Punch P215S8 - Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Audio Subwoofer
Model	Punch P215S8
Brand	Rockford Fosgate
Speaker Size	15 inches
Impedance	4 Ohms (dual voice coil)
RMS Power Handling	500 Watts
Peak Power Handling	1000 Watts
Sensitivity	87 dB (1W/1m)
Frequency Response	25 - 250 Hz
Voice Coil	Dual 4-Ohm
Mounting Depth	7.5 inches
Mounting Hole Diameter	14.0 inches
Recommended Enclosure Volume (Sealed)	1.5 - 2.5 cubic feet
Recommended Enclosure Volume (Ported)	2.5 - 4.0 cubic feet
Weight (approx.)	18 lbs
Main Features	VAST (Vertical Attach Surround Technique), FlexFit basket, integrated tinsel leads
Maintenance & Cleaning	Wipe with a dry cloth; avoid moisture and harsh chemicals
Safety	Ensure proper mounting and wiring; do not exceed power ratings
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact Rockford Fosgate authorized service centers for parts
General Information	High-performance subwoofer for deep bass in car audio systems

Frequently Asked Questions - Punch P215S8 Rockford Fosgate

What impedance options does the Punch P215S8 have?

The Punch P215S8 features dual 4-ohm voice coils, allowing wiring for 2 ohms or 8 ohms total.

What is the recommended enclosure type for this subwoofer?

For best performance, use a sealed enclosure with 1.5-2.5 cubic feet or a ported enclosure with 2.5-4.0 cubic feet of internal volume.

What is the RMS power handling of the Punch P215S8?

The subwoofer handles 500 Watts RMS and 1000 Watts peak power.

Can I use this subwoofer in a home theater system?

While designed for car audio, it can be used in home theaters with a suitable amplifier and enclosure, but impedance and power matching are essential.

What is the mounting depth of the Punch P215S8?

The mounting depth is approximately 7.5 inches to allow installation in standard enclosures.

What is the sensitivity rating of this subwoofer?

Sensitivity is 87 dB (1W/1m), indicating moderate efficiency.

How do I clean and maintain the subwoofer?

Gently wipe the cone and surround with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid liquids and abrasive cleaners.

What are the main features of the Rockford Fosgate VAST technology?

VAST (Vertical Attach Surround Technique) increases cone area by up to 25% for greater output without increasing frame size.

Is a custom enclosure necessary for optimal performance?

Yes, using an enclosure built to the recommended volume ensures proper bass response and protects the subwoofer from damage.

What warranty does Rockford Fosgate offer for the Punch P215S8?

Rockford Fosgate typically offers a 1-year warranty on subwoofers; check with your retailer for details.

USER MANUAL Punch P215S8 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

Parallel Wiring
Câblage en parallèle
Cableado en paralelo
Parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio di parallelo
Series/Parallel Wiring
Câblage/en série/parallèle
Cableado en serie/paralelo
Reihen-/parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio di serie/parallelo

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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

Rockford Fosgate®

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

I. 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.

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