Rockford fosgate - how good are they!!

kapilsharma80 · 21st September 2007, 13:59

I am planning to fit Rockford Fosgate in Palio 1,2 Nv.

Please suggest is it worth spending money on this brand or there are better options available?

I have shortlisted the following:

[SIZE=2]T1682S RF Component which is a 100 watt RMS Speaker.
P4004 (4channel Amplifier) to power component Spaker and built in enclosure with loaded subwoofer (Model No PL1 112) to get a better effect.

The MRP of the product are as follows -

P1682S Component Speaker Rs. 25550/-

P4004 4 Channel Amplifier Rs. 20700/-

PL1 112 Enclosure Subwoofer Rs. 12400/-

Plus Transportation charges

Following is the link

[/SIZE][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff]www.digimaxindia.com[/COLOR][/SIZE]

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panky12345 · 21st September 2007, 14:49

RF is a well respected brand, however you need to be careful as there are fakes thats all over the market (as blueraven told in someother thread).
dont go in for online shopping! listen and buy.

low_bass_makker · 21st September 2007, 16:13

You can get better products in this price..

kapilsharma80 · 21st September 2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

You can get better products in this price..

Please suggest the options!!

Nitin · 21st September 2007, 20:47

The Rockford Fosgate systems are pretty good. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancers (here in the US) come with RF ICE systems. They sound really good.
Of course,getting a genuine system is important. I'd recommend RF systems,for sure.

low_bass_makker · 22nd September 2007, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapilsharma80

Please suggest the options!!

what type of music do u listen to ?

akbaree · 22nd September 2007, 00:56

Kapil - I am not sure about RF speakers because I have never personally heard them. But I am extremely impressed with RF amps and Subwoofers. They are just awesome. I have installed two RF P450.2 (one powering my comps and the other powering my rear coax). I have one RF P300.1 powering RF P212D2 (12" sub). All these products are 2006 models. I coulnd't source 2007 models in bangalore. Whoever has heard the set-up, had a jaw dropping experience. I may be wrong or may be awestruck because I have spent so much money but then I love the set up anyways. The models you have listed are very old models. If you are looking for RF 4 channel amp, you should go for P450.4 (60wX4). It is pretty much in stock and I have seen many installations in Bangalore.

Please PM me if you would like me to check prices for you. AFAIK Digimax is the official distributor of RF products in India.

akbaree · 22nd September 2007, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

The Rockford Fosgate systems are pretty good. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancers (here in the US) come with RF ICE systems. They sound really good.
Of course,getting a genuine system is important. I'd recommend RF systems,for sure.

I don't know if Mitsubishi has a tie up with RF. The Montero in India (because AFAIK it is imported as CBU here) also comes with an awesome RF set-up. Check this link out - Mitsubishi Montero India

blueraven316 · 22nd September 2007, 02:35

RF amps are good souding amps, (though not as good as they used to be) the speaker line does sound good, no irritating highs, decent mids, butttttt............. you canget better prices, what you qouted are MRP rates and always buy from a reputed dealer.

rupinder · 14th January 2010, 00:17

i have a petra and 6*9 speakers fitted on the parcel shelf .i am planning to change them .the three brands which are available in ludhiana are jbl,infiniti and rockford fosgate .how good are rockford fosgate especially the punch series .have any gurus reviewed the latest series.

Epic · 16th January 2010, 19:36

Hi all,

I personally feel that one can get better products at the prices at which Rockford Fosgate are sold at. No doubt they are good products but one can look at Illusion Carbon Components at 5k more and Ground Zero Amplifiers and Subwoofers at almost the same price.

sonic_boom · 27th March 2010, 11:29

Ok, so I got RF Prime R1693 installed in my Alto yesterday. The dealer gave 1 year warranty and they cost 3400/-. They seem original cos they have the importer name and price in INR.

The RFs dont seem to be outlandishly better than my previous sonys. They are currently powered by a KAC-845 dishing out 70 rms to them.
Just got them yesterday so will put them to test better soon.

arjyamaj · 27th May 2011, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_boom

The RFs dont seem to be outlandishly better than my previous sonys. [...] Just got them yesterday so will put them to test better soon.

So, would you recommend them?

blackasta · 21st June 2011, 18:11

I have put in RF P1692 6x9s in my Protege's rear deck. Its a sea change from the stock speakers, but the stock ones were 11 year old pioneers.

punto_ · 11th July 2011, 02:04

I have installed the R1652-S 6.50" 2-Way Component System in the front doors and R152 5.25" Prime Full-Range Speaker in the rear doors in my Punto MJD E. The doors developed rattling and I am planning to upgrade the HU and also add Sub and Amp. What would be the best setup keeping my current setup in mind? Also, do I need to get the dampening done?

