500X1bd. Both are rated at 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm, but dynamic power is slightly over 700W. If you don't absolutely hammer the snot out of it, both these amplifiers will work fine.

I have 2 Rockford fosgate punch pt4 tweeters. And 2 rockford fosgate pps4-10 which Rockford amp u recommend for me ??

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

The Punch Pro PP4-T is rated to handle up to 50 Watts RMS and the PPS4-10 are rated to handle up to 350 Watts RMS. If you're looking for a 4-channel amplifier, we'd suggest either the Punch P400X4 or P600X4. This way you could run the tweeters off the front channels and the midrange off the rear channels. If you opt for the P600X4, you'll want to gain the front channels for the tweeters low as not to over power them.

@jrsantiago69

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thank you

Running two 10” R2D2 on an old amp. Ordering a new amp this week. Which Prime amp? I know the R500.1 will work, but I also know the 250 watts per sub is under rated.

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

The R2D2-10 is a dual-2 ohm subwoofer rated to handle 250W, so two of them would give you 500W power handling capacity and can be wired to create a 1/2-ohm, 2-ohm, or 8-ohm amplifier load. The P500X1D is rated to produce 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms but can realistically produce Dynamic Power of 647 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms, so that is the perfect amplifier for those two subs. P500X1D: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/r500x1d/

@michaelricker5632

4 жыл бұрын

I too ran my r series 10's on that amp. Anything more using those subs would be overkill. Otherwise you'll end up with toasted subs inna hurry

I’m purchasing the Rockford Fosgate T1675-S T1 Power 6.75-Inch Component Speaker System. What type of amp will I need to power these?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Good Choice O'Shae! The Power T1675-S are rated to handle 100 watts RMS and is a great sounding set of speakers. If you're looking for a 4-channel amp to run front/rear, the Punch P600X4 or Power T600-4 will run them well along with the speakers in the rear. If you're looking for a dedicated 2-channel amplifier, the Punch P400X4D or the Power T400-2 would be good, but they can definitely over-power them, so you'll want to reduce the gain on those amplifiers so you don't burn up the voice coils.

@GeterdonePipp

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate Awesome. Thank you!

Which monoblok should I get for my 12inch p3 rockford.?

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

What 12 inch P3 Rockford do you have there are several models available with different power handling specs.

If t1500.1cpbd sees a 1 ohm load at 1800 rms would it work? Thanks

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

The Power T1500-1bdCP is designed to produce optimum power at 1-ohm. The amp is rated to produce 1500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm and up to 1715 Watts under Dynamic Conditions. You can find all the specs on that amplifier at: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t1500-1bdcp/

I have the prime 750 on 4 4ohm svc 8s they go good with it that they only handle 200 watts a piece should I have went with the punch 500 are is the prime good

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

When a fanatic is concerned about getting the job done, the PRIME amplifiers are great. The PUNCH and POWER amplifiers add extra features for convenience, sound quality or efficiency.

@danielandsarah27

7 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate can a prime 4 channel full range class d 400 watts handle ten 6.5 mid range speakers that's 90 rms a peace?

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

It's not a matter of it can "handle it", it's a matter of properly wiring the speakers to achieve the proper impedance load. The Prime R400-4D can easily handle 8 pair of speakers, assuming 2 speakers on each of the 4 channels. Wiring each set of speakers in parallel will create a 2-ohm load per channel that will generate 100 Watts (50W for each speaker). If you attempted 10 pair, I'm assuming you'll be trying to wire 3 speakers on the front left/right channels and 2 speakers on each rear channel. This will create an unbalanced load on the front channels - and when wired in parallel - will create a 1.33-Ohm load which is too low of an impedance for the R400-4D.

I recently purchased the Rockford Fosgate P3-1X12 600 Watts Single Rms Subwoofer Enclosure from Amazon but my current amp Skar Audio RP800.1 will over heat and shutdown after 30-45 minutes of continuous use. I drive Uber on the weekends so I'm looking for a better amp. How long will the R500x1bd run at 1ohm before it over heat?

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ascap 850... Great, the P3-1X12 is rated to handle 600 Watts RMS and contains a P3D2-12 and it's internally wired to create a 1-ohm load. It shows the SKAR RP-800.1D produces 810 Watts x 1 at 1-ohm for $139.99. The Punch P500X1bd is a phenomenal amplifier and will produce 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm. Assuming you have adequate airflow around the heatsink, it shouldn't shut down at all.

@edrickmendez7978

7 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate Hi guys..can you do a video overview of the RF - Prime amplifiers!

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edrick, I'll forward your feedback to our Video Production Team.

@treybailey7177

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same exact Rockford Fosgate 12 inch speaker and I was looking at the 750 prime amp do you think that is a good fit

@bondalero0074

11 ай бұрын

Weird, I can’t speak for RF (500x1) but I hear it’s a beast; I wanted the RF (750x1) myself but with 3 different levels of quality I gave up. I used my Skar RP800 at 1 ohm (still have it;”working” in a closet of spare bed room as a back-up) on (1) 10” Skar DDX DVC2 in a Skar Factory ported box for a couple years with “NO” problem! No over heating at all in trunk of 20’ Honda Civic. I realize this is an old post but I read them all trying to “still” learn being a car audio fan since the late 80’s! I did upgrade my Skar RP800 to the Down4Sound’s JP8 in 22’ with phenomenal results with alot more bang for your buck! Just give the JP8 a chance “I Promise” you won’t be disappointed!#🔊❤️#RocfordFosgateFan@ascap2854

Which is a better amp for two 8” mojo punch R1200.1D or Prime P1000x1bd ?

