Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp
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- Last seen at $109.95 at Walmart on Nov 13.
- Checked at 2 stores.
Our take on the Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp
The Rockville RD1000.1 is a compact Class D monoblock car amplifier rated at 1000 watts RMS at 1 ohm and 4000 watts peak. It is small enough to tuck into a corner of a trunk, and it includes a metal bass remote with a clipping indicator so you can push the gain up to the edge of distortion without blowing subs. Its bass boost is centered at 45Hz rather than the 80Hz many budget amps use, which keeps the boost in subwoofer territory. It suits budget-minded bassheads running a single sub or a pair wired to a low impedance; against big-name monoblocks it trades brand prestige and certified power figures for compact size and included extras.
- Compact footprint for a 1000-watt-class amp
- Class D design runs efficiently and draws less from the battery
- Metal bass remote with clipping indicator included
- Bass boost centered at 45Hz, where subs actually play
- Engineered and benchmarked in the USA
- Peak and RMS ratings come from Rockville, not an independent certification body
- 1000 watts RMS only at 1 ohm; output drops at 2 and 4 ohms
- Bass boost can mask distortion if used carelessly
- Budget-brand resale and brand recognition trail the big names
Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp prices at every store
- WalmartNew
In stockSold by AudiosavingsReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$109.95Free shippingChecked Nov 13 - AmazonNew
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Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp price history
Lowest price we've seen: $109.95 on Nov 13 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
About the Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp
The Rockville RD1000.1 is a compact class D monoblock car amplifier built to power subwoofers. It is rated at 1000 watts RMS at 1 ohm, with a 4000-watt peak rating. It is a true class D design, not a half-bridge design, and it is engineered in the USA.
The amp is designed to run efficiently, so it puts less strain on the car's battery. It dissipates heat well. In a test at 4 ohms with full power at 100 Hz for 45 minutes, it stayed cool and did not go into protect mode. The bass boost is set to the 45 Hz frequency.
A metal bass remote with a clipping indicator is included. It lets you raise the bass level and see in real time when the signal approaches distortion. That point changes from song to song. The amp uses Tiffany-style RCA terminals.
- Type
- Monoblock, class D car amplifier
- RMS power
- 1000 watts at 1 ohm
- Peak power
- 4000 watts
- Bass boost
- 45 Hz
- Inputs
- Tiffany-style RCA terminals
- Dimensions
- 11.5" x 4.9" x 1.8"
- In the box
- Metal bass remote with clipping indicator
Specifications
- size
- 11.5" x 4.9" x 1.8"Source
Questions and answers
- Is the 1000 watts RMS real?
- Rockville rates it at 1000 watts RMS at 1 ohm and 4000 watts peak. That is the manufacturer's figure, not a third-party certified number, so treat it as a ceiling rather than a guarantee.
- What impedance subs can I run?
- It is a 1-ohm-stable monoblock, so it is happiest with a sub load wired down to 1 ohm. At 2 or 4 ohms it makes less power, so match your sub's final impedance to get the rated output.
- What does the bass remote do?
- The included metal knob mounts near the driver and lets you raise bass level on the fly. Its clipping indicator lights when the signal starts distorting, so you can back off before the sub is damaged.
- How big is it?
- It measures about 11.5 by 4.9 by 1.8 inches, so it fits in small trunks and under seats where full-size amps will not.
- What is in the box?
- The amp and the metal bass remote with its cable. You supply the power and speaker wiring and the fuse at the battery.
- Why is the bass boost at 45Hz?
- Rockville tuned the boost to 45Hz, where subwoofers do their work, instead of 80Hz, which many budget amps use and which mostly adds midbass boom rather than deep bass.
- Where is the Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $109.95, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp?
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Rockville RD1000.1 1000w RMS @ 1 Ohm (4000w Peak) Mono Amplifier Car Audio Amp?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon.
