Rockford VSPFIRE Reference

VSPFIRE

VSP ENCLOSURE

Vehicle Specific Punch
Firebird / Camaro ’93+

FEATURES

PUNCH WOOFER

Specification

Reference

Sheet

• Vehicle Specific – Custom molded to fit into the left side of the hatch

well.

• Acoustic Suspension Enclosure – The VSP enclosure uses an

acoustic suspension design (sealed) for optimum performance. The
enclosure is matched to the woofer for deep bass output while requiring
minimal operating space.

• Roto-Molded Urethane Construction – The use of Roto-Mold

manufacturing produces a composite enclosure with seamless construction.
This greatly increases rigidity to prevent the enclosure from flexing and
allows custom designs to be fabricated. The result is a radical, stronger,
more reliable enclosure.

SPECIFICATIONS

VSP Enclosure

Frequency Response ..............................................24Hz-400Hz

Overall Dimensions ................................. 121⁄2”H x 18”W x 15”D

(31.75cm x 45.72cm x 38.10cm)

Weight (woofer supplied) .............................. 21.5 lbs. (9.75kg)

Punch Woofer

Speaker Model ..........................................................RFP-1410

Nominal Impedance.............................................................4Ω

Fs ...............................................................................24Hz

RE ...............................................................................3.6Ω

LE ............................................................................ 2.5mH

• PVA Cone – The cone material used is spruce pulp paper and provides

the necessary combination of weight and strength to allow high levels of
output without cone break up. The cone is also treated with a water resistant
PolyVinyl Acetate (PVA) Emulsion which increases cone rigidity and lowers
distortion.

• Aluminum Voice Coil Former – The voice coil is made of multiple

layers of copper wound on a black, anodized aluminum former. This
improves the speaker’s power handling by efficiently dissipating heat from
the voice coil.

• Hyper-Extended Pole Piece – The pole piece has been extended to

provide a more linear magnetic field for the operation of the woofer. This
lowers distortion and provides the woofer with better low frequency
response.

• Vented Bumped Back Plate – The back plate has been stepped

deeper to allow the woofer more excursion for harder hitting bass.
Additionally, the back plate is vented with a radiused aerodynamic vent that
efficiently and quietly keeps the voice coil cool.

QMS....................................................................... 4.08

QES ....................................................................... 0.27

QTS........................................................................ 0.25

VAS (ft3/liter) .................................................. 2.72 (77L)

XMAX (in/mm) ............................................ 0.31” (8mm)

SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) .................................................87dB

Power Handling (RMS/Peak) ........................ 200W/400W

Speaker Displacement (ft3/liter) ................... 0.06 (1.699L)

ACCESSORY PACK

(1) Input Terminal Cup (4) Phillips Screws (1) Pre-formed MDF Grille
(4) Foam Woofer Gaskets (24”) Black/Red 16 gauge Speaker Wire (8) #10-32 x 3/4 Allen Screws

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Specifications subject to change without notice

VSPFIRE

The Vehicle Specific Punch (VSP) enclosure is supplied in kit form to allow custom finishing techniques. The unfinished surface
enables matching paint or carpet to be applied to the enclosure for seamless integration into the vehicle’s interior. In addition, the
input terminal cup can be positioned in the desired location where speaker wires can be conveniently routed from the amplifier to
the enclosure.

Firebird / Camaro ’93+

Vehicle Specific Punch

Installation

Reference

Sheet

IMPORTANT – Please follow these instructions carefully!!

The VSP enclosure is specially molded to fit particular vehicles. Be sure to attach the enclosure to the vehicle as
specified in this installation sheet for optimized bass output. Failure to install the enclosure as specified in this docu­ment may allow the enclosure to become detached from the vehicle and possibly cause personal injury.

Always use eye protection when drilling.

Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Run wires inside the vehicle and use rubber or plastic grommets

!

VSP ENCLOSURE PREPARATION

1. Select the desired location for the speaker terminal cup, and with a hole saw, cut a 2” diameter hole.

to protect wires routed through metal.

2. Using the speaker terminal cup as a template, mark the holes used to secure the cup to the enclo­sure. Remove the cup and drill pilot holes using a 3/32” drill bit.

3. Carpet or paint the enclosure and the speaker grille to your desired color theme.

4. Connect the supplied speaker wire to the appropriate (+) and (–) terminals of the speaker
cup. Connect the RED wire to the (+) terminal and the BLACK wire to the (–) terminal.

5. Secure the speaker terminal cup to the enclosure using the (4) supplied Phillips screws.

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VSPFIRE

VEHICLE PREPARATION

6. The VSP enclosure will be located in the left rear fender-well of the vehicle. Be
sure to remove any obstructions for proper installation.

7. Carefully remove the left trim panel from the vehicle. There are 3 pop-rivets and
2 clips that hold the panel in place. (See photo.)

VSP ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION

8. Test fit the enclosure in the left fender well and run the speaker wire from the
amplifier to the desired location.

9. Connect the proper (+) and (–) speaker terminals from the amplifier to the
enclosure. Install the enclosure in the side fender well and position the speaker
grille over the woofer.

NOTE: The speaker grille has been slightly oversized to ensure a tight fit into the
fender well.

Firebird / Camaro ’93+

Vehicle Specific Punch

Installation

Reference

Sheet

10. Replace the left trim panel over the VSP enclosure and secure it to the vehicle.
Be sure to properly align the 3 pop-rivets and 2 clips with the holes in the sheet
metal.

11. If necessary, fine tune the system to find the proper bass level for your new VSP
woofer enclosure.

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L

IMITED

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:

• Length of Warranty
1 year on VSP speakers (not the entire enclosure)

• What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States
of America or its possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered
only by that country’s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.

• Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United
States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name,
product purchased and date of purchase.

• Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at
Rockford's discretion.

• What is Not Covered

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft

2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.

7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer

W

ARRANTY

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NFORMATION

• Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is
authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.

• How to Obtain Service
Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product
to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________

Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________

MADE IN THE USA

This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American
workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced by

American companies. However, due to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the

electronics parts industry in general, some parts may be manufactured in other countries.

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

In Europe, Fax [phone]
LIT10026
4/98

In Japan, Fax [phone]

www.rockfordfosgate.com