Amp Test Tuesday - the BEAST Rockford Fosgate Power T4000.1bd - Rated 4000 Watts RMS
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Join the conversation here: www.stevemeaded...
more info on the AD-1, including purchase @ www.wcCarAudio.com
Today's amp is the Rockford Fosgate Power T4000.1bd. Rated 4000 x 1 @ 14.5v @ 1ohm. It has a single 500 amp fuse on board. My power supply is limited to 3 D1400 batteries and a 10 amp charger used to keep the batteries fresh in between runs. This amp REALLY drags the battery bank down, but i think it did pretty well still! My battery bank is really only good up to about 2000 watts but i really wanted to try a large amplifier. Even though it pulled down into the 13v range, it still put out great power! On music, aka the "Dynamic burst rms" mode, you could expect to see 5,000 watts or more out of this amplifier. That is if you can keep your voltage up!
the SMD D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno AD-1 is about to set the standard in car audio for amplifier ratings. Does your 5000 watt amp really do 5000 watts? Whether it is car, pro, or home audio, the AD-1 AKA the Honey Badger, does not care.
Remember, the amp dyno isn't so much about your amplifier not making the power as it is WHY the amp isn't making its power. If your electrical system, or some other link in the chain is not working to its full potential, the amplifier will not either. The dyno shows any small change you make in REAL TIME.
Available @ www.wcCarAudio.com
Dont forget:
Follow my Twitter @ : / meade916
Facebook Fan Page: / 59127968198
should have bought them from an authorized dealer...they would have bent over backwards to make it right for you. These amps are also 8yrs old. I have 7 still and they all work.
Hard to believe that amp is already 10 years old. Still looks brand new to this day for it's age. Great video!
for those that didn't read the description - this thing has a 500 amp fuse on board.
please read the description :)
I love the bds with a passion but with that footprint ill stay with my underated t2500 for sure
KEEP IN MIND - you will see the starting voltage above 15v...but that is because of the 10 amp XS power intellicharger. It is only contributing to charging the batts back up and TRYING to keep them fresh. But this amp draws over 400 amps so trust me the charger is NOT a factor. Just wanted to explain that.
I had the 1000 watt version of this amp. Looked just like this but smaller of course. To this day, still the best amp i've owned. And i've been doing this for 20 years. The power mine actually did was insane.
Amp?! I thought that was a new table saw. Nice.
Background music sounds like old porn.
seriously! steve, what you got goin on back there man? hahahaa.
Vintage ftw. loooool
gargoyle serenade has a lot of bass in it but it still is no match for the Certified/Uncertified test. If you listen to the song, there is still a slight break in between the beats. I think it would still do its power on most music, as long as you keep your voltage up.
Brilliant! I like what you do Steve. I see this as one of the best display of electrical and mechanical engineering. Back in the day I got to see the punch van and have been hooked every since. You have taken audio to the next level. Good work.
all having MORE voltage from your deck does is allow you to turn the gain down lower. If you have enough clean voltage coming from the deck, you might not need to turn the gain up much at all.
In other words, the gain on both the amp and HU are set to the same level.
IE if the HU outputs a maximum of 2volts without clipping, the amplifier is set to pick up that 2volts and amplify it without clipping.
Likewise, a HU with an 8v out would be matched with a lower amplifier gain, so that both source and amp max out at the same time, without clipping. :)
(hope this makes it more clear)
I would love to see more DC amps tested. They will usually do their wattage and in most cases more
Thanks for the upload. I love AMP Test Tuesday's.
:)
Wow man, that monster T4k is a BEAST!! Wassup w/ the new Pioneer head unit? Something happen to the Kenwood? Like somebody in the shop dropping the RCA's on the 16V battery bank? Powyow!
Love the old school powerhouse. I've always wanted on of these just to have. Great amps
yes
I love watching these. Great video as always sir! LIKED!
i will open it up and post pics in the Amp Guts section of my forum! good idea! :)
i watched all the amp test tuesday vids and i want more!! Thanks Steve you are the man
BTW love all the videos Steve, my wife even loves watching and says you are very entertaining! Thanks for all your hard work and helping treat audio addiction!!
Thanks for taking the time to respond Steve. I dont know anybody with a Crescendo but your right if companies like Rockford or JL say a product they make will do something id be inclined to think they are being modest. I'm currently running a Powerbass asa1500.1Dx and its pushing my Orion well although its not enough
I wish i had footage of my cousins H2 to show you hes running two 15 inch HCCA subs out a custom ported box with" Don Mega" written on it I think he needs to dig up this RF amp.
I would love to get a hold of one of these 😋
i have 2 of them available
@@guayacoxvida2866 sup I’m interested
Steve, is it possible to run the test on this amp at 0.8 ohms? I was just curious because, with a few other test runs, you included the 0.8 results. It seems like the Rockford Fosgate amps are sturdy enough to withstand the drop. Thanks for another ATT video. Always enjoy them.
yup in the future i am for sure....he needs to buy all new batteries though and we need to get them in first. He is MIA again LOL - so who knows when i can do it.
