ALL TIED UP - Rockford Fosgate

PINEVIEW RESERVOIR
ALL TIED UP
BIKE•UTV•RV
WORK HARD
PLAY HARD
7.0
WITH BRIAN DEEGAN
DEALER SPOTLIGHT PAUL YAFFE’S BAGGER NATION / NEW PUNCHWEAR LINE
ROCKFORDFOSGATEFANATICS
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1 RALPH HOLGUIN / FLORIDA
2 MARCEL FRITSCHI / GERMANY
3 DZ KUSTOMS / OHIO
4 ORANGE MONSTER / JAPAN
5 TANO ROCKFORD / SWITZERLAND
6 RANDY YONG / SINGAPORE
7 PAT LOOP / ARIZONA
Welcome to Volume 7.0! From all of our staff here in Tempe, Arizona, let me thank you for being
an enthusiastic supporter of our brand. Our commitment is to bring you the highest performing
mobile products on the market. In 2015, we broke all the records… We are launching an all-time
high 95 NEW products! I am proud to say that many of these are ground breaking, class leading
and the result of YEARS of research, development and investment.
Rockford Fosgate has always prided itself on delivering the best and the new T3 “Super Woofer”
represents that at an extreme level. At 19” in diameter, with a double 5” voice coil and
proprietary motor structure, the T3 re-defines the Super Woofer category. Drew Kallen, our
head of loudspeaker engineering, summed it up the best, “Not only does it deliver crushing SPL,
but it goes extremely low with very little distortion. The first “SQ/SPL” woofer ever developed
is a true ground breaking product.”
The new T2 and T1 Slim families of woofers continue the T3 ultra performance parameters.
The new T2 is available in 16” and 13” formats and is destined to be the choice of sound quality
and SPL aficionados. The T1 Slim is the first woofer to give you the BASS response and POWER
handling of a larger format woofer in a slim, easy to install footprint
Our largest family of product introductions is in the Moto/Marine category. Too often, consumers
are stuck with taking car products to their boats, motorcycles and side-by-sides. This results
in less than ideal reliability and longevity in these harsh environments. This year we have introduced the new Power Mini and Punch amplifiers in a Moto/Marine configuration. These amplifiers
have specially designed circuit board and coatings to prevent issues in high moisture environments. In addition to the new amplifiers, we are introducing a complete line of affordable, high
performance full range speakers and subwoofers. These new Prime M0 and M1 products feature
UV resistant materials for long life in harsh environments.
At the statement level of Moto/Marine is the new horn-loaded 8” wake tower speaker. This is the
loudest wake tower speaker we have tested and one of the lightest! It features a proprietary 8”
horn-loaded driver with neo-magnetics.
Lastly, we are proud to announce our new Digital Media Centers. These 3 models offer complete
control over your digital media via a full color display, a built in AM/FM tuner, SiriusXM ready,
Bluetooth, multi-zone controls and high performance audio outputs. The new PMX line is
UV/Salt/Fog resistant and designed for the Moto/Marine environment.
Thanks again for your passionate support of Rockford Fosgate! Enjoy Volume 7.0!
Bill Jackson – President/CEO
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LETTER FROM PREZ
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THE GENERAL
BRIAN DEEGAN
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PINEVIEW RESERVOIR
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TEST & REVIEW
T400X4AD
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STREET LEGAL
DANIEL BARNEY
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INSIDE LOOK
T1 SLIM WOOFERS
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DEALER SPOTLIGHT
BAGGER NATION
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HEAVY HITTER
BRENT LEAVITT
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INSIDE LOOK
DIGITAL MEDIA CENTERS
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HOW TO
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WORK HARD / PLAY HARD
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After a decorated professional FMX career, Brian took to
four-wheel dirt racing in just about any vehicle he could get
his hands on. Channeling his inner competitive rage, Deegan
was able to find success early on and has since won 6
championships in short course off-road truck categories. A partnership with Ford Motor Company gives him the
privilege of adding competitive Rallycross driving to his
already stacked Lucas Oil Off Road Racing schedule, keeping
the champ busy most every weekend.
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A respected reputation means everything. People hear a name
and almost instantly create a picture in their minds of what
it means. Given the reputation Ford has for quality trucks,
including the legendary Raptor model, not much else needs to
be said. But we’ll start here anyway as the all-new redesigned
2015 aluminum body F150 was chosen as a base vehicle.
Brian’s attitude and standards set the style and tone for the
build, while choosing Rockford as a premiere partner.
TECH SPECS | 2015 Ford F150 BajaXTR
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AMPLIFIERS: (2) Power T400x4ad, 4-Channel Amp
(1) Power T500X1br, Mono Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(2) Punch P3D2-10, 10” Dual 2-ohm Subwoofers
SPEAKERS: (2) Power T2652-S, 6.5” Component Speakers
(2) Power T165, 6.5” Coaxial Speakers
(2) Punch M282B-WAKE, 8” Wake Speakers
Rockford Fosgate, Ford and Brian all know what it feels like
to be ‘top-dog’, so the new, already ample, F-series was laced
up with a stack of modified features from Addictive Desert
Designs, pushing the truck’s parameters to a whole new level.
A.D.D. produces a slew of tailored components for Ford trucks
that the Deegan38 Pro-2 race team mechanics would be
proud of. With a total transformation ready for the bumps of
Baja, there was only a need to add some fire to this dragon’s
belly. So, Rick Jones and the crew at Creative Audio Works ‘got
deep’ into the F150 with a nice hit list of products. A pair of
POWER T165 6.5” speakers in the rear side panels, with a pair
of POWER T2652-S 6.5”speakers in the front doors, capture
your attention. These are charged up with a POWER T400x4ad
400 watt amplifier mounted in the back for good controllable
sound. The box also houses a POWER T500X1br 500 watt amp
to push a pair of PUNCH P3D2-10 10” subwoofers. All interior
speakers are running “raw-dog” with no covers for extra
listening pleasure. An additional POWER T400x4ad 400 watt
amp pushes a special set of exterior PUNCH M282B-WAKE
8” wake tower speaker enclosures connected to the lightbarbecause sometimes it’s really not fair to keep all this audio
goodness to just oneself.
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“The truck came out siiick,” Deegan tells us. “I couldn’t be
happier with the style and collection of performance in this
package. I wish I had time to drive it more, cuz I’d love to get
it out on the track!”
The good news to you is if you love the truck as much as we do,
you can drop your order straight into Addictive Desert Designs
and they will build you an official Brian “Deegan38” model to
the same high specification level as the champ’s truck. Tires,
suspension, lighting and of course Rockford Fosgate audio will
all be part of the package as you pick up a limited edition of
what will definitely become a modern collectible. The only
things not included in the package are gas, Deegan’s talent and
your entry fee into the next grueling off-road race! “And that’s
what’s up!”
A RESPECTED REPUTATION MEANS EVERYTHING. PEOPLE HEAR A NAME AND
ALMOST INSTANTLY CREATE A PICTURE IN THEIR MINDS OF WHAT IT MEANS.
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
A great sounding audio system surrounds you with rhythm,
melody, harmony, and timbre so you hear the composition
as the artist intended. Speaker placement is an important
aspect to this, and a few guidelines will help you optimize
placement in your vehicle without expensive test equipment.
