The Most Beautiful Five Channel Amp Ever? Rockford Fosgate Power 1000 25 to LIFE

[@wal]

Shop for Savard Hi-Q 8" Subwoofers as shown in the video: Amazon: amzn.to/3b3NLf4 See the previous test of Power 1000 amps: 1991 Power 1000c Amp Dyno Test - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bYdpWrg8eWfsU Rare 1991 Terminator Edition Power 1000c Mosfet - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCUo6WXZcegfas 2016 Power 1000x5ad Tested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquWeal_mM-ij6M SMD / D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno: goo.gl/sJTcf7 XS Power D1400 Batteries - amzn.to/2BPFCKW XS Power PSC60 Charger - amzn.to/2CHGcfs Fluke 1000A AC/DC Clamp Meter: amzn.to/2Rw5WDA Handheld Dyno: amzn.to/2u2EgKV My Favorite Screwdriver Kit: amzn.to/2x0VzcE DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

[@ericsantiago6832]

That box won't give you no more than 135

[@albertopompilio1]

my best friend had 2 GS-500 and 1 GS-300!!!! All 3 got stolen WITHOUT setting off the Viper Alarm!! COPS nailed the 3 installers 1 week later lol CANNOT Describe the clarity @ 155Db Full music!!

[@chevguy8587]

Does the old school amp put out cleaner sound than the smaller new style? Or is this smaller one better.. I'm an old-school type of guy

[@etbough1]

Big D please tell me what the most powerful bass amp you can get for around $60 is???? any ideas I am on a budget

[@Silkmaster4200]

That amp should sound nice my 15" Rockford Fosgate HX2 Duel 3" coils 4ohms 600rms, 1200peak. Hz range 24hz-200hz. All i need speakers front and back. Good to go lol

[@ohyeahyeah1400]

back when amp companies used to underrate amps rather than overrating them.

[@chrisbilski3982]

I had one of those until 2009 or so. Thanks for bringing back the memories of the 25 to Life Power 1000.

[@coronachan7237]

Holy crap man. Can you even hear anymore. I remember on hooked up to 2 15" Vega strokers. It popped the back window of his 87 chevette.. lol

[@wal]

I finally found one I could afford from a viewer. Now we all benefit 👍

[@MisterEE100]

The 25 to Life amp looks amazing, but at the end of the day, now I am getting old I would have to go with the Small T10005XD just because I'm now into "practical" age where I want great sound and minimal space taken up. Thanks for all your videos, you're great and I look forward to your next one.

[@atate23]

Whats the practical age???

[@myboy051]

Tater Tot - i would say around the age of 38 or older .

[@justinkelsey9218]

@@myboy051 im at that age and I like the charm or having an old school RF amp that I could never afford when I was younger and just dreamed about. When it comes to 4 channel amps the the small boosters can give u 75×4 and be tucked behind the head unit so it doesn't get better than that for practicality. Running my subs off an old 800a2 tho

[@roswell266]

no i get it im 59 cranking Judas priest ozzy still just got rid of two 1100 a2 amps ,still listen to rock just dont blow my windows anymore well sometimes

[@trevorvantiel453]

Keep up the great work. You have reignited my passion for car audio. Working on collecting some of the classics. Thanks for all your amazing videos. Thank you for your hard work and time we all appreciate it.

[@wal]

Awesome 👏

[@donellis5005]

I miss those Auto Sound & Security magazines do they make them anymore, and I really miss the magazines that tell you what new rims are coming out and who makes them

[@nickmoore4212]

I still have mine from back in the day I wish I had the box by threw it away I love it. Does all my door speakers and sub all-in-one

[@wal]

Yeah perfect all in one amp! Just BIG!

[@nickmoore4212]

@@wal it is but it's not too bad it runs my treo perfectly LOL I was thinking about selling it one day but I probably never will I do need the original bass knob or one similar if you know anybody selling them or where to get them that would be awesome.

