Rockford Fosgate RFD2115, RFD2112, RFD2110, RFD2208, RFD2212 User Manual

RFP3208
RFP3210
RFP3212
RFP3215

RFD2208
RFD2110
RFD2210
RFD2112
RFD2212
RFD2115
RFD2215
RFD3118
RFD3218

RFR3110
RFR3112
RFR3115

Installation &
Operation

Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
Installazione e funzionamento

Dual Voice Coil
Subwoofers

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 accessories,
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].

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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Recomended Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Sealed Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ventd Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wiring Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

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 1-800­669-9899. 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: ________________________________________

Building an Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Calculating Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Subwoofer Crossovers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Limited Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . 11

International Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS OF CARTON

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GETTING 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 of this manual. 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.

www.rockfordfosgate.com

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “

CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions can result in injury or unit damage.

CAUTION: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the

instructions in this manual. We want you to have enjoyment from this
system, not a headache.

CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed

by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

CAUTION Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to

prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

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Either a Punch HE2 DVC, Punch HX2 DVC
or Power HX2 DVC Woofer

Installation & Operation Manual

The Punch HE2 DVC, Punch HX2 DVC and Power HX2 DVC are high performance, low frequency
drivers with dual voice coils. These woofers were designed for use primarily in small sealed and
small ported enclosures. By utilizing the latest materials and construction techniques, we are able to
offer a speaker with high output at low frequencies while requiring a minimum of operating space.

DESIGN FEATURES

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RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES

This manual outlines two specific types of enclosures that provide distinctly different performance.
This section is to help you decide which type is best for your application.

SEALED ENCLOSURES

Sealed enclosures are the simplest to build. The most important part of building a sealed enclosure
is to make sure that the enclosure is airtight. Using glue and some type of sealant on all seams will
ensure solid construction and prevent air leaks. The box volume will directly impact the
performance of the speaker. Larger enclosures will provide flatter response and deeper bass where
smaller boxes will provide a bump in the response curve and generally higher output for greater
SPL.

Advantages of sealed enclosures:

• Small enclosures

• Linear (Flat) response

• No port noise

• High power handling at all

frequencies

• Excellent for sound quality

Punch HE2 & HX2 8"

Recommended Sealed 0.30ft3(8.50L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 10"

Recommended Sealed 0.75ft3(21.24L)

Power HX2 10"

Recommended Sealed 0.625ft3(17.7L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 12"

Recommended Sealed 1.25ft3(35.40L)

Power HX2 12"

Recommended Sealed 1.0ft3(28.32L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 15"

Recommended Sealed 2.5ft3(70.79L)

Power HX2 15"

Recommended Sealed 1.25ft3(35.40L)

Punch HX2 18"

Recommended
Sealed 4.0ft3(113.28L)

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RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES

VENTED ENCLOSURES

Vented enclosures vary only from the sealed enclosure in that a vent or port is added to “tune” the
enclosure. The enclosures recommended are designed for great overall performance. Larger boxes
tend to be easy to tune to lower frequencies while medium and small boxes are easier to tune to
higher frequencies. The vented design is less linear in response than the sealed box but with
noticeably more output at the tuning frequency.

Advantages of vented enclosures:

• Higher average output than sealed

• Tuning frequency can be easily adjusted by changing port length

• Deep bass response with lower power requirements

• Great for high output with limited power

Punch HE2 & HX2 8"

Recommended Venteded 0.625ft3(17.7L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 10"

Recommended Venteded 1.0t3(28.32L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 12"

Recommended Venteded 2.0ft3(56.63L)

Punch HE2 & HX2 15"

Recommended Venteded 2.5ft3(70.79L)

Punch HX2 18"

Recommended Venteded 5.0ft3(141.58L)

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RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES

Power HX2 10"

Recommended Venteded 1.75ft3(49.56L)

Power HX2 12"

Recommended Venteded 2.5ft3(70.8L)

Power HX2 15"

Recommended Venteded 3.5ft3(99.11L)

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WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

By varying the wiring configuration of your speakers you can create an impedance load to match
your system. Since each voice coil of a DVC speaker carries its own impedance, altering the wiring
configurations gives a range of options for impedance loads. Series, Parallel, or Series-Parallel wiring
configurations are different techniques for wiring speakers that provide different loads. Series
configuration is a string method where speakers are wired end to end. Parallel configuration uses
two or more speakers wired across common terminals. Series-Parallel configuration combines both
techniques. Choose the wiring diagram below that corresponds to the number of woofers and the
impedance of your amplifier.