VEHICLE CHALLENGES
Home theater systems are the ideal setup. A couch is centered between a set of speakers, allowing audio from each cabinet to arrive
at your ears at the same time. By contrast, many automobiles have inadequate sound quality because manufacturers tend to place
speakers where they fit easily, instead of where they perform best. In a driver or passenger seat, one or more speakers are positioned
to the far left or far right of your seating position, so the audio arrives at your ears at different intervals.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Stage Depth and Imaging is an important factor to great sound quality.
Your goal is to achieve a sound stage that originates in front of the
listener as if you were at a concert. The musical instruments should
develop across the horizon and reach to the far left and far right of the
dash, with the depth ideally reaching far beyond the interior of the vehicle.
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Speaker Angle has an effect on sound quality due to the wavelengths
of sound originating from a speaker. Tweeters and midrange are
susceptible because their wavelengths are short compared to
subwoofers. The diagram in Fig. 01 illustrates sound propagating
from On-Axis with the driver/passenger compared to an Off-Axis
configuration.
In Fig. 02, the frequency magnitude difference of a T4652-S tweeter
is shown On-Axis (green) compared to just 30-degrees Off-Axis (red).
The “ideal” configuration is facing speakers toward the listeners, but
we know this isn’t always practical. Therefore, custom door panels or
kick panels can help optimize speaker position.
On-Axis Response Off-Axis Response
COAX VS. COMPONENT SYSTEMS
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Coaxials and Component Systems have tradeoffs with regard to sound
quality versus convenience. Coaxial speakers contain a midrange driver
with a tweeter (or two) mounted directly in front. They are easy to install
because only one speaker and set
of wires is needed. A component
speaker
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usually accompanied by an external
crossover. Components have better
sound quality but are more difficult
to install because there are two sets
of drivers and wires to install.
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Phase can also affect sound
quality with adjacently crossedover speakers like component
systems. When speakers produce
sound, they vibrate back and forth,
and when “In Phase,” they move
in the same direction at the same time. Conversely, when speakers are “Out Of Phase,” one moves in
the opposite direction, causing acoustical cancellation. Typically, crossovers create phase shift and are
compensated for in the design. Therefore, it’s best to keep the tweeter within 2” of the midrange as
shown in Fig. 03 to minimize any phase shift around the crossover frequency. For practical reasons
you may need to position the tweeter higher on the listening plane and away from the midrange.
If the tweeter is more than 7” away from the midrange, it may be out of phase alignment. Listen to the
system with and without the tweeter polarity reversed and use the configuration that sounds the best.
Frequency Magnitude
Component System
Speaker Distance
SUMMARY
Attempt to position speakers where they maximize direct (on-axis) response with the listeners. Use better quality Component System
speakers in the front for the main listening stage, and keep the tweeter and midrange close together. Follow these simple guidelines
and the quality of your audio system will make every song feel like you’re at a concert.
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See, the residents surrounding Ogden Valley work long
and hard, so when the weekend or holidays roll around,
they drop their boats in the water and get out to their
favorite spot in the lake to relax, unwind and shake off
the tension gathered all week. The same way you or I
might hit the river or lake where we live, or even in the
ocean along the coast. Boating is a pastime that many of
us look forward to all week long. Heck, it might just even
be our full time passion!
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Back on the Pineview Reservoir, a collection of friends
get together to share stories and shed stresses gathered
since the last time they saw each other. One of the party
partakers is Steve Donoviel. Working in the aerospace
industry, Steve is the perfect example of a man who
needs to “clock-out” and then “rock-out” with some
friends in one of his favorite places to be. Steve decided
to dial-in his Silverton Express Sport Cruiser with a
Rockford Fosgate upgrade and couldn’t be happier.
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Brady has a long history in mobile audio stemming back
from the time he was just 8 years old! To help pump
the performance of Steve’s vessel, (8) PUNCH PM282 8”
speakers were positioned throughout the interior to style
a symphonic surrounding capable of keeping most of the
entire aqua party pumping! These are powered from just
a single POWER T600-2 600 watt amplifier. To shake the
fish below, a POWER T1D412 12” subwoofer was dropped
in and is powered by a gutsy POWER T1500-1bdCP 1500
watt amp. Now, the boat was truly worthy of its name,
“Nirvana.”
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TECH SPECS | 2014 Avalon 2785 Funship
SOURCE UNIT: (1) RFX-MR5BB, Waterproof Wired Controller
(1) RFX5000, Hide Away Digital Media Receiver
AMPLIFIERS: (3) Prime M1200-1D, Mono Amps
(3) Prime M600-4D, 4-Channel Amps
SUBWOOFERS:
(3) Punch PM212S4, 12” Single 4-ohm Subwoofers
SPEAKERS: (8) Punch PM262, 6” Speakers
(4) Punch M282-WAKE, 8” Wake Speakers
TECH SPECS | 2000 Silverton Express
AMPLIFIERS: (1) Power T1500-1bdCP, Mono Amp
(1) Power T600-2, 2-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Power T1D412, 12” Dual 4-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (8) PM282, 8” Speakers
Steve tells us, “The lake is THE place to be,” and that during the season, “…everyday is a holiday!” With upwards
of 50 boats linking up side to side, what you end up
with is a floating block party! Word is definitely out on
the quality of Rockford products. Steve is a member of
the “Ogden Pineview Yacht Club,” where he swears the
main goal is to party and have a good time, and the only
races they have are who’s going to get to the cooler first!
While Steve inherited his love for boating from his father,
Brady came into the game later in life, but once he ‘got it’,
he was hooked! After overcoming his fear of water and
not being able to swim, he bought his first boat a few
years back to test the waters. Most recently he teamed
up with a local boat dealership to create a sound wave
machine on a 2014 Avalon 2785 Funship pontoon. This
style of boat is designed specifically to party on the water.
Brady laced it up with a large collection of ear goodies
including a RFX5000 source unit to distribute the music
properly to (8) PUNCH PM262 6” speakers and (4) PUNCH
PM282-WAKE 8” wake tower speaker enclosures powered by (3) PRIME M600-4D 600 watt amplifiers. To really
mix those cocktails in hand Brady decided to go with (3)
PUNCH PM212S4 12” subwoofers cranked by (3) PRIME
M1200-1D 1200 watt amps, (pretty much a floating wave
machine). Brady tells us, “I run Rockford in my personal
vehicles and highly recommend them as a quality brand
for my car and boat installs.”
We know when the music is playing the fun is staying, so Steve and most of the entire crew of Pineview
Reservoir local boaters wipe their worries away while
cranking up the volume and fun on the water. (Thanks
to Brady)...Just another way the extended Rockford
family feeds into us all!
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REVIEW // T400X4ad AMPLIFIER REVIEW
Text & Measurement by Garry Springgay; originally published online 2014 by PAS Magazine
Whether you’re in your car, UTV, boat or riding your motorcycle, any audio enthusiast appreciates a powerful amplifier. As cars
get smaller and we install stereos into a wider array of vehicle types, one thing remains constant: smaller amplifiers will become more prevalent moving forward. This fact hasn’t been lost on the product development team at Rockford Fosgate. In
fact, they have developed a series of “Motorsport” amplifiers – small footprint, high power units designed specifically for these
more difficult installations. In this review I’m looking at the top of the line, four channel amp in the Motorsport line, known as
the Power T400X4ad. Loaded with innovations and several patented features, this extremely compact amplifier is rated at 100
watts per channel into either four or two ohm loads, and has a U.S. suggested retail price of $499.99.
FEATURES
// The T400X4ad is chock full of Rockford Fosgate
technology, including a bunch of stuff you simply can’t
find on any other brand. As any experienced person will
attest, system setup and tuning can make or break an
entire install. To make sure the amp gain settings are
dialed in correctly, one of the most important features
of the T400X4ad (as well as many other Rockford
Fosgate amplifiers) is its patented “C.L.E.A.N.” setup
system (short for Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible
Noise). The amplifier is equipped with input and output
clip indicators to help aid in the setup process for a
trouble-free install.
// Included in the box is a special setup CD. Simply play
the appropriate track in your head unit and increase
the volume setting until the input clip indicator lights
up on the top of the T400X4ad, then reduce the output
by one step. After, simply adjust the gain controls on
the amplifier until the multicolor output clip indicators
turn blue. That’s it. You’re done!
// If you want to tweak it a bit more to dial in some gain
overlap and really perfect it, there are additional tracks
on the disc and you can double check your setup by
monitoring the amp output clip indicators while
playing your favorite music.
// Other unique features of the T400X4ad are the
“Constant Power” and Class-AD topologies that work
together to maximize power output into the speaker
load while maintaining optimal efficiency to minimize
amplifier heating. Word constraints prevent me from
going into the details here, but if you’d like to know
more about these technologies, there is plenty of
information on Rockford Fosgate’s website. And on the
subject of keeping heat under control, the T400X4ad
also incorporates a special three-stage airflow system
with dual fans to keep things cool.
// Of course, all the typical features are included as
well, with adjustable frequency all-pass, high-pass and
low-pass crossovers for both front and rear channels,
and Punch equalization, which
unlike a typical bass EQ,
provides boost at both the
TECHNICAL DATA
lower and upper sections of
THE FOLLOWING POWER MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED USING INDUSTRY STANDARD METHODS (1 KHZ @
1.0% THD+N – BATTERY VOLTAGES SHOWN +/- 0.2 V).
the response curve.
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MANUFACTURERS
RATED POWER
ACTUAL MEASURED POWER
@ 1.0% THD+N
@ 12.6 V BATTERY
ACTUAL MEASURED POWER
@ 1.0% THD+N
@ 14.4 V BATTERY
100 W X 4 @ 4 Ω
110 W X 4 @ 4 Ω
146 W X 4 @ 4 Ω
100 W X 4 @ 2 Ω
170 W X 4 @ 2 Ω
161 W X 4 @ 2 Ω
200 W X 2 @ 4 Ω
328 W X 2 @ 4 Ω
323 W X 2 @ 4 Ω
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TECHNICAL DATA
LISTENING
// After connecting the front channels of the
T400X4ad to my reference component speakers
and the rear channels bridged to a 12-inch four
ohm woofer, I sit down and begin a serious, but
thoroughly enjoyable evaluation of the Rockford’s
sonic credentials.
// As usual, my musical selections run the gamut
of classical and jazz standards on audiophile
labels, to well-recorded pop, rock, country and
even some hip hop. Over the course of three
hours, no matter what I play, the T400X4ad
sounds natural, transparent and remarkably
good. The amp performs with sonic excellence,
reproducing natural- sounding music with good
detail, and the stereo image is equally impressive.
I’ve been driving the amp fairly hard for quite a
while, and I note that it’s quite warm. But it stands
to reason that an amp with that much power in
such a small heat sink is going to get good and
warm – even with forced air fan cooling. Based
on what I experience, I suggest giving this amp
plenty of room to breathe and dissipate heat if
you really plan on putting it to work. It’s simply a
good practice to follow with any amplifier.
THE FOLLOWING POWER MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED USING INDUSTRY
STANDARD METHODS (1 KHZ @ 1.0% THD+N – BATTERY VOLTAGES SHOWN +/- 0.2 V).
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Signal-to-noise ratio referenced to 2 V output
(CEA-2006A) (1 W @ 4 Ω)
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Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to full output
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THD+N at rated 4 Ω power
0.05 %
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CEA-2006A rated 4 Ω power (minimum power
per channel developed over the entire intended
audio bandwidth)
131 W
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Maximum efficiency at full 4 Ω power per channel
80.5 %
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Maximum efficiency at full 2 Ω power per channel
83.4 %
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Efficiency at 10 W per channel, 4 Ω
54.5 %
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Idle Current
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Input Sensitivity
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Maximum current @ full power, lowest rated
impedance
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Frequency response (-3 dB)
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High Pass Crossover
50 Hz – 250 Hz -12 dB/
Oct
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Low Pass Crossover
50 Hz – 4 kHz -12 dB/Oct
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Subsonic Filter
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Punch EQ
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ON THE BENCH
// On the test bench, the T400X4ad amplifier easily surpasses all of its published specifications – and most
by a considerable amount. Power is almost 50% greater than advertised, and other typical specifications
are equally impressive. I notice some heat buildup during bench testing as well, so giving the amp
plenty of breathing room is a good idea when planning your installation.
CONCLUSION
// The T400X4ad is one of the most power-dense amplifiers I have tested to date. The
amount it delivers is fantastic, but if you are going to drive it hard on a regular basis,
just give it a fighting chance to rid itself of heat. It sounds great, and the special
Punch EQ circuitry provides a better balance of sound when you have real world
road and wind noise to overcome. It’s very well built and like other Rockford
Fosgate products, should be an exceptionally reliable performer.
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The Polaris RZR XP 1000 is an admirable piece of mechanical
machinery. Half technical masterpiece + half artistic work of
genius = total combination of play and pleasure.
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It gets top ratings in its class and has
a long list of hungry fanatics ready to
push it through its paces. Sound
familiar? Obviously, we have the
perfect partner for a Rockford
Fosgate marriage.
No, it wasn’t E-Harmony that put this couple together.
It was the work of RZR owner Daniel Barney along
with longtime Fosgate dealer, follower and install
master Luke Gray from ‘Hardcore Car Audio’ out of
Tucson, AZ. Daniel and Luke are Arizona Wildcat
tailgating buddies who decided to improve on perfection. After some parking lot pre-game discussion, Luke
recommended adding a pair of PUNCH PM262B 6”
speakers in the front with custom enclosures, while
balancing it out with a pair of PUNCH M262B-WAKE
6” wake tower speaker enclosures connected to the
rear roll cage. The RZR roars with over 100hp so Luke
decided on a PUNCH PM212S4B 12” subwoofer to
overcome the rumble of the exhaust. Daniel scored
big, as Luke’s install team dialed in the Polaris just in
time for the next big game where he brought the RZR
for fun and entertainment. The sound system gets
its gusto from a PRIME R400-4D 400 watt amplifier
capable of pushing enough power to keep the entire
lot rocking when the Polaris is parked and on display
during football game pre-parties. Using a RFBTAUX,
Daniel simply sets the playlist off his phone and
streams wirelessly across the coolers and bar-b-que
for a carefree listening experience. At this game
everybody is a winner.
