Rockford Fosgate®

25 To LIFE. Amplifiers

Power1000

1400 Watt 5-Ch. Limited Edition Amp

Perhaps the most famous amplifier Rockford Fosgate ever manufactured, the Power1000 is definitely the stuff of legends. The '25 to LIFE.' edition takes this classic powerhouse into today with a staggered power five-channel configuration. The only amp you'll need!

US $1,499.99

2005 '25 to LIFE.' amplifiers - owners manual

Power1000
1400 Watt 5-Ch. Limited Edition Amp

3SIXTY.2
Advanced Interactive Signal Processor & OEM Interface (Patent Pending)

	Chrome Shroud
	Power Meters
	Indicator Lights
	1/0 Gauge power/ground connectors with ANL fusing
	Cast aluminum heatsink
	RCA pass-thru
	Stealth Connections

Description

Value

CEA-2006 Compliant
Number of Channels	5
Rated Power continuous power	Front/Rear Channels 50W x 4 @ 4-Ohms RMS 100W x 4 @ 2-Ohms RMS 150W x 4 @ 1-Ohm RMS 200W x 2 @ 4-Ohms Bridged Mono 300 x 2W @ 2-Ohms Bridged Mono Sub Channel 300W x 1 @ 4-Ohms RMS 600W x 1 @ 2-Ohms RMS 800W x 1 @ 1-Ohm RMS
Total Power total sum of 'rated power'	1400 Watts
Dynamic Power powercube measurement (info)	Front Channels 111 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohms 0° Res 185 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohms 0° Res 267 Watts x 2 @ 1-Ohm 0° Res Rear Channels 111 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohms 0° Res 187 Watts x 2 @ 2-Ohms 0° Res 272 Watts x 2 @ 1-Ohm 0° Res Sub Channel 832 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm PVC
Bridgeable	Yes (front/rear)
Crossover Controls	Front Channels High-Pass (HP): 40-400Hz 12db or 24db/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Low-Pass (LP): 40-400Hz 12db or 24db/Octave Linkwitz-Riley 10x crossover switch Rear Channels High-Pass (HP): 40-400Hz 12db or 24db/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Low-Pass (LP): 40-400Hz 12db or 24db/Octave Linkwitz-Riley 10x crossover switch Sub Channel Low-Pass (LP): 32-250Hz 24db/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Infrasonic filter: 28Hz fixed
Tone Controls	Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 35-75Hz (sub channel)
Signal Input	Low level: 3 RCA pair Signal Input Switch: 2/4/5
Signal Output	n/a
Power Input Connector	Block
Power Wire Gauge	1/0 AWG
Speaker Output Connector	Screw terminal barrier strip
Speaker Wire Gauge	12 AWG
Heat Sink Type	Cast aluminum
Cooling	Fan Cooled
Remote Controls	ParaPunch Bass EQ (included with cable)
Visual Indicators	Power On Thermal Output Short Circuit Fan On 3 Stage Termal Low B+ Voltage (below 11VDC) 5-channel Level Monitors
Circuit Topology Class	Front/Rear Channels Class A/B Sub Channel Class BD
Frequency Response	Front/Rear Channels 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5 dB Sub Channel 20Hz to 250Hz +/- 3dB
Shipping Weight	13 Lbs. (5.9 Kg.)
Dimensions (HxWxL)	2.6 x 12.8 x 23 (in) 6.6 x 32.51 x 58.42 (cm)

Specifications subject to change without notice

CONSUMER
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:

Length of Warranty (U.S.A.)
• Standard Warrany - 2 Years
• Extended Warranty - 1 Additional Year (3 Years Total) (see extended warranty below)
• Factory Refurbished Warranty - 90 Days

Length of Warranty (World Wide)
Warranties vary by country. Please contact your local Authorized Distributor for further terms & conditions.

What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country's Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.

Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford Fosgate's discretion.

What is Not Covered

Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft, shipping.
Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product.
Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center.
Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed.
Subsequent damage to other components.
Any product purchased outside the U.S.
Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.

How to Obtain Service (See Return Authorization Process)
Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

EU Warranty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized Distributor for details.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

This amplifier qualifies for a FREE one-year extended warranty when you buy the correctly matched Rockford Fosgate Amplifier Installation Kit.

How it Works
We want you to get the performance and reliability that Rockford Fosgate Amplifiers are famous for. Using poor-quality (under-spec) wiring is a guaranteed way to get less than you paid for from your system.

We are so certain that getting your system wired to rock with the right wire and cables will make a difference, that we will give you an additional (1) year warranty on your amp when you use the matching amplifier installation kit.

One (1) warranty extension per amplifier regardless of the number of amplifier installation kits purchased.

What To Do
Cut the UPC code off the amplifier installation kit package. Attach it to your amplifier PVC (Performance Verification Certificate). There is nothing to send in or register. If your amplifier requires service during the extended warranty period, simply return it with the original PVC and amplifier kit UPC to your authorized Rockford Fosgate dealer. Contact Rockford Fosgate customer support for assistance.

What Kits Qualify?
• View list of qualifying amp installation kits

Return Authorization Process

Diagnose First
Prior to requesting an RA, try to diagnose the failure. Many products we receive are sent back with No Trouble Found, usually due to incorrect installation. Use our RFTECH:Knowledge Base for troubleshooting assistance.

