Punch P165-SE - Loudspeaker Rockford Fosgate - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Rockford Fosgate
Model	Punch P165-SE
Product Type	2-Way Component Speaker System
Nominal Diameter	6.5" (165mm)
Frequency Response	44 Hz - 20 kHz
Nominal Impedance	4 Ω
Power Handling (RMS)	60 Watts
Power Handling (Peak)	120 Watts
Sensitivity (1W/1M)	88 dB
Sensitivity (2.83V/1M)	91 dB
Free Air Resonance (Fs)	59 Hz
Total Q (Qts)	0.77
Equivalent Volume (Vas)	0.56 ft³ (15.9 L)
Voice Coil Diameter	1.0" (25.4mm)
Xmax (Linear Excursion)	0.12" (3mm)
Mounting Diameter	5.51" (140mm)
Mounting Depth	2.24" (57mm)
Tweeter Mounting	Discreet Dual Clamp (DDC™)
Crossover Type	External (Included)
Grille Included	Yes
Warranty	1 Year (U.S. only)

Frequently Asked Questions - Punch P165-SE Rockford Fosgate

What is the power handling of the Punch P165-SE speakers?

The Punch P165-SE handles 60 watts RMS and 120 watts peak power.

What is the impedance of these speakers?

The nominal impedance is 4 ohms.

What is the frequency response of the P165-SE?

The frequency response is 44 Hz to 20 kHz.

Does the P165-SE include a tweeter crossover?

Yes, it includes an external crossover network for the tweeter.

What is the mounting depth of the mid-bass driver?

The mounting depth is 2.24 inches (57mm).

How do I mount the tweeter?

The tweeter uses a Discreet Dual Clamp (DDC) system. Drill a 1.75-inch hole, secure the cups from front and back, then snap the tweeter into place.

What size hole do I need to cut for the mid-bass speaker?

The required cutout diameter is 5.51 inches (140mm).

Can I use these speakers with a 2-ohm amplifier?

No, these speakers are 4 ohms nominal. Connecting to a 2-ohm load may damage the amplifier or speakers.

Is the P165-SE compatible with factory car audio systems?

Yes, but you may need adapters or modifications depending on your vehicle. The speakers are designed for aftermarket installation.

What is the warranty on the Punch P165-SE?

Rockford Fosgate offers a 1-year limited warranty for products purchased in the U.S. from an authorized dealer.

USER MANUAL Punch P165-SE Rockford Fosgate

Date of Purchase: ____

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the 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 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.

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Table of Content

2 Introduction
3-5 Specifications
6-9 Installation

Installation Considerations

Mounting

Wiring

10-11 Additional Languages

French

Spanish

German

Italian

12 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 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 ECOUTE SANS RISQUES

This symbol with "WARNING" is intended to alert the user to 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.

	Model	P152-S	P16-S	P165-SE	P165-SI	P1675-S	P1T-S
	Nominal Diameter	5.25"(133mm)	6"(153mm)	6.5"(165mm)	6.5"(165mm)	6.75"(171.5mm)	1.0"(25mm)
	Description	2-Way	2-Way	2-Way	2-Way	2-Way	Tweeter
	Nominal Impedance	4Ω	4Ω	4Ω	4Ω	4Ω	4Ω
	Frequency Response	70-22kHz	60-22kHz	44-20kHz	43-20kHz	55-22kHz	3.5kHz-22kHz
	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)
	Power Rating(RMS/Peak)	50W / 100W	60W / 120W	60W / 120W	60W / 120W	60W / 120W	60W / 120W
	Fs-Free Air Resonance	70 Hz	60 Hz	59 Hz	58 Hz	60 Hz	3.5 kHz
	Qts	0.68	0.70	0.77	0.74	0.72	N/A
	Vas	0.19 ft3(5.4L)	0.42 ft3(11.8L)	0.56ft3(15.9L)	0.59 ft3(16.7L)	0.61 ft3(17.4L)	N/A
	Sensitivity (1W/1M)	87dB	87.2dB	88dB	88dB	89dB	90dB
	Sensitivity (2.83V/1M)	90dB	90.2dB	91dB	91dB	92dB	93dB
	Xmax	0.10"(2.5mm)	0.11"(2.8mm)	0.12"(3mm)	0.12"(3mm)	0.25"(6.4mm)	N/A
	Mounting Diameter	4.81"(122.2mm)	5.05"(128.2mm)	5.51"(140mm)	5.51"(140mm)	5.68"(144.2mm)	1.75"(44.4mm)
	Mounting Depth	1.91"(48.5mm)	1.93"(49.0mm)	2.24"(57.0mm)	2.24"(57.0mm)	2.24"(57.0mm)	0.91"(23.1mm)
	Grille/Trim Ring	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
	Adaptor Plate	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO

See pages 4-5 for additional dimensions

P152-S

P16-S

P165-SE/P165-SI

P1675-S

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P1T-S

Tweeter Crossover P165-SE

Tweeter Crossover P1T-S

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Contents

• (1) Pair Punch Series Full Range Component Speakers
• (1) Pair of grilles/trim rings
- Mounting Hardware

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 wires 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 hull.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle or hull area provides the best protection.
7. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.

Mounting

Mid-Bass

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 fit; 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 hole to cut for your speaker model. Cutting and mounting templates can be found at www.rockfordfosgate.com.
3. Mark the locations for the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
4. 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'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 tighten the screws.

Mounting tab removal for some installations
1 Use pliers to break off plastic tab.

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Tweeter - Discreet Dual Clamp (DDCTM)

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 fit; if mounting in a door, operate all functions (windows, locks, etc.) through their entire operating range to ensure there is no obstruction.
2. Mark the location for the mounting hole. Drill the hole with a standard 1.75 inch (45mm) hole saw.
3. With a single center screw secure the inner cup from the front of the door panel to the outer cup from back of the door panel. Tighten the screw until balanced pressure is applied to both faces of the mounting surface.
4. 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's lead wires are indicated with a RED wire "+" and a BLACK wire "-"
5. 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.

Wiring

Standard - Integrated Concealed Crossover (ICC™)

NOTE: For the P152-S, P165-SI and P1675-S the crossover is integrated into the basket of the mid-bass driver. This component grade crossover allows for easy connection of the full component system without the need for an external crossover.

1. Use illustration for proper connection.
2. Be sure to maintain speaker polarity.
3. Connect primary tabs on Mid-Range/Woofer to Amplifier.
4. Connect secondary tabs on Mid-Range/Woofer to Tweeter.

P1T-S & P165-SE Tweeter Crossover

1. Use illustration for proper connection.
2. Be sure to maintain speaker polarity.

Adapter Plate Template - 6.75" Hole Mounting

Adapter Plate Template - 6"x9" Hole Mounting

Mounting Template

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

Length of Warranty

POWER Amplifiers – 2 Years

BMW® Direct Fit Speakers – 2 Years

All other products - 1 Year

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.

Installation assistance available at:

RFTECH

www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech