Rockford Fosgate RFB-1082, RFB-1102, RFB-1122 User Manual

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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 wearables, in the U.S.
call 602-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-602­967-3565 or FAX [phone].

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER

100dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH

POWERED
PRESSURE
AND

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 1-800-795-2385. 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
speaker if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________

AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND

LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Design Features.................................................................................. 1

Installation ......................................................................................... 2

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Warranty Information......................................................................... 4

International Information.................................................................... 5

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ETTING STARTED

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

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

The Dual RFP Woofer Enclosures are a pair of 4Ω Rockford Fosgate Punch
woofers installed in a pre-fabricated enclosure. The RFP woofers are
primarily designed to offer great low frequency reproduction in a small,
sealed enclosure. The Dual RFP Woofer Enclosures utilize this small,
sealed design to offer a “petite” drop-in system that offers outstanding
performance.

DESIGN FEATURES

Woofer Features

◆ PVA Cone

Increases cone rigidity and lowers distortion

◆ Aluminum Voice Coil Former

Improves power handling by efficiently dissipating heat

◆ Hyper-Extended Pole Piece

Lowers distortion and provides better low frequency response

◆ Vented Bumped Back Plate

Allows more excursion and increased power handling

Enclosure Features

◆ Input Terminal Cups

Provides quick and easy connection of the enclosure to the amplifier

◆ Speaker Grilles

Protects the woofers from possible puncture damage

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◆ Charcoal Carpet

Cosmetically integrates with almost any trunk interior

INSTALLATION

1. Determine the

Check the location of the enclosure to prevent interference with daily
operation of the vehicle (trunk springs, fold down seats, etc.).

Check the clearance of the input terminals to avoid fraying speaker
wire.

Keep the woofers at least 3" (7.62cm) away from seat backs or other
obstructions.

2. Install the Enclosure

If the enclosure is to be secured to the vehicle or a mounting bracket,
a couple of sheet metal screws may be fastened into the enclosure.

CAUTION: Before drilling, check vehicle to avoid damage to brake
or fuel lines, etc.

mounting location

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3. Run the Speaker Cable from the Amplifier

When routing the speaker cable from the amplifier, avoid running it
close to any source of high current (factory harnesses). The black
terminal is negative (–) and the red terminal is positive (+).

Back of Enclosure

Input

–+

4Ω

RedBlack

Input

–+

4Ω

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SPECIFICATIONS

Enclosure Data RFB-1082 RFB-1102 RFB-1122

Frequency Response 30Hz-400Hz 24Hz-400Hz 23Hz-400Hz

3

) 0.7 ft

Vb (ft
Vb (liter) 19.82 45.31 73.63
Baffle Thickness 5/8" 5/8" 5/8"

Speaker Model RFP-1408 RFP-1410 RFP-1412

Nominal Impedance 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Fs (Hz) 30 24 23
RE (Ohm) 3.6 3.6 3.6
LE (mH) 2.5 2.5 2.5
QMS 4.89 4.08 5.0
QES 0.32 0.27 0.42
QTS 0.30 0.25 0.38
VAS (cu. ft.) 0.883 2.72 6.28
VAS (Liter) 25 77 178
Power Handling* 200 200 200
(Watts RMS)
Power Handling* 400 400 400
(Watts Peak)
SPL (dB @ 1 W/1M) 85 87 90
X-MAX (inches) 0.32 0.32 0.32
X-MAX (mm) 8 8 8

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Speaker Displ. (ft

) 0.05 0.06 0.09

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1.6 ft

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2.6 ft

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*Power handling per woofer

RFB-1082

BACK

20"

TOP

65⁄8"

25°

10"

SIDE

113⁄8"

RFB-1102

BACK

24"

TOP

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91⁄2"

25°

SIDE

151⁄4"

12"

RFB-1122

BACK

28"

TOP

113⁄8"

25°

14"

SIDE

181⁄8"

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

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ESPAÑOL

INSTALACIÓN DEL RECINTO

Si el recinto debe estar asegurado al vehículo o sobre abrazaderas de
montaje, puede collar un par de tornillos metálicos al recinto.

PRECAUCION: Antes de perforar, compruebe que no dañará ni los
conductos del líquido de freno ni de la gasolina, etc.

EXTENSIÓN DEL CABLE DE ALTAVOZ DESDE

AMPLIFICADOR

EL

Cuando coloque el cable de altavoz desde el amplificador, evite situarlo
cerca de cualquier fuente de alta corriente (arneses colocados de fábrica).
El terminal negro es el negativo (–) y el terminal rojo es el positivo (+).

FRANÇAIS

INSTALLATION DU CAISSON

Si le caisson doit être fixé au v´rhicule ou à une patte de fixation, quelquexs
vis peuvent être vissées dans le caisson. ATTENTION: Avant de visser

prenez garde de n'occasionner aucun dommage aux canalisations de
frein, d'essence, etc…

TIRER LE CABLE DE HAUT-PARLEUR À

PARTIR

DE L'AMPLIFICATEUR

Lorsque vous tirez le cable de haut-parleur à partir de l'amplificateur
prenez garde de l'approcher de toute source de hate ension (cablage
d'origine). Sur le connecteur la connexion noire est négative (–) et la rouge
est positive (+).

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DEUTSCH

INSTALLIEREN DES GEHÄUSES

Soll das Gehäuse fest mit dem Fahrzeug oder einem Träger verbunden
werden, benutzen Sie am besten ein paar Metallschrauben. Achtung:

Bevor Sie Bohren, sollten Sie sich vergewissern, dab Sie keine Bremsoder
Kraftsoffleitungen etc. beschädigen.

VERLEGEN DES LAUTSPRECHERKABELS VOM
VERSTÄRKER ZUM WOOFER

Wenn Sie das Lautsprecherkable verlegen, sollten Sie darauf achten, das
Kabl nicht neben Stromführende Kabel des Fahrzeugs zu legen. Das
schwarze Terminal ist der negative (–) Pol und das rote Temrinal ist der
positive (+) Pol.

ITALIANO

INSTALLAZIONE DEL BOX DEL SUBWOOFER

Se el subwoofer deve essere fissato solidamente all'automobile o a delle
staffe di fissaggio, impiegare viti autofilettanti per metallo. ATTENZIONE:

prima di forare verificate l'auto per evitare di danneggiare tubi dei freni
o della benzina.

PASSATE IL CAVO ALTOPARLANTI

DALL

'AMPLIFICATORE ALL'ALTOPARLANTE

Evitate di passarlovicino a fonti di alta corrente (cablaggio originale
dell'auto). Il terminale negativo e contrassegnato in nero, quello positivo
in rosso.

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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 loudspeaker 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]

In Japan, Fax [phone]

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