Back in the day when I was 16 or 17 (back in 1999 or 2000) I had a 1994 Ford Exploder Eddie Bauer and I had two JL Audio W-0 15s in a sealed box with a Sony Xplod tape deck, Sony 10-disc CD changer, Infinity Kappa 5x7 split sets in all 4 doors, and at first I ran the JLs with a Kenwood 600w 2 channel amp that I ran in 2 ohm mode and it sounded OK, but I soon replaced it with a big RF amp similar to this one and it POUNDED those two JLs. I also had a buddy that had an older single cab long bed S10 and he put a cap on the bed, sealed it to the cab, removed the rear window, and put four MTX Thunder 9000 15s in the bed with a HUGE box and the ONLY sub amp he had was a small RF and that dude won so many sound awards with that truck. We would have to wear earplugs to ride in it. It was close to my two 15" Image Dynamics system that I had in my Beretta that blew out my back windshield in my school parking lot...lmao

Very cool Rob. Always good to hear about everyone's first amp love. Many times the stories are similar...working and saving up for our "dream amp". Mine was a black PPI 2150m. I treated it terribly and it just kept on pounding. Another great vid from HiFi Vega!

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

The dream amp was the chromed out power 500.2!

@robfalkner4303

2 жыл бұрын

1100.1 Chrome. My first real one was Power 250m from 1996.5

Gotta love the old school Rockford Fosgate equipment it was just rock solid and reliable.Yet another great video from the homie HiFi Just love the test bench being put to work. #TeamHiFi

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Chief9-10 🤟🏼

I’ve got one of those, went through by Shawn King too !!!! I can’t wait to use it

These are awesome amps. I have a 800a2 and it’s a beast on two 12 inch subs.

@EliyAmaryahu

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 150 a2 and a 500 a2

@patrickincharlestonsc4935

3 жыл бұрын

@@EliyAmaryahu I had a friend give me a chrome 500a2:and literally yesterday bought a single P3D4 12” sub. The shop who wired it up has only one channel being used +/- and I’m wondering if it’s not being utilized efficiently. What’s your thought?

Finally a Dyno vid on this model! Just got done installing the 200.2 in my car. I've heard a story of a guy that had this amp on 4 12 Jl Audio W1's. I wanna eventually see what mine can do with 2 JL 15w6's

@PROATV13rb

4 жыл бұрын

Probaly not going to do much! Yeah it willw make them move but dude a w6 is a big power subwoofer,just 1 of the jlw6 subs probaly has a rms rating close to 4 w1s lol

@illegalregal9577

3 жыл бұрын

@@PROATV13rb what’s even crazier is I came across an RF Punch 100ix and 2 15 RF Punch Dvcs which is my current setup. What can I say, I’m a crazy dude haha!!

Nice amp. My first was a precision power pc1800 still looking for one in chrome.

I had one of these in the 100.2 size and it was surprising how strong it was. My first real high quality amp that I traded for in around 2001.

I remember getting my first RF Amp which was a Series 1 4600x, then up to a 250.2 - which progressed to 800a2 and 400.4. Running them 2 right now, with FNQ1614 and Symmetry EPX2 with 28 Band. Now deciding to install my aging RFX 8130 head unit to finish it off, but not sure.

These amps are awesome I have this exact amp in my truck pushing all 4 speakers. Just picked up a Chrome Power 250.2 Brand new in box from 1998 and I cant wait to get it hooked up! 😁

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Peterson II oh man the chrome models 😍😍

@Broxine

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Peterson II daaaaaamn :)

Have two of those amps in my son's car running some Hertz Hi Energy Components and Hertz Hi Energy 6x9's. Love those things.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@panalesnieto1278

Ай бұрын

Have two of those to bud I don't know why when I connected it gets very hot

Hello Hifi: Don't have a box for you with an amp, but I liked your video! I had a P800a2 amp once, and it was great. I do have a question for you though... the amplifier's efficiency at 2 ohms load, seemed to be a bit low

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Class a/b routinely dips into the 40’s as far as efficiency goes in lower ohm loads

Hello, I'm from Brazil, I have a module of this 225.2 two-channel punch I wanted to know if these modules are mono or sterio I'm in doubt can anyone tell me?

