Rockford Fosgate ELEMENT READY M2 M2-65 Guide

M2-65
M2-65B
M2-8
M2-8B
M2-8H
M2-8HB
M2-10H
M2-10HB
M2-TS
Installation & Operation

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2 Introduction
3 Specifications
4-7 Diagrams
8 Wiring
9-11 Installation Considerations
Mounting
12-23 Additional Languages
French
Spanish
German
Italian
24 Limited Warranty Information
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may
cause permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems
may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common
sense and practice safe sound.
PRATIQUEZ UNE ÉCOUTE SANS RISQUES
Une exposition continue à des niveaux de pression acoustique
upérieurs à 100 dB peut causer une perte d’acuité auditive
permanente. Les systèmes audio de forte puissance pour auto
peuvent produire des niveaux de pression acoustique bien au-delà
de 130 dB. Faites preuve de bon sens et pratiquez une écoute sans
risques
PRACTIQUE EL SONIDO SEGURO
El contacto continuo con niveles de presión de sonido superiores
a 100 dB puede causar la pérdida permanente de la audición. Los
sistemas de sonido de alta potencia para automóviles pueden
producir niveles de presión de sonido superiores a los 130 dB. Aplique
el sentido común y practique el sonido seguro.
PRAKTIZIEREN SIE SICHEREN SOUND
Fortgesetzte Geräuschdruckpegel von über 100 dB können beim
Menschen zu permanentem Hörverlust führen. Leistungsstarke
Autosoundsysteme können Geräuschdruckpegel erzeugen, die weit
über 130 dB liegen. Bitte wenden Sie gesunden Menschenverstand an
und praktizieren Sie sicheren Sound.
OSSERVATE LE REGOLE DEL SUONO SENZA PERICOLI
La costante esposizione a livelli di pressione acustica al di sopra dei
100dB possono causare la perdita permanente dell’udito. I sistemi
audio ad alta potenza possono produrre livelli di pressione acustica
ben superiori ai 130dB. Si consiglia il buon senso e l’osservanza delle
regole del suono senza pericoli
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase ofthe world's finest brand of
audio products.
At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical
reproduction at its
best, and we are pleased you chose our product.
Through years ofengineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical
testing
procedures, we have created awide range ofproducts 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. Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original
carton for possible future
use.
Great product and competent installations are only a piece ofthe puzzle
when it comes to your system. Make sure thatyour installer is using
100% authentic installation accessories from Rockford Fosgate in your
installation.
Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and
speaker wire to power wire and battery connectors. Insist on it! After all,
your
new system deserves nothing but the best.
To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image, order
your
Rockford accessories, which include everything from T-shirts to
hats .
Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products;
www.rockfordfosgate.com
or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899. For all othercountries, call
+001-480-967-3565.
Table ofContent
2 Introduction
3
Specifications
4-7
Diagrams
8 Wiring
9-11 Installation
Considerations
Mounting
12-23 Additional
Languages
French
Spanish
Germon
Italian
24 Limited Warranty Information
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding
this product, we recommend that you
see your Rockford Fosgate
dealer. If you need further assistance, you
can call us direct at
1-800-669-9899.
Be sure to have your serial number, model
numberand date of purchase available when you call.
Safety
This symbol with "WARNING" is
intended to alert the user to the _&. WARNING
presence of important instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions could
result
in severe injury or death.
This symbol with
"CAUTION" is
intended to alert the user to the ,&.CAUTION
presence of important instructions.
Failure to heed the instructions could
result
in injury or unitdamage.
To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and
follow the instructions
in this manual.
Ifyou feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it
installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
Before installation, disconnect the battery negative
(-)
terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible
injury.
©2022 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ROCKFORD FOSGATE, PUNCH• and associated logos where applicable are registered trademarks
of
Rockford Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property oftheir respective owners. Specifications
subject to
change without notice.

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Model M2-65
M2-65B
M2-8
M2-8B
M2-8H
M2-8HB
M2-10H
M2-10HB
M2-TS
Nominal Size - inch (mm) 6.5”
(165mm)
8”
(203mm)
8”
(203mm)
10”
(254mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
Description 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way 1-Way
Nominal Impedance
(Ohms) 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Frequency Response (Hz) 40-24kHz 35-24kHz 20-25kHz 20-25kHz 1425-25kHz
Power Handling - Watts
(RMS/Peak) 150/600 250/1000 300/1200 300/1200 200/800
Sensitivity (2.83V/1M) 91.8dB 93.1dB 94dB 97dB 97dB
Grille/Trim Ring YES YES YES YES Integrated
LED Current Draw .25 Amps .25 Amps .25 Amps .25 Amps N/A
Recommended Fused
Rating 1 Amp 1 Amp 1 Amp 1 Amp N/A
LED Voltage Range 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts N/A
Specifications
Model
Ml-65 M2-8 M2-8H M2-10H Ml-TS
Ml-65B M2-8B M2-8HB M2-10HB
Nominal Size -inch (mm)
6.5 "
8" 8" 10" 1"
(165mm) (203mm) (203mm) (254mm) (25.4mm)
Description 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way 1-Way
Nominal Impedance 4D 4D 4D 4D 4D
(Ohms)
Frequency Response
(Hz)
40-24kHz 35-24kHz 20-25kHz 20-25kHz 1425-25kHz
PowerHandling -Watts 150/600 250/1000 300/1200 300/1200 200/800
(RMS/Peak)
Sensitivity
(2.83V/1M)
91.8d8 93.ldB 94dB 97d8 97dB
Grille/Trim Ring
YES YES YES YES Integrated
LED CurrentDraw .25Amps .25Amps .25Amps .25Amps
N/A
RecommendedFused
Rating
lAmp lAmp lAmp lAmp
N/A
LED Voltage Range 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts
N/A
*
Rockford Fosgate determines its rated frequency response range at-6 dB below its nominal sensitivity
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VERIFIED WITH KLIPPEL
Ta adorn the 'Verified with Klippel' mark, the qualifying company's loudspeaker engineering personnel must be trained
and certified by Klippel prior ta using the three separate Klippel systems to design, develop and test. RockfordFosgate
has
made the investment in Klippel to deliver the best possiblespeakers and subwoofers to their customers.

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C
D
E
A
F
G
B
C
D
E
A
F
G
Model M2-65
M2-65B
M2-8
M2-8B
M2-8H
M2-8HB
M2-10H
M2-10HB
Overall Diameter
(A)
7.05”
(179.12mm)
9.07”
(230.4mm)
9.07”
(230.4mm)
11.53”
(292.8mm)
Screw Mounting
Diameter (B)
6.12”
(155.5mm)
7.76”
(197mm)
7.76”
(197mm)
10.08”
(256mm)
Mounting Screw
Angle (C) 6@60° 6@60° 6@60° 6@60°
Overall Height
(D)
3.54”
(90mm)
4.58”
(116.4mm)
4.58”
(116.4mm)
5.97”
(151.5mm)
Mounting Depth
(E)
2.49”
(63.2mm)
3.35”
(85mm)
3.35”
(85mm)
4.66”
(118.4mm)
Cut-out Diameter
(F)
5.36”
(136.2mm)
7.05”
(179.1mm)
7.05”
(179.1mm)
9.25”
(234.8mm)
Grill Height
(G)
1.03”
(26.1mm)
1.23”
(31.4mm)
1.23”
(31.4mm)
1.30”
(33.1mm)
Diagrams
Connector Closeup
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Model M2-65 M2-8 M2-8H M2-10H
M2-65B M2-8B M2-8HB M2-10HB
Overall Diameter 7. 05" 9.07" 9. 07"
11.53"
(A)
(179.12mm) (230.4mm) (230.4mm) {292.8mm)
Screw Mounting 6.12" 7.76" 7. 76 " 10.08"
Diameter (B)
(155.5mm) {197mm) (197mm) (256mm)
Mounting Screw 6@60°
6@60° 6@60°
6@60°
Angle(C)
Overall Height 3.
54" 4.58" 4. 58"
5.97"
(D)
(90mm) (116.4mm) (116.4mm) (151.5mm)
Mounting Depth 2.49" 3.35" 3. 35"
4.66"
(E)
(63 .2mm) (85mm) (85mm) (118.4mm)
Cut-outDiameter 5.36" 7.05" 7. 05"
9.25"
(F)
(136. 2mm) (179.1mm) (179.1mm) (234.8mm)
GrillHeight
1.03" 1.23" 1.23"
1.30"
(G)
(26.1mm) (31.4mm) (31.4mm) (33.1mm)

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Diagrams
SportGrill 6.5" & 8"
Stainless SteelGrill 6.5" & 8"

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Diagrams
Sport Grill SH &lOH
StainlessSteelGrill SH &lOH

