Rockford Fosgate Power bd1000a1 Amplifiers
Rockford Fosgate Power bd1000a1 Amplifiers
[Mar 15, 2001]
nate k.
Model Reviewed:
bd1000a1
Strength:
this is the most amount of wattage per dollar. the average is 1200+ watts rms @ 14 volts. only$600
Weakness:
hearing loss at low freqencies if your on any type of budget, just get this amp Similar Products Used: Xtant 1001 $400 dollars more. buy it if you can |
[May 17, 2001]
POUNDIN_D_RF
Model Reviewed:
2000 bd1000a1
Strength:
RAW POWER ! small size , remote punch bass , low current draw
Weakness:
Rockford Fosgate says its only stable to 1 Ohm . Other than that there are none . This is the best sub amp I have ever owned . The test certificate that came with it said 1192 watts . When I got the amp I was a little disapointed when I took it out of the box , its so small , I thought no way does this amp put out 1192 watts ! I hooked it up to two twelve inch RF punch HX2's , Damn ! It made my subs hit sooo hard ! I could'nt belive the power this thing was putting to my subs . They are 500 watts RMS and 1000 watts peak and this amp has no problem pushing them to their limits . Also its a class D amp design which means less heat more eficiancy . I have had some amps get so hot you could'nt touch them , this one barely gets warm even after jammin for hours . The bd1000's are rated at 76% eficiancy which is high considering most class A amps are 60% at best . Rockford says its only 2 Ohm stable but I have been running it for two months now with no problems at all . If you are looking for a small very powerful subwoofer amp , I highly recommend the bd 1000a1 ! Similar Products Used: I have used sub amps from Kenwood , PPI , Cadence , Pioneer , and Alpine . None of these came close except the Cadence , and it sucked way more juice than the Rockford . |
[Nov 22, 2000]
Derek Dawson
Strength:
It Pounds! Super efficent, low heat.
Weakness:
Subs only. Doller per power it is the best! The tested power was well over what it is rated at. Test voltage wasn't way high either. Similar Products Used: Many, you can't beat it! |
[Feb 03, 2001]
Kieran O'Beirne
Strength:
Huge power, Great efficiency at ANY LEVEL, Very small footprint
Weakness:
Turn on / off noise level This 1000 watt amp has the same chasis size as the RF's old 200.1 monoblock amp. With remote bass boost centered at 45Hz, more power then its rated 1000 watts and amazing efficiency regardless of volume levels, I couldnt have made a better purchase Similar Products Used: as far as class D amps go, you wont beat it |
[Feb 13, 2001]
Elliot
Strength:
Efficiency, small enclosure, remote bass boost, class D amplifier at full throttle
Weakness:
This grin has been plastered on my face for the past few months now. I can't get rid of it and I might need surgery. I decided to go with Xtant to power my Boston Acoustics 12.5LF proseries sub (which is an awesome sub by the way), but after all my friends wouldn't shut up about how great the bd1000a1 is, I finally decided to shut their holes by going out and getting myself this amp. Xtant? Yeah, it's a good amp... actually, it's a great amp! Get it if you've got the money... but to power my bostons, you need pure, raw power. Only Rockford Fosgate can supply that. I've got the perfect solution for everybody out there looking for enough power to run their high wattage sub: Get the bd1000a1. It runs nice and clean until it's D class technology takes over once you hit full throttle... it's over then. You'll squash anybody that tries to come along and compete. But for the nice drives to the grocery store and back, the B class technology gives you a nice clean sound. The remote bass boost is also a huge added plus and convenience. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 22, 2001]
Bret
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None I had a 800a4 running my subs at first and when i put this in there was a huge difference. i could feel the pressure on my ears, but that didnt last long becuse then i belw my subs with it. now i have 2 infinty perfects 12s comming. Similar Products Used: None |
[Aug 14, 2001]
Kyle
Model Reviewed:
2001 rockford fosgate bd1000.1
Strength:
It has a remote bass knob, has power but it will die if turned up for too long
Weakness:
I blew the amp within a month, I can fry an egg on it when it heats up, and when I'm riding by people and want to turn my radio up to show off i don't want to worry it will cut off. I have used this amp on 2 RF HX2 for a little over a month. It pushes them, but I wouldn't say to the extreme. If I listen to them at full volume I will get about 15-20 minutes out of the amp until it gets hot and shuts off for about 3-5 minutes. I have 2 gauge cable and a 1 farad cap. The amp is wired at 1 ohm, but when I had different speakers wired at two ohms it still heated up when played loud. Similar Products Used: I'm going with a mtx 81000d, I'm sure this one won't cut off in the heat of the moment. |
[Aug 02, 2001]
Anthony
Model Reviewed:
2000 bd1000a1
Strength:
Def the built in crossover. and Can't believe its stable at 1 ohMMMMM God i'm pushing out 1400 watts at that level.
Weakness:
Went into repair Twice :-( Coil blew once, and went into protection mode 1. Covered by warrenty. Similar Products Used: Soundstream 250x2 and RF 250.2 RF 500.2 and RF 500.1 |
[Jul 31, 2001]
agfas sdfefv
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None she used it as a vibrator. about time to get on something else. Similar Products Used: vibrator |
[Aug 08, 2001]
Patrick
Model Reviewed:
2000
Strength:
size, ability to play cool all day, and IS A MONSTER!
Weakness:
would like to see some bigger input terminals... but it's fine. WOW! You simply can't beat Rockford amps!!! especially this one. I replaced my PPI A600 art series (great amp) with this one... smart choice. I own lots of Rockfords, all the way back to the 500m (beast too), and this one is simply the best. You won't believe the amount of power this thing puts out, 1 ohm baby!!!! and it's compact. get one and stand back as you watch the tree at the next DB Drag light up! Similar Products Used: all other rockfords... just as reliable, but VERY efficient. |