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dustin, It looks like the MJM822 & MJM844 are rated to handle up to 900W. Depends on what model you have because 2 subwoofers would either create a 1Ω load or a 2Ω load, so hopefully you have the 4Ω models, allowing you to wire everything in parallel for a 1Ω load with a total power handling capacity of 1,800W. Based on the amp ratings below, we would suggest the Punch P1000X1bd, but either amplifier will work just fine. R1200-1D Rated: 1200 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm Dynamic: 1,400 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm P1000x1bd Rated: 1000 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm Dynamic: 1,430 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm

I just purchased the Prime r500x1 because a guy at a car audio place told me it was the best and most powerful amp that would fit in the small space between two 10s in a regular cab Ford Ranger. ( 9 inches) I hope it does at least as well as the old Kicker DX350 I have laying in the passenger side floor. The Kicker don't fit in the small space and looks to be twice the size of the one I just bought. The 10" subs are old too, meaning an old model they don't make anymore. Single coil XPLs. The best I could find at the time in a single coil sub. I think the actual amp size is a big consideration and should have been discussed in this video. I'm not trying to show it off, I'm trying to hide it. Big power, big quality, small size.

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Fly, The Prime R500X1D is smaller at 1.98"H x 6.77"W x 8.5"L, whereas the Kicker DX350 measures 2.75”H x 10”W x 11.1”L. The Prime R500X1D is rated at 300 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms or 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms so it you have a single 2-ohm voice coil this thing will rock!

@flyhouseoftruth470

7 жыл бұрын

It arrived today, seems to work except for the remote gain. I'm getting nothing from it. I put it all the way up at 250hz, put the EQ in the middle and the gain on amp at 3/4, there's a phase switch, not sure what it does but it says 0, and 180.. I tried both. Still nothing from the remote gain. Update: the gain is working now. I thought a phone cord was a phone cord seen one you seen them all. Not with Kicker and Rockford. In my haste I just plugged in the Kicker cord, it fit the plug, but no work. lol, Note to self, have to use the cord that came with amp. Smacking myself in the head.

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, our PLC, PLC2, and PEQ remotes use custom cables, so it's best to use the cable that came with the product and not use another, even if it looks the same. The phase switch is for low frequencies. The switch can shift the response 180-degrees out of phase, which can come in handy if your subwoofers are in the back of an SUV or passenger van where there is considerable distance between the low frequency drivers and the high frequency drivers. Just listen to it at 0 and 180 and use the setting that sounds the best. If no change can be heard, use the 0-degree setting.

I'm ordering two 4ohm 12" p2 subwoofers, which amp would be the best to power them both ?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Great question Scott! The P2D4-12 is rated to handle up to 400 Watts RMS each, so two subwoofers would give you 800 Watts total power handling capacity. Two 4-ohm DVC subs can be wired to create a 1-ohm or 4-ohm load. We would recommend the P500X1bd. Although it's rated to produce 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm, it can dynamically produce 787 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm, so you'll never exceed the subwoofer's power handling specs.

Would u say that if someone wanted 500 watts of clean power with little distortion it would be better to run a 1000 watt amp at 4 ohms for 500 watts instead of running a 500 watt amp at 2 ohms? Like does the higher impedence lower distortion?

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, sorry we're just seeing this. KZread made an algorithm update because we're now seeing messages we were never notified about. Theoretically YES if we're looking at numbers. In the real world, 1% THD is the standard, so as long as you have a good clean setup and have properly optimized your gain controls, you should have good, clean power. Now, if you want it LOUD, you're going to have to bite the bullet and use Gain Overlap, which is the intentional overdrive of the gain structure. We typically use +5dB on Midrange/Tweeters and +10dB on Subwoofers and customers love it!

@justinkelsey9218

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate hey tell the head guys over there to keep letting Chas Petryk make the rf key chains they are too cool and artistic to deny us hard-core rf fanatics

I have a 3way Focal KX3 system and Im thinking about using the power series amplifier. Namely the t600-4. Is that a good choice for SQ or should I go for the Punch Line?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry Ambers Circle, Rockford Fosgate utilizes nearly all the same circuitry between Punch & Power series, so you'll get the best sound quality out of both lines. The main difference is the Power series has more features (24 dB crossovers instead of 12 dB, etc.)

@AlwaysBriaN4

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Got the t600.4. Its awesome. Now, i need a mono to power my jl w6v3. Im looking at the punch p500.bd. Is that a good choice or would you recommend another amp?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

That's great Ambers Circle! For the JL W6V3, we would recommend the T500-1bdCP since it's better apt to handle one dual 4-ohm subwoofer.

@AlwaysBriaN4

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate Can I go for the T1000-1 bdCP instead? Looks like a solid buy. Just worried maybe its too much power for the jl 12w6v3? Or is that a good match?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlwaysBriaN4 You'll be applying double the power, it's very possible you'll go straight from boom to smoking the voice coils.

Rockford is one of the best ftw!!

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

We're fortunate to have the BEST Fanatics!

@billgoldberg5735

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford I have some questions about the products. I ordered 2 p3s 12 with a enclosure and I want to do a full Rockford system in my SUV. I want to run all Punch door speakers but my car has 6 mid-range door speakers. Can I hook up 6 speakers to a 4 channel amp??. I'm going to get the p600x4 for my mids.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you absolutely can. You'll most likely be running the rear doors with the back speakers in parallel to the amplifier's rear channels. Each pair of 4Ω speakers wired together will create a 2Ω load on the amplifier. This will work the same on both rear left & rear right channels of the amplifier. The P600X4 is stable to 2Ω, so this shouldn't be a problem.

@billgoldberg5735

6 жыл бұрын

Oh o.k thank you Rockford. Great products and great customer service 👍

@billgoldberg5735

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rockford I have my system almost going in my car but I got some more questions

I wish that the bass boost width could be adjusted as well as gain. In other words, I wish that the bass boost wasn't limited to 45hz, or that there was a wider slope that could be adjusted with maybe a second knob. Easier than diving into the eq while driving.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Great Idea, you should submit this Bright Idea to our engineers using this form: www.rockfordfosgate.com/contact-us/7/

I have a punch HE 10 SVC 8OHM sub in qlogic box. What amp would push it without adding another sub,

@rockfordfosgate

Жыл бұрын

You’ll be hard-pressed to find an amplifier that does optimum power at 8-ohm. Take for example the Punch P1000X2, it’s a 1,000 watt amplifier with these ratings: 300 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm 500 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohm 1000 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm Bridged So, at 8-ohms, that amp (I’m guessing) will produce around 500W. It would be best to get another 8-ohm subwoofer, wire it in parallel, to create a 4-ohm load. Then it would produce the ideal 1,000 watts.

