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KICKER CXA800.1 Review: 800 W Class D Mono Amp With 1-Ohm StabilityAmplifiers

KICKER CXA800.1 Review: 800 W Class D Mono Amp With 1-Ohm Stability

Kicker CXA800.1 review: rated 300, 600 and 800 W RMS at 4, 2 and 1 ohm, an 80 A fuse, a 2-year warranty, a compact body and no independent lab data. $299.99 USD.

Alpine S-A32F Review: Compact Class D Amp, Now DiscontinuedAmplifiers

Alpine S-A32F Review: Compact Class D Amp, Now Discontinued

Alpine’s S-A32F is a discontinued Class D 4-channel amp rated 55 W x 4 at 4 ohms and 160 W x 2 bridged, with speaker-level input. Price is not confirmed.

Rockford Fosgate T1000X5ad Review: Compact 1,000W 5-Channel AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate T1000X5ad Review: Compact 1,000W 5-Channel Amp

The Rockford Fosgate T1000X5ad combines four 100-watt main channels with a 400- or 600-watt sub channel in a compact five-channel Class-AD/BD amplifier.

Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-200X2 Review: Compact, Few ExtrasAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-200X2 Review: Compact, Few Extras

Rockford Fosgate’s Prime R2-200X2 is a Class D 2-channel amp rated 50 W x 2 at 4 ohms and 200 W bridged, with simple gain setup. It costs $239.99 USD.

Rockford Fosgate T400X2ad Review: Compact 400W Class-AD PowerAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate T400X2ad Review: Compact 400W Class-AD Power

Rockford Fosgate’s T400X2ad delivers 200 W per channel in a tiny Class-AD chassis, with flexible filters, high-level inputs, clip indicators, and 400 W bridged output.

Rockford Fosgate R2-750X5 Review: Compact 5-Channel AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate R2-750X5 Review: Compact 5-Channel Amp

The Rockford Fosgate R2-750X5 is a Class D 5-channel car amp rated 50 W x 4 plus 200 W at 4 ohms, priced at $539.99, with a 71 A maximum draw and a 120 A fuse.

Rockford Fosgate Power T750X1bd Review: Small Amp, 1-Ohm PowerAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate Power T750X1bd Review: Small Amp, 1-Ohm Power

The Rockford Fosgate Power T750X1bd is a compact 750-watt Class-BD mono amp rated at 750 W into 1 ohm. Specs, wiring needs, rivals and the $549.99 USD price.

Rockford Fosgate P300X1 Review: Full-Range Mono AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate P300X1 Review: Full-Range Mono Amp

The Rockford Fosgate P300X1 delivers 200W RMS at 4 ohms or 300W at 2 ohms, with full-range response, adjustable filters, Punch EQ and a 50A fuse for modest car systems.

Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X1BD Review: 1-Ohm Bass PowerAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X1BD Review: 1-Ohm Bass Power

The Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X1BD delivers 500 W RMS at 1 ohm, high-level inputs, RCA pass-through, adjustable filtering, Punch EQ, and 80 A fuse guidance.

Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1bdCP Review: 500W Class-BD Bass AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1bdCP Review: 500W Class-BD Bass Amp

The Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1bdCP delivers 500 watts RMS at 1 or 2 ohms, with Class-BD design, adjustable filters, RCA pass-through and Punch EQ control.

Rockford Fosgate T1000-1bdCP Review: Strong Output, High DemandsAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate T1000-1bdCP Review: Strong Output, High Demands

The Rockford Fosgate T1000-1bdCP delivers 700 W at 4 Ω and 1,000 W at 1 or 2 Ω, with Class-BD design, adjustable filters, and substantial wiring needs.

Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP Review: 1,500W Power, High CostAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP Review: 1,500W Power, High Cost

The Rockford Fosgate Power T1500-1bdCP delivers up to 1,500W RMS at 1 or 2 ohms, but its wiring demands, legacy status and $769.99 price limit its appeal.

Rockford Fosgate R2-250X1 Review: A Practical 250W Mono AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate R2-250X1 Review: A Practical 250W Mono Amp

The Rockford Fosgate R2-250X1 delivers 150 W RMS at 4 ohms or 250 W at 2 ohms, with adjustable filters, Punch EQ, high-level inputs, and a wired level remote.

Rockford Fosgate R2-500X1 Review: Compact 500 W Sub AmpAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate R2-500X1 Review: Compact 500 W Sub Amp

Rockford Fosgate R2-500X1 review: 300 W at 4 ohms, 500 W at 2 ohms, remote included. Priced at $309.99. Wiring notes, rivals and who should skip this amp.

Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-300X4 Review: Easy Setup, Modest PowerAmplifiers

Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-300X4 Review: Easy Setup, Modest Power

Rockford Fosgate’s Prime R2-300X4 is a Class D 4-channel amp rated 50 W x 4 at 4 ohms and 150 W x 2 bridged, with simple gain setup. It costs $309.99 USD.