[@nickmoore4212]

@Stimpy&Ren it's definitely true crazy how things have changed

[@travismclendon8961]

I love the oldschool dyno's. Hopefully more to come.

[@funnytoe]

Great job I really appreciate you taking the time to go the extra mile and set up the SPL meter. Please keep doing that on your amp dynos

[@spotty811]

Thanks for shaking my walls and everything else in here. Always nice waking neighbors with my Old School Kicker C18"'s getting a workout

[@davidwong8808]

I have number 323 of 2500 with everything but the shirt and hat. Never used it just tested it and after watching this I may have to hook it up. Thank you for the test very good stuff.

[@Jayb21724]

Great videos! Be nice to see some old Alpine 35 series amps from the 90's..keep up the great work.

[@wal]

1989 Alpine 3545 vs Precision Power (PPI) 2350DM Amp Dyno Drag Race kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJPJc6qCq8adaqc

[@hooshfarperakis1282]

yes please!!!! I used to run a 3544 and 3543!!

[@workingclassperson2124]

Man audio is fun fun fun! You remind me of when I was a kid and just having speakers and subs everywhere and just having fun and learning stuff. Stay cool broHamsky /;)

[@gmcminitruck]

I so want to install my 25 to life, but got other things to tackle first.. Thanks for yet another nice video!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hooshfarperakis1282]

You are just having too much fun with this!! Top Notch as always!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@408SPLKINGS]

As ALWAYS my man BIG D smoking the competition with legit testing & great unbias videos...RockFord Fogate for Life & Big D KZbin channel for Life !

[@bigdan2828ify]

The original Power 1000 was the Baddest back in the day, I also had a punch 25 to life, but never saw a 1000 model before, great video👍 The 2 best amps I ever owned for 2 15s was the Earthquake 2150 and Zapco Z1502c.... if ya ever get a chance, please do vid on those and would make my day, lol

[@msh6865]

Nice Dyno and review Dereck. I wish more manufacturers nowadays would offer "hybrid" amps with both class a/b for mids and tweets with super efficient class D for subs. Best of both worlds really.

[@wal]

Agreed! I think with size requirements these days we will most likely keep seeing all Class D

[@Brian1.]

One of the best Big D vids. Great amplifiers, all 3 of them!!!

[@azmike1956]

This is a little off point but may save some unwanted interaction. I recently reconfigured my HT system but didn't do the mandatory walk around outside to see how much went above & beyond. At approx 12:00 AM I was reminded to by Scottsdale PD! They were cool but don't forget about keeping peace with your neighbors! Love you guys, just trying to help. PS. I live just about 3 to 4 miles from where they make your amp dyno, 7 miles from MTX & have a buddy that worked for RF. Small world!

[@mines10inches]

I had the Poer 1000 25 To life up until a couple of years ago. Unfortunately I had to sell it to pay the bills. Absolutely loved it and would one day like to have it again. I still have a vast collect of Car stereo & Security, Autosound, Car audio and a few other publications

[@rlg222]

Oh Man! That was the peak of my car audio days in 1991! It was my passion :)

[@wal]

Those were good times, but car audio was very expensive!

[@Averna222]

I wish you were in my area. I'd love to drop off my T10001bd, same vintage as this one, just to see what it can do.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Man I had a pair of T3002's from mid 2000's and they were huge, insanely underrated. Honestly not a big RF fan but their oldschool stuff is great.

[@joecool7165]

As always big do you such a great job you give so much more information than anyone on the Internet testimonies. I wished everyone would send you their amplifier and pay you to test him. I also wish you would come up with a way to sell new stuff preferably Orion and such to all of us. We would definitely support you by buying products. If you do sell the stuff that you show. Would be nice if you had a way to list it. I hear you’re on eBay? Not really sure if that’s true maybe advertise your eBay site if you do.

