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Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP Power Series mono sub amplifier — 1,500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms

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About the Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP

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Powerful bass performance

Power Series amplifiers actively monitor their speakers' performance using Rockford Fosgate's Constant Power technology. A speaker's impedance naturally fluctuates as it performs. So, just like your cruise control increases the engine's RPM to maintain your car's speed uphill, Constant Power maintains this amp's output by increasing its internal voltage and current when the speaker's impedance rises. This results in up to a 25% increase in the amp's total power output, especially in the crucial range below 50 Hz where a sub amp really has to shine.

Powerful bass performance

Rockford Fosgate enjoys a well-deserved reputation for building high-quality mobile audio products. Their Power Series amps sit at the top of the car audio food chain, with proven durability and proprietary technologies that deliver stronger, more reliable performance than most other amps on the planet today.

High-grade internal components mean high-power output.

Rockford Fosgate's high-tech solutions yield more power

Power Series amplifiers actively monitor their speakers' performance using Rockford Fosgate's Constant Power technology. A speaker's impedance naturally fluctuates as it performs. So, just like your cruise control increases the engine's RPM to maintain your car's speed uphill, Constant Power maintains this amp's output by increasing its internal voltage and current when the speaker's impedance rises. This results in up to a 25% increase in the amp's total power output, especially in the crucial range below 50 Hz where a sub amp really has to shine.

Rugged construction, massive bass

Rockford Fosgate builds each Power Series mono amplifier with heavy-duty, state-of-the-art components. The award-winning Dynamic Thermal Management design manages the temperature of the internal components, distributing heat evenly for higher efficiency and lower distortion. The unique heat sink allows the heat to escape more readily so the high-power output transistors stay cooler and last longer.

Can you say 1,500 watts?

The T1500-1bdCP mono sub amp uses an efficient Class bd design to deliver up to 1,500 watts to your subwoofer system from a remarkably compact chassis. This amp can even drive a 1-ohm load, so you can get massive bass out of a wide variety of system designs. The variable 24/dB per octave crossover creates a more natural sounding transition from your speakers to your subs. And the 2-year warranty tells you that Rockford Fosgate stands behind this bass behemoth.

T1500-1bdCP connections

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

To see sample wiring diagrams for all common subwoofer/amplifier combinations, check out this informative article.

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Product highlights:

  • mono subwoofer amplifier
  • 1,000 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (1,500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
  • 1,500 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm
  • CEA-2006 compliant
  • Dynamic Thermal Management cooling system
  • variable low-pass filter (35-250 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
  • selectable subsonic filter (28Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz)
  • optional wired remote bass boost
  • Class-BD amplifier design
  • MOSFET power and output stages
  • preamp-level inputs and outputs
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads and a 200-amp fuse recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
  • no onboard fuses — when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 200-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended
  • 14-15/16"W x 2-1/4"H x 8-15/16"D
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # T1500-1BDCP

What's in the box:

  • Mono-channel amplifier
  • Four 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws
  • Installation & Operation manual (Eng/Fre/Spa)
  • Power Amplifier Performance Verification Certificate

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Features

Overview: With its super-efficient Class-BD circuit topology and Constant Power configuration, the Rockford Fosgate Power T1500-1bdCP assures maximum power output. Due to its dedicated low frequency response, this amplifier is optimized for mid-bass speakers or subwoofers only. The amplifier is 1-ohm stable (1500 watts x 1) and will drive a pair of 4-ohm DVC subwoofers or quad-configuration of 2-ohm DVC subwoofers with ease.

Class bd Design: 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. This means, more power from your amplifier with less drain on your vehicles electrical and charging system.

Constant Power: Its proprietary "Constant Power" configuration provides the ability to instantaneously deliver maximum output power to speakers without regard to its varying impedance while maintaining high-efficiency and thermal performance. Music and speakers have a dynamic relationship. So your listening experience is cleaner, louder and more impressive than ever before.

Cast Aluminum Heatsink: The cast aluminum heatsink dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs.

Dynamic Thermal Management (DTM): DTM Evenly distributes excess heat across entire amplifier heatsink.

DSM (Discrete Surface Mount): DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature. An industry-leading manufacturing process, DSM utilizes high-speed robotics, high-quality 1% tight-tolerance parts and large board traces. The discrete components are laser etched to meet a particular value and a very low tolerance. This lower tolerance improves the efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.

