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