Rockford Fosgate FanaticQ midrange FNQ2404, FanaticQ midrange FNQ2405, FanaticQ midrange FNQ2406 Operation & Installation

operation & installation

FNQ2404
FNQ2405
FNQ2406

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 +001-480-967-3565 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.

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: ________________________________

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

.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................1

Package Contents........................................................................................2

Design Features ..........................................................................................3

Installation Considerations............................................................................5

Mounting Location ......................................................................................6

Installation..................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................8

Specifications..............................................................................................9

Warranty Information ................................................................................10

International Information ............................................................................11

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
fanaticQ Midrange. We suggest you save this manual for future reference.
We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer install the fanaticQ Midrange. If you do choose to install the system
yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

(2) FNQ2404 4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 4" Speaker Grilles
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

(2) FNQ2406 6-1/2" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6-1/2" Speaker Grilles
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

(2) FNQ2405 5-1/4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 5-1/4" Speaker Grilles
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

FNQ2404

FNQ2406

FNQ2405

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DESIGN FEATURES

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Optional

Tweeter

Bridge

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1. Optional Tweeter Bridge – The optional tweeter bridge was modeled
after the hand milled aluminum bridges used in the famous Rockford
Fosgate Dodge Ram show vehicle. The tweeter bridge (supplied) can
be used to achieve a coaxial type mounting configuration. This
allows the music to propagate from a single point instead of two dif­ferent locations.

2. 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.

3. 3-Layer Glass Fiber Composite Cone – The ideal cone material would
be infinitely strong, very light and would have very high damping to
ensure great sound quality. The fanaticQ Series use a 3 layer glass
fiber composite cone that is strong, light and has high internal damp­ing to provide excellent reproduction of sound.

4. Flat Spider – The spider has the job of centering the voice coil and
providing the rear suspension for the speaker. The fanaticQ
Component Systems use a durable flat spider to ensure great sound
with long life and durability.

5. Large 1-1/4" Voice Coil with Anodized Aluminum Former – Just like
all Rockford Fosgate woofers, all Fanatic Component System 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! The voice coil in the

fanaticQ

series component system is larger than the voice coil in some manu­facturer's woofers.

6. Proprietary Cast ABS Basket – This basket has unique cosmetics and
provides a solid platform for the midrange, reducing coloration of the
sound.

7. Vented Pole Piece – The pole piece extends from the back of the
speaker into the voice coil area. The fanaticQ Component System
uses a vented pole piece to allow cool air to circulate in the voice coil
gap which allows greater power handling and increased reliability.

8. Aerovent Backplate – The curved shape of the backplate opening
reduces “huffing” noises caused during high excursions. The air mov­ing in and out of the pole piece is handled much more quietly and
efficiently than in conventional systems.

DESIGN FEATURES

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

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.

Speakers

1. Make sure there is an area large enough of 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).

Crossovers (not included)

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 provide an easy upgrade (no new
wires to run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.

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MOUNTING 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. The 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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• 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 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.

INSTALLATION

Mounting the Midrange

1. Cut the proper size hole for the midrange/woofer (refer to the specifica-

tions page for mounting diameter dimensions)

2. Place the midrange over the mounting hole and mark the location of

the screw mounting holes.

3. Remove the midrange. Drill the holes for the screws using a 1/8" drill

bit.

4. Route the wire through the hole.

5. Attach the wires and be sure to observe the proper speaker polarity.

6. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place. Be

careful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.

7. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Check wiring and repair or
replace as needed.

Distorted sound
from speakers

Engine noise
from one or
more speakers

Check for shorts in the
wiring with a volt/ohm
meter and repair or
replace wires as needed.

Re-route speaker wiring
away from noise sources.
(Refer to the Installation
Considerations section of
this manual.)

Move crossovers away
from noise sources. (Refer
to the Installation
Considerations section of
this manual.)

Speaker wires shorted
to chassis of vehicle.

Speaker wires are rout­ed near radiated noise
source. (Power cables,
vehicle computers, etc.)

Crossover is mounted
near radiated noise
source. (Power cables,
vehicle computers, etc.)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

No sound from
speakers

Check and repair or
replace wiring as needed.

