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Dear Rockford Fanatics,

It’s with great excitement that I present to you our 30th Anniversary Edition of Volume Magazine. Looking back over the last three decades, I am proud of our rich heritage and the brand, Rockford Fosgate.

Each of us at Rockford have been living the Fanatical audio lifestyle for many years. Our past has taught us many things; we have the best customers, we engineer and sell the best products and the Rockford team is second to none! These key ingredients will allow us to move into the future as a leader and innovator in this industry.

Our customers energize and sustain this brand. Rockford customers are different; they expect more and demand the absolute best. I travel all over the world and the message is consistent, “Your Brand is bad ass and you guys make the best stuff on the planet,” no higher compliment could be given. Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Our 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing the finest audio products in the world. Our no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products like the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, our new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward, they sound bigger, they play louder and run longer. Our commitment to YOU … we’ll never settle for “good enough.”

Our 2010 product line represents our core philosophy. Our new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition. In addition, we are pleased to be entering the “personal audio” business. These products will allow you to take the Rockford Fosgate sound to new places!

Our 30 year history has been made possible by the passionate support of our customers. Without great customers, brands do not survive. Our commitment to you is to keep challenging ourselves and pushing this brand to higher and higher levels.

Every member of the Rockford team thanks you for your passionate and FANATICAL support!

Bill JacksonPresident

WE CALL IT ROCKFORD. While our engineers are passionate about what they design and create, we have a special product validation team that just focuses on ensuring every Rockford Fosgate product is nothing short of perfect. In fact we have an entire process of stringent practices that MUST take place before a woofer, amp or loudspeaker even gets shipped from our Tempe, Arizona facility. We use a FARO arm with laser scanner to ensure our speakers are PERFECTLY round, a “Boom Room” that torture tests our woofers to the point of failure and every amplifier that we ship is burned-in no less than twenty-four hours.

EXPECT MORE.Rockford Fosgate believes that you should get the most out of our products every time you power up or plug in.

Our loudspeaker engineers have developed proprietary technology that packs MORE CONE AREA into a standard size loudspeaker than ever before. VAST (Vertical Area Surround Technology) achieves up to 25% more cone than our previous generation loudspeakers & certainly more than our nearest competitor. Rockford’s philosophy is you deserve MORE!

Many manufactures place a power number on a box because at some point their amplifier managed to squeak out that power number. Rockford Fosgate takes a totally different approach as to how we rate our amps.

In actuality our amplifiers exceed our box rated power numbers in many cases by 20% or more. So what does that mean for you? If we rate an amplifier at 1000 watts we know it will do it and keep performing over and over again. Bottom line, there is NO BS here . . . In a sea of amplifiers claiming max this & rms that, when you buy a Rockford Fosgate amp you can have the confidence that it’s going to do EXACTLY what we said it will.

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30 YEARS OF ROCKFORD INNOVATION

1973Jim Fosgate introduces PR7000 PowerPunch amplifier.

1980Rockford Fosgateis born.

1984Rockford produces the first 12 Volt amplifiers to use MOSFET transistors.

1985The Punch 45 MOSFET amplifier is born.

1987RTTI is launched.

1988Power 1000 MOSFET is born.

PVC Birth Certificate concept is launched.

1990Rockford introduces Hybrid Surface Mount technology.

1991Symmetry is born.

1996TransNOVA circuit topology debuts.

1997Patented Class D topology “BD” debuts.

2000Rockford Fosgate partners with Nissan.

2007Rockford introduces patented DTM circuit.

2009Rockford introduces Vertical Attach Surround Technique (VAST).

2010 Rockford introduces Constant Power.

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CONTENTS | ISSUE 2.0 2010 BUYER’S GUIDE

FEATURES

2 RF PRESIDENTLetter from RF Prez Bill Jackson

7 JOSH GRANTMotorcross Sensation #33

11 TEST & REVIEW3Sixty.2

13 DROPPING BEATSRockford Fanatic from Colombia

15 FANATIC FOR LIFEBleed Rockford Red

16 HOW TOChoose, Prepare and Connect a Proper Ground

17 WHAT’S YOUR VOLUME WINNERKarissa Hosek

20 HOW TOIdentifying a Harness Wires in a Factory Radio

21 MISTER CARTOONAuthentic, Hardcore & Passionate

27 BRAD FOWLERIn loving Memory

29 HOW TOBuild a High Output Subwoofer Enclosure

30 BLUEPRINT FOR BASSYour Guide to Building a Subwoofer Enclosure

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33 PUNCH PLUGS & RF DJIn-Ear Monitors & 2 Way Loudspeakers

35 3SIXTYSeamless DSP-Processing

39 CUSTOM SHOPOne-of-A-Kind Amplifiers

41 CONSTANT POWERRevolutionary Technology

45 PUNCH AMPLIFIERSCheck Out the New Models

47 PRIME AMPLIFIERSCheck Out the New Models

51 POWER SUBWOOFERSTrue Music Reproduction & Power Handling

53 POWER T1 SUBWOOFER All New from the Ground Up

55 PUNCH SUBWOOFERSEnthusiast Favorite

62 PUNCH IBEAMNext Generation of High-Def Bass Solutions

64 PRIME POWERED LOADEDComplete Bass Solution

67 POWER T2 COMPONENTSAluminum Meets Power Series Loudspeakers

71 PRIME COMPONENTSNew R1652-S and R152

71 PUNCHWEAR 2010Looking Good has Never Been Easier

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While many of you might recognize Josh Grant in full motocross gear, what you might not know about this world class supercross/motocross rider is he’s a passionate Rockford Fosgate car audio enthusiast.

We caught up with him at his pad in So Cal for a little one-on-one about his world of fast dirt bikes, high flying jumps and of course his tricked out Rockford Fosgate system.

RF: So Josh, can you give us a little info as to who you are and what you do?JG: No problem, my name is Josh Grant, I’m a professional Supercross/Motocross Racer. Currently I race for the Muscle Milk/Toyota /Joe Gibbs Racing Team. I’m known for my competitiveness, big whips and west coast style.RF: Looks like you’ve got yourself some serious trophies, what are some of your career highlights so far?


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JG: My dad got me on a bike when I was old enough to get my leg over

the seat; I’ve basically grown up on a dirt bike. You know you’ll never

forget your first time… so I guess my first win at Anaheim 1 this past

January has to be the one that sticks out the most for me. I have also

won two outdoor MX events at Mt. Morris in 2006 and this past year

at Red Bud on July 4th as well as winning the 2006 SX Lites race in

Atlanta that had the largest crowd to ever witness a SX race. Big props

to my team if it wasn’t for them it would be impossible to make the

podium.

RF: Josh – you’ve got a seriously impressive Rockford system here.

Can you tell me a bit about it?

JG: Well, 2 months and $30k later I have a bad-ass system! It was well

worth the wait. It has four Rockford 15’s in a custom tuned box and

is backed up by the top-of-the line Power Series amps. Power series

components in all the doors, 3Sixty tuning, Kinetik batteries, you know

the works.

RF: How’d you get into car audio?

JG: I’ve always wanted a bumpin’ system, like I said music is a big

part of my day and how I get pumped up for race day. Working with

you guys at Rockford gave me the opportunity to design exactly what

I wanted in a system, lots of bass – that custom look and of course be

able to give a little “what’s up” to the car next to me.

RF: What type of tracks are you bumping in this ride?

JG: My favorite artist is Lil Wayne, but I like all sorts of music. Really

just depends on the mood I’m in and sometimes what my crew wants

to listen to. I can promise you one thing, whatever I’m playing it’s

banging!

RF: So Josh if you could say one thing to those aspiring “car audio

enthusiasts” that are going to read this year’s Volume magazine what

would it be.JG: Keep it real, go big and find your unique style. That’s how I’ve

made my career in racing and that’s how I live it every day.

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Rockford Fosgate’s new interactive processor is more than

an OEM interface. With six channels, a 31-band EQ for each

channel, very flexible crossover control with adjustable levels

for each channel, remote subwoofer level control, auxiliary

inputs with their own 31-band EQ, signal delay and complete

control by a wireless Bluetooth interface, it would also be right

at home in a full-on aftermarket system as a powerful signal

processor. Tweaks and audio nuts will love the control and

flexibility the unit offers.

The 3Sixty.2 itself is a relatively diminutive piece of gear,

measuring about 7.25” by 4.25” by about 1.75” tall. It comes

with a wired remote control knob and setup CD. The heavy-

gauge sheet metal case has plastic end panels and a small

plastic window that changes color depending on what you

are doing. It looks solidly constructed and is finished in a

gloss gray color powder-coat. There are gain pots and blue/

red LEDs on the input panel to serve as signal and clip

indicators, making adjustments easy while eliminating the

need for voltmeters.

A quick read through the owner’s manual told me that

to use the product I would have to install the included

software onto my Bluetooth

capable device. This was a

surprise, but with Palm and laptop devices becoming

very affordable, and common, I soon understood the

logic behind the design.

I installed the software to my trusty old Tungsten

T2 with no problem and proceeded to hook the

hardware up on my test bench. The wiring is very

straightforward; the 3Sixty.2 will accept either

high-level BTL outputs (Bridged Tied Load, i.e.,

standard speaker-level outputs) from an OEM radio

or amplifier, or RCA inputs from an aftermarket

style source unit. In both cases, there are six inputs:

for left and right, front and rear, as well as center

and subwoofer channels. There is also a pair of

AUX input RCAs for the connection of an additional

audio source. The outputs of the 3Sixty.2 use the

same 6-channel configuration and are RCA-style

connections.

The wired remote plugs into a “Comm Port” and

uses a common RJ45-style connector. The remote

serves two functions: In one mode it acts as a remote

subwoofer level control and in the second mode,

it becomes a volume control for the device that is

connected to the AUX input. Clever, and cool.

If you have an OEM radio, you use the “OEM” setup;

if you have an aftermarket system and will use the

3Sixty.2 for processing only, you enter “New Setup.”

Since most of the processing is the same after an

OEM setup, I’ll describe that functionality. To simulate

an installation in an OEM-radio-equipped vehicle, I

used one of the OEM radios lying around my lab and

measured the frequency response. As you can see

by the blue line on the graph, it shows how much

EQ is “built in” to the OEM equipment.