Love the amp dyno videos i wish u did these alot more.

@HifiVega

8 ай бұрын

I do them from time to time, but I usually leave it to the pro’s lol.

@joshholden8561

8 ай бұрын

@@HifiVega yeah I like ur style too tho

Fun fact there was a batch of these amps that had a bad protect circuit, I happened to get one and had severe clip problems and had to send it to Rockford for a quick repair. It was a bit shocking to talk with the tech at the time and find out the issue. Other than that when I received it back it was quite the performer for what it was back then. I love all RF even though the prices reflect audiophile quality and design they hold my respect always as some of the pioneers of car audio greatness.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I didn’t even know that

Very nice , I have a 360a2 and love it . I am working on more .

Hi :) Your punch 225.2 is in really nice condition! I repaired a 225.2 and made a power test with a 4 ohm load at 13.7v supply voltage with a 50Hz Sinus tone and it does around 195 watts per channel. I made a video of that procedure. Even the big capacitors were still in good condition. I really like that rockford oldschool stuff! Best regards! Andi

@HifiVega

3 жыл бұрын

They’re beast amps

125.2 has that special place in my ❤ it was my first.

@docdreezy

3 жыл бұрын

I am still running mine

Awesome test. Thanks

I had the gold endcapped punch 200 at 2 ohms on some soundstream spl subs it would do like 134db and in 1997 that was loud af lmao. I had painted the endcaps the same color as my car had my amps and cap mounted all pretty those were the days. Used to cost so much money back then.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Dollar a watt!

I have this amp and a couple years ago I ran it powering 2 12 punch dvcs. It sounded so good. Great video thanks for making it! RF for life!

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Tis a damn good amp, that A series was and is my favorite styling fosgate has done. They made sooo many great amps in that run. The 225a2 the 500a2 the 1100a2 and the 360.6 gotta be near the top of any fosgate fans list.

@elsey1976

4 жыл бұрын

360a2

@Broxine

4 жыл бұрын

Trece Daves punch power 500.2 (1100a2) 2000W at 3 Ohm, 2500 at 2 Ohm ;)

@yeahididit9054

Жыл бұрын

I have the 500.2 I need to get fixed. It’s missing the rubber caps on the bottom where the crossover cards go. Like an idiot I had it on my highs just riding in my trunk not mounted just laying there and something got inside on of the holes. I had no idea it was that powerful or I would have ran it on my subs.

@yeahididit9054

Жыл бұрын

You in Washington? You know anywhere I can get it fixed locally? See the Seahawks logo

I've got a 1990 - 1995 era Punch 150 amp that is broken, can you fix it? If not do you know anyone who can? thank you!

@HifiVega

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew how to repair amps, but unfortunately I can’t. Ray can tho here’s a link linearpower.com/TIPS.html

Awesome amp HV. I have a 225.2 on 2 Hx2 10s and a 360.6 on front/rear mids & highs and it’s an awesome setup. I would love to know the true numbers on the 360.6 because before I installed the 225.2 the 360.6 ran the entire system and it did a fantastic job.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

I was always lil curious about 360.6 myself, but I think it’s safe to say it’ll exceed rated.

@carltonmiller8086

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the 360.6 will power a modest system very well and it’s safe to say that it’s very underrated. I had two at one point but I sold it and I’m still kicking myself for doing that.

The 250.2 is about the same as the newer 500@2, the 250.2 was still rated with a 4 ohm load, the 500@2 is rated at a 2ohm stereo load. The 250.2 is 125 watt x 2 into 4 ohms, the 500@2 is 250 watt x 2 at 2 ohms.

It was my first amp also. Ran mine at a 2.6 ohm load bridged all day. Although it wasn’t supposed to be bridged lower than a 4 ohm bridged.

@docdreezy

3 жыл бұрын

In the late 90's my rockford dealer did 2.66 mono all the time on punch. Only did 2ohm on the power series.