Check system with known
working amplifier and re­pair or replace as needed.

Check for shorts in the wir­ing with a volt/ohm meter
and repair or replace wires
as needed

Check system with known
working speaker and repair
or replace as needed.

Wires between amplifi­er, crossover or speak­ers not connected
properly.

Amplifier has no output.

Speaker wires are
shorted to each other
or to the chassis of the
vehicle.

Speakers are blown.

Incorrect wiring be­tween crossover and
speakers

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Midrange Model Number FNQ2404 FNQ2405 FNQ2406
Nominal Diameter 4" 51⁄4"6

1

⁄2"
Nominal Impedance 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Frequency Response 70Hz-7kHz 50Hz-6kHz 45Hz-5kHz
Fs (Hz) 70Hz 50Hz 45Hz
Qes .435 .315 .299
Qms 3.249 2.478 2.576
Qts .383 .280 .338
Vas (ft3/liter) 0.9/2.6 .25/7 .75/21.4
Xmax (in/mm) .14/3.6 .17/4.4 .17/4.4
Sensitivity 85.9dB 86.8dB 89dB
RMS Power Handling 100 Watts 100 Watts 100 Watts
Mounting Diameter 102mm 121mm 148mm

(4") (43⁄4") (513⁄16")

Mounting Depth 54mm (2

1

⁄8") 61mm (213⁄32") 67mm (2

5

8

")

SPECIFICATIONS

* Power Ratings (PE) is established with recommended filter network

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

• Length of Warranty

1 year on speakers 30 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
2 years on source units

• 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

• 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#:_________________

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International

Information

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1. Corte el agujero
para el medio /
woofer.

2. Use los anillos de
midrange como
plantilla. Marque
la posición de los
tornills de anclaje.

3. Quite el anillo y
perfore los agu­jeros con una
broca de 1/8".

4. Pase el cable de altavoz a través del agujero.

5. Conecte los cables observando la polaridad. Mantenga los cables aleja­dos pe partes móviles o cortantes.

6. Asegure el altavoz en la abertura con los tornillos. Tenga la precaución
de no doblar el marco del altavoz en este proceso.

7. Presione la rejilla en el anillo de montaje.

LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTA­LACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Este manual contiene información sobre la construcción, installación y fun­cionamiento de los sistemas Fanatic Q. Le recomendamos que conserve el
manual para futuras consultas.

Es preferible que la instalación de sistema Fanatic Q sea realizada por un
distribuidor autorizado Rockford Fosgate. Si prefiere realizar la instalación
usted mismo, asegurese de leer el manual en su totalidad antes de comen­zar.

MONTAJE

• Le mejor interacción entre tweeter y
medio se consigue si no están separados
entre si más de 5 cenimetros. (Figura 1)

INSTALACIÓN

Montaje del altavoz de medios

no superior a 5cm

Figura 1

Español

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VEUILLEZ LIRE LES INSTRUCITONS SUIVANTES POUR L'INSTALLATION
DE CES PRODUITS.

INTRODUCTION

Ce manuel contient des informations sur les caractéristiques et l'installation
des systèmes Fanatic Q. Nous vous proposons de garder ce manuel pour
toute référence future.

Nous vous recommandons vivement de faire installaer votre système punch
Fanatic Q par un dealer agréé Rockford Fosgate. Si vous choisissez d'in­staller le système vous même, assurez-vous de lire ce manuel entièrement
avant de commencer.

EMPLACEMENT DE MONTAGE

• Pour bénéficier d'une harmonie maximum
entre le médium et l'aigu l'éloignement
entre ces deux haut-parleurs devrait être
de moins de 5 cm entre les 2 chassis.
(Figure 1)

INSTALLATION

Montage du haut-parleur médium

1. Découper un trou
adapté au haut­parleur
médium/woofer.

2.Placer
médium/woofer
sur le trou et
repérer l'emplam­cement des trous
des vis.

3. Percer les trous
des vis en utilisant
une mèche de 3mm.

4. Faire passer les fils dans le trou central.

5. Connecter les fils au haut-parleur en respectant les polarités. Eloigner les
fils de toute partie tranchante ou mobile du véhicule.