@SS-sw8de

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding. I'll do that.

@SS-sw8de

Жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate and thank you for a lamens terms answer🤣

I have 3 p3’s is this ideal box? Thank you for all the help! 3hole 12" Triangle Ported Durable Bed Liner Finish with Rounded Edges 3/4" MDF High Quality Spring Loaded Terminals Air Space: 2.2 Cubic Feet (per sub) Height: 15.75" Width: 39.25" Depth: 22.25" Tuning Frequency: 54HZ

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

2.2 cu.ft. is great, but 54Hz is too high for a tuning frequency. We'd recommend 35Hz to 40Hz tuning for that large of an enclosure.

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thanks for the answer

I have 4 door speakers rated at 80rms each. Would you recommend prime 400.4d or power 400.4 ?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

They are both great amplifiers and will match the power handling of your speakers just fine. The Power model has higher order crossovers and more dynamic power supply that is better for sound quality. Be certain to properly set your gains to match the output of the radio to the input of the amplifier. We have a free tutorial and downloadable tracks below. You'll most likely use the +5dB or +10dB Gain Overlap tracks: rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/46/

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate ok I with the Power. Would you recommend AP or HP ?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Since these are midrange & tweeters, you definitely will use the crossover in High-Pass (HP). Start at around 200Hz.

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate ok thank you.

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate I have Rockford t400.4 and 4 KENWOOD kfc-174 set to 100 hrz and it sounds very clear. I used SMD-DD1 to set the gains. This seems to be what I’m getting from what you are teaching.

Really interested in RF (750x1) but will it even come close to Down4Sound’s JP8?#🔊❤️#Help

@rockfordfosgate

11 ай бұрын

It's the other way around... the T750X1 is an amazing amplifier and stands on its own utilizing Rockford Fosgate patented circuitry. Other amplifiers that use off-the-shelf technology aren't even in the same category.

@bondalero0074

11 ай бұрын

Wow, Remember I’m an RF fan from way back but would put money on this JP8 against the RF(750x1)! If I understood all the tech I may agree. Thank you for answering!#🔊❤️@@rockfordfosgate

@rockfordfosgate

11 ай бұрын

@@bondalero0074 Thank you for being a long time fanatic! We appreciate you very much!

Buenos Dias ROCKFORD FOSGATE. Mi pregunta es la siguiente tengo el amplificador Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X1BD y quiero conectar 3 subwoofers de una bobina de 4 ohms, como las conecto? Estoy confundido porque este amplificador tiene entradas para 2 subwoofers. Conecto 2 subwoofers de un lado y uno solo del otro???

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Buenos dias, por favor siga este enlace y haga clic en "Asistente de cableado" para ver cómo conectar su sistema: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p500x1bd/ También puede contactarnos en nuestro sitio web para recibir asistencia de nuestro equipo de soporte técnico.

@hinchadahe

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate Muchas Gracias por contestar. Lo que entendi es que no puedo conectar solo 3 subwoofers? Solo que Sean pares, 2 o 4??

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Usted puede. El cableado de tres subwoofers creará una carga de 1,34 ohmios. Busque la configuración de 3 subwoofers aquí: www.rockfordfosgate.com/support/wiring-wizard/

I have a 6x9 kicker and 6.5 this amp is good... I want to buy Rockford prime 250watts

I know this is old but regardless of the subwoofer I use (I like collecting/trying all subs) I will always ALWAYS use RF amps, nothing but quality and the customer support to back it up

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you akidim13 for sharing your experience with other Car Audio Fanatics 😎

What rockford amp will drive 2 12in 4ohm dvc At 1ohm the best

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

We need to know the model number of the subwoofer in order to determine the power handling of the voice coil.

@billymccormick4194

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate P3 for me..... (2) 12's

Is the Rockgord Fosgate R500X1D 1 ohm stable? Thanks!

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

No, looking at the SPECS on the R500X1D only shows 2Ω & 4Ω power ratings, so it's only recommended for impedances down to 2Ω. The amp is rated at 300 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms / 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohms: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/R500X1D/

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thank you

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking! It's always better to verify so you don't let the magic smoke out of your equipment.

Rockford Fosgate has been the best amplifier manufacturer since audio entered my life. No one comes close to the reliability.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney for sharing your feedback with others watching this video! Appreciate you being a long-time Rockford Fosgate fanatic!

@bondalero0074

2 жыл бұрын

In the late 80’s early 90’s I had RF amps (the Punch 45 & 150) and Hifonics ( cyclops 100x1 & Hercules 200x1) then; these were absolute “Beast”! I had a CRX and was into a single 18” subs because of hatchback and tried all these amps on my RF 18” & Kicker 18” with the best box I ever built in my Carpentry Votech class! Nobody could touch me with a single sub and most with 2 subs couldn’t touch my CRX with my 18”. It was the RF 150/ Hercules 200x1 which was HUGE power at the time on one sub! Nowdays thousands on a driver is nothing; funny how times change!#RF18”#thePunch45/150#HifonicsCyclops/Hercules#Kicker18”#HondaCRX#🔊

What does it mean when it says 60watts Rms x 4 + 200 x 1 at 4ohms just for an example i’m so confuse what that means???

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Thats the power the amplifier produces out of the 5 channels: - Channel #1 produces 60 Watts when connected to a 4-ohm speaker load. - Channel #2 produces 60 Watts when connected to a 4-ohm speaker load. - Channel #3 produces 60 Watts when connected to a 4-ohm speaker load. - Channel #4 produces 60 Watts when connected to a 4-ohm speaker load. - Channel #5 produces 200 Watts when connected to a 4-ohm speaker load.

@extendedraven7893

5 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate awesome thanks for your help again sorry for some many question lol

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

@@extendedraven7893 No problem, its' great that you want to understand the specs, not just take our word for it. Feel free to contact our technical support as they can quickly answer your questions at 1-800-669-9899 Mon. - Fri. between 8 - 5pm MST.