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TECH SPECS | 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 4-Seater
INTEGRATION:
(1) RFBTAUX, Universal Bluetooth Adaptor
AMPLIFIERS: (1) Prime R400-4D, 4-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Punch PM212S4B, 12” Single 4-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (2) Punch PM262B, 6” Speakers
(2) Punch M262B-WAKE, 6” Wake Speakers
Now in Arizona, the RZR is plated and street legal,
so Daniel’s wife Silvia grabs driving duties for most
local errands as well as cul-de-sac burnouts (much
to the envy of the neighborhood bookclub)! During
the weekend desert dirt rides, Daniel switches seats
and has son Nate pilot the Polaris down some famous
local trails where the inclines get intense and dust
starts flying. “There’s nothing like powering up a
steep rock ridge with some AC/DC thumping out
Thunderstruck”, Daniel raves. “The Rockford system
far exceeded my expectations and is mandatory for
every time we take the RZR out.” With the marine
grade speakers and subwoofer, the toughness of
Rockford matches the durability of the RZR.
“It’s so nice to have a sound system
I don’t have to worry about,” Daniel
says. “We get this thing full of mud,
dust, dirt and water and everything
cleans up easy and keeps working
strong.”
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Daniel’s entire family of five loves the RF rockin’ RZR
deeply, including his dad who decided he needed to
go out and get one of his own!
Next on the Fosgate hit list is Daniel’s 2012 Camaro,
where Luke has his sights set yet again to add some
‘Power’ and ‘Punch’ to another family favorite. We’re
going to check back in with the boys after the Camaro
build, but with the Rockford RZR running strong, it
might be hard to pull Daniel and the family out of the
desert anytime soon!
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Director of Loudspeaker Engineering
INSPIRATION The inspiration for our new Power T1 slim fit
woofer originally came directly from our dealers and installers.
The common feedback was, "Slim or shallow woofers don't sound
like regular woofers." Often a limitation due to their design, this
was something we wanted to try and overcome by creating
a slim mounting depth woofer with the characteristics of a
standard depth woofer. To truly understand how to do this and to
implement our design was the challenge we set for ourselves.
We looked at many competitive products, as well as our own, for
design input. We reviewed, analyzed, measured, and tested both
subjectively and objectively many of the products available to the
consumer today. Moreover, lessons learned of "what not to do"
were gained from surveying the market as we better understood
the negative industry comments and views toward shallow
woofers that were out there.
Subwoofer verification using
our in-house Klippel test equipment
PHILOSOPHY We were fervent in holding to the criteria of the
design we wanted. We could not and would not compromise the
high level of Rockford quality when it came to the final product.
There were several stages of development where we came close to
achieving the performance goals we had set, however, we stayed
true to the design criteria and eventually we had a slim subwoofer
that truly performed like a regular woofer.
STRATEGY The T1 slim concept evolved over a very long period
of time. To achieve such a lofty performance goal in such a slim
mounting depth we had to think way outside of the box. The
standard design of most shallow woofers was not going to come
close to achieving what we wanted. We researched and developed
new materials, processes, and manufacturing techniques not just
to build a good "shallow" woofer, but rather a class leading, high
performance woofer that just happens to be slim with "Slim"
meaning one with a 3" overall mounting depth elements!
MILESTONES There were several key milestones in the development process of this woofer. First
was developing a unique motor design that allowed the same excursion and mechanical clearance as
a woofer with twice its mounting depth. Then, a brand new material and manufacturing process had
to be developed for the suspension components to achieve the low weight and fatigue resistance
requirements we needed for it to produce the output we wanted and handle the power we dictated.
CHALLENGES A number of challenges were encountered throughout the development process.
Material and production processes were constantly being refined to optimize performance of both
the materials as well as the final product. Design criteria such as high thermal capacity of the motor
structure, high excursion capabilities and good cone linearity were just some of the challenges we
needed to overcome.
As we were working through these design challenges, we realized we had to increase the thermal
capacity of the materials and improve the rigidity of the cone body assembly to stand up to the
power handling we wanted the subwoofer to handle.
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Additionally, figuring out how to wind the high density voice coil to get the most BL (Motor Force)
proved to be a key hurdle that we eventually overcame. We realized that to achieve what we wanted
in such a limited space we had to wind the voice coil not only on the outside of the former, but also
on the inside. This is something no one had done before but it gave us the outcome we hoped with
high power handling in a compact design.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Many elements that went into this slim subwoofer
are unique and proprietary to the design. The dual spider is an industry first as well
as the material we developed for the surround. As we said before, we had to think
way outside the box with regards to the development and design of this woofer.
With many shallow woofers on the market that certainly “sound” like shallow
woofers, we couldn’t let ours become another one of the masses. In the end, with
our unique motor structure design, first of its kind voice coil configuration as well as
its ability to produce output and handle power like a regular depth woofer, the new
T1 Slim woofer performs like none other available today.
View of Rockford’s patent pending
Split Yoke Motor Structure (SYMS)
Close up of the T1 Slim motor structure
showcasing our patent pending EVCC
(Encapsulated Voice Coil Coupling) technology
WHAT SETS IT APART FROM THE REST The pass-through motor structure and suspension components,
consisting of two patent pending technologies, are unique and are probably the single most identifying
component of the woofers design. Most shallow woofer's are restricted in their design by their shallow
basket assemblies, thus limiting their overall excursion. We overcame this limitation by developing our
Encapsulated Voice Coil Coupling technology and our Split Yoke Motor Structure. This motor structure
design is what allows the woofer to have an excursion comparable to that of a regular woofer but maintain
its slim mounting depth of only 3”.
This product was developed under the same stringent validation and quality metrics that all Rockford
products must meet before we would consider it a true Rockford product. While many companies meet
the minimum industry standards when testing their products, Rockford always tests their products well
beyond those base standards. We even put them through abusive power tests to simulate the same type
of use any consumer is likely to put them through. This higher level of testing ensures that the product
will hold up under real world applications and not just sound good in a showroom.
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DEALER
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PAUL YAFFE’S BAGGER NATION
2211 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016
CONTACT: 602-840-4205
WEBSITE: www.baggernation.com
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 30
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Artist, Engineer or Icon? We think the answer is all three.
Paul Yaffe stands out as an industry leader, innovator and just
someone you want to be around. Yaffe is well known for his
unique handiworks, but creating the “Bagger Nation” might be his
best build to date. Devised almost a decade ago in the dry desert
air of Phoenix, Arizona, the brand/shop/warehouse has become
a focal point and “go-to” for any of your touring bike upgrades
and modifications. Rockford Fosgate + Bagger Nation = rocking
creations! Pick your favorite poison off the showroom floor, or log
in to their website to place an order, either way the Bagger Nation
has you covered. We caught up with Yaffe to get an inside look at
the history and future of the Nation and what it represents.
Bike building has become something of a fad for the
country as of late. With too many reality shows on TV to name, it
seems the shrinking population of non-bikers really appreciate
the lifestyle and the finished art pieces true craftsman like Paul
get to make. While raked out choppers dominated the demand
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for many years, Paul tried to introduce a new niche’ for the
marketplace early on with a modified modern bagger style bike.