[@wal]

I do not sell much on eBay at the moment but I should set something up

[@TruxCustomz]

Thanks Big D, that video was awesome. Killer amp!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SouthernStreetRacers]

Big D man you my favorite old school to watch do what you do, keep up the good work buddy I love the videos , oh and I’m good friends with ole Keith Payne, I hang out and sponge as much info as I can from him he’s a good dude, I’m 52 and had plenty systems, I gave Keith a Phoenix Gold 5 channel amp called Reactor, I’d love to see it on your bench

[@toddhansen5072]

Such a cool amplifier!!! The car audio industry was so much cooler back in the day!!

[@kevindement7418]

That's why I've always been a Fosgate fan. You can bet they put out what they say it will. You might pay more, but you always know what your getting. Good job DWIZ!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Nickword1]

What a beautiful piece of car audio history right there!

[@coronachan7237]

Thanks for opening the shirt to show us. I remember seeing one once at a comp . I'm old now and can't remember how to tune my new amp you tried to kill. Boss Armor 1500. To a stock ford fiesta radio 2015. If anyone wants to toss me a tip I thank you.

[@wal]

Best to ask Five Star Car Stereo when they do their live streams on Monday

[@catchtwentytwo643]

I had two Punch 45’s and two Punch 150’s, the 45’s ran the mids and highs, the two 150’s each ran a Punch 12” Pro. Great sounding system, and loud!

[@xalint1]

Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for the internal shot.

[@thecman26]

I totally remember that issue of Car audio and electronics! That thing is an absolute BEAST!!!!

[@baileybasshead8762]

Yeah I know everybody wants to be eco-friendly but damn I wish I had a collection of 90s audio mags for my man cave

[@Leethal1]

Man what a beautiful amp! Thank you for the treasure you bring us Big D👍

[@delvinchandler]

I so wanted the 25 to life version, it was jl audio and rockford when I first got the car audio bug lol

[@wal]

Yeah boyeeeee!

[@baileybasshead8762]

Like a lightning 🌩bug 🐛 lol

[@Thumper68]

Very impressive results especially for the time. Definitely sexy amp but a fingerprint magnet I’m sure. Great video!

[@wal]

Yeah she’s easily scratched too

[@Benbits7]

Oh yeahhh!!! The good old Rockford 🙌 excellent video💪

[@ricardonoyola2309]

You are a BASS ADICT BRO!!!!!😎😎😎😎😎

[@rockfordbreda]

What a beautiful 25years amp. The vu meters are very nice. It's as always good on power. The chrome is nice. And on your question, I like the power 1000 C more. It's the first and best. The new t1000 is also nice,and very compact. Next time a X1 testing from RF😎😎😎 or a x7😎😎 Keep up the testing it's very very very nice to see. Big 👍👍👍👍

[@Raindrop240]

Had one of these 25 to life back when RF was auctioning stuff off on Ebay. Got it for a smoking deal. Ended up painting it black and it looked even better than the chrome. Sadly one of the visual signal output ( vu meter ish) got stuck. It made crazy power and every channel was rated for 1ohm, unheard of to this day. If you ever saw a black one, it was mine.

[@Mappy-xn1om]

I still have one ! It needs a new power mosfet set - had it replaced once before - changed up to the T1000.4 2015

[@Everett-xe3eg]

Great video Big D, I love the size diference in the 3 amps. The small one is my favorite tho. But 941 watts wow!

[@wal]

Boom shocka!

[@25hztolife86]

Ever thought of using ferrules for your power and speaker wire. It makes me nervous because you are asking for fraying.

[@wal]

Yes, but they do work good for use over and over. One time use they are perfect, but not for multiple usage

[@allanb3222]

Since he uses them multiple times when testing, he is better off just soldering the ends, if your worried about frayed wires.

[@evanfield580]

I have always wanted one of those,beautiful amp

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@TheSFFV]

She sure is purty! Can’t believe I missed this one.