When you enter the OEM setup, the screen

changes and explains that the setup procedure

will calibrate your unit to the OEM system. It

then instructs you to insert the included setup

CD into the car’s source unit, play track one, set

the volume to the maximum undistorted setting and

make sure the balance, fader and tone controls are


set to center and zero respectively. Each screen is much

like a Windows prompt, with a “Back” and “Next” button.

As you complete the easy to follow steps, the 3Sixty.2 will

prompt you to proceed. It then instructs you to go to track

two and asks if you would like it to sum any channels that

it finds that are not full range. This ability to automatically

sum channels is one of the things that make the 3Sixty

different from most of the other interfaces on the market.

With the controls on the radio set as instructed, you are

prompted to adjust the gain controls until the red clip

LED barely illuminates, or just flashes red. A blue LED

indicates the presence of signal.

The unit asks you which channels are connected and

begins an examination of the audio on each of the input

channels (when using an aftermarket source unit; OEM

integration automates the entire process), determining

the frequency response and, if requested, the channels

to sum together for a full range signal. Then it can, if

you choose, automatically re-equalize in reference to

the OEM radio in an attempt to flatten any built-in EQ

curve as much as possible. When complete, it shows

you a graphical representation of the “before” and

“after” response curves on the screen. I found this

step to take several minutes.

The “Tuning” screen allows a wide range of control

and functionality to be accessed, and you can do

it wirelessly from the driver’s seat! I would have

given my eyeteeth for this kind of tuning capability

back in my car audio competition days. You can

tune each channel individually or as a stereo

pair. You can choose to mute any or all channels

individually to assist in tuning. You can also

adjust the overall level of each of the six channels

individually or as stereo pairs.

The list of signal processing features is extensive

and shows someone understood what kind of

control and flexibility is needed to tune a vehicle.

The “Tune System” mode includes controls

for the following adjustments:*Crossover

settings, Highpass/Lowpass/Bandpass or All

Pass, from 50Hz to 10kHz at -12 or -24dB/

octave slopes (individual channels or linked

stereo pairs)*Output level controls for each

channel that can also be linked in pairs*31-

band EQ for front L & R and 27-band EQ

for rear L & R & center, with +/-10dB of

adjustment*Separate 10-band EQ for the

subwoofer output*Infrasonic filter for the

subwoofer output*Delay for each full range channel, marked in

distance increments for easier soundstage tuning, to a maximum

delay of 5’.

With all the adjustments possible, the 3Sixty.2 makes fine tuning

your car simple and easy. Files with particular settings may be

saved, or even shared with others via the Internet. You can make

individual sound quality files for different types of listening material

or for different soundstage effects in your vehicle.

I think the Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 Interactive Signal Processor

is one of those products that will be a trendsetter. The name hints

at its multi-use functionality, but as I discovered, it couldn’t begin

to describe the power and flexibility the 3Sixty.2 offers.


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LATIN AMERICA is a hot bed of ROCKFORD FOSGATE Fanatics. The unique Latin culture breeds passionate enthusiasts with an eye for design and craving for authentic Rockford Fosgate sound.

From high in the Colombian Andes Mountains, JOSE MIGUEL TORRES embodies the characteristics of a pure Rockford Fosgate fanatic. A member of TEAM JMT PERFORMANCE, Jose has been passionate about high-performance car audio since 1994.

Galois Mendoza, owner of a Chevrolet Captiva 2008, recruited Jose Miguel to build the ultimate audio demo vehicle. Galois wanted a vehicle that could be both a daily driver and be used as a showpiece with complete DJ console. Mendoza flipped Jose the keys and FULL creative control, not to mention an open check book. The result is a vehicle that combines the passion of both of these fanatics for Rockford Fosgate products with the unique capabilities of a mobile DJ platform.

So what gear did Jose use to bring this rolling audio experience to life? This 5.1 system is all Rockford, 3Sixty.2 DSP processor, (1) T2500-1bd Power amplifier for the Subs, (2) T600-4 for front and rear channels, (1) T400-2 for the center channel, (4) T115D2 subwoofers, (16) T162s Power component sets for front and rear channels and (4) T152s as center channels. Not one to miss out on the “audio jewelry” all RCA, power cables, fuse holders and battery clamps are of course Rockford Fosgate.

Jose and crew at JMT Performance is already working on his next project, a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. We anxiously await its unveiling at the Colombia finals November 2010 in Bogota.

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HOWTOCHOOSE/PREPARE/CONNECT A PROPER GROUND

Tools/Products Needed: Rockford Fosgate AWG Wire, Rockford crimp ring terminal(i.e. RFTS1), Non-Anodized bolt w/ compatible fender washers, lock washer with nut, sandpaper or alternative tool to remove paint from the metal surface.

• Poorly crimped• Metal surface has only been sanded down to the primer and not to bare metal• A screw is not the preferred mounting method

• Poorly crimped and stray wire strands• Metal surface area is improperly prepped• Regardless of how many you use, drywall screws do not work

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Tip: It is recommended to ground the source unit at the same location as your amplifier/s and other audio equipment to eliminate any possible ground loops. This is typically the first step in trouble shooting engine noise.

The prior “big three” HOW TO article (see youtube.com) outlined the upgrade of your vehicle’s main current carrying wires. That upgrade combined with this HOW TO article on proper grounding techniques will reduce noise, ensure the best possible current flow, and maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate audio system.

Begin by preparing the grounding cable. Strip 5/8” of insulation from the end of the wire, then securely crimp the compatible size ring terminal to the end.

Prepare the chassis ground by scraping ALL paint/primer from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of any dirt and grease. Be sure to have adequate surface area for the entire ring terminal to make contact to bare metal.

Location: The majority of vehicles on the road are a combination of metals, spot welds, glued together unibody panels and isolated chassis components. So choose a location that consists of a substantial mass of solid metal.

Contrary to popular belief factory bolts are NOT a good ground location (i.e. seat bolt). The majority of factory bolts attach to a nut that is typically tack welded in place and are designed to hold something in place. This method DOES NOT provide ample current transfer.

Complete your ground by securing the ground cable to the chassis ground. Bolting the ground ensures you will have maximum contact.

A proper ground is: • Clean of residue and paint • Equal ground wire gauge as compared to the power wire gauge • Has a resistance return of 00.5 Ω or less • SECURE!

You can verify the quality of the ground by checking the resistance in ohms using a digital multi meter (DMM). Set your DMM to Ω, then place one probe on the ground you have created and the other on the factory battery ground. Remember resistance cannot be measured accurately on a live circuit.

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W hen we launched the What’s Your Volume contest this past year, we had no idea who or what type of videos we’d get. With our fingers crossed we carefully uploaded our YouTube.com

introductory video, and the What’s Your Volume Contest was born. As the entries started to roll in, we took special note of a confident young woman talking about a Rockford Fosgate system in an RX-7. At first we said, “Is this girl for real?” but after thousands of votes, Karissa Hosek, from Victoria, TX not only captured the $5000 sponsorship and secured her spot in VOLUME magazine, but impressed the world with her dedication to performance car audio and the Rockford Fosgate brand.

Rockford Fosgate is nothing new to Karissa. “I’ve grown up with Rockford Fosgate,” smiles Karissa as she starts to show us her latest retro-fit with all of her new Rockford Fosgate gear.

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Karissa is part of a long line of car audio enthusiasts and installers, third generation to be exact. Hi-Pro Audio was started by her Uncle David Rother and carried on in his memory by her grandfather, who continued the business in Victoria, TX. Today Hi-Pro is managed by her father Henry and she works side-by-side with her older brother Justin.

“I’ve been working at Hi-Pro since I was born, but have been selling and installing for about four years now,” explains Karissa.

“I wanted my RX-7 not only to be loud, but look razor sharp. We used an extensive amount of carbon fiber on the box so it would match my carbon fiber hood,” Karissa points out. “The interior of the RX-7 is pretty tight so we had to get creative on how we mounted all of the audio gear. We’ve got components in every nook and cranny, 3Sixty.2 in storage panels, a Rockford 10F cap in the other, and we even stashed a T400-2 & Rockford 10F cap in a trim panel complete with cooling vents and custom mounts.”

So what new equipment did Karissa spec out with her Rockford Fosgate sponsorship? Up front she chose the new T2 6.5” components (T2652-S) and a pair of the new T1 6.5” coax (T1652). Powering up the highs is a T400-2. While Karissa’s RX-7 interior is tight, she’s one power hungry fanatic so why not power each of the PUNCH P3 12” woofers with their own T500-1bdCP! These woofers get it done, especially reflecting off the glass of the Mazda’s hatch. Karissa’s wish list also included a pair of T112D4 woofers. (While not available at the time of this photo shoot, Karissa’s RX-7 update plan includes two T112D4 to add even more PUNCH to her ride.) System tuning is handled by Rockford’s 3Sixty.2 and of course Karissa used all Rockford spec cable and accessories to complete the custom installation.

What does the future hold for Karissa? “I really enjoy photography and have a passion for cars; I’d like to focus these into a career as an automotive photographer.” Karissa is extremely talented and creative; we saw this in everything she showed us while visiting with her on-location in Texas.

Our time with Karissa at her shop in Victoria, TX was one of the most authentic Rockford Fosgate fanatic experiences to date. We look forward to seeing more audio installations from Karissa and want to officially congratulate her on wining the What’s Your Volume Contest!

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HOWTOIDENTIFYING HARNESS WIRES IN A FACTORY RADIO

Tools Needed: Multimeter, Test Lead Kit, Tone/Pulse Generator, Polarity Tester

Tip: Some vehicles come equipped with a factory installed amplifier. In this case the same wire identifying procedures can be used at the amplifier’s wiring harness as well.

*Aftermarket wire colors are typical.

Note your findings in the OEM column below

Identifying the wires in a factory radio harness is an important part for proper installation of any of the Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty OEM integration products, whether it is power/signal for a signal processor (3Sixty.1/3Sixty.2), line driver (RF-BLD) or power for the iPod charger in one of the Rockford Fosgate integration for iPod products. Following this tutorial will ensure correct wire identification.

Begin by removing the factory installed radio. Vehicle specific how-to information can commonly be found on 12volt/car audio forums and vehicle specific forums. (i.e. www.the12volt.com, www.vwvortex.com)

12V Constant (battery): First, verify the vehicle ignition switch is in the OFF position. Then you will need to change the setting on the multimeter to direct current(DC) voltage(V). Now place the common probe (typically black) from the multimeter to a vehicle ground. *We used alligator clips to hold the common probe to ground. This leaves a hand free to manipulate the harness. Your setup is now complete. Continue by testing each wire in the harness with the multimeter’s positive probe (typically red), noting your findings. *Typically you will only find one wire that reads 12.00VDC on the meter.

12V Switched (ignition): Maintain your multimeter settings from the previous step, DC Voltage and common probe to ground. However, you will now need to change the vehicle ignition switch to the accessory (ACC) position. Proceed by testing each wire in the harness with the positive probe, noting your findings. *Typically you will only find one wire that reads 12.00VDC on the meter with the vehicle ignition in the accessory and run positions, besides the wire you noted above.

Ground: Start by turning the vehicle ignition switch back to the OFF position. You will also need to change the setting on the multimeter to continuity, leaving the common probe connected to the vehicle probe as described in the previous test. Now test each wire in the harness with the positive probe, noting your findings. *The multimeter will typically indicate continuity with an audible tone. Some illumination/dimmer wires can read ground; this can be verified by turning on the headlights which will break the ground.

Speakers: Begin by verifying the vehicle ignition is still in the OFF position. You can now disconnect the multimeter’s common probe from ground. Continue by changing the setting on the multimeter to impedance(Ω). Now place the common probe on one of the harness wires, and then test each of the remaining wires with the positive probes, noting your findings. Repeat this test by moving the common probe until all combinations have been tested. *Impedance readings on original equipment manufacturer(OEM) speakers can read from 01.0-08.0Ω; however a typical reading is 04.0Ω.

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Polarity: Once you have located your speaker wire pairs you will still need to determine the correct polarity of each set. This can easily and safely be done by using a tone/pulse generator coupled with a polarity tester. *If these additional tools are not available to you, this can also be done with a 9V battery and visually identifying what direction the cone travels. If the speaker’s polarity is correct it will move outwards. CAUTION: Using this method can damage the speakers or if the battery current is connected to incorrect harness wires, this can result in damage to other vehicle components.

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A uthentic, hard core and passionate the traits that embody a true

Rockford Fanatic. Born and raised in the city of Angles, Mister Cartoon is best known for

his intricate art that has been inscribed on the bodies of Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill,

Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Kayne West just to name a few. Having earned his nickname through his

drawing abilities and personality, Mr. Cartoon was introduced to design through his rudimentary career as a

graffiti artist in the 80’s. What many people don’t know about this worldwide tattoo artist is his passion for

custom vehicles and Rockford Fosgate audio. Mister Cartoon welcomed the Rockford crew to his Los Angeles compound for an exclusive look at his

private tattoo studio, art studio and exclusive collection of custom restored vehicles.

A close member of the Rockford Fosgate family, Mister Cartoon has taken his gift of art and applied it to his

roots. “I started going to car shows when I was 16, I made a decision then that I wanted


to do murals on low riders so around 19 years old I started painting

low riders. It wasn’t until over the last 5 years that I have had a shop

open, that builds cars from the frame up. I think the competition keeps

me passionate and seeing something manifest from just a thought

drives me even more,” explains Mister Cartoon.

Mister Cartoon’s personal vehicles embody many influences and

range from full custom low riders to a rolling audio lab on wheels

appropriately named, The Ice Cream Truck.

“I like Rockford Fosgate they make dependable amps and woofers, I

run my systems hard and I love a company that backs their product

up. Rockford Fosgate is focused on quality and dependability and

that’s what keeps me running Rockford,” smiles Mister Cartoon.

His blend of old school graffiti, fine line tattooing and street culture

can be seen in everything Mister Cartoon does. A real success story

from skid row, Mister Cartoon offers this advice to his fellow Rockford

enthusiasts. “Be creative with your trunk space and integrate kick

panels. Draw the systems out prior to building and just be creative

with your thoughts and execution.


“ Be creative with your trunk space, draw the systems out prior to building and just be creative with your thoughts and execution” Mister Cartoon


Once in a lifetime a story about a Rockford Fanatic not only stirs passion for the audio lifestyle but has the ability to inspire the lives of so

many people. Without question the story of this award winning 2007 Cadillac Escalade is it. The vision of Brad Fowler, this is more than just another custom truck but a celebration of life, a passion for cars and love for audio. Tragically, Brad was unable to see his vision become a reality, his vibrant and giving life cut short. It was decided by the family to finish the Escalade and Jessica, Brad’s sister would complete Brad’s dream of putting it in the Ocean City, MD car/truck show in June 2008.

The Fowler family gave us unrestricted access to Brad’s dream vehicle and the opportunity to share Brad’s story with the world.

Brad started the project in early 2007. Low & slow, Brad’s vision took over five months just to plan before he found just the right mix of components and a custom fabricator for his Escalade project.

“His dream was to have the best show car in Calvert County, Brad knew exactly what he wanted, which was the loudest audio system, lots of TVs, video, airbags and custom rims,” says his Mom, Brenda.

A Rockford Fanatic, Brad knew the only equipment for his dream truck was Rockford Fosgate.


In Memory of

Brad Fowler


This custom Escalade is full tilt Rockford. Filling the custom tuned rear box are eight P3D212 Punch Subs, powered by six T1000-1bd Power Amplifiers. All four doors carry two sets of T162-S Power components each, with another set of T162-S Power components placed in the center console as well as rear mounted set in the cargo hatch. The mids and highs are driven by two T600-4 Power amplifiers. To keep things balanced and tuned a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty signal processor is employed, the DSP adding realism to the XBOX360, Playstation 3 & ten video monitors.

“When Brad would get something new he’d tweak, fine tune & play – spending hours on every detail in the garage. He was extremely passionate about audio & video,” laughs Duce, Brad’s friend.

An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Brad turned to the Texas based guys at Ekstensive Metalworks, featured in Volume 1.0, to do the highly detailed fabrication to turn the Escalade into a serious show truck. Ekstensive fitted custom upper and lower control arms, firestone airbags, notched the firewall, fender wells and floorboards. Even the factory fuel tank was replaced with a custom fuel cell to accommodate the extreme drop. “The complete build took over a year to complete and became a very personal build for us because of the circumstances,” says Mitch Ralls of Ekstensive Metalworks.

While Brad never got to see his creation finished his compassion to others was evident as those involved with the project focused in on the one event Brad dreamed of attending with his custom Escalade. “Thoughtfulness and generosity is what made Brad so special. He didn’t have just one best friend, all his friends

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were best friends,” smiles Brenda, Brad’s Mom. Brad’s passion for vehicles, football and Rockford Fosgate audio translated into everything and everyone he interacted with.

Jessica, along with Brad’s friends, worked with Ektensive to get the Escalade done just like Brad wanted. The Texans with Ektensive personally delivered the truck to the Fowler residence.

“It was a very emotional day to watch the Escalade being unloaded from the trailer,” remembers Brenda Fowler.

Brad’s 2007 custom Escalade did make the grade at the Ocean City Car & Truck Show in Maryland in 2008. In fact it took the coveted Mayor’s Award at this show. Since then his sister, Jessica and friend Duce have won every show they’ve entered with Brad’s Escalade.

With a smooth beat, a gentle drop of the suspension, we honor Brad Fowler, Rockford Fanatic, and know his legacy will live on forever.


HOWTOBUILD A HIGH-OUTPUTSUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

Supplies: Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)Wood Glue, Box Carpet, Contact Adhesive, Nails or Screws

Build the port first. The end of the port should be rounded over on both sides to reduce air turbulence. Use wood glue and nails to attach the 2 parts of the port together. Paint the inside of the port for that clean look.

Dry fit the parts of the enclosure first before applying glue or nails. Label your parts so you know where they go. (e.g. baffle, top, sides, port, etc.) Apply wood glue to all the joints and secure them with nails or screws.

Find the location in the center of the baffle where the woofer will be mounted. Mark this location and drill a 1/8 inch hole. Use the RTTI woofer hole cutting jig to cut the exact hole for the woofer. Use a router with a flush trim bit to cut the opening for the port.

Apply the contact adhesive on the enclosure and the box carpet. Allow the adhesive to dry for 2-3 minutes before adhering the box and carpet together. Trim off the excess carpet, and cut out the openings for the woofer and port.

Here is the completed enclosure wired with 12 gauge Rockford Fosgate speaker wire. Check out rockfordfosgate.com/rftech for the Woofer BoxWizard, Woofer BoxAdvisor, WiringWizard, and other cool tech stuff.

Tools Needed: Table Saw, Drill, Router, Nail Gun, Measuring Tape, Calculator

A high-output subwoofer enclosure is an enclosure design with a built-in slot style port that is calculated for maximum bass. These examples have been designed by the experts at RTTI using the latest enclosure design software. They are then built and tested in many different vehicles to ensure maximum performance in all applications.


Select the size and type of subwoofer. The actual dimensions for the enclosure can be modified as long as the internal volume and port are equal to the RTTI specified enclosure.

Use a table saw to cut the enclosure parts to the desired sizes. Be sure to leave the safety features of your power tools in place. Measure twice and cut once.

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ROCKFORD FOSGATE 2010 BUYER’S GUIDE 30RTTI Tech Tips: For added rigidity, use 1” MDF for the front panel/baffle on all enclosures. Use a subsonic filter for added reliability.