While the idea of a tricked out touring bike would take a while to
catch on, the recent rise in popularity proved Paul’s trendsetting
vision was right on target. The “Bagger Nation” was created as a
brand to fill Yaffe’s ever-increasing customer demand. Now, with
a fortified retail shop as well as distribution center and online
store with hundreds of parts, kits and upgrades available, the
global bagger movement continues to propagate each passing
year. Paul leads the charge as The Nation appears at 20+ events
each year. The legendary Sturgis, Daytona Bike Week and the Easy
Rider Bike Show Tour are just a handful of stops Bagger Nation
will be headlining and showcasing the collaborative efforts with
Rockford Fosgate this year. This face-to-face hands-on experience
gives future customers a chance to touch, feel and hear what is
now possible in this booming marketplace.
“It’s key for us to be out on the road at all these events,”
Paul explains. “When we wheel out the sound cart that allows
you to hear each system and what would work for your specific
needs, the credit cards come flying out of their pockets.”
Back at the retail store, the Bagger Nation “one stop
shop” covers most anything you need. International print
advertising, as well social media and web ads seem to draw in
interest from everywhere. Retail customers get to hear what a
compact power packed Fosgate system sounds like from an easy
to operate countertop display or from one of the display bikes on
the showroom floor.
“Once they hear it, they’re hooked!” Yaffe describes. The
proud new system owner can drop off their bike for custom install,
or select one of a wide array of Bagger Nation complete kits to go
at it themselves. Paul notes that his full line of complete install
kits are a great addition for “car-only” type retail shops that
are looking to increase their offerings and get a leg up on the
competition.
LUCKY ENOUGH TO START EARLY
“ONI’VEWITHBEENROCKFORD
FOSGATE AS A STRATEGIC
PARTNER,” RECALLS YAFFE. “I GET TO GO WORK
HAND IN HAND WITH THE R&D TEAM ON DESIGNING
PURPOSE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS THAT FIT THE
UNIQUE NEEDS FOR THIS MARKET. IT’S REALLY A
DREAM COME TRUE.”
Originally, mobile audio and motorcycles went together
like orange juice and toothpaste. Most biker purists could only
envision the cracking sound of the V-twin breathing out of the
exhaust pipes. With the growing popularity of the touring bike,
comfort became a main concern, so modern amenities, (like a
sound system), have been added to aid riders during long hauls
in the open air. Paul was instrumental in this movement from the
beginning, and really set the tone for a new trend in motorcycle
audio.
Rockford has been on the forefront of this drive, together
with Paul, creating space saving amplifiers, speakers and even
subwoofers that can fit tightly hidden within the confines of the
bike without sacrificing all the storage space. This is something
customers seem to come to the Bagger Nation shop for on a
regular basis. Borrowing a catchphrase from a well-known mobile
phone giant, Bagger Nation has been advertising their own
‘spinoff catchphrase’ promoting these new high-output, space
conscious audio kits as… “The next little thing is already here!”
“We have a good sized portion of our business now
coming in for audio upgrades...” says Yaffe. “Rockford produces
high-volume, clear non-distorted sound, coming out of a powerful
yet small package. We position the speakers specifically into the
bike to create a unique ‘bubble of sound’ that surrounds the rider.”
“The product really sells itself,” Paul states. “People hear the
“PEOPLE
HEAR THE DIFFERENCE IN THE
QUALITY AND THEY DON’T THINK TWICE TO PULL
THE TRIGGER.”
difference in the quality and they don’t think twice to pull the
trigger. It’s one of the most cost effective upgrades they can make.”
Nice… Paul and the crew from Bagger Nation scan the marketplace
constantly, researching and even testing what’s out there. While
other companies have begun to make products they ‘say’ they
are targeting towards this segment of the marketplace, Rockford
dominates the field.
“Anytime you open people’s eyes to what’s possible, it’s
going to catch on and you’re going to get imitators. But, nobody—
NOBODY does it like Rockford does.”
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HIGH-OUTPUT ENCLOSURE DESIGN
If you love to feel your music, a “High-Output” enclosure is a great
option for generating louder bass over traditional sealed and vented
designs. The key to maximizing SPL (Sound Pressure Loudness) in a
high output enclosure is optimum vent area, proper vent location, and
accurate tuning frequency. It’s not just an enclosure with a “slot port”.
The graph in Fig. 01 illustrates the response characteristics between a
sealed, vented, and a high-output enclosure.
01
VENTING THE ENCLOSURE
In all vented enclosures, the subwoofer system resonates like a tuning fork at
the Fb (tuning frequency). Here, the subwoofer is at its lowest excursion while
the vent produces nearly all the output. For this reason, the vent on HighOutput enclosures should be designed for maximum airflow and placed on the
same side as the subwoofer(s).
DESIGN GUIDELINES
There are many variables and calculations when designing a High-Output
enclosure. If building from scratch, it’s best to run the subwoofer’s Thiele/
Small Parameters in a computer aided software program. Use the highlighted
attributes in Fig. 02 as your “ideal” guidelines. We
Sealed
realize size restrictions may cause you to make
Construction
Easy
compromises, so do the best you can. Keep an eye
on “cone excursion” to prevent the spider and/or
Transient Response1
Quick
surround from tearing due to excessive excursion.
Frequency Response
Rockford Fosgate has taken the headache out of
designing your own enclosure by providing HighOutput “blue prints“ for many of its subwoofers. If
you need help with the plans, our technical support
can assist you at www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech.
SPL Output
Enclosure Size
FABRICATION
1
2
25
Vented
High-Output
Vented
High-Output
Convenient
Difficult
Moderate
Slow
Excellent
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Excellent
Small
Medium
Large
0dB to +3dB
+6dB to +10dB
Tuning Frequency
−
At or above Fs3
38Hz to 45Hz
Vent Velocity2
−
8% to 10%
5% max
Vent Area
−
Medium
Large
Vent Location
−
Front/side/back
Same side as subwoofer
Responsiveness of a system following sudden changes.
Speed of air through the vent relative to the speed of sound.
3
Resonant frequency of subwoofer.
Gather the right tools for the job.
Cut all pieces on a table saw.
Use a router template to cut the hole.
Sand all seams and corners.
Flare the vent using a roundover bit.
Finish enclosure with carpet or paint.
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0dB to +1.5dB
Ripple (Gain/Boost)
When constructing the enclosure, be sure to use
3/4” MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) combined
with wood glue and either screws or a nail gun.
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With over 150 Rockford shirts in his collection, it’s
easy for Brent Leavitt to decide what he’s going to
wear every day. Brent represents a growing trend
of Fosgate fanatics, where a passion to play mixes
well with work and family life. It doesn’t matter
what day of the week it is, Brent’s business is bass.
Although he gets paid to do what he loves, we’re
certain he’s the kind of guy that would spend the
whole weekend stuffed in the trunk of your car to
see if he can help crank a few extra dB out of your
audio system.
What started as an early high school hobby quickly
developed into a passion, then a career for Brent.
He cut his teeth early on at Idaho’s Ideal Audio, and
onto The Buzz Shop where a demo of the infamous
T15Kw shook him so hard he’s still trying to wipe
the smile off his face today!
He has been at it for 15 years - competing dB drag in the
Super-Street class 1 & 2, as well as in Psyclone. Most
recently he reached a new milestone of 154 dB coming out
of his daily driver. Most times, the entire family makes the
trip out together, all fitting in his competition ’03 Tahoe,
so we know the vehicle is going to look, feel and work
as good as it sounds… “I take a lot of pride in my fabrication work and love creating something fresh for people to
enjoy, especially my family,” Brent tells us.