21st September 2007, 13:59	#1
kapilsharma80 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 256 Thanked: 104 Times	Rockford fosgate - how good are they!! I am planning to fit Rockford Fosgate in Palio 1,2 Nv. Please suggest is it worth spending money on this brand or there are better options available? I have shortlisted the following: [SIZE=2]T1682S RF Component which is a 100 watt RMS Speaker. P4004 (4channel Amplifier) to power component Spaker and built in enclosure with loaded subwoofer (Model No PL1 112) to get a better effect. The MRP of the product are as follows - P1682S Component Speaker Rs. 25550/- P4004 4 Channel Amplifier Rs. 20700/- PL1 112 Enclosure Subwoofer Rs. 12400/- Plus Transportation charges Following is the link [/SIZE][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff]www.digimaxindia.com[/COLOR][/SIZE] Mods: Request in case this tread could be posted in the 'New Thread' section.
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21st September 2007, 14:49	#2
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 172 Times	RF is a well respected brand, however you need to be careful as there are fakes thats all over the market (as blueraven told in someother thread). dont go in for online shopping! listen and buy.
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21st September 2007, 16:13	#3
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	You can get better products in this price..
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21st September 2007, 20:47	#5
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	The Rockford Fosgate systems are pretty good. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancers (here in the US) come with RF ICE systems. They sound really good. Of course,getting a genuine system is important. I'd recommend RF systems,for sure.
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22nd September 2007, 00:56	#7
akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	Imo Kapil - I am not sure about RF speakers because I have never personally heard them. But I am extremely impressed with RF amps and Subwoofers. They are just awesome. I have installed two RF P450.2 (one powering my comps and the other powering my rear coax). I have one RF P300.1 powering RF P212D2 (12" sub). All these products are 2006 models. I coulnd't source 2007 models in bangalore. Whoever has heard the set-up, had a jaw dropping experience. I may be wrong or may be awestruck because I have spent so much money but then I love the set up anyways. The models you have listed are very old models. If you are looking for RF 4 channel amp, you should go for P450.4 (60wX4). It is pretty much in stock and I have seen many installations in Bangalore. Please PM me if you would like me to check prices for you. AFAIK Digimax is the official distributor of RF products in India.
	() Thanks

22nd September 2007, 02:35	#9
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	RF amps are good souding amps, (though not as good as they used to be) the speaker line does sound good, no irritating highs, decent mids, butttttt............. you canget better prices, what you qouted are MRP rates and always buy from a reputed dealer.
	() Thanks

14th January 2010, 00:17	#10
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	i have a petra and 6*9 speakers fitted on the parcel shelf .i am planning to change them .the three brands which are available in ludhiana are jbl,infiniti and rockford fosgate .how good are rockford fosgate especially the punch series .have any gurus reviewed the latest series.
	() Thanks

16th January 2010, 19:36	#11
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,572 Thanked: 1,015 Times	Hi all, I personally feel that one can get better products at the prices at which Rockford Fosgate are sold at. No doubt they are good products but one can look at Illusion Carbon Components at 5k more and Ground Zero Amplifiers and Subwoofers at almost the same price.
	() Thanks

27th March 2010, 11:29	#12
sonic_boom BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 138 Thanked: 16 Times	Ok, so I got RF Prime R1693 installed in my Alto yesterday. The dealer gave 1 year warranty and they cost 3400/-. They seem original cos they have the importer name and price in INR. The RFs dont seem to be outlandishly better than my previous sonys. They are currently powered by a KAC-845 dishing out 70 rms to them. Just got them yesterday so will put them to test better soon.
	() Thanks

21st June 2011, 18:11	#14
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,408 Thanked: 2,928 Times View My Garage	Re: Rockford fosgate - how good are they!! I have put in RF P1692 6x9s in my Protege's rear deck. Its a sea change from the stock speakers, but the stock ones were 11 year old pioneers.
	() Thanks

11th July 2011, 02:04	#15
punto_ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 330 Thanked: 491 Times	Re: Rockford fosgate - how good are they!! I have installed the R1652-S 6.50" 2-Way Component System in the front doors and R152 5.25" Prime Full-Range Speaker in the rear doors in my Punto MJD E. The doors developed rattling and I am planning to upgrade the HU and also add Sub and Amp. What would be the best setup keeping my current setup in mind? Also, do I need to get the dampening done?
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