JL Audio RD500/1 1-channel amplifier

Description

The RD500/1 can deliver up to 500 W RMS into a 2-ohm load, providing sufficient power for a range of JL Audio subwoofers and other high-quality subwoofers. The compact design allows it to be installed even in places where space is limited.

The amplifier has a built-in adjustable low-pass filter, a bass equaliser and the option to use the JL Audio RBC-1 remote control for convenient subwoofer level adjustment. Differential balanced RCA inputs allow the amplifier to be connected to a variety of car head units and audio processors.

The JL Audio® RD500/1 is suitable for audiophiles and car Hi-Fi system builders who want to achieve controlled, deep and dynamic bass reproduction. Thanks to reliable Class D technology and JL Audio quality, it is an ideal solution for powerful subwoofer systems.

RMS power @ 12.5 V:

• 225 W × 1 @ 4 Ω
• 300 W × 1 @ 3 Ω
• 400 W × 1 @ 2 Ω

Frequency response: 7 Hz – 500 Hz (+0 / -1 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio: >80 dB

THD+N: <1%

Damping factor:

• 1000 @ 4 Ω

• 500 @ 2 Ω

Inputs: differential balanced RCA

Input sensitivity:

• Low: 200 mV – 2 V RMS
• High: 800 mV – 8 V RMS

Low-pass filter:

• 12 dB/oct Butterworth
• adjustable 50–500 Hz

Bass Boost:

• 0 to +12 dB
• 45 Hz

Remote control support: RBC-1 (optional)

Preamp output: buffered pass-through

Fuse: 50 A

Recommended power cable: 4 AWG

Dimensions (D × W × H): 248 × 177 × 54 mm

Weight: 2.1 kg