Rockford Fosgate M2-500X1 M2 500 Watt Mono Element Ready™ Amplifier

Delivers Loud, Clear, Accurate Sound, and Light the Way for Your Journey!

Designed to withstand the elements, the M2-500X1 Element Ready™ amplifier is a 500 watt, class-D model, capable of operating at 4Ω or 2Ω mono. This amplifier is extremely efficient because of its class D technology which reduces demand on the electrical system. The amp also features C.L.E.A.N. circuitry to help you adjust your gain settings, a P.O.W.E.R. Supply that generates more power as voltage increases, and integrated Punch EQ that corrects for acoustic deficiencies while delivering up to 3X the bass. For subwoofers, a variable infrasonic filter and remote level control allows you to tune the bass for the desired level for the music.

The M2 Series were developed for marine audio environments that feature UV resistant protection and special internal conformal coating that protect the electronics from water. It’s designed for those who want a reliable – with all the power and performance you’ve come to expect from Rockford Fosgate – at an economical price. Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are renowned world-wide for being “under rated,” easily surpassing all specifications, and most importantly, generating more power than their ratings. The latest generation of M2 Series amplifiers are also designed to be easy to setup and configure, making them perfect for use in any application.

Features:

• Element Ready™ design protects against outdoor exposure
• Conformal coated circuit board protects against dust and water
• UV stable powder coated cast aluminum heatsink
• Zinc Nickel-plated Marine grade brass connection terminals
• C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
• Optimized using AudioGraph PowerCube measurement tool
• Continuously Variable On Board Punch EQ
• Includes RLC Remote Level Control
• Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
• Top Mounted Control Panel
• Fully Adjustable 12 dB/octave High and Low pass Butterworth Crossovers
• Short Circuit & Over Current Protection
• Variable Infrasonic Filter
• Integrated Power and Speaker Terminals
• Balanced Differential Inputs eliminates noise picked up by signal cables
• RCA pass-thru outputs
• Integration with OEM and Aftermarket Radios
• "Auto-Sense" turn-on with remote out (high level in)
• Auto-Sense bypass switch for vehicles with RAP (Retained Accessory Power)
• Low Impedance Stability
• Proprietary testing using RATS (Rockford Automated Testing System)
• CEA-2006 Compliant & CE Compliant
• Rollback Protection

Specifications:

• CEA-2006 Compliant
  CEA-2006 Power Rating
  300W x 4 @ 4Ω
  ≤1.0% THD+N
• Number of Channels 1
• Total Power (Sum of Rated Power) 500 Watts
• Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
  300 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω
  500 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
• Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
  350 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω
  590 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
• Bridgeable No
• Frequency Response 20 Hz - 250 Hz
• Input Sensitivity
  Low-Level: 150 mV - 4 V
  High-Level: 450 mV - 12 V
• Circuit Topology Class Class D
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)
  4Ω: <1.0%
  2Ω: <1.0%
• Signal Input
  Low-Level: 2 RCA
  High-Level: 4-Pin Molex
• Signal Output
• Low-Level: 2 RCA (Pass-Thru active with RCA or Hi-Level input
• Tone Controls 0 to +18 dB @ 45 Hz
• Crossover Controls
  Low-Pass: 50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
  Infrasonic: 15 Hz - 40 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
• Remote Controls Yes
• Visual Indicators
  Power/Protect
  C.L.E.A.N. In
  C.L.E.A.N. Out
• Power Wire Gauge 4 AWG
• Power Input Connector Compression Terminal Block
• Speaker Wire Gauge 8 AWG
• Speaker Output Connector Compression Terminal Block
• Cooling Convection
• Operating Voltage 9 - 16 VDC
• Recommended Fuse (not included) 80 A
• Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave) 52 A
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.9" x 6.8" x 8.5" (4.9 cm x 17.3 cm x 21.5 cm)
• Shipping Weight 4.8 Lbs. (2.18 Kg)