Rockford Fosgate Punch 1000 Watt Amp

Rockford Fosgate 1000 Watt Mono 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 250 watts x1 @ 4 Ohms, 500 watts x1 @ 2 Ohms, 1000 watts x1 @ 1 Ohms. Visit www.RockfordFosgate.com 24 hours a day for technical support or call (800)669-9899 M-F 7 am to 5 pm MST.

Amazon Sales Rank: #53324 in Car Audio or Theater Brand: Rockford Fosgate Model: P1000-1BD Dimensions: 14.88" h x 9.88" w x 8.13" l, Mono amplifier delivers 250W x 1 @ 4-Ohms RMS, 500W x 1 @ 2-Ohms RMS, 1000W x 1 @ 1-Ohm RMS Variable low-pass crossover (35-250Hz 24dB/octave Butterworth) Punch EQ2 variable bass boost (0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz) Class-bd amplifier with MOSFET output stage and power supply Audiophile grade speaker connections and RCA pass-thru

With its super efficient Class-BD circuit topology, the P1000-1bd assures maximum BOOM for your buck! Due to its dedicated low frequency response, this amplifier is optimized for mid-bass speakers or subwoofers only. No need to worry because its 1-ohm capability will drive a pair of 4-ohm DVC subwoofers or quad-configuration of 2-ohm DVC subwoofers with ease. 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. Optimized for mid-bass speakers or subwoofers. Click to enlarge. All connections are recessed into the amplifier's chassis and located on the bottom edge of the P1000-1bd, for a clean, uncluttered install that looks great in any car. Click to enlarge. P1000-1bd Features 12dB/octave crossover 4 Gauge power/ground terminals Audiophile grade speaker connections Infrasonic filter MOSFET output stage MOSFET power supply RCA pass-thru Top Mounted LED Indicators CEA-2006 Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings. Class bd Rockford Fosgate bd topology is a revolutionary patented design, integrating a technology that is more efficient than typical class AB and has lower distortion than class D designs. POWER bd amplifiers are 75-80% efficient vs. 20-60% efficient class ab amplifiers. What does that mean? More power from your amplifier with less drain on your vehicles electrical and charging system. 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 DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature. Dynamic Thermal Management Heat is often inefficiently dissipated across a heatsink causing "hot spots". Rockford Fosgate engineers have developed an award winning cooling design called DTM. This patent pending design seamlessly manages the output of power supply temperatures, while evenly distributing the excess heat across the entire amplifier. MEHSA3 MEHSA3 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application--gen. 3) reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span. NOMAD NOMAD (Non Multiplying Advanced Decision) is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances. Punch EQ2 In the early 70's, Jim Fosgate studied the acoustical properties of automobiles. Utilizing a real-time analyzer and pink noise, he would graph out the acoustical characteristics of each car he tested. Jim discovered three problems that were common to all cars: a midbass hump between 100-275Hz, a steep roll-off of high frequencies from 2kHz up to 20kHz, and reduced bass response below 50Hz. The Punch EQ on-board equalization circuit helps correct for these acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. When set to Low-Pass(LP) operation, it becomes a variable Bass Boost. When set to High-Pass (HP) operation, it acts as a variable Mid-Bass and Treble Boost. When set to All Pass (AP) operation, both Bass and Treble frequencies are boosted. Rockford Fosgate Avatar These Avatars are a personal signature from the Rockford Fosgate team member who designed and engineered this fanatic product. This statement illustrates Rockford's commitment to being Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A. 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. P1000-1bd Specifications Number of Channels: 1 Rated Power: 250W x 1 @ 4-Ohms RMS 500W x 1 @ 2-Ohms RMS 1000W x 1 @ 1-Ohm RMS Total Power: 1000 Watts Dynamic Power: -- Bridgeable: No Efficiency (average): 86% @ 4-Ohm 84% @ 2-Ohm 76% @ 1-Ohm Crossover Controls: Low-Pass (LP): 35-250Hz 24dB/octave Butterworth Tone Controls: Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz Infrasonic Filter: Selectable 12dB/Octave, -3dB @ 28Hz 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 bd Frequency Response: 20Hz to 250kHz +/- 0.5dB Shipping Weight: 10.38 Lbs. (4.70 Kg.) Dimensions (HxWxL): 2.25 x 7.625 x 14.375 (in) 5.71 x 19.37 x 36.50 (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 P1000-1BD 1000-Watt Mono Amplifier, User's Manual More Amplifier Options From Rockford Fosgate If you need more features, step up to the Power Series T1000-1BDCP. On a Tighter Budget? Rockford's also got you covered. Consider the Prime Series R1000-1D. Rockford Fosgate Punch Series Power Amplifiers Rockford Fosgate Punch P200-2 200-Watt Stereo Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-1 300-Watt Mono Amplifer Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-2 300-Watt Stereo Amplifer Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-1 400 Watt Mono Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-2 400-Watt Stereo Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 