Just the fact that you dusted it off before you showed it, proves the kind of detail is given.
Yeah u right bro, it does have a break n da basslines n I know 4 a fact dat Punch can handle mostly anything u put on us them. I have an old skool Punch 200 dsm (da all black 1) hooked up to a pair of Dual 12's n moves dem nicely. Thanx for replying back bro.
considering it can draw 400 amps, that does not surprise me. A 220 a alt is not big enough.
Great video, I know its old but good video. Keep them coming bro... I Just picked up a t2500.1 bd for 200.00 bucks, wow it kills my buddy's two 15" Orion Hcca's subs.
270 amps X 14.4 volts (ideal running voltage) equals about 3800 watts
Now take into wire losses at that power as well as voltage droop you could probably say about 3000 watts safely as steve says in the vid batteries are gonna make or break your voltage stability
sure they did...and then they DIDN'T fix or replace your amps? If they didn't, that means you didn't buy them from an Authorized dealer. Like i said, they would bend over backwards to make it right. Best CS in the business. I don't doubt you had some issues but next time buy from a reputable source and you should have no problems - nothing that can't be taken care of quick (by RF).
this amp has been discontinued for 5 or 6 years so..... kinda irrelavent. The T4k has more features, i would take this discontinued amp over that thing any day. It's not always about actual power output, there are other things inside these amps that cost money - and the engineering it took to make it do what it does isn't cheap. Besides, i haven't tested that amp yet, who knows if it can even do what it claims.
Test a Rockford T300-2. I have 2 and Have ran one on a 1000rms 15" L7 at 1 ohm and it was pushing it hard!
Just for kicks I'd build a bracket and use an air compressor motor run the belt to an alternator hooked up to your battery bank to mimic a running engine for these tests. constant consistent power never have to worry about the draw of an amp ever. It wouldn't be hard to figure out the rpm's the alternator turns at a specific engine rpm.
Good comment, and on a serious note, I have a Kenwood KAC-8105D on a Kicker 10"L5 and would love to one day see it tested as it's a pretty average amp. I've even thought of asking could I mail it in with return postage but know running a business costs money and doing stuff for free won't pay the electric bill!
Amp Test Tuesday keep them coming
I own a RF T4000.1Bd and this thing is thirsty!! I had mine running off of a 220 amp alt and 2 group 31 Deka Intimidators and wired 1 ohm it would still dim the lights a little!!!
already did a T1000.1 bro
Still have 7. Bstrd :P send one to norway please ;-) hehe, love the amp test tuesday vids Steve. Allways a good start on wednesday with my morning coffee. :)
That amp is a BEAST.
Great vid just wondering if u ever tested any of the Rockford fosgate 800.2 the old school gray one
no it does not matter that much as long as its clean. he sets the HU up with the dd-1 to make sure there's no distortion. then when the AD-1 runs the test it will stop at 1% distortion. pretty simple !
Another sweet test bro thanks a milli !!!
I know ive said this before Steve great job! But, i cant help but think if you have your own line of Amps and YOU get to test em and what not right then be able to under rate them and charge what you want. Maybe like a line off RF to urs like AmpTek or something.... Just an idea... Im sure yourve throughin it around tho.
To say that was done on a bench test with only three batteries, that still well impressive figures. Yet again folks, you get what you pay for :-)
I love these tests! Keem em commin man
Can you dyno test a RF P400.1 please a think is underrated
Hey Steve! Remember that amazingly small Soundigital 250.2 wich would put out 300 watts and have the size of a wallet you tried out a long time ago? Would love to see that one in amp test tuesday! :)
That is one killer amp! I really want to see you do an Audiobahn A2300-hcj at 16-18 volts...
Yee! Amp test Tuesday!!!
That's a monster!!
Been waiting all day for this one!!! LOL
This amp would beat out a lot of amp on the market right now...How would this amp do against the 2500.1bd
Now that's a lot of clean power right there. :)
Badass we love the amp dyno man!
That amp is no joke and the honey badger proved it!!
Geez that thing is a beast
Hey Steve, I think it would be cool to see your tahoe equipment on the dyno.
I have a crescendo 3kWp and its a pure beast, I can only imagine a BC5500
Hey Steve I know you made this in 2013 but I also know you have upgraded your battery bank since then. Could you try to run the tests again since you have a much better ability to keep the voltage up? I would like to see the real numbers on this thing. This are some of my most favorite amps of all time.
Hell he was still over 13v, not going to make much more of a difference going to 14v maybe 200 or 300 watts
Rockford Fosgate for the win
Hey Steve, have you ever tried any vibe audio equipment, they're big in the UK and I just wondered how they stand up to the big boys
Hifonics!!!!! Please!!!!!! I've always loved their amps but I want to know what it really does.