Brent bought the ’03 Tahoe with this specific build in mind.
“I didn’t care about cost or how long it would take, I just
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wanted to get it how I wanted it,” Brent said. The truck is
anchored with (2) POWER T2S2-16 16” subwoofers in a
custom back LED lit enclosure which displays an amazing
array of exterior electronics including (1) POWER T600-4,
(1) POWER T1000-4 and (4) POWER T2500-1bdCP amplifiers. Nicely in line under the amps are 6 additional batteries with another 2 under the hood. Adding 2 extra engine
alternators helps push out 700 amps that power up everything in a timely manner while an electronic switching
system can disconnect and segregate items for maximum
pump while retaining vehicle fuel efficiency.
MOST RECENTLY HE’S BEEN RUNNING HIS
OWN PROGRAM AT “LOW- NOTES” GARAGE
WITH A NEW PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPING AT
THE “SOUND DEPOT.” ALL THIS BUSINESS JUST
PAYS THE BILLS FOR THE FUN, WHERE BRENT
GATHERS WITH HIS FELLOW “BASSHEADS”
FROM TEAM “DEF – J” PUSHING AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN COMPETITION.
Brent took an equal amount of time working on the
LED lit enclosures for the truck doors where they
house (4) POWER T3652-S 6.5” component speaker
sets in the front and a single additional set in the
rear doors… (for now). A really unique feature is the
line of enclosed tweeters off the component set
built into the roof pillars where we see the same
level of detail including mesh grilles, LED lights and
Rockford logos. Brent has been getting such good
response with his custom RF logos, (like the one
centered on the back of this enclosure), that he’s
stockpiling requests from fanatics across the country anxious to complete their new Rockford system
builds.
We love seeing new items come outta Brent’s
creative mind and can’t wait for the next build! “I’ll
never be done,” Brent continues, “Rockford has been a
leader since the beginning and I’m happy to be part
of the Fosgate family. Badass now…and forever.”
TECH SPECS | 2003 Chevy Tahoe
AMPLIFIERS: (1) Power T600-4, 4-Channel Amp
(4) Power T2500-1bdCP, Mono Amps
(1) Power T1000-4, 4-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(2) Power T2S2-16, 16” Single 1-ohm Subwoofers
SPEAKERS: (5) Power T3652-S, 6.5” Component Speakers
WAYNE CONNOLLY
Product Manager
INSPIRATION A lot of us at Rockford Fosgate are very active in powersports
and with the abundance of sunshine in Arizona we are able to play most year
round. Through our personal experiences coupled with close interaction with
the industry, we realized that there was a lack of application specific solutions
in the market place. Everything that is being used had been adapted from the
auto industry and that just wasn’t going to work. We wanted to design and
engineer products for this industry that are purpose built to withstand extreme
conditions. They also needed to be easy to use, feature rich and application
specific friendly. To accomplish this, everything needed to be looked at from
materials being used, environmental test conditions and even aesthetics during
development to make these Element Ready.
ERIK GUNDERSEN
PHILOSOPHY Our main goal was keeping the customer in mind and where
the product was being used. The power-motorsports category brings extreme
conditions that the units need to withstand. Functionality along with ease
of use is very important while driving in extreme conditions, especially
when concentration is demanded all the time. The use of dedicated buttons,
simplified zone controls and easy to navigate sub-menus help keep their
eyes looking ahead. These units needed to be feature rich along with feature
specific, relative to their intended use to make these units like no others in the
market.
Dir. of Advanced Product Engineering
STRATEGY We did a lot of customer and market research by talking to the
people living the powersports lifestyle and getting additional feedback while
attending industry shows. The feedback from consumers and manufacturers
alike was instrumental in letting us know what has worked in the past and
more importantly, what hasn’t. Things like the ease of operating a radio with
gloves on and the short comings of current products designed for automobile
use that have been adapted are a couple of examples of this.
New standards were created to include testing in specific environments like
the desert, tundra, forest and swamp. All of the units would need to withstand
the extreme heat and cold, salt spray, corrosion, humidity, water spray ingress,
UV and abrasion testing to bear the Element Ready tag.
MILESTONES We set three milestones for this project. First was defining a feature list that was application specific
utilizing market research and competitive analysis. Next was to design a custom GUI and operating system in-house
with speed and ease of use as the main focus for the end user. Off the shelf operating systems would not work and
the creation of our own custom system was necessary to accomplish this. The key to ease of use is having minimal
sub menus while still providing full functionality. Lastly, all the units needed to pass stringent certification and
validation testing that we set. Currently they pass more certifications and validation testing than any other Rockford
product.
CHALLENGES The biggest challenge was in the mechanical design. Maintaining tight tolerances during this phase
along with the use of wet-bond epoxied screens, water proof rotary encoders, O-rings and UV resistant gaskets
was critical to help with eliminating water intrusion and dust proofing. Conformal coated boards are essential in
corrosion prevention. Selecting the right screen was another challenge for us. It needed to be user friendly and
easily seen at high noon in full desert sun. An ultra-bright TFT display with integrated control was used to overcome
our concerns.
Response time and the distance used for multiple remotes was a difficult task. This required us to create a custom
operating system and hand selecting hardware to ensure speed and responsiveness.
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Additionally, since a small form factor was needed, we did not want to sacrifice the feature set of the units so a new
amplifier chip set was identified and used. To make sure heat wasn’t an issue, an extensive thermal dynamic analysis
was conducted to determine the best component placement and the proper amount of heat sink material.
WHAT SETS IT APART FROM THE REST Our ground-up custom built GUI and operating system along
with the most utilized functions getting dedicated button controls. Each unit has 2 ohm stable outputs
allowing for up to (8) 4 ohm speakers to be connected utilizing the internal amplifier. This feature provides
for connection to factory 2 ohm speakers increasing versatility. Our full color, ultra bright TFT screens
support album artwork and channel logos while providing superb visibility in direct sun. Each unit can
connect up to 3 remotes with a combined 125 ft distance away from the main unit. Additional features
like multi-source, multi-zone control and the use of quality parts and materials make them truly class
leading products.
PMX-2
PMX-5
WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT Withstanding extended exposure to the elements, along with
additional features like EEPROM memory set us apart. This type of memory eliminates the need for
a constant 12V power wire eliminating battery draining dark current draw during storage. The other
advantage to using the memory is the settings are stored even when the power isn’t connected.
With so many possible applications and dealing with vibrations that rattle loose the traditional
mounting methods, we offer multiple mounting options to alleviate these common problems.
Lastly is the extreme environmental testing and certification process we put the units through.
We test and certify for IPX6 water and dust ingress on faceplates, ASTM B117 salt and fog
corrosion and ASTM D4329 UV certification to make sure the units provide lasting enjoyment
for our customers.
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K
ing Cargo, the Authorized Distributor for Latin America, needed
a high performance demo vehicle to attend events. That’s
where Jose Miguel Torres Álvarez of J M T Performance comes into
the story. Miguel is a die-hard fanatic and just took ownership of
a new 2013 Nissan Patrol King. He wanted to build a system that
looked as elegant as the vehicle, and it needed to be innovative,
yet functional. “We wanted to show that a big system with lots of
speakers could be very loud and sound clear at the same time.