I just put a 1000x5 and a 600x4 in my boat and the amps run extremely HOT. So much so I can't hold my hand on it. I'm running the rockford marine speakers and rockford 12 inch.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Great that you noticed! Assuming the speakers are wired to create the proper impedance and the amplifier is not shutting off, this is normal. Our amps use MEHSA, which is a direct heat transfer coupler for the MOSFETS, and acts like a radiator for the power supply and output stages. It effectively transfers heat away from the device directly to the heatsink. NOBODY else uses this technology, meaning other brand amplifiers don't efficiently transfer heat away from the MOSFETs, leading to failure ... which is why their heatsinks run much cooler than Rockford Fosgate models. If you question if the amplifier is wired improperly, feel free to contact our technical support. They can help you determine if the installer wired the amplifier correctly. They can be reached at 1-800-669-9899 Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Arizona time (currently PST).

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@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have one sub roksford p2-d4 12.. But what amp should i match with the sub? Can i use the r500 x 1d? Hope someone can answer✌️

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

The P2D4-12 is rated to handle 400 Watts RMS and can be wired to a 2-ohm load. The R500X1D produces 500 Watts at 2-ohm, and 647 Watts dynamic power, so technically it will over power the subwoofer. However, considering your other option of the R250X1 of 250 watts RMS and nearly 300 watts dynamic power (www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/r250x1/) ... the R500X1D may be your best bet. You will definitely need to carefully setup that amplifier since it can over-power that subwoofer if you hammer it hard.

@oz2330

3 жыл бұрын

This helpfull.. Thank you for reply ✌️

@oz2330

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is im pretend using for civic 8th gen 2006.. Just looking for lp bass for daily use audio in my car.. So my question is.. this amp r250x is enough with sub p2-d4 12? Or i should go with r500x1d

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@oz2330 Well, the R250X1 is not enough power and the R500X1D is too much power. If you don't drive your system extremely hard, use the R500X1D.

Do the power series amps have better sound quality over the punch amps? Also how come the power series do not have the clean circuit setup, thats a game changer for people that do not have an o-scope or smd dd-1

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Power Series are designed for the ultimate in sound quality. The next round of Power Series amplifiers are intended to have the CLEAN setup.

@sk8rjord1

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate thanks for your reply, I love the power series amps. Have a t800-4ad and just bought a t1000-1bdcp to upgrade the sub power

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

@@sk8rjord1 Sweet! Those are 2 really kick-ass amplifiers. The T1000-1bdCP is our best selling power series amplifier, so you'll be happy with it.

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@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! The reason Rockford Fosgate amplifiers run hotter is due to the MEHSA heatsink substrate that efficiently carries heat away from the MOSFETS into the heatsink, allowing the "engine" to run cooler. This is a much different process over competitors. Today, our amplifier design and development continues to be done right here in Tempe, AZ and utilize the same type of unregulated power supplies as used in the early 80's. No matter what Rockford Fosgate amplifier you use, it will produce more power than what it's rated for as noted on every PVC (Performance Verification Certificate). Thanks for continuing to use Rockford Fosgate and rock your ride!

@justinkelsey9218

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate mine is an 800a2 from 1999 cuz i like to party like its 1999 the new bdcps run cold I just like the old stuff

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinkelsey9218 Well played! Both the Punch 800a2 and Power 800a2 were brutes! The Class-BD amplifiers are a different topology unlike the traditional Class-AB designs. Class-BD is a more efficient topology we developed back in 1995/1996 when we released the Punch 250m2 and 500m. The "CP" part of "bdCP" is simply Constant Power circuit regarding how we treat the input signal to the amplifier.

@justinkelsey9218

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate would u say the SQ is better on the old class AB amps or has the technology improved so much on the BD amps that the SQ is similar? I just love the SQ on AB amps even tho they are power hungry little monsters

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinkelsey9218 Class BD is only for subwoofer amplifiers and is exactly the same technology used on both old and new models, so older doesn't sound any different compared to newer models. Class AB is used for full-range amplifiers. All Rockford Fosgate amplifier models that utilize either Class AB or Class BD are designed for Sound Quality.

I mounted it on a heat sink insulated from the body mount. You could always tuck a PC blower motor if needed. Simple.

Which p3’s would I need to get 3 of them wired to 1 ohm? Would it be 4 ohm or 2 ohm?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

You can't wire three 4Ω or 2Ω subs to get to 1 ohm. Click the WiringWizard tab to see your wiring options: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/P3D2-12/

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate what if I did 2 p3’s 4 Ω wired down to 1 Ω. 1 p3 -2 Ω wired down to 1 Ω on a t1500.1bdcp? Thanks

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Let's start with the amplifier, the Power T1500-1bdCP is rated to produce 1500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm, but can dynamically produce up to 1715 Watts. Using a P3 subwoofer would not be recommended because you'll only have 1200 Watts of power handling capacity (600W x 2 subs). A better option is a pair of Power T1D412 (dual 4Ω) subwoofers because the power handling capacity is 800 Watts RMS each or (1600W x 2 subs). This will make sure you don't burn the subwoofers up cased by the extreme power capability of the amplifier. You can read more on the T1 subwoofers here: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/T1D412/

@UrAvgBasshead

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate I’m saying I would have 3 p3’s at 1 ohm.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

No, that will not work because the 3rd woofer with lower impedance voice coils would get double the power, regardless on how it was wired. Always keep the same woofer make and model in the system. Mixing and matching subwoofers only leads to headaches.

Hi guys...I am not knowledgeable about these things....Which would you choose the t500 1bdcp or the p1000, to power 2 JL audio 10" subwoofers. I am building a system from scratch for my Jeep 2007 liberty....so any input is welcome

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

What model number subwoofers are you using? I think they have about 5 different versions of the 10" sub.

@demorippa

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate I haven't bought anything yet, but I was getting a deal on some jl audio cp210-w0v3 10" subs....I am a blank canvas....teach me the ways of clean audio sensei

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. We needed the subwoofer model number to determine how much power handling was available. Sounds like you'll be using 2 of the 10W0v3-4 that are rated to handle 300 W RMS and use a single 4-ohm voice coil. Therefore, two subs would be wired to create a 2-ohm amp load and have up to 600W power handling capacity. We would recommend the Power T500-1bdCP since it's rated to produce 500 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm & 4-Ohm, but can dynamically produce 537 Watts, still under the 600W power handling capacity of the subwoofers. More info at: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t500-1bdcp

@demorippa

6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thanks...if you want to suggest a better subwoofer that's okay too

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

The Rockford Fosgate Punch P1S4-10 & P2D2-10 subwoofers are comparable to the JL model.

