Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 25.1 x 14.6 inches ; 35 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0012BWIT2
• Item model number: P3D412
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,029 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Manufacturer's Review (December 30, 2008)
The P3 12-inch subwoofers are very popular, especially with people running multiple subwoofer configurations. Their dual voice coil design gives many different wiring options to ensure you get the most from your amplifier. The P3D412 is a 12-inch 4-Ohm subwoofer with 500 Watts RMS (1000 Watts Max) power handling.

Punch subwoofers deliver deep, loud, aggressive bass...not to mention stunning cosmetics that you'll want to show off. Click to enlarge.

Custom 10-AWG nickel plated push terminals and protective PVC magnet cover. Click to enlarge.

Vented spider cavity. Click to enlarge.

Features:

• 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¨ re-inforcement collar
• Kevlar Fiber reinforced semi-pressed paper cone and ABS/Acrylic dustcap
• Protective PVC textured magnet cover
• Reversable diamond cut cast aluminum trim ring
• Vented spider cavity

Aluminum Voice Coil Former
Two things generally happen when voice coils heat-up.

• They can generate heat close to the melt-down temp of their adhesive bonds which leads to eventual failure.
• Voice coil DC resistance increases and reduces SPL output.

Solution... Rockford Fosgate subwoofers use aluminum formers or voice coils for their excellent heat dissipation and SPL capabilities unlike many other plastic substitutes.

CEA-2031 Compliant
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.

Tall Profile Surround
The use of Tall Profile high excursion poly-etherester Surrounds, subwoofers exhibit maximum linear travel characteristics without reducing overall piston size.

The use of Tall Profile Surround, in conjuction with maximum piston area yields the highest SPL possible.

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.

The benefit of the "Venturi-Effect" is the reduction of voice coil temperatures, substantially improving thermal dissipation, and improving overall reliability.

What's in the Box
P3D412 subwoofer, user's manual

Product Description

Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage Three, Dual 4 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard Hitting Sub!, September 11, 2009

By	Darrell Brangham - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This particular sub has amazing hard hitting bass and loves the power, so when getting a amp to match it make sure you get the right one. Once all hooked up you will love the power and bass it puts out.