Rockford Fosgate RFP-1403, RFP-1403D, RFP-1404, RFP-1404D, RFP-1405 Installation & Operation Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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car audio

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RFP-1403/1403D
RFP-1404/1404D
RFP-1405/1405D
RFP-1406
RFP-1441
RFP-1446
RFP-1457
RFP-1469

F

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PEAKERS

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].

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
speakers if they are ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________

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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Package Contents..................................................................................... 1

Installation ............................................................................................... 3

Specifications........................................................................................... 4

Warranty Information............................................................................... 5

International Information..........................................................................6

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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 or refer to the icon listed below.
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.

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”
assembly and wiring

directions

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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

◆ Foam Surround

The Full Range speakers incorporate a precision rolled foam surround
for the front of the speaker's suspension. The foam surround controls
the linear excursion of the cone to minimize distortion for full range
applications.

THE RESULT: Controls excursion to minimize distortion.

This manual contains information on the construction, installation and
operation of the Full Range Speakers. We recommend you keep this
manual for future reference.

The Full Range Speakers are two-way speakers designed to improve the
performance of the factory installed car stereo system. Sized to fit most
automotive applications, the Full Range Speakers provide the first step in
an upgrade to the factory system.

1 Pair of Full Range Speakers
1 Pair Grilles (RFP-1404, RFP-1405, RFP-1406, RFP-1469 only)
1 Pair 15' 22 gauge Speaker Wire
Mounting Hardware
Installation & Operation Manual

◆ Polypropylene Cone

The polypropylene cones used in the Full Range Speakers are mica
filled for a high stiffness to mass ratio. This gives the cone strength
while allowing it to remain very light for minimal input power
required . The polypropylene cones are also resistive to the elements
which is beneficial for dash and rear deck installations.

THE RESULT: Strong and lightweight cones which resist the elements.

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◆ Polyetherimide (PEI) Tweeter

The Full Range Speakers use a polymer dome for controlled high
frequency reproduction. The PEI dome also exhibits a high stiffness­to-mass ratio which eliminates coloration of high frequencies.

THE RESULT: Controlled high frequency response.

◆ Magnetic Fluid Cooling

Magnetic fluid is a synthetic liquid consisting of microscopic mag­netic particles. The fluid has four times the thermal conductivity as air
which makes it an ideal cooling agent. Magnetic fluid is injected into
the voice coil gap which helps dissipate heat generated by the voice
coil.

THE RESULT: A thermal conductor which allows increased power
handling.

◆ Phase Plug

The tweeters (except RFP-1469) incorporate a phase plug mounted
just above the tweeter dome. The Phase Plug controls the tweeter's
dispersion pattern and increases off-axis response for better imaging.

THE RESULT: Controls dispersion for better imaging.

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Since some of these Full Range Speakers are most often used as direct
replacements for stock speakers and are shipped without grilles,
some of the following instructions will not apply. For custom instal­lations see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area
large enough for the speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the
mounting location is deep enough 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.

2. Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter
hole to cut for your speaker model.

3. Using the plastic mounting ring as a template, mark the locations

for the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.

4. Slip the screw clips over the holes that were just drilled with the flat

side on the outer face.

5. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and the plastic mount-

ing ring (from the flat side) and connect to the speaker terminals.
Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The
speaker's positive terminal is indicated with a dot.

6. Fit the ring and speaker to the cutout. Mount them using the

enclosed screws. Fit the grille inside the ring and press gently, but
firmly, into place.

Mounting

Hole

Mounting

Ring

Midrange

Grille

Screw Clips

Cut-Out

INSTALLATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Model RFP-1403 RFP-1404 RFP-1405D RFP-1405 RFP-1406 RFP-1446 RFP-1441 RFP-1457 RFP-1469

RFP-1403D RFP-1404D

Nom. Diam. 3.5" 4" 5" 5.25" 6" 4" x 6" 4" x 10" 5" x 7" 6" x 9"

Nom. Impedance 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Freq. Response 150Hz- 125Hz- 110Hz- 100Hz- 80Hz- 125Hz- 75Hz- 75Hz- 60Hz-

20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20kHz

FS (Hz) 150 125 110 100 80 125 75 75 60

RE (ohm) 3.40 3.90 3.60 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.40 3.60 3.60

QTS .98 1.07 1.41 1.31 0.69 1.53 0.79 0.74 0.66

VAS (cu. ft.) 0.03 0.04 0.07 0.11 0.22 0.05 0.23 0.30 0.70

Power (Watts RMS) 15 25 30 30 50 30 50 50 50

Power (Watts Peak) 30 45 60 60 100 60 100 100 100

SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 88 88 88 90 91 90 90 90 92

X-MAX (in) 0.02 0.02 0.08 0.09 0.06 0.04 0.04 0.06 0.08

X-MAX (mm) 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.30 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.50 2.03

