![]() I finally got my hands on it! My Rockville amp finally arrived and I got started unboxing right away. Note that CEA-2006 are guaranteed and based on a stricter industry standard way of measured useable amp power, while the standard (“uncertified”) continuous power ratings are normally measured to clipping.Ī reasonable expectation for the power you can expect to get is the CEA-2006 power ratings plus a bit more. 4 x 150W + 1 x 1000W* 2 ohms *(company claimed rating). ![]() RMS (“uncertified”) continuous power ratings: Unlike its sibling the 4 channel RXA-F1 I reviewed here, there’s no twin marine version with 5 channels offered.Īs power ratings can be a bit confusing I’ll try to break down what you can expect to get for your money.ĬEA-2006 compliant RMS power ratings (at 1% THD): In terms of price, the RXH-F5 sells for about the same as comparable amps from Hifonics for example at close to $150-$165 or so. Many sell for around $90-$160 or so making them an affordable choice for many. Phenom series amps are only a few dollars more than DB models and many also offer more features so they’re hard to pass up. Phenom amps also offer more channel configurations (like this 5 channel version). However, the Phenom series provides slightly better sound quality specs and features the DB series doesn’t offer (although the DB series are still a good choice as well). Rockville also has a product line called the DB series. In the Phenom family you’ll find several types of amplifiers: Not to worry though as I’ll explain more about that later. They also list (as do some other manufacturers) another RMS power rating that’s measured differently. However, it adds a 5th channel powered by a class D supply dedicated to driving one or more subwoofers. Like most amps in the product family, the F5 uses a traditional A/B amp design for the front and rear speakers. More about the Phenom series of amps & the RXH-F5 That is, unlike many budget amps you’ll find when shopping reliable power ratings are provided. What helps set the Rockville line of amps apart from other budget brands are the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) 2006 industry standard power ratings. If you’re not already familiar with Rockville products they’re a relatively new company with a variety of budget level car audio products. One of Rockville’s Phenom line of budget-priced amps, the RXH-F5 amplifier shares the same basic design features as its siblings. The RXH-F5 adds a class D subwoofer channel for lots more power. Some of the best-selling Rockville amplifiers from the Phenom model line are shown here with 2 true RMS power ratings (2 different measurements are used). Phenom series amps are highly affordable class A/B amps with a traditional amp design inside. A problem with the Rockville RXH-F5’s design (noise)īasics first: Getting to know the Rockville RXH-F5.How does the RXH-F5 sound? Real music and test tracks.A quick note about the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).Understanding the RXH-F5’s power ratings. ![]() The Rockville’s amp guts revealed – What’s inside?. ![]()
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