Rockford Fosgate Fanatic P FNP2401x, Fanatic X FNX2401 Series, Fanatic Q FNQ2401x, Fanatic P FNP2401 Series, Fanatic Q FNQ2401 Series Operation & Installation

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FNP2401x
FNX2401x
FNQ2401x

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 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-480­967-3565 or FAX [phone].

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.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB

MAY

CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND

SYSTEMS

MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER

130dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

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:________________________________

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

Installation

Section

of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can
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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Introduction................................................................................................1

Package Contents ....................................................................................... 1

Installation Considerations ...........................................................................2

Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 3

Installation ................................................................................................. 4

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 6

Specifications ............................................................................................. 7

Warranty Information ..................................................................................9

International Information............................................................................ 10

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
Fanatic P, X, & Q Tweeter Systems. We suggest you save this manual for
future reference.

We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
install the Fanatic P, X, or Q Tweeter System. If you do choose to install the
system yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.

FNP2401x

(2) FNP2401 Tweeters

Includes 3/4" [20mm] mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,

surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire

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FNX2401x

(2) FNX2401 Tweeters

Includes 3/4" [20mm] silk dome tweeter, flush mount housing,

surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNX241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire

FNQ2401x

(2) FNQ2401 Tweeters

Includes 3/4" [20mm] aluminum dome tweeter, flush mount housing,

surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNQ241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire

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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/crossovers 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/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or
moisture.

Tweeters

1. When mounting the tweeter(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure they do
not interfere with either the door or window operation.

2. Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper
mounting diameter and depth of the tweeters.

Crossovers

1. Make sure there is a flat area large enough for the crossover to mount.

2. For best results, mount the crossover(s) next to the amplifier for a decorative
finish to the installation and to provide an easy upgrade (no new wires to
run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.

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• Sound radiated from a “point source” has the most optimum stereo imaging
because the separation of the acoustical centers between the midrange and
tweeter for each channel is at the optimum. Figure 2-A describes a
horizontal speaker alignment. In a closed environment such as an
automobile, horizontal speaker alignment can cause severe amplitude and
phase differences which will degrade not only the imaging, but also the
frequency response. This is due to the path length differences between the

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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.

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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

2" or less

Figure 2-A

Figure 2-B

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Flush Mount Tweeter

Tweeter

Trim
Ring

Back
Plate

Flush

Housing

Surface Mount Tweeter

Tweeter Trim

Ring

Back
Plate

Surface

Housing

midrange and tweeter. Figure 2-B displays a vertical alignment between
the midrange and tweeter. With a vertical alignment, the path length
difference between the midrange and tweeter are reduced to a minimum.
The result is a negligible difference in path lengths between the midrange
and tweeter regardless of the proximity of the listener to the speakers.
Mounting the speaker with minimum path length difference will ensure the
best staging and imaging possible from your audio system.

Wedge Mount Tweeter

Tweeter

Wedge

Housing

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