P500-12P

The Rockford Fosgate P500-12P from the high-performance Punch series is an active 30 cm (12-inch) subwoofer in a bass-reflex enclosure with a built-in 500-watt RMS Class-D amplifier. The system combines powerful, precise bass reproduction with a space-saving design and is ideal for retrofitting existing car audio systems.

The sturdy MDF enclosure with a durable vinyl coating protects the subwoofer from damage. Thanks to the built-in amplifier circuitry, no additional external amplifier is required. The adjustable low-pass filter, bass boost, and phase control allow you to customize the bass response to your vehicle and existing speakers.

High-level and low-level inputs allow connection to factory-installed and aftermarket radios. The automatic power-on function and convenient quick-disconnect connectors simplify installation and allow for quick removal of the enclosure when necessary. With the included PLC bass remote control, the bass level can be conveniently adjusted from the driver’s seat.

Technical Specifications

Subwoofers and Enclosures

• Model: Rockford Fosgate P500-12P

• Series: Punch

• Product Type: Active Enclosed Subwoofer

• Subwoofer size: 30 cm (12 inches)

• Number of subwoofers: 1

• Enclosure type: Bass reflex (ported)

• Cabinet material: MDF, approx. 16 mm thick

• Surface: Durable vinyl coating

• Case shape: Wedge-shaped

• Frequency range: 20–200 Hz
  
  

Amplifiers and Power

• Integrated Class D mono amplifier

• RMS output power: 500 watts

• Maximum power: 1,000 watts

• Amplifier Cooling: Passive Convection Cooling

• Heat Sink: Extruded Aluminum

• Operating Indicator: Power/Protect LED

• Integrated protection circuit

• Fuse: 2 × 15 A ATO (30 A total)
  
  

Crossover and Sound Settings

• Low-pass filter: 50–200 Hz, continuously adjustable

• Filter slope: 12 dB/octave

• Filter characteristic: Butterworth

• Bass Boost: 0 to +12 dB at 45 Hz

• Phase control: 0° to 180°

• Bass level adjustable via an external PLC remote control
  
  

Connections and Features

• Low-level input: RCA

• High-Level Input: Speaker Signal

• Low-level input sensitivity: 150 mV – 6 V

• High-level input sensitivity: 300 mV – 12 V

• Input impedance: 20 kΩ

• Automatic activation via audio signal or DC offset

• Alternatively, power on via a remote line

• Quick-disconnect connectors for power and audio signals

• Recommended wire gauge: 8 AWG (approx. 8.4 mm²)

• Remote cable gauge: 18 AWG (approx. 0.82 mm²)

• External bass level remote control included
  
  

Dimensions

• Width: 629 mm

• Height: approx. 381 mm

• Depth at the bottom: 277 mm

• Depth at the top: 196 mm

• Case Shape: Beveled Back
  
  

What's Included

• 1 × Rockford Fosgate P500-12P active subwoofer in a bass-reflex enclosure

• 1 × PLC Bass Level Remote Control

• 1 × connection cable for subwoofer remote control (approx. 5 m)

• 1 × Mounting bracket for bass remote control

• 2 × mounting screws for the remote control

• 1 × RCA connector adapter with Molex plug

• 1 × Removable power connector block

• 4 × 15-A fuses (2 of which are pre-installed)

• 1 × Allen wrench (3 mm)

• 1 × Velcro fastener strip

• 1 × User's Manual