Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1BDCP 1000 watt mono amplifier Review
Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1BDCP 1000 watt mono amplifier Feature
- Mono amplifier delivers 700W x 1 @ 4-Ohms, 1000W x 1 @ 2-Ohms, 1000W x 1 @ 1-Ohm (RMS)
- Class-bd amplifier with MOSFET output stage and power supply
- Variable low-pass filter with range of 35-250 Hz (24 dB/octave slope)
- Variable bass boost (0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz) and infrasonic filter (-3dB @ 28Hz 12dB/Octave)
- Audiophile grade speaker connections and RCA pass-thru
The new Constant Power amplifiers are some of the most powerful amplifiers on the market. The T1000-1bdCP is based on the legendary T1000-1bd amplifier design with a proprietary "Constant Power" configuration delivering up to 25% more power (Watts) across all impedance loads. The listening experience is cleaner, louder and more impressive than ever before. The T1000-1bdCP, pumps out a heart-stopping Kilowatt, enough power for any reasonably sane subwoofer system.
 | Rockford Fosgate Power Series Amplifiers Power > Size. These compact amps deliver the same gut wrenching power as its big brother, but their chassis designs are up to 40% smaller. DTM (Dynamic Thermal Management) allows efficient heat transfer that minimizes physical size and enables installs under seats and other compact areas when abundant power is required. |
 The "Constant Power" configuration delivers up to 25% more power (Watts) across all impedance loads.
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 Pass-thru connection for easy system-building.
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 Small chassis designs with serious power.
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T1000-1bdCP Features
- 24dB/octave crossover
- 4 Gauge power/ground terminals
- Audiophile grade speaker connections
- Infrasonic filter
- MOSFET output stage
- MOSFET power supply
- RCA pass-thru
CEA-2006
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
Class bd
Rockford Fosgate bd topology is a revolutionary patented design, integrating a technology that is more efficient than typical class AB and has lower distortion than class D designs. POWER bd amplifiers are 75-80% efficient vs. 20-60% efficient class ab amplifiers. What does that mean? More power from your amplifier with less drain on your vehicles electrical and charging system.
Constant Power
Music and speakers have a dynamic relationship. As the frequency of music varies, so does the impedance of the speaker. This patent pending technology gives the amplifier the ability to instantaneously deliver its maximum output power to the speaker without regard to its varying impedance while still maintaining its high-efficiency and thermal performance.
Differential Inputs
Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts the voltage common to both conductors (noise) resulting in only the clean signal. This allows only clean signal to enter the amplifier.
DSM
DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.
Dynamic Thermal Management
Heat is often inefficiently dissipated across a heatsink causing "hot spots". Rockford Fosgate engineers have developed an award winning cooling design called DTM. This patent pending design seamlessly manages the output of power supply temperatures, while evenly distributing the excess heat across the entire amplifier.
MEHSA3
MEHSA3 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application--gen. 3) reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
Punch EQ2
In the early 70's, Jim Fosgate studied the acoustical properties of automobiles. Utilizing a real-time analyzer and pink noise, he would graph out the acoustical characteristics of each car he tested. Jim discovered three problems that were common to all cars: a midbass hump between 100-275Hz, a steep roll-off of high frequencies from 2kHz up to 20kHz, and reduced bass response below 50Hz.
The Punch EQ on-board equalization circuit helps correct for these acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. When set to Low-Pass(LP) operation, it becomes a variable Bass Boost. When set to High-Pass (HP) operation, it acts as a variable Mid-Bass and Treble Boost. When set to All Pass (AP) operation, both Bass and Treble frequencies are boosted.
Rockford Fosgate Avatar
These Avatars are a personal signature from the Rockford Fosgate team member who designed and engineered this fanatic product. This statement illustrates Rockford's commitment to being Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.
TO-247 MOSFETs
Rockford Fosgate amps use custom TO-247 MOSFETs. These have 60% more metal tab area for more power capacity, lower impedance and improved heat dissipation over traditional TO-220 MOSFETs found in competitor amps.
T1000-1bdCP Specifications
| Number of Channels: | 1 |
| Rated Power: | 700W x 1 @ 4-Ohms RMS
1000W x 1 @ 2-Ohms RMS
1000W x 1 @ 1-Ohm RMS |
| Total Power: | 1000 Watts |
| Dynamic Power: | 1320 Watts |
| Bridgeable: | No |
| Efficiency (average): | 85.6% @ 4-Ohm
82.1% @ 2-Ohm
70.0% @ 1-Ohm |
| Crossover Controls: | Low-Pass (LP): 35Hz-250Hz @ 24dB/octave Butterworth
Infrasonic: 12dB/octave Butterworth, -3dB @ 28Hz |
| Tone Controls: | Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz |
| Signal Input: | 1 RCA pair |
| Signal Output: | 1 RCA pair |
| Power Input Connector: | Block |
| Power Wire Gauge: | 4 AWG |
| Speaker Output Connector: | Screw terminal barrier strip |
| Speaker Wire Gauge: | 8 AWG to 18 AWG |
| Heat Sink Type: | Cast aluminum |
| Cooling: | Convection |
| Remote Controls: | Optional Remote Punch EQ (overrides built-in Punch EQ) |
| Visual Indicators: | Power
Thermal
Protect |
| Circuit Topology Class: | Class bd |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz to 250kHz +/- 0.5dB |
| Shipping Weight: | TBA |
| Dimensions (HxWxL): | 2.14 x 8.14 x 13.66 (in)
5.44 x 20.68 x 34.69 (cm) |
Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Rockford's 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products in the world. The company's no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockford's new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, and run longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."
The 2010 product line represents the company's core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.
What's in the Box
Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1BDCP 1000 watt mono amplifier, Mounting Hardware, User's Manual
On a Tighter Budget?
For those seeking a more affordable multi-channel amplification solution, Rockford offers the Punch Series P1000-1bd and the Prime Series R1000-1D, among other options.
Power Series "Constant Power" Amplifiers
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Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-1BDCP 1000 watt mono amplifier