TO-247 MOSFETs: The Rockford Fosgate amplifier 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 many other amplifier. The MOSFET transistor is the best type of device to use when building a high quality mobile amplifier. The TO-247 has 60% more metal tab area and its unique, fully encapsulated design is capable of housing a silicon die (the heart of the MOSFET) twice as large as the TO-220. The larger die provides more power handling capacity. Additionally, the extra metal tab area ensures that no matter what size silicon die is inside, the thermal impedance will always be lower than in the TO-220 due to improved heat dissipation.

MEHSA3: MEHSA3 reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span. MEHSA3 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application - gen. 3) is a proprietary process that yields up to five times better heat transfer than traditional FET mounting techniques, using the exact same components. A multi-layer insulated metal substrate operating with minimal thermal resistance spreads heat both downward and outward to quickly dissipate heat from each device across the heatsink. This process combined with Rockford's optimized heatsink designs, DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) technology and MOSFET devices, allows the amplifier to squeeze more watts per cubic inch from every output device as well as provide consistent thermal stability. The 3rd generation creates a dielectric layer between the ceramic topside and the aluminum base that retains all of the electrical isolation and capacitive coupling of the original MEHSA material increasing its thermal conductivity. The higher power handling results in a 20% reduction in thermal impedance.

NOMAD (Non-Multiplying Advanced Decision): NOMAD is an intelligent protection circuit that uses an analog computer to make real time decisions regarding temperature, voltage, current and impedance. The unit is protected without limiting sound output unless needed.

Power and Protection LEDs: The LEDs are located on top of the amplifier. A blue Power LED illuminates when the amplifier is turned on. A red Thermal LED illuminates if the amplifier overheats. The yellow Protect LED illuminates if a short circuit or too low an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. When any of the protection circuits engage, the amp automatically shuts down until the problem is corrected.

Controls

Internal Crossover: The amplifier features a built-in 24dB/octave Butterworth low-pass filter with a variable crossover point from 35Hz to 250Hz.

Punch EQ2: The Punch EQ on-board equalization circuit helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. This control is a narrow band adjustment variable from 0dB to +18dB at 45Hz with a Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost.

Infrasonic Filter: This 28Hz high-pass filter (12dB/octave Butterworth) is designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier. This infrasonic filter improves your subwoofer performance and power handling, particularly in vented enclosures.

Connections

Power Connections: The power and ground terminals are nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors and will accommodate up to 4-gauge wire. An external 200-amp fuse (not included) must be installed on the power wire. If a wiring kit is used which includes a fuse with a value other than 200-amps, the original should be replaced with a 200-amp fuse. The remote turn-on terminal will accept wire sizes of 12- to 24-gauge. A Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals.

Dual Speaker Terminals: The Power mono-amplifier features two pair of speaker output terminals so you can easily connect two 4-ohm speakers to the amplifier in a 2-ohm load configuration. The two pair of nickel-plated clamp wire connectors will accept 8-gauge to 18-gauge wire. A Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals.

Differential Input RCA Inputs: The amplifier features a pair of differential RCA input jacks for easy connection of signal level input. Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the positive (+) and negative (-) portions of the input signal, subtracting the voltage common to both conductors (noise); resulting in a cleaner signal. Reducing the noise on the input then improves the sound quality of the output. The RCA input jacks are nickel-plated to resist signal degradation caused by corrosion.

RCA Outputs: The amplifier also features a pair of RCA "Pass-Thru" jacks which provide a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location. The RCA output jacks are nickel-plated to resist signal degradation caused by corrosion.

Remote Punch EQ (PEQ) Connection: An RJ-45 jack is provided for connecting an optional remote PEQ control (575ROCKPEQ, sold separately). If you use the remote PEQ, the Punch EQ control on the amp is disabled, and replaced by the remote.

Note: Previous model Punch Bass and Para-Punch remotes will not work with this amp.