[@dhestondh]

I love the five channel chrome one it's a throw back to when fosgate was in top of the car audio food chain

[@wal]

RF and Kicker spend more on office supplies than most of these other car audio companies make in a year 😬

[@JoshuaGalerBluexElectronics]

@@wal Sounds like a quote from a movie I love 😂

[@bobdodge3171]

How much more pwr you think it give without the other channels loaded... I really dont think it would be alot.... Maybe 20 watts

[@chadgardee1496]

25 to life for sure my favorite

[@justposted3524]

Happy Easter 🐣

[@wal]

Happy Easter!

[@Hayawasa]

Very beautiful find. Nice video , good job.

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hcr403]

Glad to see this amp. I have one and was curious to see the power output. Wouldn't mind seeing the 1500-1 from 2009-10 before the constant power series.

[@charlespetersonii6989]

May I ask why you dont like the constant power? I've never had one

[@tkeyahjohnson1821]

I have the Rockford Fostage Power 650 and wondering can you do a vdeo and dyno on it because I am to nervous to hook mine up because of the age. I would love to install it. Thank you.

[@wal]

I have a couple 650’s, one was repaired. They are around 30 years old so it may need some attention

[@ryanlindahl2714]

I had that same amp with alpine 7803 pull out loved it

[@patkowalczyk1]

One of your best videos yet !! I have a few questions about amps and signal processors, if you don't mind answering I'd be grateful. Do the new and far smaller footprint amps have less reliability and noticeable SQ difference than that of their predecessors ? Are they more bulletproof then the awesome old school amps ? The technology has improved and with having robotics and much easier to mass produce, but I would rather have old school amps like the Kicker ZR, RF, or higher end like US Amps or Linear Power. Is it much better to have an external high end signal processor/eq over controlling sound from a high end head unit like Kenwood, Pioneer, etc. ? I see the high end signal processors such as RF Helix Audison Mosconi and others along with the lower priced versions and wonder if there is a day and night very noticeable SQ difference from having an external signal processor over the nice head unit. Those Savard 8" subs have great bang for the buck 500 watt RMS for $125. I would enjoy watching a video showing some of the top rated 8" subwoofers in a DB challenge and side by side comparisons . Big $ -Sundown JL Digital Designs DC audio B2, etc. Bang for buck subs- Memphis MOJO CT Sounds B2 Skar Savard RF Orion Kicker,etc. SQ top end subs -Focal Dynaudio Hertz,etc. Thank you for posting these great old school and new tech videos which helps to entertain us during these tough times.

[@christopherreid9505]

2:18 Now playing BOSS PV3700 Bridgeable CAN YOU DO TEST ON DIS AMP

[@larrymillhouse2955]

That thing is fricking awesome!!! The coolest one of the bunch!!!

[@robland6118]

I wish this had a heart thing like Facebook does. I love this amp. Thanks for the video bro.

[@mgsdmagnum3309]

Leave a heart emoji

[@thomasolmstead8757]

I like your work and I enjoy your vedios very much keep up the great work D your awsome

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

I bought one of these from Sonic Electronix 12 years ago (grey market), for $498 brand new ! At that time, SE listed the MSRP at $1498. Beat the shit out of that thing for pretty much the entire 12 years. Finally started to have problems (which in retrospect, probably were not even coming from the amp) but I was waaay overdue for a separate bass and stereo amps anyway. So after 12 years of use, I sold it for $300 a couple months ago. I'm sure I could have gotten more.... but I had already gotten like $10,000 worth of use out of it :) lol Best value piece of stereo equipment I've ever bought. Granted, the new stuff is SO freaking strong, for so cheap. It was a great looking amp though, and the LED lights were more than just pretty. They were actually so useful, and completely visible from the drivers seat in my truck. I wish amp companies still used these.

[@juantexas956]

Audiobank Monoblock 8000 WATTS Amp Class D 1ohm Car Audio Stereo Amplifier P8001 you should test this amp

[@rdooski]

The original silver big belle will always be the most sexy 5 channel imo. And its still one of the most powerful all these years later.

[@Helectronics]

Beautiful amp with great power!

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Rockford Fosgate a/b amps have always sounded so good to me but they get soooo dang hot. Back when I had my focus I had to run a fan on my 501s cus the summers in Minnesota get hoooooooot and humid specially when the sun's up from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm ....but they sound so good.

