there are two different models of rockford fosgate subs i would like, the p2 with 250rms and the p3 with 500rms
im looking at buying two, and hooking them up to an amp etc
with the end result being either 500rms or 1000rms is it worth going the p3? or would the bass be more louder or distorted being more rms? and more expensive buying a more powerful amp etc?
These answers are ridiculous. Don't listen to the above. First off, you cant compare the p2's to the p3's. they look similar on paper but the sound is definitely different. The P3's have alot more control and can pound alot harder without getting distorted. I would definitely spend the money on the p3's. They are louder and sound a whole lot cleaner than the p2's.
I owned both as well as installed both into hundreds of vehicles. Trust me.
These are 12" Rockford Fosgate subs what is the model number?
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Thanks!
I am looking at buying some subs for my car. I am not really sure what brand is good and what not. I've heard good things about Rockford Fosgate, Pioneer, and Audiobahn. What do you think?
I have two fosgate subs and they are great, especially for the price. I like the punch models and they can boom pretty loud when paired with a good box and amp. Its a good system if you're on a tight budget.
These Rockford Fosgate's http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18007. Also where do I put the amp?
Try a rockford fosgate punch series amp. I would put the amp on the back of your back seat.
Do i need mono, 2-channel, or multi channel?
Do i need more than one amp?
Your best bet would be two amps,a mono amp for the subs and a 2 channel amp for the 6.5's.
And if you run separate rca's to each amp you will be able to control the speakers and subs independently.
If you have or buy a aftermarket radio just make sure it has at least two preamp outputs.
One for the subs and one for the 6.5's.
Or you could buy one mono amp for the subs and then run the 6.5's off of the radio.
i own the rockford p3 12 inch dvc 4ohm i have them wired down to 2 ohm to a rockford fosgate 850.2 amp in stero since there amps are under rated each sub is getting like 450rms so if you want the full power go with the 100.1 amp because those subs are more like 600 watts they hit hella hard make sure you have upgrades like the big 3 yellow top high amp alternator cause your lights will dim
good luck
olkay i have 2 rockford fosgate stage 3 12" dvc subs.both 4ohm.n both can handle 1000 watts each(max peak).what /how many watts do i need to push it without bustin/blowin them.
do not pay attention to peak or max ratings look only at RMS. with that said for those subs you could push 1000 watts RMS. the distortion levels that a previous answerer mentioned the THD this is not the distortion that blows subs it's clipping, and they are totally different.. clipping is caused when you try to take a amp past its rated power. so if you get a 600 watt amp and runn it to 1000 watts (yes with cliping that is posible)that will blow your subs, but its because they are severly clipping, not because it has a high THD rating. it is important that the gains are set properly, and i recomend using a multi meter to ensure proper settings.
alot of scientific answers are given on here and various explanations for why things are blown or fry, the bottom line is have your amp installed properly and then dont turn it up to loud, its that simple... even a properly set up system can fry your equipment if you get knob nuts. and turn it up to loud...
power "greed" is the likely number one reason why people destroy thier equipment.
i need an amp that will get the job done and knock these subs.
any answers for me???
If i get 2 Rockford Fosgate P312D2 subs and a Rockford Fosgate P6001BD amp is the amp going to be pushing the 2 12"s to the best of their ability.(i plan on using a ported box) I couldnt decide between the rockfords or alpine type r's i have a tight budget but i see them both for a good price on ikesound.com. I am new at car stereos but i have done alot of research, i just cant decide. Thanks for anyones help in advance. ps. i drive an acura mdx (suv)
I just recently purchased a t8002 rockford fosgate amp and an alpine swx-1243d3 (not d2, much better production model) and with that setup and a 1 farad cap, it bumps louder and clearer than my friends 2 p3's, and he is pushing 720 rms on each of em(though i'm pushing 1290's on my alpine or so they birth sheet of my rf amp said.) The simple reply from me is, i'd go with my setup again if i were to get mine stolen(again....) or w/e the reason i'd have 2 replace mine. it is 1 amp, 1 sub, 1.8 cu foot box. you can't beat that, specially when your talking about 2 subs. O ya, my car's an Isuzu trooper so size isn't the biggest deal, but trust me, when it comes moving time, u don't wanna remove your beats to fit some more junk in your car.
