P210S8 - Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Subwoofer
Brand	Rockford Fosgate
Model	P210S8
Impedance	8 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter	2.0 in (50.8 mm)
Frequency Response (Fs)	29 Hz
Total Q (Qts)	0.500
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)	1.483 cu ft (42 L)
Maximum Excursion (Xmax)	0.433 in (11.0 mm)
Sensitivity	85.8 dB @ 1W/1m
RMS Power Handling	200 W
Max Power Handling	400 W
Mounting Diameter	9-1/4 in (234.95 mm)
Mounting Depth	5-5/8 in (142.88 mm)
Speaker Displacement	0.040 cu ft (1.016 L)
Recommended Sealed Enclosure Volume	0.65 cu ft (18.41 L)
Recommended Vented Enclosure Volume	1.25 cu ft (35.40 L)
Recommended Port Dimensions (for vented)	3 in diameter x 7.3 in length (7.62 x 18.54 cm)
Warranty	1 year (subject to terms)
Safety Precautions	Disconnect battery negative terminal before installation

Frequently Asked Questions - P210S8 Rockford Fosgate

What is the recommended enclosure type and volume for the Rockford Fosgate P210S8?

The recommended sealed enclosure volume is 0.65 cu ft (18.41 L). The recommended vented enclosure volume is 1.25 cu ft (35.40 L) with a port size of 3 inches diameter by 7.3 inches length (7.62 x 18.54 cm).

How do I wire the P210S8 subwoofer?

The P210S8 has a single 8-ohm voice coil. Simply connect the amplifier's positive terminal to the subwoofer's positive terminal and the negative to negative. For multiple subwoofers, follow the parallel or series/parallel wiring diagrams in the manual to achieve the desired impedance.

What is the impedance of the P210S8?

The nominal impedance is 8 ohms.

What is the power handling of this subwoofer?

The P210S8 can handle 200 watts RMS and 400 watts max.

What are the mounting dimensions for the P210S8?

The mounting diameter is 9-1/4 in (234.95 mm) and the mounting depth is 5-5/8 in (142.88 mm).

How do I calculate the internal volume of a subwoofer enclosure?

Use the formula: Box Volume (cu ft) = (Height in inches x Width in inches x Depth in inches) / 1728. All recommended volumes are total internal volume before speaker and port displacement.

What is the warranty period for the Rockford Fosgate P210S8?

Rockford Fosgate speakers have a 1-year warranty from the original purchase date when bought from an authorized dealer in the United States. Some conditions apply.

Can I use a vented enclosure? What are the port dimensions?

Yes, a vented enclosure is recommended. Use 1.25 cu ft (35.40 L) internal volume with a single port of 3 inches diameter and 7.3 inches length.

What is the voice coil diameter of the P210S8?

The voice coil diameter is 2.0 inches (50.8 mm).

What should I do before installing the subwoofer?

Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage, fire, or injury. Also, ensure the subwoofer is securely mounted and the enclosure is properly built according to specifications.

USER MANUAL P210S8 Rockford Fosgate

SVC - SINGLE VOICE COIL WOOFERS

PI8S4

PI8S8

PII0S4

PII0S8

PII2S4

PII2S8

PII5S4

PII5S8

P28S4

P28S8

P210S4

P210S8

P2I2S4

P2I2S8

P2I5S4

P215S8

Installation & Operation

CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

CALCULATING VOLUMES

Calculating volume is merely a matter of measuring the internal dimensions in inches and using the formula:

Box Volume = Height " x Width" x Depth"