I'm getting a T1500-1 bdcp 2day to run at 4 ohms to replace my punch 800a2 im hoping for big things the 800a2 is a very impressive amp i just hoping for better efficiency and more constant power with impedence rise.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

The Punch 800a2 is class-A/B and the T1500-1bdCP is class-B/D so you will have marginal efficiency. The Puchh 800a2 is rated to produce 800 Watts x 1 @ 4-ohms bridged (Dynamic 960 Watts x 1 @ 4-ohms). The T1500-1bdCP is rated to produce 1000 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm (Dynamic 1045 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms). Honestly, 85 watts of difference due to the way you're running a4-ohm load you will notice only a slight difference. The T1500-1bdCP can produce up to Dynamic 1,715 Watts, but that is at the ideal 1-ohm load which is where that amplifier produces optimum power. The CP part of the circuit helps generate more power at higher impedances under dynamic speaker conditions, and that is assuming it is connected to a 1-ohm nominal load. If you can change the wiring from 4-ohm to 1-ohm it will be noticeable, otherwise if you're sticking to 4-ohm, you will not notice any real-world difference.

@justinkelsey9218

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate I'm pretty sure that bridged at 4 ohms my 800a2 is producing over 1000 watts I just am hoping that with the CP technology the 1500 will produce a more consistent 1000 watts even with impedence rise. Ive never had an RF amp that only did rated power they always do more in my experience.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinkelsey9218 Yes, that's exactly why Dynamic Power was listed. The concern is utilizing an amplifier at 4-ohms that is designed to produce optimum power at 1-ohm, will not provide a noticeable difference from what you have now. Again, the T1500-1bdCP is rated to produce 1000 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm (Dynamic 1045 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms). If your 800a2 birth sheet shows closer to 1,000 Watts, then there is only 45 watts (around 0.2 dB) difference.

Ok so i replaced my old 800a2 amp with the T1500-1bdcp and I have to say I'm blown away with the efficiency at 4 ohms compared to the old one. At one ohm its just crazy loud but you better have the electrical to feed the beast

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin for sharing your experience with other Car Audio Fanatics. Glad you are happy with the Power T1500-1bdCP amplfier!

Rockford Marketing Team: “The more acronyms we make up about a heat sink...the more amplifiers we will be able to sell to these suckers.”

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

We could be another "mee too" company who sources an existing pc board and throws it into an extruded heatsink with our logo on it, but that's not our style. We're very proud of the technology we develop right here in Tempe, Arizona that improves the performance of amplifiers. Sometimes it's difficult to explain the substrates that works like a radiator for the MOSFETS or what dynamic thermal management circuitry does, so we create easy to recognize acronym to help people find the right amplifier in our line-up, just like this: "That amp has CLEAN, right?" "Yes, that means you don't need to buy a DD-1 to set your gains."

@bondalero0074

11 ай бұрын

RF has been the “Best” car audio for me since my first the Punch 45 and the Punch 15” I had in my 89’ Honda Civic in High School. Later upgrading to the Punch 150 and the Punch 18” in a sealed box back then & I was “MORE”than happy! I want the RF (750x1) for my (1) Skar 10” DDX DVC2 in my Civic now in a factory Skar ported enclosure! With so many different levels or lines of amps I don’t know what to buy these days using Skar’s RP800 with great result’s! I upgraded to Down4Sound’s JP8 amp with “phenomenal” result’s and the best “hand’s down” amp I’ve owned in years with all of it’s features like old school heat sinks, slave/linkable feature, built in cooling fan, plexi bottom, best bass knob in the biz, and “cheater” capabilities(1/2 ohm stable),(I have 2 JP8 now since 1st purchase I LOVED IT so much!) I’m still curious about your RF (750x1) just no idea if it would even come close to JP8’s performance! Just need comparison info to a gain a willing customer to give RF a chance. Could you spare the time to sell me on this swap and be honest about it your 750 & is it even in the same realm of amplifiers compared to my pair of JP8s? I take critisism well just want to be knowledgable on your amps nowdays compared to the 80’s when you “were” 👑? 🔊❤️@rockfordfosgate

what amp you recommend for 2x P1S2 15 inch ?

@rockfordfosgate

5 ай бұрын

Each subwoofer is rated at 250 Watts RMS, so two woofers would provide 500 Watts RMS of total power handling. Since you will likely wire those in parallel, it will create a 1-Ohm load, so you could use either of these amplifiers: P500X1bd 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p500x1bd/ T500-1bdCP 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t500-1bdcp/

@jamesleicher

5 ай бұрын

thanks for the reply,I did email you, one your guys did reply,gave some port hole specs .ok did not know it be to 1 ohm @@rockfordfosgate

@rockfordfosgate

5 ай бұрын

@@jamesleicher You can wire the subs to be a 1-Ohm load or a 4-Ohm load. I figured you wanted recommendations for the easiest method.

I have a 4 channel amp ( rockford p1000 ) .i want to connect to one subwoofer..please help.

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Lamhot, You're referring to the P1000X4D? Although we do have wiring diagrams on all of our amplifier pages, you cannot wire a 4-channel amplifier into a single subwoofer. You can only bridge the amplifier into 2-channel mode, for use with two subwoofers. To see the impedance loads created by wiring two channels into a single bridged channel, look at the WooferWiring diagrams here: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p1000x4d/

@lamhotsimanjuntak7846

6 жыл бұрын

But where do i hook up the subs to? It only say left -right rear speaker and left right -speaker front speaker.. nothing for a subs?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

The side of the amplifier is labeled to show what terminals to use for "bridged" mode. You can download the manual below, but if you're still confused, it's best to contact our technical support so they can walk you thru it over the phone at 1-800-669-9899: rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1038

@lamhotsimanjuntak7846

6 жыл бұрын

Oh okey thanks..so u reckon it still produce good sound 0r bass with out using mono amp?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

As long as you use the proper impedance loads (4-ohms per channel), you should be fine. A dedicated mono amplifier is better for subwoofers because they typically have larger power supplies versus 4-channel amps that have slightly smaller power supplies.