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BUILDING AN ENCLOSURE

To work properly, the walls of the enclosure must be rigid and not flex when subjected to the high
pressures generated by the speaker's operation. For optimum performance, we recommend using
3/4" MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and internal bracing. The enclosure should be glued
together and secured with nails or screws. MDF is porous; therefore, it is suggested to also seal the
outside walls with polyurethane.

CALCULATING VOLUME

Calculating volume is merely a matter of measuring the dimensions in inches and using the formula:

SUBWOOFER CROSSOVERS

There are two operational types of crossovers, passive and active. Passive crossovers (coils or
inductors) are placed on the speaker leads between the amplifier and speaker. An active crossover is
an electronic filter which separates the audio signal fed to different amplifiers. For optimum
subwoofer performance, we recommend using an active 80-100Hz low-pass crossover at
12dB/octave.

Box Volume = Height “ x Width” x Depth”

(cubic feet) 1728 cu. in./cu. ft.

If two facing sides are of uneven length, add them together and divide by two to take the average.
Using this number will give you the volume without the necessity of calculating the box in sections
and adding the sections together. The thickness of the baffle material reduces the internal volume so
this must be subtracted from the outside dimensions to determine the internal volume. The speaker
itself also reduces the internal volume. The amount of air displaced by each model is listed on the
specification sheet and should also be subtracted from the gross volume calculation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES - Punch HE2 DVC

• BART Surround - Foam

• Basket - LX Stamped

• Hyper extended pole piece

• Aero-vent pole piece

FEATURES - Punch HX2 DVC

• BART Surround - Santoprene

• Basket - LX Cast

• Hyper extended pole piece

• Aero-vent pole piece

Model - Punch HE2 DVC RFP3208 RFP3210 RFP3212 RFP3215

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 (2) 4 (2) 4 (2) 4 (2)
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm) 2.0 (50.8) 2.5 (63.5) 2.5 (63.5) 2.5 (63.5)
FS (Hz) 35 30 28 22
QTS 0.37 0.49 0.51 0.51
VAS-cu.ft. (liter) 0.56 (16) 1.13 (32) 2.58 (73) 8.33 (236)
Xmax-inch (mm) .43 (11) .51 (13) .51 (13) .51 (13)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 84 85 87 89
Power Handling (RMS) 250 400 400 500
Power Handling (Max) 500 800 800 1000
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm) 7-1/16 (179) 9-5/16 (237) 11-1/8 (283) 13-7/8 (352)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm) 4-11/16 (119) 5-7/8 (149) 6-5/16 (160) 7-11/16 (195)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.031 (0.88) 0.05 (1.42) 0.066 (1.87) 0.103 (2.91)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.3 (8.5) 0.75 (21.24) 1.25 (35.4) 0.25 (7.079)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.625 (17.7) 1.0 (28.32) 2.0 (56.63) 2.5 (70.79)
Port Diameter & Length (in.) (1) 2.5 x 11.25 (1) 3 x 13.25 (1) 4 x 10.75 (1) 4 x 8
Port Diameter & Length (cm) (1) 6.35 x 28.57 (1) 7.6 x 33.65 (1) 10.2 x 27.3 (1 10.2 x 20.32

Model - Punch HX2 DVC RFD2208 RFD2110 RFD2210 RFD2112

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 (2) 2 (2) 4 (2) 2 (2)
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm) 2.5 (63.5) 3.0 (76.2) 3.0 (76.2) 3.0 (76.2)
FS (Hz) 40 27 30 25
QTS 0.5 0.347 0.41 0.407
VAS-cu.ft. (liter) 0.32 (9) 0.95 (26.9) 0.99 (28) 2.86 (81)
Xmax-inch (mm) .55 (14) .55 (14) .55 (14) .55 (14)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 83 83.4 85 86.7
Power Handling (RMS) 400 500 500 500
Power Handling (Max) 800 1000 1000 1000
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm) 6-7/8 (175) 9-5/16 (237) 9-5/16 (237) 10-13/16 (275)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm) 4-13/16 (122) 5-7/16 (138) 5-7/16 (138) 5-13/16 (148)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.041 (1.16) 0.055 (1.55) 0.055 (1.55) 0.069 (1.95)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.3 (8.5) 0.75 (21.24) 0.75 (21.24) 1.25 (35.4)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.625 (17.7) 1.0 (28.32) 1.0 (28.32) 2.0 (56.63)
Port Diameter & Length (in.) (1) 2.5 x 11.25 (1) 3 x 13.25 (1) 3 x 13.25 (1) 4 x 10.75
Port Diameter & Length (cm) (1) 6.35 x 28.57 (1) 7.6 x 33.65 (1) 7.6 x 33.65 (1) 10.2 x 27.3