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14 questions already asked

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What is the best speakers for this amp?
terry  Feb 17, 2024
1 answer
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There are many factors that can play into what speakers work with an amp. We have advisors who can be reached by calling 1-800-324-9695 that can help recommend the best speakers for your goals.
red  Feb 17, 2024 (Staff)
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I have 1/0 gauge wiring kit, will these leads fit in the ports?
m  Oct 24, 2023
1 answer
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Greetings MC. Thank you for your question. The power and ground terminals accept up to 4 gauge wire. What you may need is a wire gauge reducer from 0 to 4 gauge. They are available, we just do not carry them.
hogan  Oct 25, 2023 (Staff)
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Will I need a Line out converter like a Lc2i pro with this amp or will I need something else?
kyle  Oct 25, 2022
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This Rockford Fosgate T1500 is a beast of an amp, capable of some serious bass Kyle. I would absolutely recommend a high-quality line output converter that also processes and restores your bass. The LC2i Pro is one of my personal favorites and is absolutely up to the task. You can even use the Epicenter in dash in the link below with the LC2i pro, if you want even more control of your bass and an in-dash SPL meter, pretty slick! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161EPICEID/AudioControls-The-Epicenter-InDash.html
bo  Oct 25, 2022 (Staff)
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I got this amp to power 1 fosgate 12 t something or another its the 650 dollar sub from here.....a week into and it stays super hot made a strange noise and now its like after 5 mins or so it loses power and for 1k it don't make any sense please help??
matthew  Aug 18, 2021
1 answer
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
kristina  Aug 18, 2021 (Staff)
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What bass knob works with the 10/12/2020 T1500-1bd ?
buckshot  Aug 09, 2021
1 answer
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I have the Rockford Fosgate PEQ. Works perfectly.
mike  Aug 09, 2021
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What all subs and configuration is recommended in a 2011 ford ranger?
megan  Mar 30, 2020
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I purchased the t1500.1bdcp from crutchfield.com.. And a pair of 44L7S154's... 1000 watt RMS each... And a kw 6906s... All from crutchfield.com
megan  Mar 31, 2020
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I used jL audio 10in. You'll prob need a custom box for behind the seat.
christopher  Mar 30, 2020
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Okay I have a T1500-1bd I have a phoenix gold ti310d2 600 w 12 inch woofer and I have a 10w3v3 jl audio 12 how should I hook these up and how should I hook them up to the amp?
jdmfk23  Jun 19, 2018
1 answer
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
kristina  Jun 25, 2018 (Staff)
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I have heard tons of people who say that this amp overheats a lot, and I've heard a bunch about this amp catching on fire... is this amp safe?
vader1010101  Mar 28, 2018
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I'm not sure who your source is but I personally have never heard that. And I have two and have never had any issues with them overheating or catching fire. They are hands down the best sub amps I have ever owned!!
robert  Apr 09, 2018
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And 2000 watt
nick  Apr 09, 2018
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I have this amp hooked to a Rockford Fish are T2S2 13 2000 way RMS sub. I have it in my Semi tractor trailer. I use it 16 hours a day and 6 days a week. It does not get to hit and it has never shut down for to high of temp. It has a massive heat sink so it needs a lot of air space around it to cool the amp. I have had 2 of the T500-1BDCP and 1 of the T1000-BDCP amps. I never had a problem with any one of them. Give them air space and you should be fine.
nick  Apr 09, 2018
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Pos and negative are close together but it hasn't overheated. Im running 2 Alpine R's in a sealed box with 4/0 AWG OFC wiring. Adequately insulate your wiring and you should be good.
corey  Apr 08, 2018
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This can do 1500 w at both 1 and 2 ohms?
michael  Apr 10, 2017
4 answers
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Yes! I'm sure you can look up the specs and this amp rocks!
rafael  Apr 16, 2017
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Yes. It all depends on how you wire your subs. I have two fosgate P3D4-15's wired at one ohm and it's pushing a little over 1900 watts.
joshua  Apr 10, 2017
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Yes. Specs say it supplies 1500w @ 2ohm and is also 1ohm stable.
stephen  Apr 10, 2017
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At 1ohm
joe  Apr 10, 2017
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I have 2 T-2 15 inch Rockford fosgate subwoofer and running it now with a t1500 is there something that is recommended to run these speakers? And also what size box is required with what how many cubic inch air space on vent? Thanks guys
keith  Feb 12, 2017
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp for your subs I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system as well as compatible accessories.
kenneth  Feb 13, 2017 (Staff)
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Does the Amp come with a random design on it? or just standard black. I really want the "candy" design.
gideon  Aug 17, 2016
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I've bought two amps and they both came just standard black.
joshua  Aug 18, 2016
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Mine was just black. As pictured in the website. A matte black around 3 borders, (where it dissipates the heat) and a glossy black front.
manuel  Aug 17, 2016
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Rockford fosgate t1500. Hi would you take $500. I am from canada?
porkchop  Nov 21, 2015
1 answer
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$799.99 is the best we can offer on this Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP right now. We also only deliver throughout the United States from this site, so you would want to check our Canadian site at http://www.crutchfield.ca/ for pricing and availability in Canada.
david  Nov 23, 2015 (Staff)
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