I need your help desperately with finding someone to tune my DSR1 near Sacramento.

@rockfordfosgate

Жыл бұрын

Have you contacted West Coast Car Audio or Stereo City Pros? These dealers are listed on our Dealer Locator

@Punkinspapa

Жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate West Coast doesn't tune DSPs. I'm looking around. The original store failed miserably twice.

@rockfordfosgate

Жыл бұрын

@@Punkinspapa Hmm, that's no bueno! The only other dealers we have nearby are: Stereo City Pros 7609 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, California 95608 916.515.8297 Bullet Audio 1800 Diesel Dr. Suite 50 Sacramento, California 95838 916.480.0230 www.bulletaudio.org

These amps are great, I got all the power series the t2d212, to a power 1000 bd1, I chosen a sealed set up and it's solid quick bass, the I got the 400.4 to go with my power series 5x7s wither the t's tweets and they scream I think all together I paid around 2k the only down fall u really have to upgrade your power Supply

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Great feedback Michael! Thanks for showing other fanatics what you're running. For those reading this regarding current requirements, we have "music" and "max" current draw ratings on the SPECS tab of these amplifiers with recommended alternator size. This will help you plan the electrical system accordingly.

I got two p3 12s what amp would be the best to power them

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

What model number P3 12" do you have? Voice Coil impedance completely changes amp choices.

Are all Rockford fosgate amps made in the USA?

@rockfordfosgate

11 ай бұрын

Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are designed, developed, and engineered here in Tempe, Arizona, USA. The actual parts assembly is done with manufacturing partners world-wide.

@mikewolfe789

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for getting back to me! So Rockford fosgate is not assembled or made in the USA I hope that one day Rockford fosgate decides to come back to America where where rockford fosgate started something about the USA stamped label brings comfort on QA/QC standards we have here in the states thanks again!

@rockfordfosgate

11 ай бұрын

​@@mikewolfe789 The only part of our product development that isn't here in the USA is the actual assembly. However, we control ALL aspects of the assembly line. This includes our hand-built RATS test machines that measure over 200 data points of each amplifier, along with Klippel test equipment that measure the Re, Fs & Qts of every speaker & subwoofer. This data is transmitted to us so we can actively monitor assembly tolerance. If you're into QA & QC you know that "tolerance drift" is a real issue where incremental changes can create big issues over time. A hard thing to swallow is our failure rate was around 4% here in the US, but when we switched to manufacturing partners, we exponentially improved our rejection ratio to well under 1%. I've worked here for 32 years and was one of those production workers on the assembly line responsible for final QA and Testing for all signal processors. I can attest first hand that the product developed today has the same passion and commitment from our team here in Arizona as models built in the 1990's and 2000's. -Eric

@mikewolfe789

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the details and I commend you for your hard work maybe you put hands on one of the old punch amps I have is there a reason why Rockford fosgate amps are not assembled in the states?

front door : Power 6.75" Series Component System T1675-S rear door : Power 6.75" 2-Way Full-Range Speaker T1675 currently using punch p600.4 ( does this amp support ) or should i upgrade... and how mnay ohm should i wire it?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rejiv, The T1675-S are 4-ohm speakers rated to handle up to 100 watts RMS, and the T1675 are also 4-ohm speakers and are rated to handle up to 75 Watts RMS. For the amplifier I'm not sure if you're referring to the 600.4 built in 2001 or the newer P600X4, but either way they are both rated to produce 75 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm. This is a good match in power ratings. Since you only have 4 speakers, there is no option to wire the amplifier into different impedances. You'll wire one speaker to each of the four channels, creating a 4-ohm load per channel. Pretty straight forward, so I wouldn't change anything.

@rejivshankar242

4 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thank you so much... anyways i just took t600x4... because i was using all punch and now upgrading to power system all... i guess T600x4 is a good match.... but is it better to wire 2ohm or 4ohm

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@rejivshankar242 That T600X4 amplifier will work great. You are wiring everything at 4-ohm, so one impedance is not necessarily "better" than the other. It's like asking is driving 35 MPH or 45 MPH better? You drive the speed limit.

@rejivshankar242

4 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate thank you so much for your advice... really appreciate it...... i bought t2500 but im still cracking my head what subwoofer do i take... im using a mitsubishi lancer... what will you recommend...?

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@rejivshankar242 T2500-1bdCP provides lots of options, as it's rated to produce 2500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm with Dynamic Power output of nearly 3k watts. We could literally give you 10 recommendations, so are we building a wall in the car for 4 subwoofers? If so, we'd recommend at least 4 of the P3D2-15 subwoofers: www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p3d2-15/

Can you tell me the reason why Rockford Fosgate is no longer made/assembled in the United States

@rockfordfosgate

11 ай бұрын

Mainly for the reasons we just talked about. Consumers demand electronics with more features at a lower cost. Comparatively, people just see a power number and a price… however we know there is value in performance and technology…. and that’s what we fight for everyday… helping save the world from bad car audio. Thanks for your commitment Mike to help keep your friends away from inferior products.

I have the Prime 500.1 and it pushes my JL 10 W3 so hard! I had a JL RD500.1 and it in my opinion can't keep up with the Prime. The Prime 500 never got hot as the JL RD did. The Bass notes are fuller and deeper with RF amps...

@lloydhudson6463

4 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear as I am considering the same sub/amp combo.

