Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier Review

Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier Features

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Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier Feature

Delivers 125 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohms, 250 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohms, 500 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohms bridged/mono
Variable high- and low-pass crossovers (50-500Hz at 12dB/octave)
MOSFET output stage and power supply
Punch EQ2 bass and treble boosts
Low-level RCA pass-through for system building

Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier Overview

Rockford Fosgate 500 Watt Stereo amplifer with on-board adjustable crossover, gain control, and Patented Punch EQ. Amplifier features DTM Thermal management circuitry and MOSFET technology for clean performance that does not shut down. CEA Certified RMS Power Rating 125 watts x2 @ 4 Ohms, 250 watts x2 @ 2 Ohms, 500 watts x1 @ 4 Ohms Briged. Visit www.RockfordFosgate.com 24 hours a day for technical support or call (800)669-9899 M-F 7 am to 5 pm MST.

Rockford Fosgate Punch 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier Specifications

Whether you're looking to drive high frequency component speakers or low frequency subwoofers, the P500-2 has the power and flexibility you need to put some serious PUNCH in your vehicle. The power available from such a small amp means it's a great match for a 2-ohm DVC subwoofer or pair of 8-ohm SVC subwoofers.

Rockford Fosgate Punch Series Amplification

For over 25 years, Punch amplifiers have set the standard in the car audio amplifier industry and they continue to do so today. It's the reason that they have become the most popular amplifiers in the world. Each of the Punch family amplifiers reproduce sonic perfection along with impressive power in a compact chassis.

The P500-2 has the power and flexibility you need to put some serious PUNCH in your vehicle. Click to enlarge.

All connections are recessed into the amplifier's chassis and located on the bottom edge of the P500-2, for a clean, uncluttered install that looks great in any car. Click to enlarge.

P500-2 Features

Features:

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

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

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

DSM (Discrete Surface Mount)
DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.

Dynamic Thermal Management
Evenly distributes excess heat across entire amplifier heatsink.

MEHSA³
MEHSA³ reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.

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

Punch EQ2
Onboard equalizer with up to +18dB @ 35Hz and/or up to +12dB boost at 12kHz.

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

TRANS·ana
Trans·ana simplifies the signal path of the amplifier allowing the signal to travel through the amplifier at a lower voltage. The result is greater reliability and exceptional sound quality.

P500-2 Specifications

Number of Channels:	2
Rated Power:	125 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4-Ohms 250 Watts RMS x 2 @ 2-Ohms 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4-Ohms Bridged/Mono
Total Power:	500 Watts
Dynamic Power:	229 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohms 0 degrees Res 371 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohms 0 degrees Res
Bridgeable:	Yes
Efficiency (average):	71% @ 4-Ohm 66% @ 2-Ohm
Crossover Controls:	High-Pass (HP): 50Hz-500Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth Low-Pass (LP): 50-500Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth
Tone Controls:	Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or Punch EQ2 Treble: 0dB to +12dB @ 12kHz Function depends upon LP/AP/HP switch position
Signal Input:	Low level: 1 RCA pair
Signal Output:	Low level: 1 RCA pair
Power Input Connector:	Block
Power Wire Gauge:	4 AWG
Speaker Output Connector:	Screw terminal barrier strip
Speaker Wire Gauge:	8 AWG to 18 AWG
Heat Sink Type:	Cast aluminum
Cooling:	Convection
Remote Controls:	Optional PEQ Remote Punch EQ (overrides built-in Punch EQ2)
Visual Indicators:	Power Thermal Protect
Circuit Topology Class:	Class A/B
Frequency Response:	20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1dB
Shipping Weight:	8.89 Lbs. (4.03 Kg.)
Dimensions (HxWxL):	2.25 x 7.625 x 13.02 (in) 5.71 x 19.37 x 33.07 (cm)

Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

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

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

What's in the Box

Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-2 500-Watt Stereo Amplifier, User's Manual

Need More Amp?

If you need more features, step up to the Power Series T600-2.

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