Full Range Speakers
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Installation & Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
Installazione e funzionamento
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Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
LIMITED WARRANTY ST
Length of Warranty
Speakers – 1 Year. Any Factory Refurbished Product – 90 days (receipt required)
What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate
not by Rockford Corporation.
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and
Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an
Who is Covered
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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
What is Not Covered
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liability in connection with the sale of the product.
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
Limit on Implied Warranties
warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other
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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
Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate.You are responsible for shipment
Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further
assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service.You must obtain an RA# (Return
of product to Rockford.
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This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details.
EU
updates on these products.
www.RockfordFosgate.com
Check our website for additional information and
2009 Rockford Corporation.All rights reserved.
Rockford Fosgate, the Rockford Fosgate logo and the PRIME logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Rockford Corporation.
12/2008 B.M.
1230-55419-01
SAFETY
Cutout
Hole
Example of standard door installation
Cutout
Hole
Rear
Deck
Cutout
Hole
Example of standard door installation
Example of
rear deck installation
CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery
negative (-) terminal to prevent damage
to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may
cause permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems
may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common
sense and practice safe sound.
CARTON CONTENTS
• (1) Set Prime Series Full Range Speakers
• (1) Set of decorative trim rings
• Mounting Hardware
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to
install these speakers.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the
installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your speakers
in place.
4. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or
power loss.
Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks,fuel lines,
5.
brake or hydraulic lines,vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any
vehicle. If installation in a boat, take care not to cut or drill through the main hull.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle.Running the wires inside the vehicle or
7.
ea provides the best protection.
hull ar
oid running wires over or through sharp edges.Use rubber or plastic
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grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
MOUNTING
1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for
2.
3. Using the template provided, mark the locations for the mounting screws.Drill
4. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and connect to the speaker terminals.
5. Fit the trim ring over the speaker and mount into place using four (4) screws.
6.
er to mount e
the speak
for the speaker to fit; if mounting in a door, operate all functions (windows, locks,
etc.) through their entire operating range to ensure there is no obstruction.
er to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for
Ref
your speaker model.The template provided also gives the proper cutout size.
the holes with a 1/8" bit.
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positive terminal is indicated with a "+".
Tighten the scr
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PHY
6.48"
(164.5mm)
8.74"
(222.00mm)
2.85"
(72.40mm)
3.89"
(98.85mm)
4.78"
(121.5mm)
6.02"
(153.00mm)
4.57"
(115.96mm)
6.46"
(164.00mm)
5.81"
(147.50mm)
2.0"
(51.20mm)
2.69"
(68.35mm)
4.76"
(121.00mm)
1.91"
(48.50mm)
0.70"
(17.85mm)
0.67"
(17.09mm)
1.18"
(30.05mm)
2.47"
(62.85mm)
5.41"
(137.5mm)
6.10"
(154.8mm)
7.00"
(178.0mm)
10.20" x 7.56"
(259.0mm x 192.0mm)
3.83"
(97.23mm)
R152 R1653
R1693
DIMENSIONS SPECIFICA
SICAL
TIONS
PRIME
R152
R1653 R1693
Trim Ring Diameter-inch 6.10 9.06 7.56 x 10.20
(mm) (154.6) (178.00) (192.0 x 259.0)
Trim Ring Height-inch 0.70 0.67 5.39
(mm) (17.85) (17.08) (23.00)
Mounting Diameter-inch 4.78 5.61 6.02 x 6.74
(mm) (121.0) (147.5) (153.0 x 222.0)
Mounting Depth-inch 1.91 2.00 2.65
(mm) (49.5) (51.2) (72.4)
Screw Hole Diameter-inch 5.41 6.46 See Below
(mm) (137.5) (164.0) See Below
Specifications subject to change without notice
PRIME
R152
R1653 R1693
Nominal Diameter - inch 5.25 6.5 6 x 9
(mm) (133.4) (165.1) (152.4 x 228.6)
Description 2-Way 3-Way 3-Way
Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 4 4
Frequency Response (Hz) 53-22kHz 48-22kHz 48-22kHz
Voice Coil Diameter - inch 1.0 1.25 1.25
(cm) (2.54) (3.23) (3.23)
Fs - Free Air Resonance (Hz) 74 67 66
Qts 0.91 0.78 0.81
Vas - cu. ft. 0.27 0.53 0.64
(Liter) (7.6) (14.9) (18.0)
Xmax - inch 0.13 0.17 0.20
(cm) (0.34) (0.43) (0.51)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 87 89 90
Power Handling-Watts (RMS) 35 40 60
(Peak) 70 80 120
Specifications subject to change without notice
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