Focal FPX 5.1200

Features

Overview: The FPX 5.1200 5-channel amplifier is effectively three amps built into one chassis, two full range 2-channel amps labeled CH1/CH2 and CH3/CH4 (typically used to power front and Rear speakers), and a mono subwoofer amp (inputs labeled CH5 and CH6). Each pair of full range channels is bridgeable, so the amp can be wired as 5-channel, 4-channel, or 3-channel.

CTA-2006 Compliant: CTA-2006 is a system of testing and measurement for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates a uniform method for measuring an amplifier's RMS power output and signal-to-noise ratio. The criteria for measuring amplifier power uses a DC input voltage of 14.4 volts and the RMS power output is measured over a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz (for full range amplifiers), with 1% or less Total Harmonic Distortion plus noise (THD+N). Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4Ω. CTA-2006 standards allow consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers under the same conditions (apples to apples).

CTA-2006 Specifications:

• Power Output:
  • Full Range Channels: 75 watts RMS x 4 into 4Ω
  • Subwoofer Channel: 420 watts RMS x 1 into 4Ω
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 760 dBA (measured at 1 watt into 4Ω)

Other Specifications:

• Power Output:
  • Full Range Channels:
    • 2Ω: 120 watts RMS x 4
    • Bridged (4Ω): 240 watts RMS x 2
  • Subwoofer Channel:
    • 2Ω: 720 watts RMS x 1
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz
• Minimum Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%
• Crosstalk (1 kHz): >65dB
• Standby Current: 1.75A
• Weight: 9.03 pounds

Protection Circuits: The amplifier is equipped with protection circuits for the following: short circuits, low impedance, voltage drop, overheating, reversed polarity, and DC offset.

Remote Control: The included wired remote lets you control the subwoofer channel level relative to the rest of the system from the driver's seat. The small control module can be mounted on a console or under the dash with the supplied screws.

Remote Dimensions:

• Width: 1.⅝" (2⅝" including mounting flange)
• Height: ¾"
• Depth: 1⅜" (2" including knob and wire)

Controls:

• Mode: input mode; 3-position switch; choose 2-channel (a single pair of stereo inputs sends the signal to all five amplifier channels), 4-channel (dedicated front and rear inputs, the subwoofer channel is fed by the channel 3/4 inputs), or 6-channel (dedicated front, rear, and sub inputs)
• Gain: independent rotary gain controls for the front, rear, and Sub channels; variable from 200mV to 5V
• Crossovers: separate crossover controls for the front, rear, and sub channels
  • Front and Rear: the front and rear crossover controls are identical
    • X-Over: 3-position switch; low pass, full range, or high pass
    • Frequency: rotary control; variable from 50 Hz to 500 Hz; 12 dB/octave slope
  • Sub:
    • LPF: rotary frequency control; variable from 50 Hz to 250 Hz; 24 dB/octave slope; the low pass filter is always engaged (it cannot be bypassed)
    • Sub Sonic: rotary frequency control; variable from 20 Hz to 50 Hz; 12 dB/octave slope; used to remove extremely low frequencies that can't be cleanly reproduced by the subwoofer
• Phase: rotary dial; variable from 0° to 180°
• Bass Boost: increase the subwoofer channel bass level between 0dB and +12dB via the rotary control; centered at 45 Hz

Connections:

• Power/Ground: set screw terminals; will accept bare wire up to 4-gauge; screws tightened/loosened with the included 4mm Allen wrench
• Remote Turn-on: set screw terminal; will accept bare wire up to 10-gauge; screws tightened/loosened with the included 2mm Allen wrench
• Speaker Output: five pair of set screw terminals; will accept bare wire up to 10-gauge; screws tightened/loosened with the included 2mm Allen wrench
• Signal Input: 3 pair of RCA inputs; channels 1/2 (front), channels 3/4 (rear), and channels 5/6 (sub)
• Remote: RJ-14 modular phone jack
• Fuses: The amp comes with six 30-amp ATM (mini-blade) fuses; three are installed internally, and the others are replacements. The bottom panel is removed to replace the fuses. A 90-amp fuse (minimum) should be installed on the power wire within 18" of the battery.