400-Watt Multi Channel Amplifer Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-1BD 500-Watt Mono Amplifer Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-2 500-Watt Stereo Amplifer Rockford Fosgate Punch P500-4 500 Watt Multi Channel Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P700-1BD 700 Watt Mono Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P1000-1BD 1000-Watt Mono Amplifer From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Description (November 1, 2008)If you're considering a new car audio system or just want to upgrade your current system, Rockford Fosgate equipment is a solid foundation on which to build. Rockford is one of the oldest and most respected brands in car audio history, and has been pumping out high quality, great-sounding gear since 1973. By pioneering ideas like the Punch EQ (boosting frequencies below 45Hz and above 20Khz for improved in-car music response) and using MOSFET circuitry to power in-car amplifiers, Rockford Fosgate paved the way for modern in-car electronics and hasn't slowed down since. The P1000-1BD features an ultra-small small footprint, and clean, simple design that looks great no matter where it's installed. Dynamic Thermal Management ensures even heat dissipation across the entire heatsink for maximum efficiency and cooling. Rockford Fosgate amplifiers combine raw, clean power, with sleek, smart designs that are easy to install and look great in any car. All Rockford amps are CES-2006 compliant, which means the power listed is the actual power delivered, and each amp includes a birth certificate to prove it. But don't let the small size fool you; this petite powerhouse, which can easily fit under any seat, packs quite a punch! The P1000-1BD features Rockford's patented Class-BD circuitry and is designed specifically to drive subwoofers with maximum clean power. Flexibility and efficiency are what the BD series amps are all about, handling subwoofer loads from 4-Ohms all the way down to a 1-Ohm. So whether you're powering a single 4-Ohm sub or a quartet or subwoofers, the P1000-1BD will rock the house. But what exactly sets a Rockford Fosgate amplifier apart from the competition? Plenty. Keeping Things Clean and Cool The amplifier's job is to produce power, and lots of it. But a side effect of creating power is heat, and that is an electronic component's worst enemy. Rockford tackles this problem by incorporating a cast aluminum heat sink, Dynamic Thermal Management, and MEHSA³ technology to every amplifier, resulting in a significant reduction of the amplifier's operating temperature. The cast aluminum heat sink surrounds three of the four sides of the amplifier's circuit board, which maximizes the cooling surface area, and since the heat sink is cast it offers 30% better cooling ability over extruded designs. When combined with Rockford's patented Dynamic Thermal Management (DTM), cooling efficiency is taken one step further. DTM distributes heat evenly across the heat sink where other heat sink designs can create dangerous hot spots in the amplifier. Rockford also developed MEHSA³ technology for the MOSFET (metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor) power transistors. MEHSA³ (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application- Third Generation) maximizes heat transfer from the MOSFETs to the heat sink for up to five times better heat transfer. By keeping the internal components cool, the amplifier maximizes efficiency, produces more power, and reduces distortion for increased sound quality. Not only does the P1000-1BD produce lots of clean power, it also delivers exceptional sound quality. Differential input circuitry measures the positive and negative input signal as it enters the amp and subtracts the voltage common to both conductors (noise), resulting in a crisp, clean signal for maximum sound quality. The use of TRANS-ana circuitry, borrowed from pro-audio company, Hafler, also adds to the sound quality recipe. The TRANS-ana circuit simplifies the audio signal and allows it to travel through the amplifier as a low voltage signal before it reaches the amplification stage. This improves the sound quality of the signal, delivers cleaner performance, and improved reliability. The P1000-1BD's TO-247 MOSFET power transistors offer 60% more metal tab area that the industry standard TO-220 MOSFETs, which means more power, better cooling, and improved sound quality. Once the signal reaches the amplification stage, it's greeted by much beefier MOSFETs than what is traditionally used in most amplifiers. Rockford uses TO-247 MOSFETs compared to the somewhat standard and less efficient TO-220 MOSFETs. TO-247s offer 60% more metal tab area, which means more power capacity, better heat dissipation, and lower impedance capability. In other words, these things produce some serious power with very little effort. Sound Shaping and Equalization Adding subwoofers to your sound system is one of the best ways to improve your sound system. A subwoofer adds depth and realism to your sound system that door and dash speakers simply cannot replicate. But since a subwoofer cannot produce mid or high frequencies well, Rockford incorporated a variable 12db low-pass crossover into the P1000-1BD. With a twist of the dial, the high-pass crossover can be adjusted to