6. Placer le haut-parleur au-dussus du trou central. Visser le haut-parleur
dans son emplacement. Faire attention à ne pas tordre le chassis du haut­parleur durant cette étape de montage.

7. Mettre la grille dans l'anneau de montage.

moins de 5cm

Figure 1

Français

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DIE FOLGENDE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SOLL IHNEN BEIM EINBAU
EINE HILFESTELLUNG GEBEN.

ENLEITUNG

Diese Bedienungsanleitung enthält Informationen für den Gebrauch und
Einbau des Fanatic Q Systems. Wir empfehlen, diese auch für Fragen in der
Zukunft sorgfältig aufzubewahren.

Es ist empfehlenswert, sich das Fanatic Q System von einem Autorisierten
Rockford Fosgate Fachhändler einbauen zu lassen. Sollten Sie den Einbau
jedoch selber vornehmen wollen, so empfehlen wir Ihnen, die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfälitg zu lesen.

EINBAUORT

• Für das optimale Zusammenspiel von
Mittel- und Hochtöner, sollte der
Hochtöner niemals weiter als 5cm vorn
Mitteltöner entfernt montiert werden.
(Abb. 1)

EINBAU - Montage des Mitteltöners

Abstand max. 5cm

(Abb. 1)

1. Schneiden Sie die
richtige Lochgröbe
für den Mitteltöner
oder Midbab aus.

2. Setzen Sie den
Mitteltöner auf das
Loch und
markieren Sie die
Löcher für die
Schrauben.

3. Nehmen Sie den
Mitteltöner wieder
ab und bohren Sie dann, mit einem passenden Bohrer, die
Schraubenlöcher vor.

4. Führen Sie das Kabel durch das Loch.

5. Schlieben Sie die Lautsprecherkabel an. Kontrollieren Sie, ob die
Polarität stimmt. Stellen Sie sicher, dab das Lautsprecherkabel an keinen
scharfen oder sich bewegenden Teilen anliegt.

6. Plazieren Sie den Lautsprecher im Loch und befestigen Sie diesen. Seien
Sie dabei sehr vorsichtig, so dab sich der Lautsprecherkorb nicht
verzieht.

7. Drücken Sie das Lautsprechergitter im Montagering fest.

Deutsch

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LEGGERE LE ISTRUZIONI SEGUENTI PRIMA DELL'INSTALLAZIONE DEL
PRODOTTO.

INTRODUZIONE

Questo manuale fornisce informazioni sulle caratteristiche e sul instal­lazione dei sistemi Fanatic Q. Vi suggeriamo di conservare questo manuale
come riferimento futuro.

Raccomandiamo fortemente che is sistema sia installato dal vostro rivendi­tore Rockford Fosgate. Se scegliete di procedere con l'installazione da soli,
leggete attentamente tutto il manuale prima di proseguire.

POSIZIONAMENTO

• Per ottenere la miglior integrazione tra
tweeter e midrange, vi suggeriamo di
posizionare i due componenti a meno di 5
cm tra loro. (Figura 1)

INSTALLAZIONE

Installazione del Midrange

1. Practicate un foro
del diametro cor­retto per il
midrange/woofer.

2. Posizionate del
midrange sul foro
e segnate la
posizione delle
viti.

3. Togliete midrange
e forate il pannello
con una puna da
3mm.

4. Passate i cavi attraverso il foro.

5. Collegate i cave assicurandovi di osservare la corretta polarità.
Assicuratevi di mantenere i cavi lontano da parti in movimento o strut­ture taglienti.

6. Posizionate l'altoparlante nel foro ed avvitatelo. Assicuratevi di non pie­gare il cestello dell'altoparlante.

7. Incastrate la griglia sull'anello di fissaggio.

meno di 5 cm

Figura 1

Italiano

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

In Europe, Fax [phone]

In Japan, Fax [phone]

www.rockfordfosgate.com

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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 loud-

speaker parts industry in general, some par ts may be manu-

factured in other countries.