The new Soundstream rubicon amps are a good bang for the buck, the 1600.1 could be had for under 200 bux, really wouldnt mind you testing that out, its gotta do atleast rated.
if you've ever heard of fusion car audio you should test the ca-da41400 seems like a very good amp from a little known brand
i asked to see a t-1000 get put to the test,,,,and you do a t-4000,,,,thanks steve,,,no wounder why i have to keep turning mine down
Great numbers and results. Looking sharp bro,I got a few questions I'll inbox you.
True man. But Steve seems like a cool guy and i'm sure if you went through the trouble of sending it to him and asking him to test it instead of demanding like so many of these kids, he would get it done. Plus, I would be happy as hell to see my own personal amp being dyno'd by Steve.
How about a small footprint amp?
Something like the Massive Audio Nano series?
OR go to what could be called the "up and comers" list and do something along the lines of the CT Sounds, those amps are just sexy.
I'd really like to see the new Sony GS amps. Both the 4 channel and matching bass amp. I think it's the xm-gs400 and xm-gs100. I have both of these ready to go in my car and would be interested to see their actual power output
That was cool... would have liked to see tested rating at 4, & 2 ohms but none than less... Demonstration was cool...
Got my thumbs up...
Hey Steve! Was wondering what one of the bigger Power Acoustic amps would do? Most people down these amps because they have fuses on them.
Needs more supply, good write up as always my man!
Wow crazy power
sure, if i had one bro.
well the way i look at it is for every 100watts of power you need at least 10 amps of power to feed it. so if you are trying to get every bit of power out of that amp your going to need a 250 amp alt. your stock alt is not going to be able to keep up if the amp can make the power it says
That amp is a MONSTER. What's the retail on that beast?
gotta do a hifonics man great vids. As always steve.
Could you PLEASE test one of the Power Acoustik BAMF amps (preferably the 5500/1d) or another one of P.A.'s top of the line amps. I used to have one and wondered if the specs are true. I've been a fan for years!!!
Rockford Fosgate the best !!! 👌🏽🤤😍🇧🇷
You should hook it up to the Tahoe to test a amp like this so we can see what it can really do.
That is a BEAST!
Thank you Steve!
Love the tests. Could you test the Hifonics BRX1600.1 or the BRX2000.1?
I run 2 l7's and a 20001bd, I am amazed by the power! My birtsheet shows 2400 Watts @ 1 ohm. What was the 4000 rated at?
I'd love to see something from Alpine on that bench! PDX 1.1000? Please. It's such a curious little amp.. Thanks for the vids. :)
Could you do a test of the RF T1000-4AD? The 2011-12 model.
Its the new AD technology, and it should produce something like this:
4 ohms: 250 watts x 4 chan.
2 ohms: 250 watts x 4 chan.
1 ohm: 250 watts x 4 chan.
Bridged, 4 ohms: 500 watts x 2 chan.
Bridged, 2 ohms: 500 watts x 2 chan.
Damn first time watching this video and DAMN hating a** trolls been around for awhile huh!!! This man is doing this S*** for you your benefit!!! He didn’t have to turn on the camera and you surely didn’t have to click on it!!!!
Steve, in your best knowledge, with what Rockford makes today, what would compare to the " Punch Power " of my old school Punch 150's ( Pre HD ) ? What would I have to buy today to obtain the same power ?
Love to have 1 of these amps
i have 2 of them available
@@guayacoxvida2866 whats your asking price?
.5 ohm would've been neat to see, but never the less GREAT VIDEO....
how come you didn't drop this amp down to .75 ohms and .5 ohms? Is it because the batteries were struggling to stay charged with 1 ohm? I would like to see what it is capable of if dropped lower. Maybe you could hook up your truck to the battery bank to charge it!
Steve, test the Rockford Prime 600.5. I really want to know this entry levels true specs in 5 channel mode.
could you test one of the Kicker amps that Walmart is now selling. would like to see how there claim of "will test higher than rated" holds true.
having dd amps mounted exactly the same way, never blew. i tried to contact rf, they sayd it was a common design fail on the mosfets
Nice to see top quality stuff keeping their name but i heard that 1ohm decreases an amp's life........can rf amps 2500watts+ run cool at 1 ohm?
This may be a silly question, but is there any way you could hook up some jumper cables from your tahoe to help charge the batteries with bigger amps like this? Not sure if there would be any issues with doing that....
So Steve, by playing E-40 Gargoyle Serenade basically it will b getting a continuous current draw n the amp won't put out the 4000 rms that it needs or supposed to b putting out. Hmm, now I get it thanx for the info, alwayz have enjoyed yo vids bro!
God i love those amps
Very nice amp