Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D212 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm

by Rockford Fosgate

Product Details

User's Guide [991kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 25.1 x 14.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AUYWJE
• Item model number: P3D212
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,484 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An awesome choice whether you want to add one or multiple subwoofers to your vehicle. The P3 12-inch subwoofers can be used in either sealed or ported enclosures, plus you'll get the wiring flexibility of dual voice coils.

Rockford Fosgate Punch Series Subs Featuring innovative parabolic cone designs, oversized surrounds and large motor assemblies, Punch subwoofers deliver deep, loud, aggressive bass--not to mention stunning cosmetics that you'll want to show off. For over 20 years, Punch subwoofers have shown the world that big bass, extended power handling and awesome cosmetics need not cost a fortune. One listen and you'll know why it's called The PUNCH.

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Punch subwoofers deliver deep, loud, aggressive bass. Click to enlarge.

Anodized aluminum voice coil formers provide excellent heat dissipation. Click to enlarge.

P3D212 Features

Speaker Construction

• Custom 10-AWG nickel plated push terminals
• Dual linear spider with embedded 16 AWG tinsel leads
• Extended pole piece and bumped backplate
• High excursion Poly-Ether-Ester surround
• High-temp voice coil with spun-laced Nomex reinforcement collar
• Kevlar Fiber reinforced semi-pressed paper cone and ABS/Acrylic dustcap
• Protective PVC textured magnet cover
• Reversible diamond cut cast aluminum trim ring
• Vented spider cavity

Aluminum V/C Former
Rockford Fosgate subwoofers use anodized aluminum voice coil formers that provide excellent heat dissipation. Unlike traditional plastic substitutions, aluminum acts like a heat-sink to quickly dissipate thermal build-up on the voice coil. This keeps subwoofers cool during high SPL conditions.

CEA-2031
Power handling on Rockford Fosgate speakers conform to CEA-2031 industry standards. This means your speaker has the capacity to handle power under continuous damand, not instantaneous power handling, that over time, can damage voice coils.

Reversible Mounting
Rockford Fosgate subwoofers can be mounted in either direction. A removable trim ring can be installed on the back or front side of the subwoofer frame. This gives the subwoofer a finished look regardless of mounting configuration.

Stitched Tinsel Leads
Multipoint "periodic" stitched lead wire technique reduces the mass of each tinsel lead and spreads stress and strain over a greater area, significantly improving the reliability and performance of the subwoofer.

These stitched tinsel leads withstand extreme duty cycles, fatigue and high current that is critical to robust design.

Venturi-Effect Cooling
The "Venturi-Effect" is created by gradually reducing the air-flow exhaust path area, which increases the air speed across the key thermal masses ofthe speaker motor parts maximizing cooling effectiveness.

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P3D212 Specifications

Size:	12"
Impedance:	2-Ohm x 2
Power Handling:	500 Watts RMS 1000 Watts Max
Voice Coil Diameter:	2.5" 4-Layer (6.35 cm)
Motor Size:	102 oz. Double Stacked
Speaker Connector:	Dual 10 AWG compression
SPL(1w/1m):	85 dB
Woofer Displacement:	0.094 cu. ft. (2.66 Liters)
Cutout Diameter:	11.25 in. (28.58 cm)
Mounting Depth:	6.75 in. (17.15 cm)

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Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Rockford's 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products in the world. The company's no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockford's new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, and run longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."

The 2010 product line represents the company's core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.

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What's in the Box

Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D212 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm, Trim Ring, Installation Hardware, User's Manual

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Additional 12-Inch Sub Options From Rockford Fosgate

If you need more speaker, step up to the Power Series T1D212.

On a tighter budget? Consider the Prime Series R1S412.

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Rockford Fosgate Punch Series P3 Subwoofers

Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D410 10-Inch 400-Watt Subwoofer - 4 Ohm	Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D412 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 4 Ohm	Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D415 15-Inch 1000 Watt Subwoofer - 4 Ohm
Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D210 10-Inch 400-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm	Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D212 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm	Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D215 15-Inch 1000 Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm

Product Description

Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage Three, Dual 2 Ohm DVC 12" Subwoofer CEA Certified Power 500 Watts RMS, 1000 Watts Peak. Optimized for either sealed or vented enclosures Visit www.RockfordFosgate.com 24 hours a day for technical support or call [phone] M-F 7 am to 5 pm MST.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great driver!, February 3, 2009

By 

John Potter "musiclover" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D212 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm (Electronics)

I have owned 2 P3d412 subwoofers for a year now and they are great! This system is really loud! with the volume turned all the way up, its almost difficult to breathe in the car. I have a rockford punch p1000-1bd amplifier powering the two(1259 watt). they are in a dual-ported enclosure. not only do they rattle your car apart, but the sound quality is great! hits the highs just as well as the lows. The dual voice coils really make it easy to wire however you wish. great, great, great! rockford really makes some high quality stuff! Next system=Rockford POWER series subs.

Ps: if you are running more than one of these subs, i would recommend buying a capacitor to keep your lights from dimming.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, February 26, 2011

By 

slowz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 P3D212 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer - 2 Ohm (Electronics)

i had the dual bp whatevers the were in a band pass box with lights before that was my starter system i decided to upgrade so i bought a 12" p3 hooked it up in this custom fitted box for my truck and unhooked the two duals and i was suprised that one rockford out hit the two dual sadly tho when i hooked my duals back up they would cut out i dont know why i have a 1800 kenwood amp guess im not getting enough juice for the 3 of them oh well i took the duals out and i now have a back seat agin and still have a system that hits harder great buy thinking about getting anthor one when i get a compasitor and will need a box too