Founded way back in 1973, Rockford Fosgate has established itself as one of the go-to manufacturers when it comes to car audio. Beginners and enthusiasts alike trust the Arizona-based brand when it comes to aftermarket automotive audio parts, like subwoofers, and amplifiers, and why wouldn’t they? They never seem to fail to deliver.
Unfortunately, despite its reputation for high-quality products and excellent customer support, not all of Rockford Fosgate’s products are equal. Most are good, mind you. However, some do still stand out.
Below, we decided to round up the 5 best Rockford Fosgate subwoofers available on the market. Check ‘em out!
Top 5 Best Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers
When people say that something is the best subwoofer on the market, you’d expect it to be both the best-looking and the best-performing, but that’s not necessarily the case with the Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12.
It has an unassuming look that makes it look just like every other 12-inch standard round sub out there. But even if it does look average, the P3D4-12 is everything but average when it comes to performance.
The P3D4-12 is what we’d call as a value purchase. It’s not expensive, but it’s not cheap either. However, it is priced well below the kind of performance that you get from it.
With a 600 Watts RMS rating and a 1200 Watts peak power, the P3D4-12 features a dual voice coil design operating at 4 Ohms. This makes it fairly compatible with anything you may want to hook it up to. In addition to this, it has a solid anodized aluminum cone and dust cap that’s both lightweight and solid. Not to mention, it has a vertically mounted surround, which is said to increase efficiency by as much as 25%.
Mounting the sub is also fairly easy. The “FlexFit” design means that the basket has slots instead of holes, so you can adjust the sub’s angle after mounting it and not have any trouble adjusting the angle.
Last but definitely not the least, the P3D4-12 meets CEA 2031 standards. It also has nickel-plated push terminals. Combined, these features mean that you can expect the P3D4-12 to last and have a pretty consistent soundstage across a variety of ranges.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Size: 12 inches
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Power Handling: 1200 Watts (Peak) / 300-600 Watts (RMS)
- Frequency Response: 27-250Hz
- Top-Mount Depth: 6-11/16 inches
- Impedance: 4-Ohms
- The P3 Series is Rockford Fosgate’s best performing Punch subwoofer delivering reference quality bass in our most popular models
- The Punch P3D4-12 is a 12” 4-Ohm DVC (dual voice coil) subwoofer with 600 Watts RMS / 1200 Watts Max power handling and custom 10-AWG nickel plated push terminals
- Featuring anodized aluminum cones and dustcaps, with a unique spider venting design to keep the motor cooler and a new hybrid stamp-cast basket providing super strength while minimizing weight and resonance
- Best used in standard sealed or vented enclosures {Sealed (Vb): 1.02 cu. ft. (28.8 Liters) / Vented (Vb): 1.79 cu. ft. (50.6 Liters) / Mounting Depth: 6.66 in. (169.3 mm) / Cutout Diameter: 11.25 in. (285 mm)
- Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality with a full 1-year warranty when purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate reseller
The Rockford Fosgate R2S-1X10 is the ideal choice for people who want to add a subwoofer but don’t want to deal with the bulk that it usually adds.
This 10-inch shallow mount subwoofer barely takes any space. It has a sub-six-inch deep mounting depth. This means you shouldn’t have any trouble fitting it anywhere inside your car, preferably behind the rear seats. But make no mistake.
Despite its thin profile, the R2S-1X10 features a thick MDF (medium-density fiberboard) that’s been coated with a rugged black carpet for added protection. Not to mention, it weighs surprisingly heavy at 15 pounds, giving it both a solid feel and look.
In terms of power, the 200-watts RMS is modest, to say the least. However, because it has a mica-injected polypropylene cone with a poly-foam rubber surround, you can expect surprisingly powerful and accurate, as well as clean bass from it.
While you can’t exactly raise the volume up too much on this subwoofer before some distortion occurs, for its price and ease of installation, as well as how little space it takes, the RS2-1X10 is an absolute steal.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Size: 10 inches
- Sensitivity: 83 dB
- Power Handling: 400 Watts (Peak) / 200 Watts (RMS)
- Frequency Response: 38-250Hz
- Top-Mount Depth: 5-1/4 inches
- Impedance: 2-Ohms
- High-flow, low-noise port design
- Constructed with 5/8-Inch MDF
- 10 AWG input terminals
- These shallow loaded enclosures can fit in tight spaces due to the slim-line depth of 3.25 inch on the top and 5.25 inch on the bottom
Powerful, affordable, and adjustable, the Rockford Fosgate P300-12 is one of the best Rockford Fosgate subwoofer available out there in the market. Dare we say, it’s the best example of why Rockford Fosgate is so trusted as a car audio manufacturer.