Box Volume[NET]: 2.8 cu. ft.Box Volume[GROSS]: 3.6 cu. ft.Port: 2.5” x16.5” x 24.5”Tuning: 37 Hz

Cut List:Baffle/Back: 27.5” x 18”Top/Bottom: 27.5” x 14.5”Ends: 14.5” x 16.5”Port: 8.5” x 16.5” - 12” x16.5”

Box Volume[NET]: 3.25 cu. ft.Box Volume[GROSS]: 4.22 cu. ft.Port: 3” x16.5” x 22.5”Tuning: 38 Hz

Cut List:Baffle/Back: 30” x 18”Top/Bottom: 30” x 15.5”Ends: 15.5” x 16.5”Port: 8.5” x 16.5” - 12.5” x16.5”

Box Volume[NET]: 2.1 cu. ft.Box Volume[GROSS]: 2.7 cu. ft.Port: 2.5” x12.5” x 24”Tuning: 37 Hz

Cut List:Baffle/Back: 27.25” x 14”Top/Bottom: 27.25” x 14.5”Ends: 12.5” x 14.5”Port: 12.5” x 12” - 12.5” x8”

P3/P2/P1 12” SUBWOOFER

P3/P2/P1 15” SUBWOOFER

P3/P2/P1 10” SUBWOOFERT1 10” SUBWOOFER

T2/T1 12” SUBWOOFER

T2 15” SUBWOOFER


Cut List:Baffle/Back: 30” x 15.25”Top/Bottom: 30” x 13.75”Ends: 13.75” x 13.75”Port: 13.75” x 13.5” - 13.75” x10.75”

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Cut List:Baffle/Back: 29.25” x 12”Top/Bottom: 29.25” x 12.5”Ends: 12.5” x 10.5”Port: 10.5” x 10.5” - 10.5” x5.5”

Box Volume[NET]: 1.5 cu. ft.Box Volume[GROSS]: 2.04 cu. ft.Port: 2” x12” x 25.5”Tuning: 38 Hz

Cut List:Baffle/Back: 26” x 13.5”Top/Bottom: 26” x 12”Ends: 12” x 12”Port: 14” x 12” - 10” x12”

BLUEPRINTS FOR BASSCUSTOM RF ENCLOSURE DESIGNS


Custom Shop Power AmplifiersPower AmplifiersPower T1 SubwoofersPower T2 ComponentsPower T2 SubwoofersPunch Amplifiers

RFDJPunch PlugsPrime AmplifiersPrime CoaxialPrime ComponentsPrime Powered Loaded


*Please refer to “iPod Compatibility” chart under www.rockfordfosgate.com/products for complete listing of iPod/iPhone models.

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BIGGER IS BETTERCLASS LEADING 15mm DYNAMIC DRIVER delivers massive bass response, ultra accurate mid range and crystal clear highs.

GET LOUDPUNCH PLUGS massive 15mm driver with a low impedance design and PUNCH EQ tuning, combine for an industry leading SPL (Sound Pressure Level). When too much is just right.

DESIGNED FOR COMFORTIncludes mulitiple COMFORT PLUGS to ensure a custom fit for every ear. Superior noise attenuation keeps the PUNCH IN and the World OUT. Finally you can get loud, without fear of disturbing the peace.

PROPRIETARY TANGLE FREE FLAT CABLE DESIGN• Low friction jacket reduces mechanical noise • Integrated y-splitter with length adjustment• 3.5mm low profile ergonomic connection

INTEGRATED MICROPHONE AND REMOTE (PP15MMI ONLY)• Adjust volume by pressing the + and – buttons• Control music and video playback• Answer and end phone calls• See website for compatibility to your iPod or iPhone

Rockford Fosgate is not your ordinary audio manufacturer, PUNCH PLUGS are not your ordinary in-ear monitor.We’ve changed the rules when it comes to your personal space and approached the earplug in a whole new way. In the last thirty years we’ve learned a few things about making serious bass, in fact our PUNCH sonic signature has defined car audio. Rockford engineers have captured the POWER, the CLARITY and GROUND SHAKING BASS found in our class leading subs and found a way to put it directly in your ear.

PLUG IN. PUNCH OUT.

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PP15MM 15mm NEODYMIUM 105dB/mW 10Hz - 18kHz 3.5mm NO

PP15MMI 15mm NEODYMIUM 150dB/mW 10Hz - 18kHz 3.5mm YES

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HIGH OUTPUT ENCLOSURE• Bass reflex design• Large volume for better low frequency response• Integrated ergonomically designed handles• Industrial grade carpet• Interlocking corners allow stacking of multiple cabinets• Dual input o 5-way binding post o ¼” phono jack• Heavy gauge steel mesh grille• Industry standard 1 3/8” pole socket

JAM. SPIN. PARTY.You’ve been mixing tracks with Rockford in your ride for years. Now you can bring that same beat to your home, club or party with the ALL NEW RFDJ1 2-way loudspeaker system. Huge power handling and 12” woofer combine for brutal raw output. Rugged design sets you up for the inevitable party foul. For the DJ in all of us, a must for the Rockford fanatic.

12” 2-WAY PASSIVE SPEAKER• Frequency response from 33Hz-22kHz• RMS Power 150 watts/Peak Power 300 watts• Sensitivity 92 dB• Nominal impedance - 4 ohms• High efficiency, low distortion design provides high

audio output with minimal power requirements

HORN LOADED COMPRESSION DRIVER • 1” titanium diaphragm tweeter• Better off axis response and midrange vocal clarity• Overload protection circuitry• Field replaceable

*Please refer to “iPod Compatibility” chart under www.rockfordfosgate.com/products for complete listing of iPod/iPhone models.

NEW


PP15MM 15mm NEODYMIUM 105dB/mW 10Hz - 18kHz 3.5mm NO

PP15MMI 15mm NEODYMIUM 150dB/mW 10Hz - 18kHz 3.5mm YES


FULLY INTERACTIVE CONTROL VIA BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICE• Controlled via laptop or PDA• Tune from the front seat of your vehicle wirelessly• Real time adjustment (Hear the changes as you make them)

AUX INPUT WITH 31 BAND EQ• Allows the connection of iPod/Sat radio/ MP3 player (via RCA)

IMPROVE THE SOUND OF YOUR OEM OR AFTERMARKET SOURCE UNIT• 6 Channel 1/3 octave equalizer• 31 Band EQ, left and right front• 27 Band EQ, left and right rear• 27 Band EQ, center• 10 Band EQ, subwoofer

SAVABLE FILES• Allows user to load files for different listening preferences• Allows dealer to load custom files to any 3Sixty equipped vehicle

X-OVER• 12/24 dB HP/LP/BP/AP per octave crossover• Increased speaker power handling coupled with a broader

frequency range• Allows for superior integration between high pass and low pass

speakers

MASTER VOLUME/SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL• Front seat control for song to song manipulation

BALANCED LINE DRIVER (RF-BLD)• Eliminates system noise• Accepts High-level/RCA level inputs• Up to 24dB of signal gain

TURNS YOUR FACTORY RADIO INTO A HIGH PERFORMANCE SOURCE UNIT• Auto Equalization corrects prior factory

equalization settings• Auto summing creates a full range audio signal

• Retain your factory steering wheel, navigation and phone controls

3SixtyBLDIntegrate to a factory head unit or add some juice to a low-voltage aftermarket unit, the 3Sixty Balanced Line Driver (BLD) will get your signal across. Featuring ‘Balanced Differential’ or ‘Single Ended’ mode, its high voltage output combined with a low output impedance will drive large arrays of amplifiers without breaking a sweat.

RF-BLD

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SEAMLESS INTERGRATION MEETS DSP PROCESSINGYou just invested in the latest factory navigation unit, the last thing you want to do is have to replace it to build a killer system. Don’t worry, Rockford Fosgates 3Sixty is the ultimate tool to integrate your factory head-unit and give you the control to incorporate multiple amps, sub-solutions and speakers. Looking for the most state of the art tuning device on the market? 3Sixty not only acts as the bridge from factory to performance, but also includes SERIOUS tuning capability. The 3Sixty computer based GUI (Graphic User Interface) is easy to use if your just getting into performance audio or are a seasoned pro.

“ I’m running a massive amount of equipment in my Tahoe. Rockford’s 3Sixty processor gives me the control and tools I need to run my system.”Steve Meade 2006 Chevy Tahoe

PUSH THE ENVELOPE.2010 POWER amplifiers are the culmination of 30 years of pushing the envelope in amplifier technology. These amplifiers deliver unprecedented power & control in the hands of the most discriminating audio fanatic.

THE STANDARD.Rockford Fosgate’s PUNCH has revolutionized the industry. PUNCH amps combine Rockford’s heritage with the latest technology in a compact package. When you’re ready to haul the mail, PUNCH amps will get the job done.

THROW DOWN.Breaking new ground in both performance and value, PRIME amplifiers take advantage of Rockford technologies at a level that everyone can attain.

REAL PAINT

REAL UNIQUE REAL ARTISTs



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STAND APART FROM THE CROWDRockford Fosgate’s Custom Shop will be producing one-of-a kind amplifiers to set your

system apart from the crowd. All custom paint schemes are available on T1500-1bdCP and

T600-4 models. Due to the nature of each unit being custom, slight variation may occur.

DREAMSCAPE models will be 100% artist interpretation and will vary in theme and color.

Check www.rockfordfosgate.com for up to date styles. Get yours before they’re gone.

Don’t forget to use our Woofer WiringWizard to properly wire woofers to your amplifier with easy configurable diagrams.

WWW.ROCKFORDFOSGATE.COM


P.O.W.E.R. (POWER OUTPUT WITHOUT EXCESSIVE REGULATION)

• Unlike a regulated power supply design, a Rockford Fosgate power supply continues to generate more than rated power as voltage increases

• Reduced strain on the vehicles charging system during normal operation

• Increases power as impedance is lowered

DTM (DYNAMIC THERMAL MANAGEMENT) Patent Pending

• Dramatically increases playtime under the most demanding scenarios

• Zero loss in perceived audio output

MEHSA (MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY HEAT SINK APPLICATION)

• Increases heat transfer (5X) from output devices to the heat sink

• More watts per cubic inch

BLUE L.E.D. STEALTH VU METERS• Displays signal and battery voltage (T2500-1bd)• Displays dual signal strength (T1000-4)

POWER SYNC• Two bd (Patent #6,097,249) amplifiers can be

“strapped” or bridged together to form one GIANT amplifier to power a single load or speaker- Over 5500 watts from one amp!