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3.9” Dia.
(100mm)
4.3”
(110mm)
2.1”
(54mm)
0.4”
(9mm)
1.8”
(44mm)
1.4”
(37mm)
0.3”
(6mm)
2.8”
(71mm)
3.7”
(93mm)
4.3”
(108mm)
1.9”
(48mm)
2.8”
(71mm)
3.6”
(91mm)
1.3”
(33mm)
1.5”
(39mm)
0.9”
(23mm)
2.4” Dia.
(60mm)
Optional Horn Loading Mounting Flange
Flush Mount
Crossover
Diagrams
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COLOR OPTIX™ WIRING OPTIONS
LED OUTPUT COLOR CONNECT THIS COLOR WIRE
TO GROUND
RED RED
GREEN GREEN
BLUE BLUE
YELLOW RED & GREEN
PINK RED & BLUE
AQUA GREEN & BLUE
WHITE RED, GREEN & BLUE
Connect colored wires on right to make output color
on le.
Connect all Yellow wires together to switched 12
Volts. See Wiring Precautions.
illus.-4.2
Included
Wiring
COLOR OPT/XT"' Wiring
COLOR OPTIXT"' Wiring Precautions
Do not connect to 24 Volt electricalsystems
We recommend only using the COLOR OPTIX"' wiring chart
or connecting to the PMX-RGB. Connecting any other way
couldcause damage to thespeakers or thedevice you have
connected
to .
We recommend installing a fuse (not included) on the
Yellow 12 Volt wire whenever
you are NOT using the PMX-
RGB . See COLOR OPTIX"' wiring chart for wiring options.
Rockford recommends a
minimum of 20 gauge wire when
hard wiring your COLOR OPTIX"'speakers.
Never wire the
COLOR OPTIX"' lights directly to 12 volts.
Utilize
either the PMX-RGB or a toggleswitch ( not included)
connected
to a fused 12 volt power supply . Refer to the
specifications
to determine the size of fuse (not included)
needed
COLOR OPTIX™ Pin Out (wire side)
1 - RED (Ground Input)
2 -Yellow (12V+ Input)
3 -Blue (Ground Input)
4 -Green (Ground Input)
Included with speakers
Connector is DEUTSCH ™/Amphenol style DT06-4S
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SPEAKER Wiring
There are (2) differentoptions for wiring your speakers.
Use the includedspade connectors (included) as seen in illustra-
tion
3.1
You can also utilize the DEUTSCH™/Ampaenol connector(not
included)
input next to the COLOR OPTJX™ connector.
If not using the PMX-RGB, follow the diagrams below for proper
pin
out and hardwiring instructions.
COLOR OPT/X™ Connector
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SpeakerPin Out (wire side)
1- RED- Positive Speaker Input
2 -BLACK -Negative Speaker Input
NOT included with speakers
Connector is DEUTSCH™ style DT06-2S
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Contents
(1) PairMarine Grade Speakers
(1) PairRemovable Marine Grade Sport Grills
(1) Pair of Stainless Steel Grill Inserts
(13) Socket headstainless screws
(2) Socket headdriver bit
(2) RGB Harness
(1) PairofM2-TS Tweeters (M2 - TS ONLY)
(1) Pa ir External lBdB/OctCrossover(M2- TS ONLY)
(1) PairFlush MountClamps(M2-TS ONLY)
(1) Pair Horn Loading Mounting Flange w/ O-rings(M2-TS
ONLY)
Installation Considerations
Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:
Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions
before
attempting to install these speakers.
For easier assembly, we suggest you run
all wires prior to
mounting
your speakers in place.
Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and
to minimizesignal or power loss.
Think beforeyou drill!
Be careful not to cut or drill into gas
tanks, fuel lines, brake
or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or
electricalwiring when workingon any vehicle. If installation
in a boat, take care
not to cut or drill through the main hull .
Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires
inside the vehicle
or hull areaprovides the bestprotection.
Avoid running wires over
or through sharp edges. Use
rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed
through metal, especiallythe firewall.
Installation
Mounting
Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an
area large enough for the speakerto
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.
Refer to the specification
chart to determine the proper
diameter hole to
cut for your speaker model. Cutting and
mounting templatescan be found at www .rockfordfosgate.
com.
Mark the locations for the mounting screws. Drill the holes
with a
1/8 " bit.
Feed the speaker wires through the
cutout and connect to
the speaker terminals.
Be sure to observe proper polarity
when connecting the wires. The speaker'spositive terminal
is indicated with a "+' '.
Fit the trim ring over the speaker and mount into place
using the four
(4) screws that are provided.
Tighten the screws
until the speaker is snug in place to
prevent
rattling . Do not overtighten the screws.

