Rockford FNX1404, FNX1405, FNX1406F, FNX1406 Owner's Manual
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio speakers. At
Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are
pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that
reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate
product installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized
training through Rockford Technical Training Institute (RTTI). Please read your
warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.
Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes
to your system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation
accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has
everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors.
Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.
To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford
wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the
U.S. call 602-967-3565 or FAX 602-967-8132. For all other countries, call +001-602967-3565 or FAX +001-602-967-8132.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB
CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND
MAY
SYSTEMS
MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER
130dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product,
we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further
assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial
number, model number and date of purchase available when you call.
The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in
the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as
verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your
product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________
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Introduction................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents .......................................................................................1
Design Features ..........................................................................................2
Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 4
Mounting Location ......................................................................................5
Installation .................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 7
Specifications .............................................................................................8
Warranty Information .................................................................................. 9
International Information............................................................................ 10
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ETTING STARTED
Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information
for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick
information on how to install this product, please turn to the
Section
of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can
Installation
be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have
worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But,
as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information
is subject to change without notice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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NTRODUCTION
This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
Fanatic X Midrange. We suggest you save this manual for future reference.
We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
install the Fanatic X Midrange. If you do choose to install the system yourself,
please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.
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ACKAGE
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FNX1404
(2) FNX1404 4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 4" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) “RF” Speaker Grille Logos
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX1604F
(2) FNX1406F 6" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6" Speaker Grilles
(2) 6" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) “RF” Speaker Grille Logos
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX1504
(2) FNX1405 51⁄4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 51⁄4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 51⁄4" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) “RF” Speaker Grille Logos
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX1604
(2) FNX1406 61⁄2" Midrange Speakers
(2) 61⁄2" Speaker Grilles
(2) 61⁄2" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) “RF” Speaker Grille Logos
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
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ESIGN FEATURES
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ESIGN FEATURES
Midrange
1. Rubber Surround – The durable rubber surround withstands the
extremes of the automotive environment. It also improves sound quality
by reducing 2nd and 3rd order harmonics and provides wider frequency
response.
2. Mica Filled Polypropylene Cone – The ideal cone material would be
infinitely strong, very light and would have very high damping to ensure
great sound quality. The Fanatic X midrange drivers use a mica filled
polypropylene cone that is strong, light and has high internal damping
to provide excellent reproduction of sound.
3. Cupped Spider – The spider has the job of centering the voice coil and
providing the rear suspension for the speaker. The Fanatic X midrange
drivers use a durable cupped spider to ensure great sound with long life
and durability.
4. Large 1" Voice Coil with Anodized Aluminum Former – Just like all
Rockford Fosgate woofers, all Fanatic midrange drivers use an aluminum voice coil former for more efficient dissipation of heat. Dissipating
the heat is key to long life and high power handling, so go ahead and
crank it up!
5. Vented Pole Piece – The pole piece extends from the back of the speaker
into the voice coil area. The Fanatic X midrange drivers use a vented pole
piece to allow cool air to circulate in the voice coil gap which allows
greater power handling and increased reliability.
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NSTALLATION
Tools Needed
The following is a list of some of the tools necessary for the installation of your
speakers.
Power Drill with assorted bits #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure Voltmeter
General
1. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning
the installation.
2. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle
provides the best protection.
3. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic
grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
4. Mount the speakers away from electrical sources (other than the amplifier)
i.e., power cables, electronic fuel pumps, vehicle computers, and other
potential noise sources.
5. Mount the speakers away from areas of extreme heat or moisture.
Speakers
1. Make sure there is an area large enough for the speaker to mount. Warning!
Failure to do this can cause damage to the speaker if the speaker frame
is bent during installation.
2. Check to see that the location is deep enough for the speaker(s) and the
location does not interfere with the normal operation of the vehicle.
3. When mounting the speaker(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure the
speaker(s) do not interfere with either the door or window operation.
4. When mounting the speaker(s) on the rear deck of the vehicle, check the
operation of the rear hatch or trunk lid. Make sure the torsion bars and other
moving parts are not obstructed by the speaker(s) installation.
• Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper mounting
diameter and depth of the speaker(s).
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ONSIDERATIONS
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OUNTING LOCATION
A solid front stage with a good image is one of the most difficult tasks to achieve
in a vehicle. No car has the optimum listening environment. This makes proper
sound staging very difficult to accomplish. Most speakers tend to be placed
where they will fit easily, as opposed to where they can perform the best.
mounting location of your speakers will have a great effect on the sound quality
of your stereo system. The special care taken to place the speakers will yield
many hours of listening enjoyment in return. Several important recommendations should be followed.
• Place the speakers where they have a direct
path to the listening area.
• For the best integration between the midrange
and tweeter, the tweeter should be placed
less than 2" from the midrange. (Figure 1)
• If you cannot place the tweeter less than 2"
from the midrange, then place the tweeter
more than 7" from the midrange. Placing
the tweeter 2"-7" from the midrange can
cause destructive interference (frequency
response problems) which will affect the
speaker's ability to reproduce the frequency range around the crossover
frequency of the system.
• Whenever possible, place the tweeter directly above or below the midrange
as this maximizes the imaging (point source) capability of the speakers.
(Figure 2)
Figure 1
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2" or less
Figure 2-A
Figure 2-B
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