Mntg. Dia. (in.) 3

1

⁄16 3

3

⁄4 (3

9

⁄16-D)

4

11

⁄32

4

15

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4

31

⁄32 3

27

⁄32

x 6 3

29

⁄32 x 9

1

⁄2

7

1

⁄8 x 5

1

⁄32 6

1

⁄8 x 8

3

⁄4

Mntg. Dia. (mm) 77.78 95.25 (90.49-D) 110.33 113.50 126.21 97.6 x 153 99 x 241 181 x 128 155 x 222.3

Mntg. Depth (in.) 1

1

⁄2 1

5

⁄8

1

15

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1

13

⁄16

2

1

⁄4 1

15

⁄16

2

11

⁄16

2

7

⁄16

3

1

⁄16

Mntg. Depth (mm) 38.10 41.27 49.21 46.04 57.15 49.21 68.26 62 77.80

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________

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#:_________________

INTERNATIONAL

INFORMATION

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Lea detenidamente las siguientes instrucciones de instalación del producto.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Este manual contiene información sobre la construcción, instalación y
funcionamiento de los altavoces de todo rango. Le recomendamos que
conserve el manual para futuras consultas.

INSTALACIÓN

La mayoria de estos altavoces se usan principalmente como reemplazo
directo de los altavoces de origen del vehiculo y no vienen equipados con
rejillas, por lo que algunas de las siguientes instrucciones no serán
aplicables. Para una instalación personalizada consulte a su distribuidor
autorizado Rockford Fosgate.

1. Determine donde han de montarse los altavoces. Asegúrese de que
hay espacio suficiente tanto de área como de profundidad para alojar
el altavoz. Si el montaje es en una puerta, todas las funciones han de
ser respetadas (alzacristales, cierres, etc.).

2. Consulte la hoja de caracteristicas para determinar el diametro del
agujero a realizar para su modelo de altavoz.

3. Use los anillos de montaje de plático como plantilla. Marque la
posición de los tornillos de anclaje.

4. Ajuste las presillas con agujero para tornillo en la abertura con la cara
plana hacia fuera.

5. Pase el cable de altavoz a través del anillo de plástico y conéctelo a los
terminales del altavoz. Observe la polaridad. El terminal positivo está
marcado con un punto.

6. Ajuste el anillo y el altavoz al orificio. Móntelo utilizando los tornillos
suministrados. Fije la rejilla en el anillo de plástico y presione
firmemente.

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Anillo

Altavoz

Rejilla

Orificio

Presillas

Agujero de montaje

ESPAÑOL

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Veuillez liere les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de ces produits.

INTRODUCTION

Ce manuel contient des informations sur la construction, l'installation et
le fonctionnement des haut-parleurs large bande. Nous vous proposons
de garder ce manuel pour tout référence future.

Les haut-parleurs large bande sont des haut-parleurs à deux voies conçus
pour améliorer les performances des haut-parleurs installés d'origine.
Leurs tailles étant prévues pour les emplacements les plus courants, les
haut-parleurs large bande constituent le premier pas dans l'amélioration
des systèmes d'origine.

INSTALLATION

Comme certains de ces haut-parleurs sont souvent utilisés directement
en remplacement des haut-parleurs d'origine et sont livrés sans grilles
certaines des recommandations suivantes ne s'appliqueront pas. Pour
des installations personnalisés voyez votre dealer agréé Rockford Fosgate.

1. Déterminer l'endroit où le haut-parleur sera monté. Assurez-vous que
cet endroit est suffisamment large et profond pour monter le haut­parleur de manière équilibrée. Si le haut-parleur est monté dans une
porte assurez-vous que toutes les commodités de la porte fonctionnent
complètement et correctement sans que le haut-parleur ne leur fasse
obstruction (lève-vitre, verrouillage, etc.).

2. Reportez-vous au tableau des spécifications techniques pour
déterminer le bon diamètre de coupe du trou destiné au haut-parleur.

3. Utilisez l'anneau en plastique comme modèle et localisez
l'emplacement des vis. Préforez les trous avec une méche de 3 mm.

4. Glissez les clips à vis sur les trous que vous venez de forer en prenant
soins de mettre la face plate du clip vers l'extérieur du trou.

5. Faites passer les fils de connexion au travers du trou et de l'anneau en
plastique et connectez les aux bornes du haut-parleur. Veuillez à bien
observer les polarités. La borne positive du haut-parleur est marqué
avec un point.

6. Fixez l'anneau et le haut-parleur autour du trou avec les vis livrées.
Placez la grille dans l'anneau et poussez la fermement.

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Anneau de

Montage

Haut-Parleur

Grille

Découpe

FRANÇAIS

Trou de Montage

Clip Pour Vis

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Bitte lesen Sie diese Gebrauchsanleitung zuerst sorgfältig durch. Das kann
Sie vor falschem Einsatz, Ausfallen oder sogar Beschädigung des Produktes
oder Ihres Fahrzeuges schützen.