MASTER SYNC• Unique feature allows bd amplifiers to be linked

together via a master/slave switch giving the master amplifier complete control over every other amplifier it’s linked to via active preamp outputs

• Controls gain, EQ, crossover and infrasonic filters• Competitor mode- Gain control on slave amplifiers

turns into fine tuning (100x finer) for critical matching if needed to less than 0.01dB

PUNCH EQUALIZATION PATENT # 21323

• Corrects the acoustical deficiencies by delivering up to 3x the bass and/or treble

• Optional PEQ/PEQX3 (3 amplifiers from one remote) remote control available

CLASS LEADING WARRANTY• 2 year limited warranty • Additional 1 year w/ Engineered to

Rock accessory program

X L A M P L I F I E R S

PEQ/PEQX3

T1000-4 | T2500-1bdCP


• MORE POWER - Up to 25% INCREASE• MORE OUTPUT at all impedances • UNLIMITED SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY

Our customers deserve MORE POWER. The 2010 Power Series amplifiers with Constant Power are the most powerful amplifiers on the market PERIOD. Constant Power delivers up to 25% more power across all impedance levels resulting in a listening experience that’s cleaner, louder and more impressive than ever before. Don’t be confused with competitive products that lock-in on a particular impedance level, Rockford’s proprietary technology ACTIVELY monitors your music and adjusts power to MAXIMIZE output.

NEWT1000-4 | T2500-1bdCP

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T1000-4150X4 @ 4 OHMS

250X4 @ 2 OHMS

500X2 @ 4 OHMS BRIDGED

20Hz - 20kHz <0.1% 150MV - 5V >105dB >50dBH 2.14” X W 8.14” X L 21.9”

(X-LARGE CHASSIS)

T2500-1bdCP1500X1 @ 4 OHMS

2500X1@ 2 OHMS

2500X1 @ 1 OHMS

20Hz - 250Hz <1% 150MV - 4V >100dB N/AH 2.14” X W 8.14” X L 21.9”

(X-LARGE CHASSIS)

Rated PowerFrequencyResponse

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InputSensitivity

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ChannelSeparation Dimensions

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NEW - CONSTANT POWER• A circuit design actively monitors and increases voltage

and current as speakers impedance rises with music • More power delivered at 4 ohms and 2 ohms over a

traditional design• More power available over the effective frequency band as

opposed to a fixed voltage/current amplifier design• Up to 25% increase in total amplifier power • Optimized power at either a 2 or 1 ohm configuration


• Unlike a regulated power supply design a Rockford Fosgate power supply continues to generate more than rated power as voltage increases

• Reduced strain on the vehicle’s charging system during normal operation

• Increases power as impedance is lowered


• Dramatically increases playtime under the most demanding scenarios

• Zero loss in perceived audio output


• Increases heat transfer from output devices to the heat sink• Transfers heat 5x better than traditional amplifiers• More watts per cubic inch• Improved component reliability

PUNCH EQUALIZATION PATENT # 21323

• Corrects the acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment, by delivering up to 3x the bass and/or treble

• Optional PEQ/PEQX3 (3 amplifiers from one remote) remote control available

24 dB/OCTAVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE CROSSOVER• Increased speaker power handling coupled with a broader

frequency crossover range• Allows for superior integration between high pass and

low pass speakers

LOW IMPEDANCE STABILITY• 2 ohm mono / 1 ohm stereo stable on full range amplifiers• 1 ohm mono stable on bd (Patent #6,097,249) amplifiers

CLASS LEADING WARRANTY• 2 year limited warranty • Additional 1 year w/ Engineered to Rock accessory program

Calling These Amplifiers Top-Of-The Line Doesn’t do Them Justice,

Power Series amplifiers are the best your money can buy. The heart of ANY system, how your amplifier performs is directly related to how loud, long and clear your system will play. Rockford Fosgate Power Series two & four channel amplifiers give flexibility to your system design and the look to stop traffic. Our new mono amps, with Constant Power, are the most powerful amps we’ve ever developed. Are you ready to take your system to the highest level and beyond?

A M P L I F I E R S

T400-2 | T500-1bdCP

T600-2 | T400-4 | T1000-1bdCP

PEQ/PEQX3


T1500-1bdCP | T600-4

T400-2120X2 @ 4 OHMS

200X2 @ 2 OHMS



(SMALL CHASSIS)

T600-2200X2 @ 4 OHMS

300X2 @ 2 OHMS



(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

T400-460X4 @ 4 OHMS

100X4 @ 2 OHMS



(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

T600-4100X4 @ 4 OHMS

150X4 @ 2 OHMS



(LARGE CHASSIS)

T500-1bdCP300X1 @ 4 OHMS

500X1@ 2 OHMS

500X1 @ 1 OHMS

20Hz - 250Hz <0.05% 150MV - 5V >100dB N/AH 2.14” X W 8.14” X L 11.41”

(SMALL CHASSIS)

T1000-1bdCP700X1 @ 4 OHMS

1000X1@ 2 OHMS

1000X1 @ 1 OHMS


(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

T1500-1bdCP1000X1 @ 4 OHMS

1500X1@ 2 OHMS

1500X1 @ 1 OHMS


(LARGE CHASSIS)


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• Unlike a regulated power supply design, a Rockford Fosgate power supply continues to generate more than rated power as voltage increases

• Reduced strain on the vehicle’s charging system during normal operation• Increases power as impedance is lowered


• Dramatically increases playtime under the most demanding scenarios• Zero loss in perceived audio output


• Increases heat transfer from output devices to the heat sink• Transfers heat 5x better than traditional amplifiers• More watts per cubic inch• Improved component reliability

PUNCH EQUALIZATION• Corrects the acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment,

by delivering up to 3x the bass and/or treble• Optional PEQ/PEQX3 (3 amplifiers from one remote) remote

control available• Patented design

12 DB/OCTAVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE CROSSOVER• Increased speaker power handling coupled with a broader frequency

crossover range

LOW IMPEDANCE STABILITY• 2 ohm mono stable (P300-1)• 1 ohm mono stable on bd (Patent #6,097,249) amplifiers

CLASS LEADING WARRANTY• 1 year limited warranty• Additional 1 year w/ Engineered to

Rock accessory program

A M P L I F I E R S

P200-2 | P300-2 | P300-1 | P400-1

P500-2 | P400-4 | P500-4

P400-2 | P500-1bd | P700-1bd

PEQ/PEQX3

The Industry Standard.Rockford Fosgate PUNCH EQ has revolutionized the industry and PUNCH amplifiers are the benchmark. 2010 brings several new PUNCH amplifiers in four different chassis designs offering even more choices to how you design your performance audio system. The right amp for the right application, PUNCH amplifiers with RF exclusive technologies like P.O.W.E.R., DTM and MEHSA are sure to impress your friends and haul the mail.


P1000-1bd

Rated Power

P200-250X2 @ 4 OHMS

100X2 @ 2 OHMS

200X1@ 4 OHMS BRIDGED

20Hz - 20kHz <0.05% 150MV - 4V >105dB >50dBH 2.2” X W 7.7” X L 9”

(MINI CHASSIS)

P300-275X2 @ 4 OHMS

150X2 @ 2 OHMS



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P400-2100X2 @ 4 OHMS

200X2 @ 2 OHMS



(SMALL CHASSIS)

P500-2125X2 @ 4 OHMS

250X2 @ 2 OHMS



(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

P400-450X4 @ 4 OHMS

100X4 @ 2 OHMS



(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

P500-460X4 @ 4 OHMS

125X4 @ 2 OHMS



(MEDIUM CHASSIS)

P300-1 150X1 @ 4 OHMS

300X1 @ 2 OHMS20Hz - 20kHz <0.1% 150MV - 4V >100dB N/A

H 2.2” X W 7.7” X L 9”(MINI CHASSIS)

P400-1 200X1 @ 4 OHMS

400X1 @ 2 OHMS20Hz - 20kHz <0.1% 150MV - 4V >100dB N/A

H 2.2” X W 7.7” X L 9”(MINI CHASSIS)

P500-1bd200X1 @ 4 OHMS

400X1 @ 2 OHMS

500X1 @ 1 OHMS


(SMALL CHASSIS)

P700-1bd225X1 @ 4 OHMS

450X1 @ 2 OHMS

700X1 @ 1 OHMS


(SMALL CHASSIS)

P1000-1bd250X1 @ 4 OHMS

500X1 @ 2 OHMS

1000X1 @ 1 OHMS

20HHz - 250Hz <0.8% 150MV - 4V >100dB N/AH 2.2” X W 7.7” X L 14.4”

(LARGE CHASSIS)

FrequencyResponse

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Don’t forget to use our Amp Wire calculator to optimize your amplifier’s power output with properly sized (AWG) wires.



A M P L I F I E R S


• Unlike a regulated power supply design a Rockford Fosgate power supply continues to generate more than rated power as voltage increases.

• Reduced strain on the vehicles charging system during normal operation.

• Ultra efficient Class D• Increases power as impedance is lowered.

PRIME-LOC• Allows an infinite number of amplifiers to be locked

together to form a custom look• Reduces amplifiers installation footprint• Improves thermal capacity

PUNCH BASS• Corrects the acoustical deficiencies in the listening

environment, by delivering up to 3x the bass.• On-Board control is a 45 Hz EQ• Punch remote level control (PLC) included to increase

or decrease overall output*R250-1/R500-1/R1000-1D only

12 DB/OCTAVE CROSSOVER• Increased speaker power handling coupled with a

broader frequency crossover range

LOW IMPEDANCE STABILITY• 4 ohm mono stable full range amplifiers• 2 ohm mono stable on mono amplifiers

CLASS LEADING WARRANTY• 1 year limited warranty

Prime-LocRemote Level Control

R150-2 | R250-1 | R1000-1d


Breaking new ground in both performance and value, PRIME amplifiers take advantage of Rockford technologies at a level that everyone can attain. Built with the same P.O.W.E.R. technology as Punch and Power series amplifiers and available in five different models in two compact chassis sizes you’re “PRIMED” to build your system will all the right features.

R300-4 | R500-1

Throw down big,without throwing down big.

R150-250X2 @ 4 OHMS

75X2 @ 2 OHMS



(SMALL CHASSIS)

R300-450X4 @ 4 OHMS

75X4 @ 2 OHMS



(LARGE CHASSIS)

R250-1 150X1 @ 4 OHMS

250X1 @ 2 OHMS20Hz - 250Hz <1.0% 150MV - 8V >100dB N/A

H 2.4” X W 7.7” X L 11.54”(SMALL CHASSIS)

R500-1 320X1 @ 4 OHMS


H 2.4” X W 7.7” X L 16.65”(LARGE CHASSIS)

R1000-1d 500X1 @ 4 OHMS


H 2.4” X W 7.7” X L 11.54”(SMALL CHASSIS)


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PUSH THE ENVELOPE.We’ve raised the bar, again. If you’re looking to rattle windows and set car alarms off in the next town over, POWER subwoofers thump bass PERIOD.

