Prime R14X2 - Loudspeaker Rockford Fosgate - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	2-Way Full Range Speaker
Brand	Rockford Fosgate
Model	Prime R14X2
Nominal Diameter	4.0" (100 mm)
Impedance	4 Ohms
Power Handling (RMS)	320 Watts (CEA-2031 rated)
Power Handling (Peak)	920 Watts
Frequency Response	100 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	85 dB @ 1W/1m
Voice Coil Diameter	1.0" (25.4 mm)
Mounting Diameter	3.62" (92 mm)
Mounting Depth	1.72" (43.7 mm)
Grille / Trim Ring	Included
Woofer Material	Polypropylene cone with rubber surround
Tweeter Type	1" PEI dome tweeter
Enclosure Type	Free air / Infinite baffle
Recommended Amplifier Power	20 - 320 Watts RMS
Warranty	1 year limited warranty
Certifications	CEA-2031 compliant, Klippel verified
Included Accessories	Pair of speakers, grilles/trim rings, 16 ft speaker wire, speed clips, mounting screws
Series	Prime
Application	Car audio replacement speakers

Frequently Asked Questions - Prime R14X2 Rockford Fosgate

What is the power handling of the Rockford Fosgate Prime R14X2?

The Prime R14X2 has an RMS power handling of 320 Watts and a peak power handling of 920 Watts, rated under CEA-2031 standards.

What is the impedance of these speakers?

The impedance is 4 Ohms, making them compatible with most car audio amplifiers.

How do I install the R14X2 speakers?

Disconnect the battery negative terminal first. Cut a mounting hole of 3.62 inches (92 mm) diameter, ensuring sufficient depth of 1.72 inches (43.7 mm). Connect speaker wires with correct polarity (positive terminal marked with '+'), fit the trim ring, and secure with four screws.

What is the recommended amplifier power for these speakers?

Rockford Fosgate recommends using an amplifier delivering 20 to 320 Watts RMS per channel for optimal performance.

Are the speakers weather-resistant?

These speakers are designed for indoor car use and are not weather-resistant. They should not be exposed to moisture or extreme temperatures.

What is the warranty period?

Rockford Fosgate provides a 1-year limited warranty for speakers purchased from an authorized dealer in the United States.

Can I use these speakers in a marine environment?

No, these are car audio speakers and are not designed for marine use. Exposure to saltwater or humidity may damage them.

Do the speakers come with grilles?

Yes, the Prime R14X2 includes a pair of grilles/trim rings for protection and aesthetic finish.

What is the mounting depth?

The mounting depth is 1.72 inches (43.7 mm). Ensure the installation location has enough clearance behind the speaker.

How do I clean the speakers?

Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the grille and cone. Avoid using water, solvents, or abrasive cleaners.

USER MANUAL Prime R14X2 Rockford Fosgate

R14X2 · R1525X2 · R165X3 R1675X2 · R168X2 · R169X2 R169X3

Serial Number: Date of Purchase:

600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States Direct: [phone] • Toll Free: [phone] ROCKFORDFOSGATE.COM

Introduction

Specifications

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship 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.

Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure that your 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 jackets.

Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products; www.rockfordfosgate.com

or, in the U.S. call 1-800-609-9899 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001 480 957-3565 or FAX [phone].

Table of Content

2 Introduction

3-6 Specifications

7 Installation

Installation Considerations

Mounting

8-11 Additional Languages

French

Spanish

German

Italian

12 Limited Warranty Information

It, 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. By 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 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

This symbol with "WARNING" is intended to alert the user in the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death.

WARNING

This symbol with "CAUTION" is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage.

CAUTION

• To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instructions in this manual. We want you to enjoy this system, not get a headache.
• If you 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.

