JL Audio Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier With 500 Watts - JD500/1

Model #:JD500/1
$399.95

Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier, 500 W x 1 @ 2 Ω / 250 W x 1 @ 4 Ω - 14.4V

Designed to produce a whopping 500 watts into 2 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD), the JD500/1 amplifier is a great solution for powering subwoofers in a cost-conscious system. Our proprietary NexD™ switching technology delivers large amounts of real-world power output with excellent efficiency and ultra-low distortion.

The JD500/1's controls are located on the input panel. while the power and speaker connections can be found along the opposite end of its extruded aluminum 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 line-level and speaker-level signals. 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 JD500/1 is also equipped with an onboard LED-clipping indicator ring, surrounding the input sensitivity control. This useful feature lets you set your amplifier's input sensitivity, quickly and accurately, without special equipment. With the addition of an RBC-1 remote level control (sold separately), you can control the subwoofer level from the driver's seat.

Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V

@ 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

Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V

@ 4 Ω 225 W RMS x 1
@ 3 Ω 300 W RMS x 1
@ 2 Ω 400 W RMS x 1
@ 1.5 Ω N/A

General 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™)

Signal Processing

Filter Mode(s) Low-Pass only
Filter Slope(s) 12 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range 50 Hz - 500 Hz
Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometer No
Filter Defeat Function No
Infrasonic Filter No
Bass Boost EQ Yes
Output Polarity Switch No
Remote Subwoofer Level Control Optional (RBC-1)
Remote Bass EQ Boost Control No
Pass-Through Preamp Output Buffered

Physical Specifications

Height (H) 2.10 in / 53 mm
Width (W) 9.50 in / 242 mm
Depth (D) 7.50 in / 190 mm

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