What current amp does rockford build that comes close to the underrated power,performance and reliability of the old school punch 150s. The build quality and attention to detail of the old school amps is unrivaled. Especially considering alot of them were assembled by highschool kids or close to. Also seems the is higher now days on your amps, is that do to cost savings.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Hi kopr cord, nice to meet you. I was one of those employees that assembled Punch 150 amplifiers on the production floor. In fact, my specialty was the Power 300, 650 and 1000 amplifiers and all signal processors. They were power-houses indeed and became very popular through the years. Once we moved from thru-hole components to Discrete Surface Mount (around 1993 starting with the Punch 200 DSM), the build quality improved considerably. This is because the automated process reduced quality issues. Today, we utilize the same DSM process in our amplifiers as we did the Punch 200 DSM. We also engineer the same Dynamic Headroom into the amplifier as we did back in the 1980's. Regardless of the model number, you're guaranteed to get more power from the amplifier than you anticipated. The closest amplifier today would be the Punch P500X2 amplifier. However, it features C.L.E.A.N. Balanced Differential Inputs, and internal variable crossover which were not available at the time the Punch 150 & Punch 150HD were developed. Here's some info on the Punch 500X2: P500X2 Product Details: rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/p500x2/ P500X2 Rated Power 150W x 2 @ 4Ω 250W x 2 @ 2Ω P500X2 Dynamic Power 223W x 2 @ 4Ω (49% increase) 365W x 2 @ 2Ω (46% increase) Sincerely, -Eric R.

@koprcord5338

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate Right on, love that rockford has carried on its legacy unlike ppi. Still love my ppi 2150am from 92, but with rockford you know you are always going to get more than you pay for.

@koprcord5338

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate does rockford offer tours. My brother and myself will be in Tucson in late July to see and help our grandma and would love to drive up.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@koprcord5338 We just officially opened the offices back up beginning of April, so yes, we'd love to host you and your brother! It's a 1-1/2 hour drive from Tucson to Tempe and it's literally all freeway, so not a huge deal. When you get your plans set, just drop me an email at ce@rockfordcorp.com and we'll arrange from there. -Eric

@koprcord5338

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate Right on, thanks for the reply and will surely set something up.

Wait so, the Power amps won't have as good sound quality as the punch amps?

@rockfordfosgate

10 күн бұрын

The Power Series amplifiers offer the best we have to offer based on sound quality and performance.

@rhysaguirre6967

10 күн бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate thank you so much for answering!

Runnin' two 8" P2's on a Punch 200ix DSM ...... 🙌. 💩 is 🔥!!!! Rockin' the FOS since '90........ Kick'ur to the CURB....👊💥

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Punch 200ix DSM for the win! That's a great combination Mazwell, glad it's still rockin' your system!

@mazwellyouare0swm890

3 жыл бұрын

That amp is all beast!!! I have smoked so many subs with it. The 8's are the only speakers that have been able to stand up to the power . Fried my 12" p2 just the other day, another notch on the chassis.....💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 The best part is I was given the amp by a friend who thought it was junk. Wouldn't let me set up his system...😂 Have had it for more than 25 years now...... So I guess me for the win on that one!🤭🥴

@mazwellyouare0swm890

3 жыл бұрын

Back at Ya Rockford...🥰😍💙💓

Can you please make a DSM anniversary edition amplifiers!

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey for your feedback! I'll forward your suggestion directly to our New Product Development group.

@joeyholthusen6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate well the look, and with xovers, and new technology hiding inside. I have a couple of punch 200 DSM amplifiers, insane power output for the ratings. Take care of yourself and your family my friend. 😉 side note, I even gifted my daughter with a punch 200 amp. She is graduating highschool may 22nd.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeyholthusen6495 Our NPD group replied "Thanks for the Intel" regarding your feedback. Yes, the Punch 200 DSM is one of our most popular amplifiers in the history of the company due to the insane Dynamic Power capability. That's awesome that your daughter is gonna be rockin' it old school. Congratulations on her graduation! My son will be graduating next near, but unfortunately, he doesn't share his dad's love of audio systems, because he's simply happy with his iPhone plugged into the AUX port listening to Drake. You and I know, it could sound so much better!!

Yeah they aint cheap. You gotta pay for quality . I have a RF P1000.1BD its a good powerful amp. Its all you need unless your the type to go for 4 15's

Hello I'm from Russia I'm interested in this amplifier, Rockford Fosgate P600X4 like me to buy you

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Александр, we do not sell outside the USA. Please contact our Authorized Distributor, RUSSIAN GAME at www.rockford.ru.

Salesman Slaps top of t1500bdcp... Just look at all the headroom packed into this baby!!!

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Funny, but true. Rockford Fosgate is known for producing more power than its ratings, and this is due to headroom.

@purrmonster9105

6 жыл бұрын

No doubt there. I Own a punch 200.2, x160.2, Power 351m, Power 500.1bdm and p500-2 and they all step up when the signal demands it. Just odd that none of the dyno videos seem to illustrate the gap between certified and dynamic power tests represented as a percentage to not only show if a product does rated but how much dynamic power to expect above certified during signal fluctuations. Do people not get that this is an important selling point on the amps ability to perform in real world scenarios?

@rockfordfosgate

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you for a dedicated Rockford Fosgate Fanatic with your amp line-up. There are several different tests possible on the Amp Dyno. "Certified" is the 1% THD reference that replicates CEA-2006 or true RMS, then there are the "uncertified" and "burst" modes that are varying methods of measuring Dynamic Power.

never owned any car audio from RF , i currently have a my old jl audio 500/5 on my small sedan and a audison sr4.500 on my suv with an alpin a60 s mono amp but im still in in love with car audio so i just purchase my first RF gear 1. punch p400 and 2. punch p600 and a rf R1BD 500.1 so i will definetly have an old school amp shoot out the the ROCKFORD P600 AB TECH VS AUDISON SR4.500 CLADD D TECHNOLOGY ON MOREL TEMPO ULTRAS 602 AND MOREL COAX AND I HOPR ROCKFORD WINS!! LOL , as they said in the cowboy days , we got scores to settle lol!!!

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

Hi George, I noticed you posted a very similar comment on our "Prime Amplifier Product Release" video, so I removed that one. Our opinion is obviously slanted because we engineer our own amplifier technology. All things being equal - except amplifier topology - fanatics typically attest that Class-AB amplifiers sound better than Class-D amplifiers. Good Luck!

@nippahut

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate hey thanks for you reply i have do believe that might be the case because my old jl500/5 is driving my infinity kappa set front and rear and it sounds better than the audison and morel tempo ultra 602 and morel tempo coax , thats the main reason i pulled the trigger on the rockford fosgate p400 and p600 in case for replacement!!