Contact Customer Support
Please call us during normal business hours at 1-800-669-9899 (option #1) and be prepared with the following information:

Your Name and Shipping Information
Product Name (Power1000)
Serial Number (13 digit number)
Failure Diagnosis (no output, no power LED, etc. )
Copy of Original Receipt (required for warranty claims)
Credit Card (if paying in advance for out-of-warranty claims)

Shipping Instructions
When shipping your product, your package MUST have the following information:

RA# Printed Outside of Box (as large as possible)
Copy of Original Receipt
Money Order Taped to Bottom of Product (if credit card not supplied during RA process)

Shipping Address
Ship your product (UPS or FedEx preferred) to the following:

»Shipping Electronics:	»Shipping Speakers:
Rockford Corporation Amplifier Warranty Department 955 North Fiesta Boulevard Suite #4 Gilbert, AZ 85233 RA#:_______________________	Rockford Corporation Speaker Warranty Department 955 North Fiesta Boulevard Suite #4 Gilbert, AZ 85233 RA#:___________________

Compatible Woofer Configurations

The below woofer wiring diagrams are compatible with this amplifier and are designed to optimize power output. The diagrams were selected simply by choosing woofer configurations that match the amplifier's recommended speaker load. Care should be taken to select woofers that can safely handle the amplifier's RMS power output.

For more information, refer to our Glossary definitions for Ohm and Impedance.

•	The below diagrams are compatible with the SUB CHANNEL of this amp.

•	For maximum output power on the SUB CHANNEL, use 1Ω wiring diagrams.

4Ω Amp Load Diagrams

2Ω Amp Load Diagrams

1Ω Amp Load Diagrams

New Speaker Polarity

Positive +	Negative -
red post	black post

Old Speaker Polarity

Older Rockford Fosgate speakers (SP, SPP, RFA) utilized painted dots to indicate terminal polarity & impedance.
Positive +	Negative -
purple 4Ω	no dot
red 8Ω	no dot

Knowledge Base

	Differences between SVC and DVC subwoofers
	Differences between subwoofer voice coil types
	How do speakers get blown? Why do they sound distorted?
	Instructions on building a subwoofer enclosure

The AudioGraph® PowerCube® illustrates dynamic power capabilities of an amplifier. The PowerCube® tests an amplifier's ability to deliver linearly short term current into capacitive and inductive (not just resistive) speaker loads. These tests are designed to mimic an amplifier's ability to perform under real-world 4-ohm speaker loads. DO NOT follow the impedance loads illustrated in the charts - refer to your amplifier's owners manual for minimum "ohm" loads.

What is a PowerCube®? The PowerCube by AudioGraph is a specially designed test device that simulates a real speaker load playing a musical signal. Rockford Fosgate utilizes the PowerCube to show our customers an amplifier's performance in a real world environment, NOT an amplifier's unrealistic power rating into a laboratory load resistor. It is not possible to "tweak" the test to make an amplifier look beter or worse.

The device tests at (20) different impedances, not to see if the amplifier can drive those impedances of a loudspeaker, but to get the current draw on the amplifier to a level where it approximates the current requirements of a single 8Ω speaker. If an amplifier's PowerCube shows obvious problems and is not "cubic" in appearance, then that amplifier really will not drive an 8Ω speaker correctly, let alone a 4Ω or lower impedance load. This should be an easy test for a high quality amplifier to "pass". The test asks the amplifier to deliver high current for 20 milliseconds.

An amplifier that will not produce a "cubic" appearing cube almost always has power supply, protection circuitry or other circuit design problems or shortcomings.

If the PowerCube is relatively "cubic" in appearance, and the power expressed almost doubles as the load impedance is halved, then the amp should be able to adequately drive a normal loudspeaker, and will obviously be a better choice for lower impedances as well, when compared to an amplifier that does not produce a "cubic" cube. RF beleives that the information gleaned from testing with the PowerCube is valuable because it accurately predicts the output capabilities of a given amplifier, and perhaps even more importantly, the ability of an amplifier to drive a loudspeaker correctly. It shows problems in areas of amplifier design such as oscillations due to reactive loads, or inhibitive protection schemes that are not obvious during other test methods.

The PowerCube is Fair, unbiased and always accurate!

READING THE TEST AND CUBE QUICKLY

Figures 1 - 6 are taken from the PowerCube owners manual. All amplifiers should strive for Figure 1, the Perfect Amplifier. It's very hard to achieve a Figure 1 type cube. Look for them, perfection is rare.

Figure 1.
Perfect Amplifier
This amplifier works as a perfect voltage generator and is not affected by battery voltage, impedance or current demand.

Figure 4.
Current Limiting
This amplifier probably has too few output devices. To protect them, the amplifier has an electronic protection circuit which turns off the amplifier at "dangerous loads."

Figure 2.
Good Example
This is an amplifier with typically good behavior. There are some low impedances losses, but the PowerCube is still cubic.

Figure 5.
Oscillating
This amplifier is not stable at certain reactive loads. As a result, the distortion is always over 1% THD and the resulting output power is 0 watts.

Figure 3.
Poor Power Supply
This amplifier's power supply is too small or has too few output devices and cannot produce enough current in low impedances. As a result, the dynamic output power gets lower in these impedances.

Figure 6.
Poor Protection Circuitry
This amplifier is designed for higher impedance application. Subsequently, it shuts down into low impedance loads.

For more detailed information regarding the PowerCube visit www.audiograph.se
AudioGraph® & PowerCube® are registered trademarks of AudioGraph AB, Sweden.

25 To LIFE. Amplifiers
Power1000
Combined Front/Rear/Sub
Class-bd sub channel cannot be tested on PowerCube®. Sub channel PVC tested at 832 Watts @ 1-Ohm.

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