Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit

[AudioJoe]

Originally Posted by audiofetish

How many Ohms are the Fosgate door speakers? I have heard bad things about changing the door speakers and still running them to the factory Bose amp. Do you have to crank up the volume a lot more to get the same sound?

Thanks

Hey Audiofetish,

Nominally the front speakers are 4-ohm. But we selected them from the literally hundreds of our current and past full range 6.5" speaker designs to select drivers that would perform well in the H2 when driven by the Bose factory amplifier. The configuration, sonic signature and efficiency of these speakers result in a night and day difference for front stage sound in the H2. No, you don't have to crank up the volume level more to get the same sound, they blend very well with, and compliment the rest of the stock system and our powered subwoofer. Typically you would run into problems when swapping an aftermarket speaker into a OEM application, most OEM full range speakers are at or below 1-ohm. We benefit from in-house speaker design and production. Instead of figuring out how to cram that square peg into the round hole... We just make a round peg.

Thanks
Joe

[ASTAR]

Man that is pricey but I would possibly be interested if there were a good deal on a group buy.

[md_sailor]

Any word on the group buy?

[audiofetish]

Originally Posted by AudioJoe

Hey Audiofetish,

Nominally the front speakers are 4-ohm. But we selected them from the literally hundreds of our current and past full range 6.5" speaker designs to select drivers that would perform well in the H2 when driven by the Bose factory amplifier. The configuration, sonic signature and efficiency of these speakers result in a night and day difference for front stage sound in the H2. No, you don't have to crank up the volume level more to get the same sound, they blend very well with, and compliment the rest of the stock system and our powered subwoofer. Typically you would run into problems when swapping an aftermarket speaker into a OEM application, most OEM full range speakers are at or below 1-ohm. We benefit from in-house speaker design and production. Instead of figuring out how to cram that square peg into the round hole... We just make a round peg.

Thanks
Joe

Joe,
Thank you very much for the details. This seems to be a great system. It's nice to speak with someone that knows there stuff! If I was to just replace the front speakers right now which set would you recommend? I don't see the three ways available separately. I already have a 13" sub and amp for the lows.
Thanks,
Brandon

[kalantar]

What is the cost on these?
I couldnt find it on the Predator website

[AudioJoe]

Originally Posted by audiofetish

Joe,
Thank you very much for the details. This seems to be a great system. It's nice to speak with someone that knows there stuff! If I was to just replace the front speakers right now which set would you recommend? I don't see the three ways available separately. I already have a 13" sub and amp for the lows.
Thanks,
Brandon

Hi Brandon,

For an aftermarket speaker suggestion, take a look at the Rockford Fosgate Punch series P163C. It's a 3-way (coax style) 6.5" speaker that will fit without any cutting of metal and is similar to what we include in the kit. It is the best I've heard as a direct replacement from our aftermarket line of current speakers. If you prefer a little less "sizzle" in the high frequency reproduction, perhaps the P162C, it's a 2-way as opposed to 3-way and sounds a bit more mellow than the P163C.

Kalantar, There is a link someone posted on the 1st page of this thread that points to Predators webpage on the kit, I believe it is $1,299.00

Thanks for the patience, we are working the group buy details out now.

Thanks
Joe

[audiofetish]

Originally Posted by AudioJoe

Hi Brandon,

For an aftermarket speaker suggestion, take a look at the Rockford Fosgate Punch series P163C. It's a 3-way (coax style) 6.5" speaker that will fit without any cutting of metal and is similar to what we include in the kit. It is the best I've heard as a direct replacement from our aftermarket line of current speakers. If you prefer a little less "sizzle" in the high frequency reproduction, perhaps the P162C, it's a 2-way as opposed to 3-way and sounds a bit more mellow than the P163C.

Kalantar, There is a link someone posted on the 1st page of this thread that points to Predators webpage on the kit, I believe it is $1,299.00

Thanks for the patience, we are working the group buy details out now.

Thanks
Joe

Thanks Joe,

I went out and purchased the P163Cs today. I will try to install them tonight.

Brandon

[rrboy]

I would buy one if the price if fair!

[AUHUMMER]

Originally Posted by audiofetish

Thanks Joe,

I went out and purchased the P163Cs today. I will try to install them tonight.

Brandon

Well, did you get 'em installed yet. If so, what's the final verdict?
I've got my door panels off and now would be the time for me to throw in a pair if they sound better.

[audiofetish]

I upgraded the speakers last night. (I'm still movin slow). I was surprised...... The Bass did not improve over the Bose but the Highs are so much crisper. Plus you can't beat the price. I purchased the P163Cs from Best Buy for $119. Just don't let those Bozos at Best Buy install them. The last time they touched my old Hummer they caused $500 in damage. They did pay up though..... I would recommend these to everyone. A big thanks to Joe for the info!

[Mark805]

we have a group buy price yet?

[Jason]

I am working with RF - I hopefully have something set up by the end of the week.

I will keep you all posted.

Regards,
Jason

[Hummer Guy]

here's one on eBay..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUMMER-H2-ROCKFORD-FOSGATE-PUNCH-SOUND-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ280115669190QQihZ018QQcategoryZ386 46QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[nmu98]

That one says it works with all factory radios. Joe said you have to have the lux radio.... or nav.... Whats the scoop? Will it work with all factory radios?

[Bykw2]

Joe!
If was to purchase and install the Rockford Fosgate audio upgrade kit, What you recommend as replacements for the rear door speakers?

[Hummer Guy]

Originally Posted by nmu98

Will it work with all factory radios?

Yes.

[Lean Machine]

Any update on the group buy price?

[boozmaster]

i bought one through my local dealer for 1100 after install was just under
1500. sounds pretty good but was hoping for a little more bass.


BOOZMASTER

[prplprowlr]

Originally Posted by boozmaster

i bought one through my local dealer for 1100 after install was just under
1500. sounds pretty good but was hoping for a little more bass.


BOOZMASTER

So was it worth buying? I have come very close 2 times on purchasing it but have been hesitant. I was really hoping for more bass.

[boozmaster]

yes i think it was. just have your dealer order one from predatormotorsports for your discount. my dealer took quite a bit longer on the install than they
say it will thats the reason for the steep install price.