©2013 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ROCKFORD FCSGATE 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 of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model	R14X2 R1525X2 R165X3 R1675X2 R168X2 R169X2 R169X3
Nominal Diameter	4.0^ (100mm)	6.25^ (103mm)	6.5^ (165mm)	6.75^ (171.5mm)	5^ × 5^ (152 × 210mm)	5^ × 9^ (153 × 230mm)	5^ × 9^ (152 × 230mm)
Description	2 Way 2 Way 3 Way 2 Way 2 Way 3 Way
Nominal Impairance	40	40	40	40	40	40	40
Frequency Response	100-20Hz	32-20Hz	52-20Hz	52-20Hz	51-20Hz	48-20Hz	47-20Hz
Voice Coil Diameter	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)	1.0^ (25.4mm)
Power Rating(100%RH)	320V / 920V	400V / 800V	500V / 900V	600V / 900V	500V / 1100V	600V / 1300V	600V / 1300V
Fe - Power/Resistra	138.5 Hz	53 Hz	50 Hz	60 Hz	67.5 Hz	65.5 Hz	63 Hz
Ots	1.22	0.82	0.74	0.75	1.00	0.69	0.71
Vas	0.04ft(1.0 ft)	0.18ft(5.2 ft)	0.47ft(13.3 ft)	0.48ft(12.9 ft)	0.48ft(12.3 ft)	0.58ft(16.5 ft)	0.68ft(17.3 ft)
Sensitivity (wavelength)	85dB	86dB	81cB	91dB	87dB	90dB	90dB
Sensitivity (wavelength)	86dB	91cB	94dB	94dB	90dB	90dB	93dB
X-axis	0.04^ (1mm)	0.04^ (1mm)	0.07^ (1.9 mm)	0.07^ (1.9 mm)	0.07^ (2.1 mm)	0.10^ (2.6 mm)	0.17^ (2.6 mm)
Mounting Diameter	3.62(61.6mm)	4.98^ (11.8mm)	6.51^ (140mm)	6.56^ (148mm)	6.67^ (2.11°)(138.8m×85.6mm)	5.93^ (8.24°)(150.5m×15.2mm)	5.93^ (8.24°)(150.5m×16.2mm)
Mounting Depth	1.72°(40.6mm)	1.92^ (49mm)	2.15^ (54.5mm)	2.17^ (58.8mm)	2.54^ (84.5cm)	2.85^ (72.4mm)	2.85^ (72.4mm)
Grillie/Trim Ring	YLS	YLS	YLS	YLS	NO	YLS	YLS
Adaptor Pitch	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO

See pages 4-8 for additional dimensions

CEA 2031

Power handling on Rockford Esgare speakers conform to CE4-2031 industry standards. This means your speaker has the capacity to handle power under continuous demand, not instantaneous power handling that over time can damage voice soils.

VERIFIED WITH KLIFFEL

To adorn the 'Verified with Klippel' mark, the qualifying company's loudspeaker engineering personnel must be trained and certified by Klippel prior to using the three separate Klippel systems to design, develop and test. Rockford Fosgate has made the investment in Klippel to deliver the best possible speakers and subwooters to their customers.

Specifications Specifications

R14X2

R1525X2

R165X3

R1675X2

R168X2

Specifications Installation

R169X2

R169X3

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Contents

• (1) Pair Prime Series Full Hange Speakers

• (1) Pair of grilles/trim rings (R14X2, R1525X2, R165X3, R1675X2, R169X2 and R169X3 only)
- Installation Accessories (16 ft., 26 gauge speaker wire, 8 speed clips and 4 mounting screws)

Installation Considerations

Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install these speakers.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wines prior to mounting your speakers in place
4. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle. If installation in a boat, take care not to cut or drill through the main hall.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle or hull area provides the best protection.
7. Avoid running wines over or through share edges. Use rubber or plastic grammels to protect any wines routed through metal, especially the firewall.

Mounting

1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for the speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the speaker to it; if mounting in a door, operate all functions (windows, locks, etc.) through their entire operating range to ensure there is no obstruction.
2. Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter how to out for your speaker model. Cutting and mounting templates can be found at www.rocklordfogale.com.
3. Mark the locations for the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
4. Feed the speaker wires through the output and connect to the speaker terminals. Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's positive terminal is indicated with a "-"
5. Fit the trim ring over the speaker and mount into place using four (4) screws.
6. Tighten the screws until the speaker is snug in place to prevent rattling. Do not over tighter the screws.

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Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:

Length of Warranty

Speakers, Signal Processors, PRIME and PUNCH Amplifiers – 1 Year

POWER Amplifiers – 2 Years

Any Factory Refurbished Product - 90 days (receipt required)

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 stating the customer name, dealer name, 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

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft, shipping.
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

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability 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 limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.

How to Obtain Service

Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

EU Warranty

This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details.