[@wal]

Heatsink removing heat from components so it’s doing it’s job

[@robsorgdrager8477]

@@wal correct .

[@minus3dbintheteens60]

Yeah but when 1 corner of the amp is so hot you actually burn yourself on it, imagine the temps of the actual transistors. Worryingly, none of my Power T series amps (T2000bD + T8004) ever thermally shut down on me, so I always had to run a bunch of 80mm fans blowing air down into the groves just to keep them acceptably cool.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

@@minus3dbintheteens60 I bought a 501s off eBay and all the caps are dented in and the cover plate had the paint burn off....funny thing is it works flawlessly.

[@toyotafan1234]

I really love how Rockford use to make amps. It looked like they actually cared about what’s inside as well as the outside. Not saying they don’t now but the old school stuff was just somehow better!

[@dece870717]

I've had this amp since, I believe, 2009 or so, in my 08 grand prix, and I've beaten the heck out of it with my four Polk Audio MM6501 speakers and two 12" Punch P3 sealed subs (wired as such to give a 1ohm load to the sub channel). And still never had a problem with overheating or any apparent damage to the amp, but a couple of my speakers have been from excessive volume over the past few years. I'm curious, do they make any 5 channel amps like this anymore? With that kind of power AND 1-ohm stable? I actually find it kind of sad that this amp was such a limited production awesome piece of car audio equipment.

[@wal]

Yes some companies such as Sundown (SFB5ch), Synergy and Cosmos Audio all have 5ch amps with 1500W plus sub channels rated for 1 ohm

[@gordn24555]

Great video, can’t go wrong with RF amps

[@wal]

That’s a fact!

[@Werewolfmage]

wow that amp is so beautiful!

[@ehrenkrause9861]

I did not know the power 1000 25 to life was a 5 channel amp. That REALLY cool. 😞 now I wish I bought it when I had the chance I would have got it for half the price.

[@scottieking9008]

Found one in a local pawn shop 2 yrs ago for $150.00 added straight to my old school collection..

[@Icemancomp25]

Awesome video! Rockford is legit.

[@timgarner9714]

Dwiz lately all ido is watch your amp dynos .i studied up and did a pretty big stereo install in my truck everything is cool but I have 8 amplifiers and only use 3 . Why do so many of us love this stuff ?

[@nickstalhood5380]

I have a question why do I not see a single cerwin vega dynamic? I'm not directing this just towards you, I literally can't seem to find any amp dynos from anyone, nor speaker tests. Why is that?

[@HifiVega]

😱😱😱 Power 1000 triple threat!!

[@wal]

Yeah boyeeeeee!

[@chaseleim4773]

2 of these and a 360.3 would make for a really nice old-school sq setup

[@Rolandyeslek]

I didn't see any of the efficiency ratings on this test. Any particular reason?

[@laptopdragon]

I don't understand why large amps (or all fwiw) come with circuit breakers instead of fuses...especially when they're huge like this 250amp ANL style built into the amp?

[@kitcat2559]

VU meters back when they where a thing everyone would like in there vehicle since they looked so darn cool

[@chadgriffith6299]

What is the difference in the 1000c and the 1000 terminator,,, and is the original with the caboose the same guts as the 1000c,,,, just curious if any do more power than the other back from 1988 to 1993

[@thomasolmstead8757]

Big d I love your channel so much I watch it all the time like every day over and over I was wondering have you ever tested pro audio amps cuz I was wondering if they put out their actual rated power because some of them do and some of them don't and I was just wondering like the same thing with car audio if the home audio amps are true to the rated power

[@wal]

I’ve tested a few Pro Audio Amp Dyno Tests kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWbCgZidfLt5b80

[@earlchung4840]

I have the Same Toyota sequoia deferent year . How did you bypass your sounds on that I have a factory amplifier in mines and I have the 25 to life amp I got it for 100$ baby . But how do you program it I wanna hook up everything to it 4 6x9 and 2 10 RE SE

