Installation assistance available at: ELEMENT READY™ SUBWOOFERS M2D4-12S M2D4-12SB M2D2-12S M2D2-12SB 07062020 1230-72107-01-A Printed In China 600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States Direct: (480) 967-3565 • Toll Free: (800) 669-9899 rockfordfosgate.
Introduction Safety 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.
Specifications Model M2D2-12S/SB M2D4-12S/SB Nominal Diameter 12” (304.8mm) Description Subwoofer Nominal Impedance (Ohms) Frequency Response (Hz) Voice Coil Diameter - inch (mm) Power Handling - Watts (RMS/Peak) Fs - Free Air Resonance (Hz) 2 or 4 Ω DVC 20-750 1.95” (2-Layer) (49.5mm) 400/1600 38 Qts 0.85 Vas - cu. ft. (Liter) 2.263 (64L) Displacment -cu. fl. (Liter) Sensitivity (2.
Diagrams B E F C illus.-1.1 B A G D E illus.-2.1 F Model C A 4 M2D2-12S/SB M2D4-12S/SB Overall Diameter (A) 13.87” (352.2mm) Screw Mounting Diameter (B) 12.2” (310mm) Mounting Screw Angle (C) 6X60° Overall Height (D) 7.53” (191.4mm) Mounting Depth (E) 5.24” (133.1mm) Cut-out Diameter (F) 10.9” (277.2mm) Grill Height (G) 2.29” (58.
Diagrams Sport Grill Stainless Steel Grill 5
Installation Contents • (1)Element Ready™ Subwoofer with Sport/ Stainless Grill • (6) Socket Head Stainless Screws • (1) COLOR OPTIX™ Harness • (1) 1/8” Drill Bit • (1) Socket head driver bit • Installation and Operation Manual Sealed Enclosures Sealed enclosures are the simplest to build. The most important part of building a sealed enclosure is to make sure that the enclosure is airtight. Using glue and some type of sealant on all seams will ensure solid construction and prevent air leaks.
Installation 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 easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your speakers in place. 3. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss. 4.
Wiring illus.-4.
2 4Ω D4 Impedance Options Wiring D2 Impedance Options 8 2Ω 4Ω 2 1Ω 4Ω 8 8Ω 1 4 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 2 2Ω Woofer Series Wiring Options 4Ω D4 with 1 Switch on 2Ω 1Ω D2 with Switch on 1 Ω 8 4Ω 2Ω 4Ω 2Ω 4 4Ω 1Ω 1 Woofer Parallel Wiring Options D4 with Switch on 8 Ω 4Ω 4Ω 1Ω 2Ω D2 with Switch on 4 Ω 4 2Ω 2Ω 1 9 2Ω
Wiring SPEAKER Wiring There are (2) different options for wiring your speakers. You can also utilize the DEUTSCH™/Amphenol style connector (not included) input next to the COLOR OPTIX™ connector. 1 2 illus.-4.3 Speaker Pin Out (wire side) 1 - RED - Positive Speaker Input 2 - BLACK - Negative Speaker Input NOT included with speakers Connector is DEUTSCH™/Amphenol style DT06-2S COLOR OPTIX™ Wiring If not using the PMX-RGB, follow the diagrams below for proper pin out and hard wiring instructions.
Warranty 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 PUNCH® & PRIME® Amplifiers – 1 Year Speakers, Signal Processors, Accessories and Capacitors – 1 Year All marine, motorcycle, motorsport products - 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
