About the Klipsch RSA-500
Power your passive Klipsch in-wall subwoofer
Klipsch's RSA-500 makes the perfect companion to the company's RW-5802 II passive in-wall subwoofer — a combination that provides deep, satisfying bass without taking up any floor space. The amp provides 300 watts into 8 ohms when driving one sub, or 500 watts into 4 ohms when you connect a second sub. This amplifier's standard chassis width and attractive aluminum face plate allow it to blend in with your other audio components.
Product highlights:
- 300 watts (mono) RMS into 8 ohms (500 watts into 4 ohms when driving two subwoofers)
- high-efficiency BASH (Bridged Amplifier Switching Hybrid) amplifier
- continuously variable 40-120 Hz low-pass crossover
- speaker-level and line-level inputs and outputs
- unfiltered LFE (Low Frequency Effects) input for connection to a home theater receiver's subwoofer output
- EQ switch for use with different subwoofers
- phase switch
- signal-sensing auto on/off mode
- rack ears included
- black anodized aluminum face plate
- detachable AC power cord
- 16-7/8"W x 3-7/8"H x 16-1/16"D
- 18 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # 1001188
What's in the box:
Klipsch RSA-500 owner's manual
- RSA-500 Subwoofer amplifier
- 8' AC power cord
- 2 Rack mount brackets
- 4 Machine screws
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish)
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Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 | |
| Power Output per Channel (8 ohms) | 300 | |
| Power Output per Channel (6 ohms) | --- | |
| Power Output per Channel (4 ohms) | 500 | |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 20-1k | |
| THD | 1.5% | |
| Minimum Impedance | 4 | |
| Bridged Power per Channel | N/A | |
| Speaker Outputs | 2 | |
| THX Certification | No | |
| Width (inches) | 16-7/8 | |
| Height (inches) | 3-7/8 | |
| Depth (inches) | 16-1/16 | |
| Weight | 18 pounds | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Inputs & Outputs | ||
| Number of Inputs | 2 | |
| Input Type | RCA, Speaker-Level | |
| Removable Power Cord | IEC 2-prong | |
| Level Controls | Yes | |
| Speaker Connectors | Binding Post | |
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Features
Subwoofer Amplifier: The RSA-500 amplifier is designed to be used with either the Klipsch RW-5802 in-wall, RW-5101-C in-ceiling, or AW-800-SW outdoor subwoofer. A Sub EQ Selector on the rear panel specifies which subwoofer(s) you're using. One amplifier can power up to two subwoofers at the same time.
- BASH Amp: The RSA-500 is a BASH (Bridged Amplifier Switching Hybrid) amplifier design that produces 300 watts RMS into 8 ohms and 500 watts RMS into 4 ohms (two subs). The Dynamic Power rating is 875 watts into 8 ohms.
- Variable Crossover: The amplifier has a built-in variable crossover, making it easy to match the subwoofer with the main speakers. The crossover point is continuously variable from 40 Hz to 120 Hz.
Controls: The Klipsch RSA-500 subwoofer amplifier is outfitted with front- and rear-panel controls.
- Front-Panel:
- Crossover: rotary knob; adjust the low-pass crossover point from 40-120 Hz
- Volume: rotary knob; adjust the volume level of the subwoofer to match the other speakers
- Rear Panel:
- Phase Switch: switches the polarity of the two speaker outputs; the correct setting is that which yields the fullest bass
- Sub EQ: set the EQ switch to match the sub in the system; RW-5802, RW-5101-C, or AW-800-SW
- Power Mode: choose one of three power modes: Trigger (amp turns on when there's a DC voltage, 5-30 volts, on the 3.5mm Trigger Input jack), Auto (amp turns on when there's an audio signal input on the speaker or line level inputs), or On
- AC Main: master power switch; on/off
Connections: The RSA-500 has the following rear-panel connections for its inputs and outputs.
- Speaker Output (1 and 2): 2 sets of gold-plated 5-way binding posts; the speaker outputs are wired in parallel and allow you to connect one or two subwoofers to the amplifier; the posts will accommodate up to 12 gauge bare wire
- Speaker Input: gold-plated, stereo 5-way binding posts
- Line Input (filtered): left and right RCA audio jacks; use this configuration if you wish to set the subwoofer crossover point using the RSA-500's low-pass control knob on the front panel
- LFE Input (unfiltered): single RCA audio jack; when using this input the RSA-500's internal crossover is bypassed
- Line Output: left, right, and LFE RCA audio jacks (unfiltered)
- Trigger Input: 3.5mm mini-jack
Power Mode: The power mode switch has three settings:
- Trigger: the amp turns on when there's a DC voltage (5-30 volts) on the 3.5mm Trigger Input jack
- Auto: the amp turns on when there's an audio signal input on the speaker level or line level inputs
- On: on whenever the master power switch is on
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