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.

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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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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