Is this amp similar in performance to the 500a2 like how the 500.2 is similar to the 1100@2? Same board u think?

@HifiVega

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

Its awesome to see another old school rockford dyno! Now... we need to see a power 650 on the dyno!

@kskate91

4 жыл бұрын

Avraj Samra yes yes yes yes yes! I have the 4” fan model 650 very curious how much power they actually make

@avrajsamra4548

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Nieto wouldnt be surprised if they reach 500X2 bridged at 4 ohms🤷‍♂️

@kskate91

4 жыл бұрын

Avraj Samra check my KZread page I have a couple videos of my 650 amps pushing hard might actually be 1000 watt amp

@avrajsamra4548

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Nieto the power 300 did almost 800 watts, so maybe the 650 can hit 1000, I really want a chrome 650 but they are hard to find and $$$$

@7s6l94

4 жыл бұрын

@@kskate91 hey, I also own a power 650 mosfet thats absolutely beautiful. I do have a screen shot of the birthsheet if your interested In what it actually shows...

Had a 40.2 and a 160.2 and a few old school kicker card amp back in the early 2000s the catch 22 was I had the amps but no subs and when I had the system I didn't have a ride that ran but I had a some nice head phones and a good CD player a 20"haro on some 90 bmx model GT mag's five stars wheels and a 20" Fatboy on some hundred spoke's wheels

My first real amp as well. Was a great amp.

I loved these, used them for subs all the time, never blew a one.

@HifiVega

Жыл бұрын

They’re beasts

Awesome amp I miss the 90s

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t we all!

I love these amps, got a few too- 200a4,400a4,500a2,600a5,800a2,800a4,1000a2,1100a2. Yea wish I kidding lol. Still missing some and hopefully I complete it this year.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

I just want the 500.2 in chrome

@ragewarrior3743

4 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega If you not already a member I would suggest joining the Rockford fos gate old school group on FB, lots of stuff passthrough there,might get lucky.😊

I want to know how much watts is this amplifier I have one but just wanna know

@ansalon72

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe someone will do a dyno video of this amp.

That is a classic amp.

Still have my punch 150 and my bd1000a....cant part with them just yet...RF...!!

My kind of mystery box!

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

You sho right!

Like the ones I got in my car 200 a4- 500a2- 800a2 and HX3 12 And old series 1 (15inch) I don't use sense HI School and Puch 40 and Puch 100

What's the proper way to adjust the 2 gains when you bridge it mono?

@HifiVega

2 жыл бұрын

A DD1 makes it super easy, but if you don’t have that you can set the gains with a multimeter to match.

@chadcurrent1645

2 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega so do I run it stereo first to measure each channel then bridge it? I have an oscilloscope for checking distortion.

This shit pushed my subs to the limit. Good amp

I have a Punch 150 A2 and a Punch 500 A2. Just patiently waiting...

hey HiFi, these are my favorite series Rockford.. Shawn king does all my amps... and yes! he packs superb. first time anyone has tested this series, not even Big D has tested any of these cheater amp; excluding the 50.2 Dyno drag, it WILL do 2ohm mono all day, 200.2 2ohm mono 225.2 2ohm mono 250.1

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Funny enough D got the “Hulk” 50.2 from me 😉

@Rhamlin7

4 жыл бұрын

I have two of these. Are you saying these amps go down to 1 ohms at 500x2?

I REMEMBER THOSE!!!

I have one. it's under rated it's a wicked amp!!

can I run a 800.2 punch bridged at 2 ohms safely? What wouldn't you recommend me setting each individual gain at, I'm trying to get max power from it.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Alexo yes you can run it at 2 ohms, but be careful with your gain. If you don’t have a dd-1 or Oscope you’ll have to do it by ear and make sure you’re not sending a distorted signal to your subs

@malvizar85

4 жыл бұрын

HifiVega I usually use a multimeter to set my voltage at a desired RMS range. When I set the voltage at it bridged, do I set each channel individually? Or do I set them simultaneously. If you have a video on that already can you link it to me please. Or possibly make one of you don't 😁😁😁😁. Thanks! 🤙🏼

