Description
RD-Series 500-Watt Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier @ 2-Ohms
Born to produce a whopping 500 watts into 2 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD), the RD500/1 amplifier was engineered to generate tons of pure subwoofer bliss from a sleek, ultra-compact chassis. The secret behind its power proficiency is JL's proprietary NexD™ switching technology, which delivers large amounts of power output with precise efficiency and ultra-low distortion.
For your convenience, the RD500/1’s controls are located on top of the amplifier, beneath a protective cover, with all connections found along one side of its chassis. Signal processing features include a 12 dB / octave low-pass filter, with continuously variable frequency selection from 50-500 Hz, and a variable bass boost EQ. Dual-range, differential-balanced inputs are also on-hand, capable of accepting most input voltage levels. Automatic turn-on capability (via signal sensing or DC-offset sensing) is standard, along with a set of preamp outputs so you can easily pass signals to another amplifier.
The RD500/1 is also equipped with an onboard LED-clipping indicator. This all-new, innovative feature lets you easily set your amplifier’s input sensitivity setting, quickly and accurately, with no special equipment needed. The RD500/1 features a durable, black powder-coated finish and a top-mounted, dual-color LED light strip that reports the overall status and condition. With the addition of an RBC-1 remote level control (sold separately), you can control the subwoofer output directly from the driver’s seat.
Specifications
| Frequency Response |
7 Hz - 500 Hz (+0, -1dB) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power |
>80 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W |
>60 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| Damping Factor @ 4 Ω |
>1000 / 50 Hz |
| Damping Factor @ 2 Ω |
>500 / 50 Hz |
| THD+N @ Rated Power |
<1% @ 2 Ω per Ch. |
| Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs |
Switchable from 200 mV - 2 V RMS (Low) to 800 mV - 8 V RMS (High) |
| Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge |
4 AWG wire |
| Fuse Rating |
50 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™) |
| @ 4 Ω |
250 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 3 Ω |
350 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 2 Ω |
500 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 1.5 Ω |
N/A |