[@egsmachine]

love that interior

[@oahupc4688]

How come printed frequency response rantings used to go past 20,000 hertz? Is it because equipment used to play up to those very high frequencies, but today's equipment only plays up to 20,000 ? (Yes i know we cant really hear past 20k)

[@dangelamariazamora-ashley]

There is someone selling a 15 mtx 9500 blown could I recone? And also a hifonics colossus 5k that turns on but no sound from outputs who could I turn to repair them and they are selling for 250$ is that to much

[@HashDogg06]

It's funny how you mention the large remote input, i too have never understood why almost every amp made today uses a large remote input, even 14-16 gauge would still be overly large but at least give a better clamp on the tiny wire needed for switching the amp on.

[@russsmith9042]

What is the model number that Alpine head unit you're using there I have the old CDA 7949 which is a kick-ass old unit I'm just curious what that one is it looks of course a lot newer but looks like a good one

[@shakeydavesr]

This amp reminds me of the Xtant, I think that’s how it’s spelled. But those were gorgeous. Have you ever tested one of those?

[@optimusprimer4392]

Rockford Fosgate for life

[@chief9-10-games5]

Damn Rockford makes some beautiful equipment great video from my guy Big D And like they say you get what you pay for and in this case it's ALLOT 👍🏾 🔊🔊🔊-🔊🔊🔊!

[@USAFDON]

Does it have a crack in it at 3:30?

[@miles514]

I'm a sucker for rockford fosgate amps. This is an absolute beauty! Can you tedt the D'amore 660.5?

[@mattb9664]

I think it’s time to make a video covering why all the new amps are requiring a 2 ohm load to achieve the amp’s intended power now. They used to give you ‘all’ the power, and more of it, at either 2 ohm or 4 ohm...now you need to run 2 ohm in most cases. I’m looking at all you Rockford, Alpine, Kicker, JL!

[@91ninjazx75]

It would be nice if you can add a link to were you can purchase the amplifier in question.

[@richardrebecchi7351]

There wont be a link available as these are 15 years old and a limited edition = Long since sold out. They pop up on EBay sometimes, just br ready to fork over some dough, they still bring a lot of money.

[@jeffyoung2089]

Thanks Big D!

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@JAYMAN07]

I have one of these and can’t even use it. I have very limited space and this amp is huge.

[@10krms8]

Very nice, a bit empty board for the size of the case where was these amps build then n where r they build now n how did u find one

[@wal]

Built in Tempe, AZ

[@HomeTheatre101]

Heard you have alot of knowledge on amps and wattage and was wondering how I would go about setting the wattage on my Pioneer GM-DX871 1600 watt amp @1ohm to 600rms 1200 max. 15" DVC 2ohm running 1ohm load.

[@haroldlearned6550]

I have a Boss Phantom ph3700 5 Channel and only so far you are the only one I've seen that has dyno any 5 channel amps an is not very much out there on this amp would be awesome to see what kind of power it really makes I have it running 2 12s dvcs on the sub channel at 1ohm an 2 12s svc bridged 2ohm on rear channel an 2 6.75 plus an 8" run together at 2ohm on front channel which I ran whole amp off a ds18 eq/preamp which had the sub output from radio so used amp as a 3 channel all lows 4 5x7s 2are in front doors an back dash has 2 5x7s 2 6.75s an an 8 all from a kenwood bt33 head unit mounted with a custom diamond plate piece in a 2003 ford Taurus thanks sorry for the long comment an request

[@wal]

HiFiVega recently tested a 5ch Boss, different model though

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

Way cool! Thanks Big D. Are you still running the Orion SPLX 3K on the 8s, as your daily setup? Love RF. I have a lot of Amps some still in boxes never opened, but you! oh man, where do you put all your amps, you have one of everything!

[@ricardonoyola2309]

How much power may get on the D Chanel if the AB section is not working????

[@wal]

🤷‍♂️