A subwoofer is a great way to improve the sound quality of your car audio system. It enhances the low end frequencies and makes the music fuller and deeper. If you are looking for a compact subwoofer for your car, there are plenty of options to choose from. One among them is the Rockford Fosgate P300-12 Punch. It is a formidable underseat subwoofer with a powerful 300-watt built-in amplifier. It has a 12-inch woofer inside a sealed cabinet with a space-efficient construction. It mounts discretely, and is perfect for hatchbacks, sedans and trucks.

In-Depth Analysis Of The Sound Performance, Features And Design Of The Rockford Fosgate P300-12 Punch :

Sound Quality :

Bass wise, the P300-12 Punch hits it right out of the park. It produces car-shaking bass for the ultimate car audio experience. It has a 300-watt RMS power Class D amplifier that boosts low frequencies and a 12-inch woofer that reproduces the original sound as it is. The subwoofer has a sealed enclosure with a closed-loop design which optimizes the audio put out collectively by the woofer, the amp and the enclosure. It is an all-in-one powered subwoofer with both the woofer and the amplifier placed in the same unit. The gadget has a frequency response of 35 Hz to 150 Hz which enables it to touch ultra-low notes. It is CEA-2031 compliant with respect to speaker power handling and CEA-2006 compliant with respect to amp power rating. It is also verified with Klippel. The Rockford Fosgate P300-12 Punch is created for audiophiles who like to listen to a fuller and more balanced audio. It fills in the gaps in the track by elevating the low end spectrum of the sound and giving it the thrust it needs. However, if you are looking for a subwoofer that’ll make heads turn as you drive down a street, this is probably not the right choice for you. The P300-12 Punch is mainly aimed at people who want to improve the sound performance of their car audio system without drawing a lot of attention to it.

Design and Features :

The Rockford Fosgate P300-12 Punch has a custom-sealed cabinet made from 5/8 inch MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). It is scratchproof and can take a knock or two. It is durably constructed, and can handle impact and vibration when the vehicle hits a bumpy road. The subwoofer has an extruded aluminum heatsink to keep the inside temperature cool. The housing is covered with industrial heat-activated vinyl. It has a broad base and narrower top, the depth gradually tapering from bottom to top. Hence, there are two depths, one 11 inches (base) and the other 7 inches (top). The height of the device is 15 inches and the width is 19.8 inches. The shipping weight is 13.42 kg. The P300-12 Punch has separate high-level (left and right summed inputs) and low-level (one RCA pair) inputs. It has a built-in 0°/180° phase switch and a 0 dB to 12 db adjustable bass boost EQ settings. It also has an adjustable 12 dB Octave low pass crossover. The subwoofer has a low-current high-efficiency design. It has a proprietary woofer with a high bass output for maximum slam. The circuit board has Thermal protection and Voltage Protection. The device has large AWG input terminals and detachable power and ground connectors. It has auto turn on/off function for power-saving operation. A remote bass-level control is provided for ease of use. The Rockford Fosgate underseat subwoofer is an all-in-one device. You don’t need to connect it to an external amplifier. It makes your job much simpler. All you have to do is run power, ground and an audio signal from the receiver to get the thing going. You will need 8AWG power wire gauge to get it started. The box includes the subwoofer, velcro tape, base knob, input plug (high and low level), power input plug, an extension cable for the base knob and a user manual. The good thing about the P300-12 Punch is that everything plugs into the side so it is easy to connect and disconnect. Warranty period of the product is 1 year. Read here to know more about the product.

Key Features :

• Underseat powered subwoofer with 300-watt built-in amplifier.
• 12-inch proprietary woofer, closed-loop design, extruded aluminum heatsink.
• Frequency response 35 Hz to 150 Hz, low-level and high-level inputs, auto turn on/off.
• In-unit 0°/180° phase switch, adjustable bass boost EQ, 12dB Octave low pass crossover, thermal and high/low voltage protection.

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