Rockford Fosgate was the clear choice.” King Cargo would
sponsor the build in exchange for using the demo vehicle to
represent Colombia and surrounding territories.
Jose started fabrication in the city of Bucaramanga and the project
was completed in Barranquilla over a period of 6 months. A high
output DC Power alternator was custom made to provide up to 200
amps of current to feed the system. There was also a dedicated
cooling system installed for the electrical design with all power
cables properly fused for each amplifier. Now that the electrical was
dialed-in, Jose could switch over and focus on the audio system.
TECH SPECS | 2013 Nissan Patrol King Y62
SIGNAL PROCESSOR: (1) 3Sixty.3
AMPLIFIERS: (1) T600-4 Power 600 Watt 4-Channel
(1) T400-2 Power 400 Watt 2-Channel
(2) T800-4ad Power 800 Watt 4-Channel
(2) T2500-1bdCP Power 2,500 Watt Mono
SUBWOOFERS:
(4) T2D215 Power 15” Dual 2-Ohm
SPEAKERS: (8) PP4-T Punch Pro 1.5” 4-Ohm Tweeters
(2) PPS4-6 Punch Pro 6” 4-Ohm Midrange
(4) PPS4-8 Punch Pro 8” 4-Ohm Midrange
(2) PPS4-10 Punch Pro 10” 4-Ohm Midrange/Midbass
The first order of business was installing a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.3
signal processor connected via optical audio cable to an Apple Mac
mini server with 4G wireless internet to create a personal Wi-Fi
network. Entertainment videos are controlled remotely via an Apple
iPad Mini. The video quality is Full-HD resolution (1080p) using
HDMI so the visual display on all the LCD monitors is crystal clear.
Now for the tough part of the installation… there were numerous
components that needed to withstand substantial abuse and travel,
so Jose decided not to leave anything to chance. He built the
amplifier and speaker support system from steel using custom
brackets welded to the structure.
For the bass system, one large chamber was designed for the
subwoofer enclosure to optimize the bass coupling effect. (4) Power
Series T2D215 subwoofers were loaded into the enclosure and
powered by (2) Power T2500-1bdCP amplifiers. The high frequency
speaker system needed to be LARGE and LOUD, so the back hatch
was filled with as many speakers as could fit. This setup includes (8)
Punch Pro PP4-T tweeters powered by a Power T600-4 amplifier, (2)
Punch Pro PPS4-6 midrange powered by a Power T400-2 amplifier,
(4) Punch Pro PPS4-8 midrange powered by a Power T800-4ad
amplifier, and last but not least (2) Punch Pro PPS4-10 midrange/
midbass speakers powered by a Power T800-4ad amplifier.
Careful detail to the LED lightning was crafted into every area of
the back hatch providing the best effect. All the speakers were
built into custom baskets, so the entire appearance would look as
spectacular as it sounded. In terms of audio quality and looks, Jose
did an outstanding job of crafting a unique demo vehicle for the
Latin American community that’s sure to entertain fanatics at any
event or gathering.
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UPGRADE YOUR MOTORCYCLE AUDIO
This is a step-by-step guide for upgrading the audio system
on a 1998 to 2013 Harley-Davidson ® Ultra Classic ®, Electra
Glide ®, Street Glide ®, Tri Glide ®, Road Glide ® and Road Glide
Ultra ® models. This guide features the
RFKHD9813 amp install kit and a compatible
amplifier (PBR300X2, PBR300X4, T400X2ad,
T400X4ad, TM400X2ad or TM400X4ad.)
FAIRING REMOVAL AND AMP MOUNTING
Ultra Classic®, Electra Glide®, Street Glide® and Tri Glide® models.
This section is for 1998 to 2013 HarleyDavidson® models Ultra Classic®, Electra
Glide®, Street Glide® and Tri Glide®.
Step 1 - Fairing Removal
You will need to disconnect the harness
from the headlight to completely take
the fairing off of the motorcycle.
Step 2 - Mounting Plate and Bracket
Example: 2-Channel PUNCH® Amp
Step 3 - Amplifier Mounting
Mount the amplifier upside down (as
pictured) with the supplied screws to
the mounting plate. Align the amplifier
To begin with, remove the top bolts
below the windshield and remove the
windshield.
Using the Type 2 bracket, align the
bracket on the bottom side of the
mounting plate using the bracket type
indicators.
Example: 4-Channel POWER Amp
to the appropriate holes on the plate.
They are labeled for either a PUNCH® or
POWER compact chassis amplifier in 2
and 4 channel configurations.
Once you have the windshield set aside,
remove the remaining screws on the
inside of the fairing. This will allow you
to remove the front fairing.
On the top edge, you will screw in the
two threaded pins into the mounting
plate. These are used to align the
mounting plate with the rubber busings
on top of the factory radio.
Example: 2-Channel PUNCH® Amp
Once the amplifier is mounted, you
can now begin plugging in the wiring
harnesses in their sockets.
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Note: Refer to your amplifier’s owner manual for additional wiring and setup
information. Be careful when plugging in the harnesses to the appropriate sockets.
The 4-pin Molex plugs for the Input / Output Harnesses fit in both sides of the
amplifier.
Step 4 - Fairing Speaker Wiring
Unplug the the factory speaker wires from the speaker and plug them directly in to
the Front Speaker Input Harness. These are labeled clutch and brake side.
Now you can plug the new Front Speaker Output Harness onto your new speaker
terminals.
Example: 4-Channel POWER Amp
NOTE: The spade terminals utilize an 1/8” size for negative (-) and a 1/4” size for positive (+) sizes for easy connections.
Route power / ground through fairing (if installing a 4-Channel amplifer and rear speakers, feed the Rear Speaker Input / Output
Harness through fairing towards the rear of the bike.)
Proceed to Step 5 (Fig. 21) “Harness Connections” for continued installation...
Road Glide® and Road Glide Ultra® models.
This section is for 1998 to 2013 HarleyDavidson® models Road Glide® and Road
Glide Ultra®.
Pull the fairing toward the front of the
bike and up to release it from the fairing
mounts. Unplug the headlight harness
and set the fairing aside.
Step 1 - Removal
Leaving the windshield in place, remove
the six inner fairing screws.
Step 2 - Mounting Plate and Bracket
Using the Type 1 bracket, align the
bracket on the bottom side of the
mounting plate using the bracket type
indicators.
After the screws are removed, use your
socket or ratcheting wrench to unbolt
the turn signal brackets.
NOTE: Some turn signal brackets stay
attached and some can be completely
removed. This varies depending on
aftermarket and factory accessory styles.
After you have the bracket attached to
the mounting plate, remove the clutch
side fairing bulkhead nuts. Place the
bracket over the studs pushing the
bracket upwards while tightening down
using the factory hardware.
UPGRADE YOUR MOTORCYCLE AUDIO
Example: 2-Channel PUNCH® Amp
Step 3 - Amplifier Mounting
Mount the amplifier upside down (as
pictured) with the supplied screws to
the mounting plate. Align the amplifier
Example: 2-Channel PUNCH® Amp
Example: 4-Channel POWER Amp
to the appropriate holes on the plate.
