About the Orion Cobalt CO800.1
Orion brings back Cobalt amplifiers — a name from the golden days of car audio. And the latest Cobalt amplifers prove that superior performance doesn't have to be expensive. These solid, efficient performers can take some punishment and still deliver a clean, powerful signal. You'll hear finely detailed sound even at high volume, without the high price tag.
The CO800.1 mono subwoofer amp sends out 400 watts RMS to your subwoofers, and incorporates an efficient power supply that delivers a big sound with low distortion. Variable filters and audio controls help you get the most out of your subwoofer system.
This compact Cobalt amp doesn't take up a lot of space, and its channeled terminal covers protect connections, hiding wires for a cleaner installation. The blue illuminated strip adds a touch of style to your installation. The speaker-level inputs feature an automatic turn-on circuit, so you don't have to run a remote wire from your car stereo.
Product highlights:
- mono subwoofer amplifier
- 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (400 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
- variable low-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
- selectable rear bass boost (0, 6, 12 dB)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- speaker- and preamp-level inputs
- fuse rating: 30A x 2
- 8-gauge amp wiring kit recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 8-1/16"W x 2-1/16"H x 13-7/16"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # 42120
What's in the box:
Orion Cobalt CO800.1 owner's manual
- Mono amplifier
- Remote bass control with 16' cord attached
- Two 30 Amp fuses (installed)
- 8" Speaker level input harness
- Four 1" Self-tapping screws
- Four 3/8" Self-tapping screws
- 4 Rubber washers
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian/ Portuguese)
- Product registration card
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Features & specs
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
300 x 1 | |
| Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | 800 x 1 | |
| Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 400 x 1 | |
| Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
| Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
| Minimum Impedance Bridged | --- | |
| Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
| Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
| Best Frequency Response | 20-30k Hz | |
| THD at Rated RMS Power | 1% | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 75 dB | |
| Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
| Features | ||
| Amplifier Class | AB | |
| Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-500 Hz | |
| Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 12 dB/oct | |
| High-Pass Crossover Frequency | N/A | |
| High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | N/A | |
| Bass Boost | 0 dB, 6 dB, or 12 dB | |
| Bass Boost Frequency | 44 Hz | |
| Fan Cooled | No | |
| Fuse Rating | 30 x 2 | |
| Speaker Level Inputs | --- | |
| Preamp Outputs | 1 pair | |
| Width (inches) | 13-1/2 | |
| Height (inches) | 2-1/8 | |
| Depth (inches) | 8-1/8 | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
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Features
Input and Output Notes
Specifications
Features
Inputs: The CO800.1 offers both line-level and speaker-level inputs. The supplied speaker-level input harness allows you to connect the input to a receiver without preamp outputs, either aftermarket or factory. When the speaker-level inputs are used, a signal sensing circuit turns the amp on automatically when it receives an input. The amp turns off after approximately one minute without an input.
Line Output: Additional amplifiers can be added to the CO800.1 easily using the full range RCA line output.
Internal Crossover: The amplifier's internal crossover can be set to LPF (low-pass filter) or Full (full range, the crossover is bypassed). The crossover's slope is 12dB/octave and the crossover point is continuously variable from 50Hz to 500Hz.
Bass Boost: The Bass Boost circuit is switchable; select a 0 dB, 6 dB, or 12 dB boost. The bass boost can also be controlled using the included wired remote bass control.
Phase: A switch allows you to reverse the phase of the outputs, 0 or 180 degrees.
Bridging: Two identical CO800.1 amps can be bridged together to power one speaker (minimum impedance 4Ω).
Power Indicator and Protection LEDs: There is a blue LED on the control panel (left side) and a blue LED bar across the top of the amp to indicate the power is on. A red LED on the control panel indicates the protection circuit has engaged and turned the amp off.
Protection Circuit: The Cobalt series has six protection circuits and the amp automatically turns off when it encounters a problem with overheating, short circuit, under voltage, over voltage, over current, or DC Offset.
Input and Output Notes
Power Connections: The power and ground inputs are set-screw terminals. They will accommodate up to 4-gauge wire and require a 3mm Allen wrench to tighten (not included). The remote turn-on input is also a set-screw terminal. It will accept up to a 10-gauge wire and requires a 2mm Allen wrench to tighten (also not included).
Speaker Connections: Although this is a mono amp, there are two speaker output terminals, internally shorted together. The speaker outputs are set-screw terminals. They will accommodate up to 12-gauge wire and require a 3mm Allen wrench to tighten (not included).
Specifications
CEA-2006 Compliance: The specifications given by Orion for the Cobalt 800.1 amplifier comply with the new CEA-2006 Amplifier Power Standards from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
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I have this amp pushing 2 12'' Rockford p3's and its more than loud enough for me. The amp is turned up about 3/4 way, gets a little hot but what amp doesn't.
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