EINBAU

Da einige Vollbereichslatusprecher als direkter Ersatz, für die vom Hersteller
mitgelieferten Lautsprecher dienen, treffen einige Punkte dieser
Bedienungsanleitung evtl auf Sie nicht zu. Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie
sich bitte an Ihren Rockford Händler.

1. Legen Sie den Einbauort des Lautsprechers fest. Seien Sie sicher, daβ
die Lautsprecher auf beiden Seiten passen. Stellen Sie fest, ob genung
Einbautiefe vorhanden ist. Beim Einbau in die Tür sollten Sie sich
vergewissern, daβ keine Funktion der Tür beeinträchtigt wird.

2. Sie finden unter “Specification” die richtigen Masse für den Ausschnitt.

3. Benutzen Sie en Einbauring als Schnittvorlage und markieren Sie die
Löcher für die Befestigungsschrauben. Bohren Sie dann dafür die
passenden Löcher.

4. Stecken Sie die Metall-Muttern mit der flachen Seite nach auβen über
die Löcher.

5. Führen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel durch die Öffnung und durch den
Montagering und klemmen Sie dann den Lautsprecher den. Positiv ist
mit einem farbigen Punkt markiert.

6. Montieren Sie nun den Montagering und den Lautsprecher mit den
mitgelieferten Schrauben. Pressen Sie dann das Gitter vorsichtig aber
fest an.

EINLEITUNG

Diese Einbauanleitung enthält Informationen über den Aufbau, für den
Einbau und über die Arbeitsweise der Vollbereichslautsprecher. Wir
empfehlen Ihnen, diese sorgfältig aufzubewahren.

Die Vollbereichslatusprecher sind Zwei-Wege Lautsprecher, die für die
Orginaleinbau-Plätze Ihres Fahrzeuges entwickelt und gefertigt werden.
Passend für die meisten Originaleinbau-Plätze und der erste Schritt zur
Verbesserung Ihrer Auto-HiFi Musikanlage.

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Einbau-Loch

Einbau-Ring

Mitteltöner

Gitter

Ausschnitt

Schrauben-Clips

DEUTSCH

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Si prega di leggere queste istruzioni per l'installazione del prodotto acquistato.

INTRODUZIONE

Questo manuale contiene informazioni sulla costruzione, installazione e
sul funzionamento degli altoparlanti a gamma intera Rockford Fosgate. Vi
raccomandiamo di conservare questo manuale per riferimento futuro.

Gli altoparlanti a gamma intera sono dei sistemi a due vie progettati per
esaltare le prestazioni dei sistemi hi-fi installati dai costruttori di automobili.
Dimensionati in modo da adattarsi a quasi tulle le predisposizioni delle
auto, questi altoparlanti consentono il primo passo per l'ingresso nel
mondo dell'hi-fi.

INSTALLAZIONE

Essendo gli altoparlanti a gamma estesa normalmente impiegati negli
alloggiamenti previsti dai costruttori delle auto ed essendo spediti senza
griglie, alcune delle indicazioni seguenti potrebbero non adattarsi al
Vostro caso. Per installazioni personalizzate contattate il Vostro installatore
autorizzato Rockford Fosgate.

1. Determinate la zona in cui installare gli altoparlanti. Assicuratevi che
lo spazio sia sufficiente ad un corretto posizionamento. Assicuratevi
anche che la profonditá sia sufficiente. Se l'installazione avviene in
una porta, controllate che tutte le parti meccaniche (meccanismi dei
vetri e chiusure centralizzate) possano funzionare nell'intero loro arco
operativo.

2. Fate riferimento alla tabella con le specifiche tecniche per determinare
il diametro del foro da praticare.

3. Impiegate l'anello in plastica di supporto della griglia come dima per
il posizionamento dei fori di fissaggio. Praticate fori da 3,5 mm.

4. Fissate le clips per le viti nelle posizioni in cui combaciano con i fori
e con il lato piatto verso la superficie di appoggio.

5. Passate i cavi attraverso il foro e l'anello in plastica della griglia e
collegateli all'altoparlante. Controllate la polaritá (il positivo
sull'altoparlante é indicato da un pallino).

6. Accostate l'anello e l'altoparlante al foro e, impiegando le viti a
dotazione, fissate il tutto. Inserite la griglia al proprio posto e premetela
con delicatezza, ma fermanente alla propria posizione.

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foro di fissaggio

Anello di fissaggio

della griglia

Altoparlante

Griglia

foro

ITALIANO

Clips delle viti

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NOTES

NOTES

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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MADE IN CHINA

This product is designed and developed in the USA by a dedicated

group of American workers. However, due to the global nature of

manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general,

some parts may be manufactured in other countries.