I am currently looking to finish my stereo system in my truck and I realize I need a custom box to go under my rear seat. My only problem is the depth size of a 10" sub is limited to 5" and I have already experienced Rockford Fosgate subs and I was very satisfied. Mainly wondering if the Shallow Mount will take away too much or being that it will bein in a truck that it wont make much of a difference and also if the fact that it must face down will cause any loss of bass or rattling noises.
Ok...I checked out the JL Audio sub box...I'm figuring that even though it says for a SuperCab and I only have an X-cab that it will still work...but since the basses are stacked to one side of the seat will that impact sound quality at all? I have also viewed the MTX thunderform stuff...and was just a little curious if the loading of the subs on one side does make a difference or not
there will be a few differences in sound. Subs in a downfiring box are generally a little muffled. You will also notice a loss of range due to having to use a smaller enclosure.
I don't think the differences are going to be overwhelming, just slight differences.
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On Sunday an employee with LTD Bait Tackle, 901 S. 3rd Ave., reported damage to two glass doors on the west side, two windows on the south side and five fish tanks at the business. Estimated value of damage was $4,500.
On Saturday Lorrie Stewart, 2206 Dubois Circle, reported damage to a rear sliding window, the tail gate and dashboard on a 1999 Chevy S-10 pickup while parked at her residence and the theft of a 10" Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and a MTX amplifier. Estimated value of loss was $2,100.
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Gurnee
CELL PHONES TAKEN: Two cellular telephones were reported stolen recently at Warren Township High School. In the first incident, a black Voyager touch- screen flip phone valued at $200 was stolen from a girl's locker at the Almond Road campus. The locker was not locked. In the second incident, a red Xenon cellular telephone was stolen from a student. No further information was available.
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Lake Villa
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Lindenhurst
UNDERAGE DRINKING: Cully Wasilas, 19, Antioch, was charged with underage drinking, possession of marijuana and illegal use of a weapon on Nov. 19. He was released on a cash bond pending a court appearance Jan. 6.
HOME BURGLARY: More than $12,000 in cash and jewelry was taken from a house in the 1600 block of Nature's Way on Nov. 19. Police believe the house was entered through a broken basement window.
TOOLS TAKEN: Power tools valued at $1,500 were taken from an unlocked van parked overnight Nov. 21 in the 100 block of Rolling Ridge Lane.
Waukegan
COINS STOLEN: A resident in the 1600 block of Hyde Park Avenue reported to police recently that his wife came home to find the back door ajar and the frame damaged. Inside there were coins on the floor and video equipment, a camera, jewelry and collector coins were stolen. Also stolen was a German pistol brought back by the resident after serving in the Army in World War II. Some of the coins included lead and Lincoln pennies, Kennedy half dollars with copper, silver dollars, buffalo nickels, a 1923 silver dollar and a 1923 silver certificate dollar bill.
Car burglarIES : There were three car burglaries near the Fountain Square development recently. A resident of the apartments at 591 Lakehurst Road reported someone broke out the driver's side window of his Ford Focus and removed a radar detector, stereo and CD player. A resident of the apartments at 501 Lakehurst Road reported someone broke the driver's side window of her vehicle and removed her GPS unit. A patron of Sundance Saloon reported someone entered his vehicle and removed two 15-inch Rockford Fosgate subwoofers from the rear seat. The vehicle had been entered through the rear driver's side door.
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An old MTX Thunder 2000 15 inch speaker; tools and a few amps. A Rockford (not with Fosgate yet) Punch 250 and a couple Boss Audio Diablo amps
They used to work, then they crapped out. Go self-install go!
