jl 500/1

[Hybrid90accord 10+ year member]

will that amp put out 500watts continiuosly regardless of the gain setting level??? it does put out 500 betweem 12-14 volts correct?

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[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

11 volt to 16 volts 500 RMS

gain is not a volume knob

Gain is there for you to adjust your loudness levels so your bass doesn't drown the speakers, and vice verse (if you're running more then 1 amp)

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

The point of the gain is to match the pre-out voltage from the component ahead of the amp in the signal chain (usually the HU) with the voltage required by the output stage of the amp to allow it to be compatible with as many different components as possible. If the gain is set too low for the source voltage, then the amp does not make full power (this CAN be used to limit the output of an amp to match levels within a multiamp system). If the gain is set to high the amp clips causing a massive increase in distortion and making a little extra (though not usable) power.