THE STANDARD.With 26 different models PUNCH subs offer huge bass and the right installation for any system. Don’t just reach your system’s potential. PUNCH it.

THROW DOWN.Subs that are ready to ROCK and throw down the lows without emptying your wallet, PRIME woofers are the perfect first step into performance audio.

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Don’t forget to use our Woofer BoxAdvisor because it contains recommended enclosures that optimize bass performance.



PARABOLIC TRIANGULAR CONE GEOMETRY SUPPORT SYSTEM• Bonds Aluminum parabolic dust cap to the aluminum

cone body• Reduces piston flex• Eliminates cone distortion

PRECISION CAST ALUMINUM ALLOY BASKET• Dual die-cast aluminum baskets with spider venting

adds rigidity and eliminates multiple acoustic resonances

• Large aluminum mass helps reduce voice coil former temperature and increase power handling

HIGH EXCURSION THERMO-RUBBER SURROUND• Tall/Profile surround allows for linear travel

characteristics on high excursion drivers without reducing piston size

MIRROR IMAGE SYMMETRICAL SPIDERS WITH EMBEDDED 12 AWG TINSEL LEADS• Dual-opposing spiders improve mechanical stability

under high excursion• Embedded tinsel leads shorten the length resulting in

lower resistance• Higher power handling

ANODIZED ALUMINUM VOICE COIL FORMER WITH FLAT EDGE WOUND COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM WIRE• Superior heat dissipation• Up to 100 degrees cooler at full power levels• Edge wound wire increases motor strength and

reduces overall weight

REMOVABLE AND REVERSIBLE SCREW CONCEALING RING• Cosmetically matching aluminum ring• Unique design allows woofer to be mounted either

in an inset position or inverted position to create a finished look

IDHS™ EMBEDDED COPPER HEAT SINK SHORTING RING• Reduces back EMF (electro-magnetic force)• Reduces distortion• Reduces voice coil temperature• Improves system efficiency

S U B W O O F E R S

T2 12” | 15”

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Built Like a TANK. Competition Grade.Power T2 subwoofers have been upgraded for 2010 with a new bad-ass look, revised cone, new spider design and better cooling that will make your competition shake in their boots. Available in both 12” & 15” sizes, the T2 is perfectly matched to Rockford’s Power Series amplifiers. Built like a tank, on a precision cast aluminum alloy basket, choose T2 and roll over the competition.

T2D212/T2D412 12” 1200 WATTS 2400 WATTS DUAL 2 Ω OR 4 Ω 1.00 CU. FT.2.00 CU. FT.

PORT: (1) 4”X12”83.5dB 9.00”


PORT: (1) 6”X17”86dB 10.00”

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VAST™ (VERTICAL ATTACH SURROUND TECHNIQUE) SURROUND• Significantly increases a speaker’s effective radiating

cone area (up to 25%) without complicated installation issues

• Improved nominal efficiency• Maximized output capabilities• Patent Pending

FLEX FIT • Slot mounted pattern allows for variable adjustments

PARABOLIC TRIANGULAR CONE GEOMETRY SUPPORT SYSTEM• Bonds Aluminum parabolic dust cap to the Kevlar fiber

reinforced paper cone body• Reduces piston flex• Eliminates cone distortion

IDHS™ EMBEDDED COPPER HEAT SINK SHORTING RING• Reduces back EMF (electro-magnetic force)• Reduces distortion• Reduces voice coil temperature• Improves system efficiency

PROPRIETARY SWIFT™ (SELECTABLE WOOFER IMPEDANCE FUSED

TERMINAL) CONNECTION• Impedance selectable (1 or 4, 2 or 8)• Field replaceable fusing• Convenient wire access• Oversized 8 AWG inputs

PRECISION DIE-CAST ALUMINUM ALLOY BASKET• Die-cast aluminum baskets with spider venting adds

rigidity and eliminates multiple acoustic resonances• Large aluminum mass helps reduce voice coil former

temperature and increase power handling

HIGH EXCURSION TPE (THERMO-PLASTIC ELASTOMER) SURROUND• Tall/Profile surround allows for linear travel


SYMMETRICAL DUAL PROGRESSIVE ROLL TEAR RESISTANT POLY-COTTON SPIDERS• Dual-opposing spiders improve mechanical stability

under high excursion• Multipoint “periodic” stitched lead wire reduces mass,

stress and strain • Higher power handling

S U B W O O F E R S

10” | 12”

ANODIZED ALUMINUM VOICE COIL FORMER WITH COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM WIRE • Spun-laced Nomex collar improves voice coil bonding• Superior heat dissipation• Up to 100 degrees cooler at full power levels• Hard anodized finish increases former strength

REMOVABLE AND REVERSIBLE SCREW CONCEALING RING / GRILLE• Cosmetically matching aluminum ring• Unique design allows woofer to be mounted either in an

inset position or inverted position to create a finished look• Removable grille

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We’ve Raised the Bar, Again. ALL NEW from the ground up, 2010 Power Series T1 subwoofers build on Rockford Fosgate technologies first seen in our all new full range line. These bad boys have patented VAST technology that increases surface cone area up to 25% so the T1 performs like a much larger woofer. Flex Fit not only looks the part but gives extreme flexibility for extreme installations. Clean, high tech and ready to set off car alarms, the new T1 is here.


PORT: (1) 4”X11”83dB 6.375”


PORT: (1) 4”X9”86dB 6.75”

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P3 | P3S

PARABOLIC TRIANGULAR CONE GEOMETRY SUPPORT SYSTEM• Bonds parabolic dust cap to the Kevlar fiber reinforced

cone body• Reduces piston flex and eliminates cone distortion

DIE-CAST ALUMINUM BASKET• Dual die-cast aluminum basket with spider venting adds

rigidity and eliminates multiple acoustic resonances• Large aluminum mass helps reduce voice coil former

temperature and increase power handling• Ultra-shallow die-cast aluminum basket with 3.5”

mounting depth (P3S)

VENTURI-EFFECT CENTER POLE COOLING• Gradually reduces the air-flow exhaust path area, which

increases the air speed across key thermal masses of the speaker’s motor parts

• Maximizes cooling effectiveness

HIGH EXCURSION POLY-ETHERESTER SURROUND• Tall profile surround allows for linear travel


DUAL LINEAR SPIDERS WITH MULTIPOINT STITCHED 16 AWG TINSEL LEADS• Dual-opposing spiders improve mechanical stability

under high excursion• Multipoint “periodic” stitched lead wire reduces mass,

stress and strain over a greater area• Higher power handling and improved reliability• Progressive spiders with multipoint stitched tinsel

leads (P3S)

ANODIZED ALUMINUM VOICE COIL FORMER WITH SPUN LACED NOMEX COLLAR• Superior heat dissipation• Provides ideal bonding and strength at critical neck joint

junction• Hard anodized treatment increases former strength

REMOVABLE AND REVERSIBLE SCREW CONCEALING TRIM RING• Cosmetically matching cast aluminum trim ring• Unique design allows woofer to be mounted either in an inset position or inverted position to create a finished look• Optional grille available

S U B W O O F E R SP3 10” | 12” | 15”


P3S 10” | 12”

Venturi-Effect Cooling (P3)

Mirror Imaged Spider (P3)

Size Comparison

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3.5”

The STANDARD. With 26 different models, PUNCH subwoofers deliver huge bass and the right installation for any system. Match with a PUNCH amp and these woofers will rip your face off. Is it the clean look? Is it the rock solid durability? Is it the class leading power handling? YES.

P3D210/P3D410 10” 400 WATTS 800 WATTS DUAL 2 Ω OR 4 Ω 0.60 CU. FT.1.40 CU. FT.

PORT: (1) 4”X14”83dB 6.25”


PORT: (1) 4”X10”85dB 6.75”


PORT: (1) 4”X10”86dB 7.625”

P3SD210/P3SD410 10” 300 WATTS 600 WATTS DUAL 2 Ω OR 4 Ω 0.50 CU. FT.0.75 CU. FT.

PORT: (1) 3”X12”83dB 3.5”

P3SD212/P3SD412 12” 400 WATTS 800 WATTS DUAL 2 Ω OR 4 Ω 1.00 CU. FT.1.25 CU. FT.

PORT: (1) 4”X12”86dB 3.625”

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P2 | P1

PARABOLIC TRIANGULAR CONE GEOMETRY SUPPORT SYSTEM• Bonds parabolic dust cap to the cone body• Reduces piston flex• Eliminates cone distortion

VENTURI-EFFECT CENTER POLE COOLING (P2)• Gradually reduces the air-flow exhaust path area, which

increases the air speed across key thermal masses of the speaker’s motor parts

• Maximizes cooling effectiveness

HIGH DENSITY POLY-FOAM SURROUND• Proper stiffness and thickness provides optimum

performance

LINEAR SPIDER WITH MULTIPOINT STITCHED 16 AWG TINSEL LEADS• Multipoint “periodic” stitched lead wire reduces mass,

stress and strain over a greater area• Higher power handling • Improved reliability

ANODIZED ALUMINUM VOICE COIL FORMER WITH SPUN LACED NOMEX COLLAR• Superior heat dissipation• Provides ideal bonding and strength at critical neck

joint junction• Hard anodized finish increases former strength

REMOVABLE AND REVERSIBLE SCREW CONCEALING TRIM RING• Cosmetically matching trim ring• Unique design allows woofer to be mounted either in an

inset position or inverted position to create a finished look• Optional grille available

S U B W O O F E R S

P1 8” | 10” | 12” | 15”

Authentic Rockford PerformancePUNCH P1 & P2 subwoofers are the real deal. A favorite of bass enthusiasts worldwide, PUNCH P1/P2 woofers set the bar and set it high. So, ditch your factory 8” and build your first real box with a PUNCH P1/P2 15”. Now you can stop talking about how much bass you’ve got, and bring it.