Number of ports noted in ( )

Number of ports noted in ( )

Specifications subject to change without notice

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES - Power HX2 DVC

• BART Surround - Santoprene

• Basket - Power LX Cast

• Hyper extended pole piece

• Aero-vent pole piece

Model - Punch HX2 DVC RFD2212 RFD2115 RFD22215 RFD3118

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 (2) 2 (2) 4 (2) 2 (2)
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm) 3.0 (76.2) 3.0 (76.2) 3.0 (76.2) 4.0 (101.6)
FS (Hz) 29 22 24 24
QTS 0.48 0.453 0.53 0.325
VAS-cu.ft. (liter) 2.65 (75) 6.39 (181) 5.76 (163) 6.41 (182)
Xmax-inch (mm) .55 (14) .55 (14) .55 (14) .74 (19)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 88 88.2 89 90.6
Power Handling (RMS) 500 500 600 1000
Power Handling (Max) 1000 1000 1200 2000
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm) 10-13/16 (275) 13-13/16 (351) 13-13/16 (351) 16-5/16 (414)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm) 5-13/16 (148) 6-15/16 (176) 6-15/16 (176) 9-1/8 (232)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.069 (1.95) 0.109 (3.08) 0.109 (3.08) 0.244 (6.92)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 1.25 (35.4) 2.5 (70.79) 2.5 (70.79) 4.0 (113.28)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 2.0 (56.63) 2.5 (70.79) 2.5 (70.79) 5.0 (141.58)
Port Diameter & Length (in.) (1) 4 x 10.75 (1) 4 x 8 (1) 4 x 8 (3) 4 x 8.75
Port Diameter & Length (cm) (1) 10.2 x 27.3 (1) 10.2 x 20.32 (1) 10.2 x 20.32 (3) 10.2 x 22.23

Model - Punch HX2 DVC RFD3218 RFR3110 RFR3112 RFR3115

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2)
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm) 4.0 (101.6) 4.0 (101.6) 4.0 (101.6) 4.0 (101.6)
FS (Hz) 24 28 26 22
QTS 0.451 0.313 0.338 0.388
VAS-cu.ft. (liter) 7.03 (199) 0.60 (17) 1.46 (41) 4.45 (126)
Xmax-inch (mm) .74 (19) .74 (19) .74 (19) .74 (19)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 89.4 83 85 87.5
Power Handling (RMS) 1000 1000 1000 1000
Power Handling (Max) 2000 2000 2000 2000
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm) 16-5/16 (414) 9-3/16 (234) 10-13/16 (275) 13-13/16 (351)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm) 9-1/8 (232) 6-11/16 (170) 7-1/16 (180) 8-3/16 (208)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter) 0.244 (6.92) 0.115 (3.25) 0.127 (3.60) 0.185 (5.23)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 4.0 (113.28) 0.625 (17.7) 1.0 (28.32) 1.25 (35.4)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter) 5.0 (141.58) 1.75 (49.56) 2.5 (70.8) 3.5 (99.11)
Port Diameter & Length (in.) (3) 4 x 8.75 (3) 3 x 16.5 (2) 4 x 12.65 (4) 4 x 18
Port Diameter & Length (cm) (3) 10.2 x 22.23 (3) 7.6 x 41.91 (2) 10.2 x 32.13 (4) 10.2 x 45.72

Number of ports noted in ( )

Number of ports noted in ( )

Specifications subject to change without notice

Model - Power HX2 DVC

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Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#: _________________________

Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
Speaker Returns
2356 Turner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
RA#: ____________________

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Length of Warranty

PUNCH Amplifiers – 2 years All Other Amplifier Models – 3 years
Source Units – 1 year Speakers – 1 year
90 days on speaker, amplifier and source unit B-stock (receipt required)

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.

EU Warranty

This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for
details.