JL Audio RBC-1

Will this work with a JL Audio JD1000/1?

Unsure but it works absolutely fantastic with my JL Audio poweredge TW1+. It's probably safe to assume that a JL audio quality amp will be compatible with a JL Audio remote bass controller, especially if the amp has subwoofer signals on it.

[ RYAN Apr 06, 2021 ]

[ LaShaun May 11, 2020 ]

Does this work for the JL powered amps?

I'm not 100% sure. But it does work with the 500 watt version of the JL audio amps.

[ David May 12, 2020 ]

Yes

[ Randy May 12, 2020 ]

Yes, it does.

[ Q May 11, 2020 ]

[ Dave May 05, 2019 ]

Must I adjust the gain lower to compensate for the additional +15 dB range? Thank you.

Yeah works great ????

[ Cesar May 12, 2019 ]

Yes, it does

[ daniel May 05, 2019 ]

It's a JL amp bass controller for amps.... lol

[ Alex May 05, 2019 ]

Yes. I have it for my jl 500w amp and works great !

[ Scott May 05, 2019 ]

[ Michael Feb 03, 2019 ]

Plugged it into my amp and it just shuts the amp off. Unplug it and amp works normally. Could I have gotten a defective knob?

The main reason we always use this is because it makes it very easy to add more bass when needed. Look at it as volume control for your bass

[ MICHAEL L Feb 09, 2019 ]

Depending on the type of music and format of it you might want the bass higher on some songs and lower on others. I'd adjust the gain on a sine wave with the knob at half and that way you can get more or less if needed with the knob.Enter an answer to this question.

[ brandon Feb 08, 2019 ]

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

[ Krissy Feb 08, 2019 ] Staff

[ Derek Nov 22, 2018 ]

I plugged in and installed this on my JX series amp. what was supposed to be easy has me baffled... as soon as i plug it into the amp I lose all sound from the sub. Am i just that dumb or is mine messed up somehow?

[ Krissy Nov 24, 2018 ] Staff

[ Hunter Sep 13, 2018 ]

Do I need this if I got a HD750 amp or can I use the JL Audio DRC-200 that I got to go with my FIX 86?

Did you ever figure out your problem? I'm having the exact same issue. Plug it in and no sound whatsoever out of the amp.

[ Derek Nov 22, 2018 ]

I believe this will bypass the gain on the amp when plugged in so it'll immediately go from gain setting on the amp to gain setting on remote because in reality it's a remote gain control. Should be able to turn it up to as loud as it was before though.

[ phillip Sep 18, 2018 ]

That is odd. It was a plug and play for me, worked right out of the box.

[ ADAM Sep 18, 2018 ]

Turn the knob up

[ Mike Sep 18, 2018 ]

[ T-Loc Dec 12, 2017 ]

For the Jx series, what's the difference between using the rbc and the bass boost?

If you are installing the HD750 with the FIX 86, then you can use the DCR-200 to adjust the volume of the subwoofer through the FIX 86 interface. If you are not installing the FIX 86 with the HD750 amp, then you will need to get the HD-RLC level controller to use with the amp. Here is this controller: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_136HDRLC/item.html My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

[ Paul Dec 18, 2017 ] Staff

[ Bryan Jun 22, 2017 ]

I need to install a JL amp RD900/5 with an AudioControl DQ-61 processor. The DQ-61 comes with its own control knob (ACR-3) that controls bass and more. I want to be able to adjust the bass for certain songs that may lack punch, i.e. some 80's metal/rock. But which would be the preferred option, using the ACR-3 (thus controlling the signal before amplification) or JL Audio RBC-1? Certainly not both, I would guess. Thanks.

Bass boost only boosts the frequency at 45Hz I believe. RBC adjusts the amp's entire gain.

[ KEITH Jun 23, 2017 ]

Hello, with the rbc I feel that it's much easier to control the amount of bass with the subs with all the different music we listen to.

[ Kevin Jun 23, 2017 ]

Hey Brian. On the JX series amplifier the RBC-1 acts as a level control. To put it simply it adjusts our input sensitivity from the point to where it was already set (hopefully with an o-scope or DMM) and allows you to dial back the bass if need be or add a little extra kick. By the way bass boost is an excellent way to introduce clipping and unwanted distortion. I always recommend NEVER using a bass boost feature either on an amplifier or source unit. Good luck with your purchase.

[ Hidy Jun 23, 2017 ]

[ Bill Apr 29, 2017 ]

Will this work on a different amp if I change the cable? My amp uses a 3.5mm to phone jack cable for the bass knob but the controller is bulky. Can I just unplug my current bass knob and plug in this one since they both use phone jack connection at the knob?

The AudioControl ACR-3 should give you the control you need. It takes time to get the DQ-61 set up but it gives you tremendous control. Good luck, and enjoy.

[ Anthony Apr 30, 2017 ]

Anytime you can make your adjustments prior to amplification it is better. I would go with the ACR3

[ Brian Apr 29, 2017 ]

I would place the AC3 control at at least 80% gain, fixed, them would only adjust bass volume from the JL audio knob Once the DQ controls are set to your liking, typically all at 70-80%gain, place masking tape over them so they do not move inadvertently- then it's all controlled by your head unit

[ Catalin Apr 29, 2017 ]

[ Mark Feb 18, 2016 ]

I am not technically qualified to answer this question, sorry.

[ KEN Feb 20, 2016 ]

I can't know for sure but I suspect it would work. It seems like they're both similar and for similar purposes. If it didn't work, Crutchfield would likely accept the return.

[ Jason Feb 19, 2016 ]

I tried on my Rockford Fosgate 500a2 using my Jl Bass knob and it increased the boost past the limits of my subwoofer so I think somehow regardless of using the same type phone cable they are different and I would recommend using the one that comes with your amplifier

[ carlos Feb 19, 2016 ]

As long as the wires are in line, it should work. Worst case scenario is that you'll need to crimp a new phone end on with the correct alignment. The knob is just a potentiometer so it's nothing very high tech.

[ JOSEPH Feb 19, 2016 ]

How long is the cable?

[ Rock Aug 30, 2015 ]

Will this product work on a Slash 500/5 amp?

The permanent cable as shown in the picture is about 7" long. The removable cable that runs from the pictured device to the amp is just a standard phone cable. I don't recall if that is supplied, or how long it is.

[ BRIAN Sep 01, 2015 ]

Not sure i installed all ready but is 6 to 8 feet long

[ ALEJANDRO Aug 31, 2015 ]

18ft

[ GERALD Aug 30, 2015 ]

The cable length is between 16'-20'.

[ TYLER Aug 30, 2015 ]

[ Carlos Nov 12, 2014 ]