Rockford Fosgate AUDIOPHILE RFA-44 Guide

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AUDIOPHILE
MIDRANGE
SPEAKERS
RFA-44
RFA-54
RFA-64
INSTALLATION & OPERATION

Dear Customer,
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheworld'sfinestbrandofcaraudiospeakers. At
Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are
pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-
ship 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.
Greatproductandcompetentinstallationsareonlya piece of thepuzzlewhenitcomes
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.
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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
100dBMAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH
POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE
AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.
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
verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour
product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________

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
tothe InstallationSection ofthismanualorrefertotheiconlistedbelow.
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
newwaysto improve our product, this informationissubject to change
without notice.
GETTING STARTED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................1
Package Contents..................................................................................... 1
Technical Design Features ....................................................................... 1
Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 3
Installation ...............................................................................................4
Specifications........................................................................................... 5
Warranty Information............................................................................... 6
International Information..........................................................................7
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections

INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information on the features and installation of
the Punch AUDIO phile Speakers. We suggest you save this manual
for future reference.
WestronglyrecommendyouhaveyourAuthorizedRockfordFosgate
Dealer install the Punch AUDIO phile Speakers. If you do choose to
installthespeakersyourself,pleasebesureto readtheentiremanual
before beginning.
TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
Installation & Operation Manual
(2) Midrange Speakers
(2) Speaker Grilles
(2) Speaker Grille Rings
(2) Speaker Grille Gaskets
(8) Phillips Mounting Screws
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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◆Nitrile Rubber Surround
Thenitrilematerialisresilientto temperature variations and provides
a consistent support necessary of the linear motion of the speaker
cone, In addition, the inherent damping capabilities eliminates the
transmissionofsonicdisturbancesbetweentheconeandtheframeof
thespeaker.Thisgreatlyimprovestheclarityofthespeaker'smidrange
frequency response.
THE RESULT: Improves speaker's frequency response.
◆Flat Spider
The speaker's linear compliance is balanced through the use of a
“proprietary”flat spider design. A flat spider provides symmetrical
control of the voice coil through its cone excursion. Linear cone
excursion reduces harmonic distortion for improved sound quality.
THE RESULT: Reduces mechanical distortion for better sound quality
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◆High Temperature Voice Coil
Thevoicecoilisofahightemperaturecopperwireconstruction.The
wire is wound in two layers on a black, anodized, aluminum voice
coil former. The voice coil former dissipates heat away from the
voice coil improving the speaker's thermal stability and improving
the reliability of the speaker.
THE RESULT: Improves reliability by dissipating generated heat.
◆Vented Pole Piece
The vented pole piece by design, ensures proper ventilation to cool
thevoicecoil and maintain lower operatingtemperatures.The vent
onthe rear ofthe magnet reduces back pressure and allows cool air
to circulate in the voice coil gap. The air circulation increases the
thermal power handling of the speaker.
THE RESULT: Improves power handling by cooling the voice coil.
◆Powder Coat Finish
Powder coating has long been the industry standard for durability in
protective metal finishes. A dry powder (non-aerosol) is electrostati-
cally applied to the metal and “baked”on to provide a hard “shell-
like”finish. As an additional benefit, powder coating is the only
finishing process that releases no toxic chemicals into our ozone.
THE RESULT: A durable and “earth friendly”metal finish.

Tools Needed
The following is a list of some of the tools necessary for the installation
of your speakers.
Power Drill with assorted bits
Tape Measure
Voltmeter
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
General
1. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to
beginning the installation.
2. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside
the vehicle provides the best protection.
3. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or
plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
4. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from electrical sources (other
than the amplifier) i.e.., power cables, electronic fuel pumps,
vehicle computers, and other potential noise sources.
5. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or
moisture.
6. Make sure there is an area large enough of the speaker to mount.
Warning! Failure to do this can cause damage to the speaker if the
speaker frame is bent during installation.
7. Checkto see that the location is deepenough for the speaker(s) and
the location does not interfere with the normal operation of the
vehicle.
8. When mounting the speaker(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure
the speaker(s) do not interfere with either the door or window
operation.
9. Whenmountingthespeaker(s)onthereardeckofthevehicle,check
theoperationoftherearhatchortrunklid.Makesurethetorsionbars
and other moving parts are not obstructed by the speaker(s) instal-
lation.
•Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper
mounting diameter and depth of the speaker(s).
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

INSTALLATION
Mounting the Midrange
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1. Cut the proper size hole for the midrange/woofer.
•For the RFA-44, cut a 313⁄16" (96.8mm) diameter hole
•For the RFA-54, cut a 47⁄8" (123.8mm) diameter hole
•For the RFA-64, cut a 55⁄8" (142.9mm) diameter hole
2. Place the mounting ring over the mounting hole and mark the
location of the screw mounting holes.
3. Removethering.Drilltheholesforthescrewsusinga1/8"drillbit.
4. Route the wire through the hole.
5. Place the mounting ring over the hole.
6. Attachthewiresandbesuretoobservetheproperspeakerpolarity.
7. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place.
Be careful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.
8. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model RFA-44 RFA-54 RFA-64
Nominal Impedance 4 4 4
Fs (Hz) 94 44 39
RE (Ohm) 3.8 3.5 3.6
LE (mH) 0.21 0.35 0.46
QMS 1.96 1.68 2.2
QES 0.63 0.43 0.38
QTS 0.48 0.34 0.32
VAS (cu. ft.) 0.109 0.441 1.176
VAS (liter) 3.1 12.5 33.3
Power (Watts RMS) 30 50 80
Power (Watts Peak) 60 100 160
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 86 86 89
X-MAX (inches) 0.06 0.14 0.19
X-MAX (mm) 1.6 3.6 4.7
Mntg. Diameter (in.) 313⁄16 47⁄855⁄8
Mntg. Diameter (mm) 96.8 123.8 142.9
Mntg. Depth (in.) 125⁄32 25⁄833⁄32
Mntg. Depth (mm) 45.2 66.7 78.6
(Specifications are subject to change without notice)
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________
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 90daysonelectronicB-stock(receiptrequired)
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
statingthecustomer name,dealername,productpurchasedanddateofpurchase.
•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
Anyimpliedwarrantiesincludingwarrantiesoffitnessforuseandmerchantability
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
limitationmay not apply. No personis authorized to assume forRockford 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#(ReturnAuthorizationnumber)toreturnanyproducttoRockfordFosgate.You
are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

INTERNATIONAL
INFORMATION
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