They are labeled for either a PUNCH® or
POWER compact chassis amplifier in 2
and 4 channel configurations.
Once the amplifier is mounted, you
can now begin plugging in the wiring
harnesses in their appropriate sockets.
Note: Refer to your amplifier owner’s manual for additional wiring and setup
information. Be careful when plugging in the harnesses to the appropriate sockets.
The 4-pin Molex plugs for the Input / Output Harnesses fit in both sides of the
amplifier.
Step 4 - Fairing Speaker Wiring
Unplug the the factory speaker wires from the speaker and plug them directly in to
the Front Speaker Input Harness. These are labeled clutch and brake side.
Now you can plug the new Front Speaker Output Harness onto your new speaker
terminals.
Example: 4-Channel POWER Amp
NOTE: The spade terminals utilize an 1/8” size for negative (-) and a 1/4” size for positive (+) sizes for easy connections.
Route power / ground through the fairing. (If installing a 4-Channel amplifer and rear speakers, feed the Rear Speaker Input /
Output Harness through the fairing towards the rear of the bike.)
POWER HARNESS AND REAR SPEAKER (if applicable) CONNECTIONS
All Models
tep 5 - Routing Power Harness / Rear Speaker Harness (Fig. 01)
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Pass the Power / Ground Harness and Rear Speaker Harness through the fairing and
route next to the factory wiring harness. Routing the new wire harnesses along with
the factory harness is recommended. Be sure to zip tie the harnesses together for a
clean, tight fit.
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Due to the size of the wire for the Power / Ground Harness and Rear Speaker
Harness (if applicable), it is recommended to route the wiring under the gas tank
along the top of the frame on the motorcycle.
Note: Refer to the motorcycle manufacturer owner’s manual for instructions
regarding gas tank removal.
Step 6 - Rear Speaker Installation (4-Channel Amplifiers)
With the seat already removed, route the Rear Speaker Harness toward the rear of
the motorcycle over the fender along the brake side of the motorcycle.
Unplug the factory speaker wires from the speaker and plug them directly in to the
Rear Speaker Input / Output Harness. These are labeled clutch and brake side.
NOTE: The spade terminals utilize an 1/8” size for negative (-) and a 1/4” size for
positive (+) sizes for easy connections.
Once all of the terminals are connected, insert the new speaker and fasten to the
speaker pod.
Step 9 - Connect Battery (Fig. 02)
Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the battery. The system is ready to
test. Reinstall the fairing and seat when the system check is completed.
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ow many mobile audio brands out
there have people literally tattooing
company logos on their bodies? Ask
around. Go on, ask. Is it because we have
some crazy advertising scheme..? Uh, no...
Maybe it’s the patented technology? Nah...
Does Rockford give away free product to just
anyone? Not even close... It’s about respect,
love and admiration for the lifestyle. For
over 35 years Rockford has been leading the
field helping add ‘Punch’ to everything from
Datsuns to DeLoreons, Caddys to Camaros,
Hondas to Hummers. If you were driving
something you were proud of, Rockford
Fosgate was here to make it sound even
better. Never mind all the show cars Fosgate
has been a part of, or the records set and
contests won... It’s always been about the
people who live it and breathe it every single
day, just for the love of it! Over the years
we’ve cultivated our product lines to match
the wants and needs of our dedicated audio
fanatics and the line-up continues to get
bigger and better.
Silent sailboats once ruled the waters with
only a whisper of a wind whipped sail... Yep,
boring. Affordable outboards and personal
watercraft opened the waters to the masses,
with an eager population looking to explore
in a fun new way. Boating focus became no
longer about where you could go, but more
about how much fun you could have getting
there! RF has developed an array of Element
Ready equipment easing owners’ worries of
the usual fatal balance between water and
electronics.
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Additionally, more families are spending their weekend play
days in the dirt, so Rockford created size conscious, yet
powerful and rugged components capable of keeping up
with the fun of your off-road truck or toy. Mountain trails
and desert dunes are seeing an ever-increasing number
of mentally drained ‘9 to 5ers’ looking to break free and
re-energize their souls. Rockford Fosgate audio feeds this
spiritual refueling, helping to breathe life back into their
burnt-out bodies. Back at the campsite, the Fosgate laced
family RV keeps the troops fed and bed until the next day’s
activities--or you can just crack the cooler, crank up the
volume and invite the rest of the campground over to your
prized mobile nightclub.
Normally, nothing beats the sound of a throaty V-Twin
pulling off the line or accelerating up a climb, but even
apple pie tastes better with ice cream. Rockford has led
another charge into the growing motorcycle market with
a collection of fitted products for the biker who is not
scared to “accessorize”. Not many of the original builders
could have envisioned a time where pairs of subwoofers
along with full amps and speaker systems fit safe, snug and
soundly hidden in their prized possessions.
TECH SPECS | 2016 Winnebago Spyder
SOURCE UNIT:
(1) RFX-MR5BB, Waterproof Wired Controller
(1) RFX6000-SX, Hide Away Digital Media Receiver
(1) RFXMR8, Waterproof Wired Remote
(1) RFX33SD, USB/SD/AUX/iPod Input Panel
(1) RFXBT, Bluetooth Dongle
AMPLIFIERS: (1) Punch P1000X5, 5-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Punch P2D2-12, 12” Dual 2-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (4) Power P1675, 6.75” Speakers
(2) Punch PM282B, 8” Speakers
TECH SPECS | 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 (4-door)
SOURCE UNIT:
(1) RFX-MR5BB, Waterproof Wired Controller
(1) RFX6000-SX, Hide Away Digital Media Receiver
AMPLIFIERS: (3) Power T400X2ad, 2-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Power T1S2-10, 10” Single 2-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (6) Punch PM262B, 6” Speakers
(2) Punch PM282B, 8” Speakers
TECH SPECS | 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 (2-door)
Technology makes it possible and RF religiously develops
new products including source units, wire harnesses, adapters
and integration pieces… while refining existing favorites to
even further improve performance. Can’t stop, won’t stop till
we drop!
Maybe it’s the deep history and heritage or the Rockford-Red
bloodline that keeps up the appetite for advancement, but
rest assured, RF will continue to push the envelope at every
possible moment making sure we stay atop the mountain
as THE industry leader. Whether it’s on the water, in the dirt,
or out on the open road… Fosgate has an audio solution for
your specific need. Work hard and play hard, we get it. We live
it, just like you. Which is why Rockford will continue as the
premiere audio partner for all aspects of your life for the next
35 years… See ya in 2050!
TECH SPECS | 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Custom
SOURCE UNIT:
(1) RFX9901DM, Digital Media Receiver
AMPLIFIERS: (1) Power T400X4ad, 4-Channel Amp
(1) Power T400X2ad, 2-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Power T1S2-10, 10” Single 2-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (4) Power T1693, 6”X9” Speakers
(2) Power T165, 6.5” Speakers
INTEGRATION:
(1) RFBTRCA, Universal Bluetooth to RCA Adapter
(1) RFPEQU, 2-Channel Universal Punch EQ & Line Driver
AMPLIFIERS: (2) Punch PBR300X2, 2-Channel Amp
SUBWOOFERS:
(1) Prime RM110D4B, 10” Dual 4-ohm Subwoofer
SPEAKERS: (4) Prime RM1652B, 6.5” Speakers
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