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Flush Mount Clamp
Use tip of small flat screwdriver to
remove tweeter
Panel
Optional Horn Loading Mounting Flange
Flange
O-ring
Tweeter
Retainer
Flush Mount Clamp
Use tip of small flat screwdriver to
remove tweeter
Panel
Optional Horn Loading Mounting Flange
Flange
O-ring
Tweeter
Retainer
Installation
Mounting (M2-TS ONLY)
Flush Mount Option
Determine where the tweeter will
be mounted. Ensure
an area large enough forthe tweeter to mountevenly. Be
sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the
tweeter
to fit; if mounting in adoor, operate all functions
(windows, locks, etc.) through their entire operating
range
to ensure there is no obstruction.
Mark the location for the mounting hole. Drill the hole
with astandard 1.75 inch (45mm) hole
saw.
With a single center screw secure the inner cup from the
front
of the door panel to the outercup from back of the
door panel. Tighten the screw until balanced pressure
is
applied to both faces of the mountingsurface.
Feed the speaker wires through the cutout. Be sure to
observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The
speaker's lead wires are indicated with a
WHITE wire"+"
and a BLACK wire" - ".
Simply snap the tweeter into place and secure with
a snap-on trim ring. Removal
is easy if needed. The
protective grille on the tweeter
is non-removable and an
integral part of the design.
Optional Horn Loading Mounting
Determine where the tweeter will
be mounted. Ensure
an area large enough forthe speaker to mountevenly. Be
sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the
speaker
to fit ; if mountingin adoor, operate all functions
(windows, locks, etc.) through their entire operating
range
to ensure there is no obstruction.
Mark the location forthe mounting hole.
Cut
or use a hole saw to drilla3-5/8" (91mm) holeforthe
flange
to fit.
Once you have the hole cut, insert the flange and mark
the locations for the mounting screws. Predrill your
mountingscrew holes.
Assemble the horn flange, o-ring, tweeter and retaining
ringtogether.
Pay close attention to thealignmenttab on
both the tweeter and flange. These need
to be lined up
for propertweeter orientation in the flange.
Feed the speaker wires through the cutout. Be sure to
observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The
speaker's lead wires are indicated with a
WHITE wire "+"
and a
BLACK wire "- ".
Secure the flange with the included stainless steel
mountinghardware.

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Add On M2T-S Tweeter with M2 Speaker
Individual Tweeter
Full Range Amplifier
Crossover
Tweeter
Full Range Amplifier
Crossover
Tweeter
Full-Range Speaker (M2)
4Ω
2Ω - When above 3KHz
NOTE: Your amplifier needs to be 2Ω stable per channel when
wired in this configuration.
Installation
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RockfordCorporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
Length of Warranty
POWER Amplifiers -2 Years
BMW ®Direct FitSpeakers -2 Years
PUNCH ®& PRIME® Amplifiers -1 Year
Speakers, Signal Processors, Accessories and Capacitors -1 Year
Allmarine, motorcycle, motorsportproducts -2 Years
AnyFactoryRefurbished Product- 90 Days (receipt required)
What is Covered
Warranty
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by authorized Rockford Fosgate dealers in the United
States
of America. Products purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered
only by that country'sDistributor 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
UnitedStates. In orderto receive service, the purchaser
must provide Rockford with a copy of the receiptstating the customername,
dealername,
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
Damage caused by accident, abuse, improperinstallation, operations, theft, water (on non-ElementReadyproducts).
Anycost
or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product.
Service performed
by anyone other than Rockford or an authorizedRockford Fosgate service center.
Any
product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed.
Subsequentdamage to
other components.
Any
product purchasedoutside the U.S.
Any product not purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate dealer. Refer to rockfordfosgate.com dealer locator for more
detail.
Limit on Implied Warranties
Anyimpliedwarranties including warranties of fitness foruse and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express
warranty setforth above. Some statesdo not allow /imitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limi tation may not apply.
No person is authorizedto assume forRockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of theproduct.
How to Obtain Service
Please call1-800-669-9899 forRockford CustomerService. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any prod-
uct to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible forshipment of product to Rockford.
EU Warranty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorizeddealerfordetails.

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