P2 8” | 10” | 12” | 15”

Venturi-Effect Cooling (P2)

Double Stacked Motor (P2)

Stitched Leads


PORT: (1) 2”X8”84dB 4.625”


PORT: (1) 4”X14”84dB 5.75”


PORT: (1) 4”X10”86dB 6.375”


PORT: (1) 4”X10”86dB 7.125”

P1S48/P1S88 8” 150 WATTS 300 WATTS SINGLE 4 Ω OR 8 Ω 0.23 CU. FT.0.65 CU. FT.

PORT: (1) 2”X6”84dB 4.125”


PORT: (1) 3”X8”85dB 5.125”


PORT: (1) 3”X6”86dB 5.875”


PORT: (1) 4”X8”87dB 6.875”

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HIGH-FLOW, LOW-NOISE SLOT PORT• LEAP (Loudspeaker Enclosure Analysis Program)

is utilized to determine the optimum port tuning for each subwoofer/enclosure model

• Maximizes acoustical output• Minimizes noise and distortion

PRECISION CONSTRUCTED WITH 5/8” MDF (MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD)

• Superior rigidity• Dampens unwanted acoustical resonances• Computer controlled machinery ensures precise

dimensional accuracy

LARGE AWG INPUT TERMINALS • Accepts standard banana plug• Easy connection for large 10 AWG speaker wire• Standardized 4 ohm nominal impedance accross

all models

INDUSTRIAL GRADE CARPET• Designed for the automotive environment using

hi-temp adhesives• High density and wear resistant

AVAILABLE FOR ALL PUNCH WOOFERS• Single or dual applications

E N C L O S U R E S

P3L-1X12

When You Want BASS and You Want it Done RIGHT Rockford Fosgate PUNCH LOADED enclosures are designed for one purpose, deliver maximum performance tuned EXACTLY for our PUNCH subwoofers. A no-compromise design, Rockford engineers use LEAP (Loudspeaker Enclosure Analysis Program) to match the enclosure to the specific PUNCH woofer. Only a factory tuned enclosure guarantees your system will bump big & look tight.


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R1P3P2P1P3S

GREAT ForTruck Installations

Slim Design


WHAT A POWERED SUBWOOFER SHOULD BE• Real woofer• Real amp• Real enclosure

PROPRIETARY 12” SUBWOOFER • “Closed-loop” design ensures optimum performance

between subwoofer, amplifier and enclosure

INTEGRATED PUNCH AMPLIFIER• 300 watt P.O.W.E.R. (Power Output Without Excessive

Regulation) amplifier• Removable power/ground connector• RCA and speaker level inputs with auto turn-on circuit• On board EQ restoration

COMPACT ABS ENCLOSURE• Optimized slot ported enclosure • Woofer “loading plate” adds acoustical output and

protects woofer from damage• Multiple mounting configurations - vertical and

horizontal

OPTIONAL REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL• Existing Rockford (PEQ) remote transforms from an

EQ boost to a remote level control

POWERED SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

O V E R L O A D

Closed Loop System

Compact ABS enclosure

Overload Delivers Deep Tight Bass in a Sleek All-In-One Solution.This isn’t some low power “cone in a tube,” the Rockford Fosgate Overload comes to the party with a true 300 watts (max) of power and a 12” woofer enough to overload even the most bass hungry enthusiast. Quick disconnects give you the option for rapid removal for let’s say a set of golf clubs, or leave it in and tee-up some doom.

T A C T I L E T R A N S D U C E R


Under-Seat Mount

THE ULTIMATE VEHICLE SPECIFIC BASS SOLUTION• No enclosure needed… just plug and play• Measures only H 2” x W 4.25” x L 6.875”• Mounts in any position and can be completely

hidden/covered• Can be used with or without a traditional

subwoofer• (Patent #7,402,922)

HOW DOES IT WORK?• Accurately and efficiently energizes the

listener’s auditory cortex without pressurizing surrounding air

• Transmits information via bone harmonics, skin galvanic (electrical properties of skin) and other direct stimulus routes

LOCALIZED BASS • When attached to a resonant surface, it will be

‘felt’ by only the listener in comparison to the sound produced by subwoofers and ordinary speakers

• An optimum sound quality level is often reached when you can just feel rather than hear the bass

• Reduced “noise pollution”

MULTIPLE INSTALLATION OPPORTUNITIES • Home theater• Gaming• Simulators• Amusement parks• Studios• Hearing impaired• Rear seat entertainment• Bass augmentation to existing automotive and

home systems

“BUTT SHAKERS” VS IBEAM• Butt shakers provide a narrow band of low

frequency vibration which the brain translates as “shaking”, whereas the IBEAM delivers a broad band of deep bass output that the human brain can recognize

6.875”

4.25”

2”

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Short on Space But Want Killer Bass?The ultra compact Rockford Fosgate IBeam, IB-200, is your secret agent in the pursuit of the ultimate bass experience. Declassified as a tactile transducer, the I-beam is designed to stimulate your sense of touch with a heart pounding power handling of 250 watts RMS. We like our IBeam’s mounted directly to the seat frame here at Rockford. When spooled up on your frame, IBeam’s energy transfer will turn any system into a system that’s licensed to kill.


S U B W O O F E R S

COMPRESSION STYLE SPEAKER CONNECTION• Accepts up to 10 AWG wire• Nickel plated

PARABOLIC MICA INJECTED POLYPROPYLENE CONE• Adds strength and rigidity• Provides resiliency against high power output• Full bodied sound

STAMPED STEEL FRAME• Textured abrasion resistant powder coated finish• Shallow mounting depth• Integrated mounting ring

R1S412

R1L-1X12

R1L-2X12

Expect More, Spend LessRockford Fosgate PRIME subwoofers are the perfect first step into performance audio. Purebred Rockford DNA, these woofers offer a value the competition just can’t match. When you combine the 2” voice coils and 150 watt power handling with a Prime amplifier, this system will always get it done. You’ve always wanted a Rockford system, now you can.

R1S410 10” 150 WATTS 300 WATTS SINGLE 4 Ω 0.75 CU. FT. N/A 86dB 4.57”

R1S412 12” 150 WATTS 300 WATTS SINGLE 4 Ω 1.02 CU. FT. N/A 87dB 5.00”

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PROPRIETARY 10” OR 12” SUBWOOFER IN PRIME POWERED LOADED• “Closed-Loop” design ensures optimum performance

between subwoofer, amplifier and enclosure• 300 watt RMS class D amplifier• Robust Power/Ground connector• RCA and speaker level inputs • On board EQ restoration• Includes remote level control• Hi-efficiency amplifier design, low current - perfect

for hybrids

PRECISION CONSTRUCTED WITH 5/8” MDF (MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD)

• Superior rigidity• Dampens unwanted acoustical resonances• Computer controlled machinery ensures precise

dimensional accuracy

LARGE AWG INPUT TERMINALS • Accepts standard banana plug• Easy connection for large 10 AWG speaker wire

INDUSTRIAL GRADE CARPET• Designed for the automotive environment using

hi-temp adhesives• High density, wear resistant

R300-12

Hard Hitting, ALL-IN-ONE Bass SolutionThe All-New PRIME POWERED LOADED bass solution mixes it up with leading edge Rockford Fosgate technology in a small affordable package. Armed with a 300 watt class D amplifier and either 10” or 12” PRIME subwoofer, the PRIME POWERED LOADED is a perfect add to your trunk, cargo area or behind your rear seat.

PUSH THE ENVELOPE.Once you hear them you’ll know. Power loudspeakers will transform your ride into a sonic experience so accurate and clear you might not want to get out of your car.

THE STANDARD.Don’t just listen to your music, feel it. Packed with features, just like its older brother POWER, PUNCH loudspeakers are for those who like it raw and loud.

THROW DOWN.With newly added components (R162-S & R152-S) PRIME loudspeakers are a perfect factory replacement for any vehicle. Rockford DNA throughout, PRIME loudspeakers get it done.


COMPONENTS | COAXIALS

VAST (VERTICAL ATTACH SURROUND TECHNIQUE) BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND• Significantly increases a speaker’s effective radiating


• Improved nominal efficiency• Maximized output capabilities• Patent Pending

FLEX FIT • Slot mounted pattern allows for flexible installation

MULTI-OEM• OEM adaptor plate designed to allow single skus for

multiple vehicle applications• Allows round component or coax to fit in certain

4x6”/5x7”/6x9” openings

ICC (INTEGRATED CONCEALED CROSSOVER) COAXIAL

• Reduces installation time• Cleaner and easier installation

EXTERNAL AUDIOPHILE GRADE COMPONENT CROSSOVER• 5% tolerance high quality poly-capacitors and

Air-core inductors• PTC (positive temperature coefficient) protection

device with bypass resistor for 100% playtime• 3 level tweeter attenuation• On axis/off axis tweeter configuration

ALUMINUM DOME TWEETER WITH POLYURETHANE SUSPENSION (COAXIAL)

• Damped chamber for optimum frequency response• DDC (Discreet Dual clamp) component mounting

provides concentric clamping pressure around the perimeter of the mounting hole

• Maximized ease of installation and fitment-Standard 1 ¾” hole saw

TREATED FABRIC DOME NEO-TWEETER WITH INTEGRAL SUSPENSION (T1 COMPONENT)

• Damped chamber for optimum frequency response• DDC (Discreet Dual clamp) component mounting


• Maximized ease of installation and fitment- Standard 1 ¾” hole saw

S P E A K E R S

T1652

T1652-S

Define the Edge.POWER loudspeakers will transform your ride into a sonic experience so accurate and clear you might not want to get out of your car.

From our billet machined aluminum phase plug, to our audiophile grade component crossover, POWER loudspeakers’ superior performance compliments the audiophile in all of us. Factor in patented VAST technology that increases cone area and you’ve got the ability to out perform others with so called same size speakers. Whether you’re looking for a coaxial solution or a true component system, POWER series has a speaker for you.