@nippahut

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate im am no fanatic but i will put my rockfords that i purchased on to my speakers so i know for sure which sounds better in sq to my ears which is all thats important to me ! thanks again!

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

@@nippahut The Punch P400X4 and P600X4 are great Class-AB amplifiers. Unbeatable features with our proprietary C.L.E.A.N. technology paired with our topology result in great sound quality.

@rockfordfosgate

2 жыл бұрын

@@nippahut Sound great!

I gotta 1200 watt prime!

It sounds like the difference focuses on performance at max power . I don't hear anything about superior components or circuitry that makes one amp sound better . If you don't play at very loud volumes all the time then I guess the prime series is the way to go . Given that the higher priced amps cost $ hundreds more they would be a waste of money for a lot of people . I like loud music but not necessarily having my hair blown around or setting off car alarms throughout the neighborhood . For instance I would bet that two prime amps each running a single sub at 4 ohms would be superior ....and cheaper than a single large POWER series running the same two subs at 2 ohms wired in parallel.

I will be surprised if I get a response to this but here goes... I have this amp on my p3 12s. Works great, then I have the r600.4d on my highs. 2 sets of 6x9s, Fosgate prime for the rears, and the newer alpine 6x9s for the front doors. Problem is, when I crank it up,and not very loud, the 600 cuts out and the protect light comes on. Only on the right front speaker. Amp is bridged, grounds are solid and gains are just under half. Crossover set to 80 htz... ideas?? Anyone??

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be surprised :-) So you're asking why the R600-4D cuts out when running two 6x9 speakers on the front channels and the FRONT-RIGHT is the only channel that cuts out, right? Disconnect the front-right speaker wires from the amplifier and see if it still cuts out. If it doesn't, you have a pinched wire shorting to the chassis or have accidentally driven a screw thru the speaker wire.

@rc7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate I have the amp bridged to run just the two front speakers. If the wire was compromised it would not give me much volume would it? I mean it goes loud, but not as loud as i expected.

@rockfordfosgate

3 жыл бұрын

@@rc7435 O.K. I'm a little confused because you state the R600-4D has 2 sets of Prime 6x9" on the rears and Alpine 6x9" on the fronts. So does that mean each bridged channel has 3 speakers?

@rc7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate lol... no, I just have a pair of fanatic Fosgate 6x9s for rear fill, I am running those of the head unit only. I am running a set of type R alpine 6x9s in the front doors, I have the amp bridged to 2 channels for just those.

@rc7435

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate I unhooked the right one, the one that keeps shutting off and holy hell does the left side crank, I can go up to 26 on volume with no distortion at all.

Just purchased a prime 1200 kinda disappointed my birth sheet was only 2 watts over rated power 😔 . Was in hopes of at least 150 watts over rated power. Looks like i actually need a power 1500. But cant afford an amp over twice the price of the prime. All and all rockford has always made great amps had a few of the old punch 100 and 400 . I guess im more heart broke cause i expected more which would have put me closer to the power handling of the subs

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

So your R1200-1D shows 1202 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm on the PVC? I show the R1200-1D having a typical Dynamic Power of around 1,400 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm which is pretty respectable from that amplifier.

@vegadealer

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate yes sir the birth sheet that came with it only shows 1202 watts. I know that is technically over the 1200 rated so i shouldn't complain. But its definitely not the level of 15% average, over rated power that all my former fosgate amps have performed at

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@vegadealer, Could you please email your PVC to me at ce@rockfordcorp.com? I'd like to have our Quality team look into it.

@vegadealer

4 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate it might take a day or so i have to get into the attic and get the box back down

@rockfordfosgate

4 жыл бұрын

@@vegadealer No problem, just want to investigate it for you since it seems a little short on power.

Why do Amplifier Manufacturers add bass boost and every says dont use it on your subwoofer!?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

Confused ... where in our video do we talk about Bass Boost, but say NOT to use it on subwoofers?

@adaboy4z

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry wasnt implying that you did. Every forum I've been on members recommend newbies turn off Bass Boost on the amp. I was curious why they say that.

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

@@adaboy4z Ha Ha! I see what you mean now. Thank you for clarifying your question. Well, we see this quite often where car audio newbies turn the GAINS and BASS BOOST all the way up, thinking they are getting "more power" from the amplifier, when actually it's not more power, just a higher average power output (distorted.) This miscalculation usually results in blown subwoofers, especially if you're already using an amplifier that produces more output power than the subs can handle. The GAIN is designed to match the output voltage of the source unit (radio) to the amplifier. We put a dial on it because all radios don't have the same output voltage (strength). The Bass Boost is designed to compensate for acoustical deficiencies in the interior of the car (a sedan will sound different than a 2-seat convertible) so it must be used carefully to add bass back into the response that the car interior removed.

@adaboy4z

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate Ok, thanks for the explanation! I understand Bass boost better now.

Did he say "K hertz"?

@rockfordfosgate

5 жыл бұрын

12.5 kilohertz

@MrJerramie

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockfordfosgate yes but he said "Khertz" lmao

its a shame those amps are wicked expencif :( would have loved a rockford amp for my sub

@rockfordfosgate

7 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate has an amplifier for all price points from entry level (Prime), to moderate (Punch), to premium (Power). When looking for an amplifier, be sure to look for the blue CEA-2006 logo. This way your not getting duped into buying a "1,000W MAX" amplifier for $199 that only produces 125 Watts. You can learn more about CEA-2006 Certified Power Ratings at rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/199

@ascap2854

7 жыл бұрын

ljmike1204 the prime series are very affordable and an excellent quality. I have the R1200.1 connected to two 10" p3's and couldn't be happier. I live in Florida and the summers get very hot and it hasn't cut out once in the 2 years I've had it. Very proud to have quality Rockford in my car

@ljmike1204

7 жыл бұрын

wel i am happy to say i got a p400-2 and a p2 12 inch sub and the amp died afther just 2 weeks the amp should be coming back from repair this week i hope im 2 weeks with out the amp :( im both sad and pissed i did nothing wrong and it just died