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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Orion Cobalt power amplifier. Each Orion Cobalt amplifier is
designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme
ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, Orion Cobalt amplifiers will give you
years of trouble-free performance.
● CO500.1 - 250 Watt - single-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable
low-pass crossover. Equipped with remote gain, the CO500.1 is capable of one-channel
operation with a maximum power of 500 W into 2 ohm.
● CO800.1 - 400 Watt - single-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable
low-pass crossover. Equipped with optional remote gain, the CO800.1 is capable of
one-channel operation with a maximum power of 800 Watts into 2 ohm.
The installation of all Orion Cobalt components will determine the overall performance result.
Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Orion Cobalt system but also
potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and com-
ponent reliability, please refer to your authorized dealer for installation assistance or advice. If
you decide to perform the installation yourself, be sure to read the entire manual before begin-
ning the installation.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
● (1) Amplifier
● (2) Spare fuse(s)
● (4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips head pan head screws
● (1) Amplifier installation and operation manual
● (1) RGC-2 Remote bass control
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss.
High power automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure levels in excess of 130dB.
When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing protection and avoid long term
exposure.
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