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Alexo you’ll have to set them individually

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Alexo you’ll have to set them individually

@malvizar85

4 жыл бұрын

HifiVega cool. Thanks

I still have my 225.2 I bought in highschool mid late 90s I never knew what this amp really did. WOW. I used it to power 4 15 jl w3 in a wall did 146 on a old meter. It was louder than my ppi pc1400tjat couldn't handle the 2 ohm load I was wired at. I might dust her off and put it in my truck

@thaddiusmosgrove3675

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is black with brushed surface. I also have the 2 links to attach it to my 800a4 and 400 with all end caps. I have never seen the solid grey before

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Put her back in action!

All the Rockford gems are from the 90s and early 2000s, HiFi, you know anyone that has a 225.2 or dsm 200xi for a decent price ?

I love fosgate !!

mine was the 500A2

Beauty !! What a gift. 👍👍👍

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

I ran my 250a2 on a 2 ohm load and ya it got hot, but never stopped giving subs the beat down....But you are gonna cause a riot with using that tightbond#1 when you know the masses use #2. 😂 good luck on that one 🙃

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

The3rd ERA I used to use titebond 2 myself, but then I woke up 😉

@jeremys8360

4 жыл бұрын

HifiVega wood glue is wood glue. Elmers craft glue does the job too

I had the slightly older 400.4 and a 250m and several punch 100s and a 75. Cant really ever go wrong with a Fosgate. Better than JL all day long.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

They’re solid amps no doubt

Been a RF guy forever..quickly becoming a kicker guy

@HifiVega

3 жыл бұрын

RF rarely lets you down ime

@MyBlowncobra

3 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega absolutely..I've owned them all..can't think of a series from rf I haven't owned..hell my wife has the t1005ad in her 2013 edge,pushes her kicker rt8 with passive radiator so easy....kicker seems to be making a serious come back..I'm excited for all the new stuff.

Those fosgates are tanks!!!

Got 4 of those amps

Yet what year was that in 1997 you mentioned he painted the end caps If 1997 had gold endcaps 1998 and late 1998 had silver headcaps For I remember the sad I had 3 of them in my truck at 1997 and God do I ever miss them

@HifiVega

2 жыл бұрын

The grey end bells were only for one year maybe 96 or 97 and the gold were 2 years I believe

@robertmurdoch2287

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my 1997 225. Two and they had gold in caps I remember in 1998 the next year they changed them to a darker little bit darker gray than the app itself was on the end caps but nevertheless I love the amp I had three of them in my truck and I miss him and would almost kill to get them back

@robertmurdoch2287

2 жыл бұрын

Anyway nevertheless hang onto that amp

@robertmurdoch2287

2 жыл бұрын

Also like your video almost forgot to tell you

Those series were great amps, but watch for the ones that were made cheaper when they started selling them in Best Buy.

@phillipbainbridge9107

4 жыл бұрын

I think we need to do a side-to-side comparison to put this to rest.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s been done before and they were the same, but maybe I need to find one and put it on video...

@phillipbainbridge9107

4 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega Yes, those who know better do actually know better. I have many different models in the box with a Best Buy sticker(some even with a receipt) and many from other sources. There's no difference. RF is RF and Kicker is Kicker.

@cjburn2758

4 жыл бұрын

@@phillipbainbridge9107 Wow, I stand corrected, sorry guys

@chief9-10-games5

4 жыл бұрын

@@cjburn2758 Nice to see someone take being corrected like a mature person 👍🏾

the last of the great RFs , before the Best Buy fanatic series

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

I need to get my hands on a 250a2 so I can do the comparison once and for all

@trecedaves3159

4 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega contact sean Micheal Kane on fb. He is a fosgate nut!! I'm sure he has 1 or 13 of the 250s

I fell for the punch 150but could never ever afford it.

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Get one now!

@scottmiller3025

4 жыл бұрын

@@HifiVega lol

Nice content! Keep it up! Would you like to be KZread friends? :]

good video. my ears must be getting old, i can barely hear you talking

Speak louder

@HifiVega

4 жыл бұрын

Huh?