NEW T2 COMPONENTS

BILLET MACHINED ALUMINUM PHASE PLUG • Reduces distortion • Improves thermal capacity

ALUMINUM DOME NEO-TWEETER WITH INTEGRAL SUSPENSION• Tuned chamber for optimum frequency response• DDC (Discreet Dual clamp) component mounting


• Maximized ease of installation and fitment-Standard 1 ¾” hole saw

• Patent Pending design

T2652-S

T252-S 5.25” 1” 75 WATTS 150 WATTS 65Hz-22kHz 87dB 4.80” 2.03”


T2T-S N/A 1” 75 WATTS 150 WATTS 3kHz-22kHz 90dB1.75”

*FLUSH MOUNT

0.95”*FLUSH MOUNT



T1T-S N/A 1” 75 WATTS 150 WATTS 3kHz-22kHz 90dB1.75”

*FLUSH MOUNT

0.95”*FLUSH MOUNT

T142 4 0.75” 40 WATTS 80 WATTS 90Hz-22kHz 86dB 4.06” 1.79”

T152 5.25” 1” 60 WATTS 120 WATTS 65Hz-22kHz 86.5dB 4.80” 2.03”

T1S652 6.5” 1” 70 WATTS 140 WATTS 65Hz-22kHz 88dB 5.04” 1.93”

T1652 6.5” 1” 75 WATTS 150 WATTS 55Hz-22kHz 89dB 5.59” 2.51”

T1462 4”X6” 0.75” 45 WATTS 90 WATTS 75Hz-24kHz 85.5dB 3.78” X 5.79” 2.00”

T1572 5”X7” 1” 70 WATTS 140 WATTS 60Hz-22kHz 87dB 4.80” X 7.13” 2.30”




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VAST (VERTICAL ATTACH SURROUND TECHNIQUE) BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND• Significantly increases a speaker’s effective radiating


• Improved nominal efficiency• Maximized output capabilities• Patent pending


MULTI-OEM• OEM adaptor plate designed to allow single skus for

multiple vehicle applications• Allows round component or coaxial to fit in certain

4x6” / 5x7” / 6x9” openings

ICC (INTEGRATED CONCEALED CROSSOVER)

• Decreases installation time on components• Cleaner and easier installation

PEI DOME TWEETER • DDC (Discreet Dual Clamp) component mounting


• Maximized ease of installation and fitment (Standard 1 ¾” hole saw)

S P E A K E R SP1653

P1S652

P1S652

1.89”

GREAT ForShallow OEMApplications

Shallow Depth


P152-S

Don’t Compromise.PUNCH loudspeakers are for those who like it raw and loud. Our patented VAST feature delivers more volume and deeper bass response while our PEI dome tweeter and injection molded cone keep the vocals ultra clear. Designed as a drop in replacement for your factory speakers, we make sure the installation is seamless. Our multi-OEM plate and flex fit basket ensure a proper fit into your ride. While our power handling lets you pull the power you’re craving. Don’t just listen to your music, feel it.

P152-S 5.25” 1” 50 WATTS 100 WATTS 70Hz-22kHz 87dB 4.81” 1.87”

P1652-S 6.5” 1” 60 WATTS 120 WATTS 60Hz-22kHz 89dB 5.57” 2.17”

P1T-S N/A 1” 60 WATTS 120 WATTS 3.5kHz-22kHz 90dB1.75”

*FLUSH MOUNT

0.91”*FLUSH MOUNT

P132 3.5” 0.5” 20 WATTS 40 WATTS 120Hz-22kHz 85dB 3.21” 1.38”

P142 4” 0.75” 30 WATTS 60 WATTS 100Hz-22kHz 86.5dB 4.04” 1.69”


P1S652 6.5” 0.75” 55 WATTS 110 WATTS 65Hz-22kHz 88dB 5.05” 1.89”


P1462 4”X6” 0.75” 35 WATTS 70 WATTS 90Hz-22kHz 87.5dB 3.63” X5.80” 1.81”

P1572 5”X7” 0.75” 60 WATTS 120 WATTS 75Hz-22kHz 89dB 4.58” X 6.71” 2.20”




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MICA INJECTED POLYPROPYLENE CONE• Adds strength and rigidity• Provides resiliency against high power output• Full bodied sound

18 AWG STAMPED STEEL FRAME• Textured abrasion resistant powder coated finish• Direct OEM mounting applications• Shallow mounting depth

½”/13MM MYLAR BALANCED DOME TWEETER• Lightweight mylar combines high sensitivity and

smooth extended frequency response• Ensures low distortion• Provides an open sound stage• Multiple mounting configurations- flush-surface-angle

R1693

R152S P E A K E R S


R1652-S

Stock is for Sissies.Sick of that factory paper cone speaker vibrating your door panel loose? We thought so; we’ve designed PRIME loudspeakers to be a no-compromise factory replacement speaker that delivers authentic Rockford sound at a PRIME price point. The ultra lightweight poly cone and dome tweeter make the PRIME drivers efficient enough to hook up directly to your factory head-unit. If you want to kick it up, add a PRIME four channel R300-4 amplifier.

With our line of coaxial speakers and our newly added component sets (R162-S, R152-S) PRIME loudspeakers are a perfect fit for any vehicle.

R152-S 5.25” 1” 40 WATTS 80 WATTS 58Hz-20kHz 85dB 4.76” 1.91”

R1652-S 6.5” 1” 40 WATTS 80 WATTS 55Hz-20kHz 89dB 5.71” 2.17”

R1T-S N/A 0.50” 40 WATTS 80 WATTS 2.5KHz-22kHz 88dB1.83”

*FLUSH MOUNT

0.76”*FLUSH MOUNT

R152 5.25” 0.50” 35 WATTS 70 WATTS 53Hz-22kHz 87dB 4.78” 1.91”

R1653 6.5” 0.50”/0.75” 40 WATTS 80 WATTS 48Hz-22kHz 89dB 5.61” 2.00”

R1682 6”X8” 0.50” 50 WATTS 100 WATTS 57Hz-20kHz 88dB 5.08” X 7.32” 2.54”

R1693 6”X9” 0.50”/0.75” 60 WATTS 120 WATTS 48Hz-22kHz 90dB 6.02” X 6.74” 2.65”

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SUBWOOFERS | COAXIALS

MARINE GRADE APPROVED• 100% UV stable CENTREX® injection molded plastic• Corrosion resistant gold plated polarized terminals• Injection molded polypropylene cone with UV inhibitors• Internal full magnetic shielding (subwoofers only)• Stainless steel grilles and mounting hardware

VAST (VERTICAL ATTACH SURROUND TECHNIQUE) THERMO-PLASTIC ELASTOMER SURROUND• UV and salt-fog resistant• Significantly increases a speaker’s effective radiating cone

area (up to 25%) without complicated installation issues• Improved nominal efficiency• Maximized output capabilities• Patent pending


ICC (INTEGRATED CONCEALED CROSSOVER) COAXIALS• Reduces installation time• Cleaner and easier installation

1” ALUMINUM DOME TWEETER• Bridge mounted component tweeter• Eliminates the need for external tweeter mounting surfaces

and reduces installation time• Integrated 12 dB/octave crossover with protection circuit

REMOVABLE TRIM RINGS• Available in black or white

So you’ve convinced the better half that the lake chariot needs an upgrade, you’ve told her that she needs to hear the detail in the music while she’s behind the tournament inboard. Yeah right! When’s the last time she’s even been on the boat? The M2 oversized 8” full range speakers mount perfectly on a wide range of towers to keep you smiling on the short line.

Ready to idle your party barge into the cove and serve notice that you’ve arrived? M2 subs prove that it doesn’t take haulin’ on the open lake to create the biggest wake! With both 10” & 12” sizes available, now you just need to find the right track to kick it up a notch and those bikini tops will start flying.

However you choose to spend your day on the water, you’ll own it with M2 Marine Grade.

OWN the Lake.MAR INE GRADE

M262 | M262B

M282 | M282B

GREAT ForWake Tower Applications


M212S4 | M212S4B

M212S4 | M212S4B

*Infinite baffle compatible

M210S4M210S4B

10” 250 WATTS 500 WATTS SINGLE 4 Ω 0.75 CU. FT.1.25 CU. FT.*

(1) 4”X8.5” PORT86dB 9.00” 5.54”

M212S4M212S4B

12” 300 WATTS 600 WATTS SINGLE 4 Ω 1.00 CU. FT.1.50 CU. FT.*

(1) 3”X5.74” PORT87dB 10.95” 6.58”

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M262M262B 6.5” 1” 75 WATTS 150 WATTS 53Hz-22kHz 88dB 5.15” 2.80”

M282M282B 8” 1” 100 WATTS 200 WATTS 48Hz-22kHz 90dB 7.09” 3.42”

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ENGINEERED TO ROCK • Industry leading warranty program • Adds 1 year of extended warranty with

qualifying amp kit purchase

AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION KITS• Power only• Power with interconnects• Complete kits available

FULL SPECIFICATION WIRE• 100% Oxygen free copper • AWG (American Wire Gauge) standard... Every

strand, every time • Ensures 100% potential of the amplifiers

and speakers• Power in = Power out

FULL SPECIFICATION BRASS• All distribution, fused distribution, and battery

terminals are manufactured using the highest quality standards of brass available

• No “pot metal” allowed

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAPACITORS• Low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)• 16volt-20volt peak• Solid brass connectivity• Improves sound quality with louder, harder

hitting bass• Extends battery life• Carbon-electrolytic hybrid capacitors available

DEADSKIN • Premium sound deadening material • Foil backing• Butyl rubber high temp construction• Available in 20 sq. ft. kit• More bass from the same space

F U L L S P E C I F I C A T I O NA C C E S S O R I E S

Don’t Skimp Now.OK, you’ve spent months researching the perfect amp, sub and full range speakers for your dream system. You picked up some OT at work and saved every penny to make sure your ride will bring the doom. Now it’s go time player and you’re going to connect this stuff with a bunch of strands? This will take you from hero to zero quicker than the speed of sound.

Don’t let your new gear down, Rockford Fosgate accessories are designed to extract maximum performance and reliability all the time, every time.


Don’t forget to use our AMP WIRING & WOOFER WIRING WIZARDS to get the right specs for your installation.


RCAsPEQX3

Circuit BreakerBadge Kit

Capacitor Distribution

Deadskin


Please VISIT ROCKFORDFOSGATE.COMFOR MORE PRODUCTS AND DETAILS


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