Description
Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifier, 1500 W x 1 @ 2 Ω AND 1 Ω / 750 W x 1 @ 4 Ω - 14.4V
High Quality tested & remanufactured by JL Audio. Want more info? Check the Refurbished FAQ Tab. 90 day JL Audio Remanufactured warranty included.
Purpose-built for subwoofer applications, the RD1500/1 monoblock amplifier delivers 1500 watts of jaw-dropping bass output into 1 OR 2 ohms (14.4V, 1% THD). At the heart of this ultra-sleek and compact power plant is JL Audio’s exclusive NexD™ Class D technology, permitting high power output with exceptional efficiency and low distortion.
For your convenience, all of the RD1500/1’s controls are located on top of the amplifier, beneath a protective cover, with all connections found along one side of its chassis. Signal processing features include a 12 dB / octave low-pass filter, with continuously variable frequency selection from 50-500 Hz, and a variable bass boost EQ. Dual-range, differential-balance inputs are also onboard, capable of accepting most input voltage levels. Automatic turn-on capability (via signal sensing or DC-offset sensing) is standard, along with a set of preamp outputs so you can easily pass signals to another amplifier.
The RD1500/1 is also equipped with an onboard LED-clipping indicator. This all-new, innovative feature lets you easily set your amplifier’s input sensitivity setting, quickly and accurately, with no special equipment needed. The RD1500/1 features a durable, black powder-coated finish and a top-mounted, dual-color LED light strip that reports the overall status and condition. Control of the subwoofer level from the driver’s seat is easily accomplished with the addition of the optional RBC-1 remote level control (sold separately).
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 14.4 V
| @ 4 Ω | 750 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 3 Ω | 1000 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 2 Ω | 1500 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 1 Ω | 1500 W RMS x 1 |
Rated Continuous (RMS) Power @ 12.5 V
| @ 4 Ω | 750 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 3 Ω | 1000 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 2 Ω | 1200 W RMS x 1 |
| @ 1 Ω | 1500 W RMS x 1 |
General Specifications
| Frequency Response | 7 Hz - 500 Hz (+0, -1dB) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to highest rated power | >82 dB below rated power (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| S/N Ratio, referred to 1 W | >50 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth) |
| Damping Factor @ 4 Ω | >1100 / 50 Hz |
| Damping Factor @ 2 Ω | >550 / 50 Hz |
| THD+N @ Rated Power | <1% @ 2 Ω per Ch. |
| Input Voltage Range @ RCA Inputs | 200 mV - 8 V RMS |
| Min.Copper Power / Ground Wire Gauge | 2 AWG wire |
| Fuse Rating | 150 A (AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse™) |
Signal Processing
| Filter Mode(s) | Low-Pass only |
| Filter Slope(s) | 12 dB/octave |
| Filter Frequency Range | 50 Hz - 500 Hz |
| Detented, Calibrated Filter Freq. Potentiometer | No |
| Filter Defeat Function | No |
| Infrasonic Filter | 30 Hz, defeatable |
| Bass Boost EQ | Yes |
| Output Polarity Switch | No |
| Remote Subwoofer Level Control | Optional (RBC-1) |
| Remote Bass EQ Boost Control | No |
| Pass-Through Preamp Output | Buffered |
Physical Specifications
| Height (H) | 2.13 in / 54 mm |
| Width (W) | 18.05 in / 458 mm |
| Depth (D) | 6.96 in / 177 mm |
Refurbished FAQ
Refurbished Frequently Asked Questions
- What does refurbished mean? Refurbished products may be unused customer returns that are essentially "new" items, or they may be defective products that were returned under warranty, and resold by the manufacturer after repairing the defects and ensuring proper function.
- What is the warranty? All of our manufacturer refurbished items come with a 90-day warranty. Compared to the new products we carry generally having a 1-year or longer warranty. (JL Audio Amps are 2-years, and all of Wet Sounds carries a 2-year warranty when new)
- What's it look like? A lot of the manufacturer refurbished products we sell generally look very good, and sometimes you can't even tell. However, these products can have some wear and tare on them, and we generally rate them an 8/10 cosmetically, and perfect 10/10 functionally.
- What was wrong with it? We aren't told what is wrong with each and every product. Like stated above, they could have just been a return or they may have had an issue. Regardless, they are all combed over by their respective manufacturer to function as new before being shipped to us.
- Have more questions? Call us, send us a chat, or an email. We'll be able to answer any additional questions you may have.