Equipped with a custom sealed enclosure, a paper-pulp cone that’s been reinforced with kevlar, as well as a StampCast basket and thermal plus over-voltage protection, the P300-12 and its 300-Watt continuous power can produce loud and clear bass that very much belies how powerful it is for a single 12-inch subwoofer.
The P300-12 might not be the best 12-inch subwoofer out there. However, it is right up there. It might even be closer to the top if you consider how feature-packed it is for its price.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Size: 12 inches
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Power Handling: 600 Watts (Peak) / 300 Watts (RMS)
- Frequency Response: 35-150Hz
- Impedance: 4-Ohms
- The Punch P300-12 is a self-contained all-in-one solution featuring a Punch 12” subwoofer in a custom sealed enclosure and is powered by a mighty 300 Watt amplifier
- The system is all-inclusive, so you only need to run power, ground and a signal from the source to get this baby moving – Dimensions (Wedge H x W x D1 x D2): 15” x 19.8” x 11” x 7”
- Featuring an adjustable 12db/Octave low pass crossover, built-in adjustable bass EQ, built-in 0°/180° phase switch and Remote bass level control included
- Closed-loop design ensures optimum performance between woofer, amplifier and enclosure with easy integration in aftermarket or OEM audio systems using RCA or speaker level signals
- Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality with a full 1-year warranty when purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate reseller
The Rockford Fosgate P3-2X12 packs quite the punch -- literally. This is a hefty subwoofer, weighing more than 80 pounds. This makes it easily the heaviest subwoofer in our round-up. But even so, if you can look past its weight issues, or so to speak, the P3-2X12 adds more than just weight to your car’s audio set-up.
Whereas other subwoofers, even from Rockford Fosgate, will shake your body when turned up, the P3-2X12 will shake even your neighbor’s house. This is thanks to a 2400-Watts max power.
Power isn’t enough though, and the P3-2X12 has more than that. The sound the P3-2X12 produces is rich and extended. Not to mention, the sound is very accurate. It will impress casual listeners easily. But more than that, even audiophiles will fall in love with the quality of the sound and the richness of the bass that the P3-2X12 can produce, especially when driven and installed right.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Size: 12 inches
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Power Handling: 2400 Watts (Peak) / 1200 Watts (RMS)
- Frequency Response: 27-250Hz
- Impedance: 1-Ohms
- The P3-2X12 is a dual P3 12” DVC subwoofer in a vented enclosure that reproduces low bass frequencies accurately with high output SPL (Sound Pressure Level)
- The P3-2X12 vented loaded enclosure is Internally wired to create a 1-Ohm amplifier load with power handling of 1200 Watts RMS / 2400 Watts Max
- Punch Loaded enclosures are constructed with durable 5/8" MDF material and feature a proprietary high-flow, low-noise port with high current binding posts for maximum signal flow to the speakers inside
- The P3-2X12 loaded enclosure measures at 15.125" x 33.875" x 15.75" (HxWxD)
- Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality with a full 1-year warranty when purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate reseller
For a lot of people, the budget isn’t the limiting issue when it comes to adding a subwoofer to their car’s audio system. Instead, it’s space. But even if you have money to spend, you can’t always get a new subwoofer that can fit inside a relatively small space.
That’s where the Rockford Fosgate R2 Ultra Shallow comes in. A powerhouse of a subwoofer built into a relatively shallow and small package, the R2’s 200 Watts RMS and 400 Watts peak power won’t shatter windows, but it’s enough to give your car’s default audio a big boost.
Even when installed inside the trunk of your car, you can still feel the vibration and sound that the R2 produces, which is amazing considering how small the complete package is after it’s been installed.
Equipped with a mica-injected polypropylene cone and 4-ohm voice coils, the R2 is probably the best Rockford Fosgate subwoofer for those facing space limitations.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Size: 12 inches
- Sensitivity: 81 dB
- Power Handling: 400 Watts (Peak) / 200 Watts (RMS)
- Frequency Response: 43-250Hz
- Mounting Depth: 3.4 inches
- Impedance: 4-Ohms
- Stamp-cast basket with integrated spider venting
- Mica injected polypropylene cone
- Mounting Depth 3.4 Inches ; 12 AWG compression terminals
- 400w Power Handling ; Anodized aluminum voice coil former
- Linear spider with stitched 16 AWG tinsel leads
Final Thoughts
If you need bass, then look no more. Rockford Fosgate has anything you need. These 5 in particular are the best that the car audio manufacturer has to offer. Not only will these subwoofers get your head swinging during your daily commute, but your neighbors might join in on the fun (and frustration) as well. Enjoy!
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