eliminate any frequencies below a certain point between 35Hz and 250Hz. The Punch EQ can be adjusted to deliver up to an 18dB increase at 45Hz, improving overall sound quality, and overcoming audio response problems common to the automotive environment. Rockford Fosgate built a reputation around the  Punch EQ, which is incorporated into their Punch amplifiers, and allows the amp to better shape the sound quality of your speaker or subwoofer system. When using the high-pass crossover, the Punch EQ can boost high frequencies above 12kHz anywhere from 0-12dB. This frequency range is often lost to road noise and other factors, and the Punch EQ allows you to dial up that range for perfect sound. If the low-pass filter is on, the Punch EQ can add a bit of boost (up to 18dB) to the 45Hz frequency range. This gives you the ability to dial in a little extra rib-rattling bass to your music that can be lost due to the compact size of most car interiors. Making the Connection All controls and connections are located on one edge of the amplifier, making it easy to access all controls and guaranteeing an easy, clutter-free installation. The P1000-1BD will accept up to 4-gauge power and ground wire, and all connections are neatly housed in c-clamp type connectors that terminate inside the amp's chassis. This adds a cleaner appearance to your install and ensures no "fly-away" wires can stray to other terminals causing possible shorts. All connections are recessed into the amplifier's chassis and located on the bottom edge of the P1000-1BD, for a clean, uncluttered install that looks great in any car. Speaker connections also use a similar clean audiophile design, and will accept up to 8-gauge wire for maximum signal transfer to your subs. The amp features a single RCA connection flush with the amp's chassis, further enhancing the overall clean appearance.RCA jacks are also recessed to the amplifiers chassis. The P1000-1BD has two pairs of RCA jacks, one is the input, the other is a pass-through jack. A pass-through allows easy connection of an additional amplifier without the need of a second set of RCAs run all the way to the front of the car from the second amplifier. This is particularly useful when using the factory radio as the source unit. An RJ-45 jack is located next to the crossover and Punch EQ controls, and for connecting an optional remote-mounted Punch EQ control. The remote PEQ controller can be installed up front and within easy reach to give you on-the-fly control of your Punch EQ settings. Speaker connections also use a similar clean audiophile design, and will accept up to 8-gauge wire for maximum signal transfer to your subs. The amp features a single RCA connection flush with the amp's chassis, further enhancing the overall clean appearance.RCA jacks are also recessed to the amplifiers chassis. The P1000-1BD has two pairs of RCA jacks, one is the input, and the other is a pass-through jack. A pass-through allows easy connection of an additional amplifier without the need of a second set of RCAs. This is particularly useful when using the factory radio as the source unit. An RJ-45 jack is located next to the crossover and Punch EQ controls, and for connecting an optional remote-mounted Punch EQ control. The remote PEQ controller can be installed up front and within easy reach to give you on-the-fly control of your Punch EQ settings. Pushing Power The P1000-1BD is a very flexible amplifier, and is stable down to a 1-ohm load. At 4-ohms, the P1000-1BD will pump out a nice respectable 250 watts. At 2-ohms, the power doubles to 500 watts, perfect for a single monster subwoofer or pair of moderate subwoofers. But drop this amp down to 1-Ohm and prepare to unleash the beast with an amazing 1000 watts RMS. The P1000-1BD is a great amp for upgrades if you need to add more power to your system, but it's also a great building block for designing a monster subwoofer system in steps. The BD's impedance flexibility makes it easy: start with a dual 2-Ohm subwoofer wired to 4-Ohms, and the P1000-1BD will pump out 250 watts. Later, you can add an additional sub of the same model and voice coil configuration, and the P1000-1BD will lay down 250 watts to each sub (500 watts total at 2-Ohms). Flexibility, power, and convenience are what the Rockford BD-series amps are all about. What’s in the Box P1000-1BD amplifier, Installation & operation manual, Warranty

Customer Reviews more useful 2 of 3 people found this review helpful. What we expect from a 1000-watt Rockford! By C. Christou I have owned many amps Rockford, and this is no exception to any of them. And "strong as hell you can hear me coming from far away in my car a little more than half the income! I have 2 12 "Infinity Kappa Perfect 4-ohm subs to this amp and sub can not handle more than a little 'more than half the gain of this amplifier. It's still rock and you get Rockford clarity and punch you expect from all amplifiers Rockford. I also have the same model amplifier 300-1, but it has cured my Infinity is perfect. Im about to order 2 12 "Rockford P3 within the next few days and than it will be! Sub amp is perfect for this brutal! I want to order from Amazon.com P3, as I do every other thing and that I put my opinion on these subwoofers with this amp. I can not wait! See all 1 customer reviews ...