(cubic feet) 1728

FRANÇAIS

WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

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VENTED ENCLOSURES

NOTE: All recommended volumes are TOTAL internal volume, before any speaker and/or port displacement. All external dimensions were based on the use of 3/4" materials.
NOTE: When using enclosures other than specified, call Technical Support for correct application.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model - Punch SVC PI8S4 PI8S8 PI10S4 PI10S8 PI12S4 PI12S8 PI15S4 PI15S8
Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4	8	4	8	4	8	4	8
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm)	1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1)	1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1)	1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1)	2.0 (50.8) 2.0 (50.8)
FS (Hz)	35	36	30	31	25	26	22	23
QTS	0.518	0.538	0.513	0.524	0.594	0.624	0.680	0.697
VAS-cu.ft. (liter)	0.565 (16)	0.565 (16)	1.766 (50)	1.766 (50)	3.779 (107)	3.779 (107)	8.829 (250)	8.829 (250)
Xmax-inch (mm)	0.276 (7.0)	0.276 (7.0)	0.303 (7.7)	0.303 (7.7)	0.303 (7.7)	0.303 (7.7)	0.315 (8.0)	0.315 (8.0)
SPL (dB @ lw/lm)	83.0	83.0	85.5	85.5	86.0	86.0	87.0	87.0
Power Handling (RMS)	150	150	150	150	150	150	200	200
Power Handling (Max)	300	300	300	300	300	300	400	400
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm)	7-1/16 (179.38)	7-1/16 (179.38)	9-1/4 (234.95)	9-1/4 (234.95)	11-1/8 (282.58)	11-1/8 (282.58)	13-7/8 (352.43)	13-7/8 (352.43)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm)	4-1/16 (103.19)	4-1/16 (103.19)	5-3/16 (131.76)	5-3/16 (131.76)	5-5/8 (142.88)	5-5/8 (142.88)	7-1/8 (180.98)	7-1/8 (180.98)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.020 (0.508)	0.020 (0.508)	0.034 (0.864)	0.034 (0.864)	0.042 (1.067)	0.042 (1.067)	0.077 (1.956)	0.077 (1.956)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.25 (7.08)	0.25 (7.08)	0.65 (18.41)	0.65 (18.41)	1.25 (35.40)	1.25 (35.40)	2.25 (63.71)	2.25 (63.71)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.65 (18.41)	0.65 (18.41)	1.25 (35.40)	1.25 (35.40)	1.75 (49.55)	1.75 (49.55)	2.50 (70.79)	2.50 (70.79)
Port Diameter & Length (in.)	(1) 2 x 5.9	(1) 2 x 5.9	(1) 3 x 7.3	(1) 3 x 7.3	(1) 4 x 11	(1) 4 x 11	(1) 4 x 9	(1) 4 x 9
Port Diameter & Length (cm)	(1) 5.08 x 14.99	(1) 5.08 x 14.99	(1) 7.62 x 18.54	(1) 7.62 x 18.54	(1) 10.16 x 27.94	(1) 10.16 x 27.94	(1) 10.16 x 22.86	(1) 10.16 x 22.86

Number of ports noted in ( )
Specifications subject to change without notice

Model - Punch SVC	P28S4	P28S8	P210S4	P210S8	P212S4	P212S8	P215S4	P215S8
Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4		8	4	8	4	8	4	8
Voice Coil Diameter-inch (mm)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)	2.0 (50.8)
FS (Hz)	35	36	28	29	25	26	21	22
QTS	0.491	0.515	0.437	0.500	0.488	0.526	0.560	0.578
VAS-cu.ft. (liter)	0.565 (16)	0.565 (16)	1.483 (42)	1.483 (42)	3.426 (97)	3.426 (97)	8.829 (250)	8.829 (250)
Xmax-inch (mm)	0.315 (8.0)	0.315 (8.0)	0.433 (11.0)	0.433 (11.0)	0.433 (11.0)	0.433 (11.0)	0.433 (11.0)	0.433 (11.0)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m)	84.0	84.0	85.8	85.8	86.0	86.0	87.5	87.5
Power Handling (RMS)	200	200	200	200	200	200	250	250
Power Handling (Max)	400	400	400	400	400	400	500	500
Mounting Dia.-inch (mm)	7-1/16 (179.38)	7-1/16 (179.38)	9-1/4 (234.95)	9-1/4 (234.95)	11-1/8 (282.58)	11-1/8 (282.58)	13-7/8 (352.43)	13-7/8 (352.43)
Mounting Depth-inch (mm)	4 (101.60)	4 (101.60)	5-5/8 (142.88)	5-5/8 (142.88)	6-1/16 (153.98)	6-1/16 (153.98)	7-3/8 (187.33)	7-3/8 (187.33)
Speaker Dis.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.024 (0.610)	0.024 (0.610)	0.040 (1.016)	0.040 (1.016)	0.049 (1.245)	0.049 (1.245)	0.076 (1.930)	0.076 (1.930)
Sealed Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.25 (7.08)	0.25 (7.08)	0.65 (18.41)	0.65 (18.41)	0.85 (24.07)	0.85 (24.07)	2.25 (63.71)	2.25 (63.71)
Vented Box Vol.-cu. ft. (liter)	0.65 (18.41)	0.65 (18.41)	1.25 (35.40)	1.25 (35.40)	1.75 (49.55)	1.75 (49.55)	2.50 (70.79)	2.50 (70.79)
Port Diameter & Length (in.)	(1) 2 x 5.9	(1) 2 x 5.9	(1) 3 x 7.3	(1) 3 x 7.3	(1) 4 x 11	(1) 4 x 11	(1) 4 x 9.4	(1) 4 x 9.4
Port Diameter & Length (cm)	(1) 5.08 x 14.99	(1) 5.08 x 14.99	(1) 7.62 x 18.54	(1) 7.62 x 18.54	(1) 10.16 x 27.94	(1) 10.16 x 27.94	(1) 10.16 x 23.88	(1) 10.16 x 23.88

Number of ports noted in ( )
Specifications subject to change without notice

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Length of Warranty

Source Units, Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers – 1 Year

POWER Amplifiers - 2 Years Type RF Amplifiers - 3 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.
6. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer