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AudioJoe 04-27-2007 06:42 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

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 :beerchug:


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 04-30-2007 01:45 AM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Man that is pricey but I would possibly be interested if there were a good deal on a group buy.

md_sailor 04-30-2007 04:01 AM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Any word on the group buy?

audiofetish 04-30-2007 01:44 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

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 04-30-2007 11:45 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
What is the cost on these?
I couldnt find it on the Predator website

AudioJoe 05-01-2007 05:50 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

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 05-01-2007 07:53 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

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.:jump: I will try to install them tonight.

Brandon

rrboy 05-01-2007 08:37 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
I would buy one if the price if fair!

AUHUMMER 05-04-2007 03:56 AM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by audiofetish
Thanks Joe,

I went out and purchased the P163Cs today.:jump: 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 05-04-2007 02:03 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
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 05-07-2007 11:32 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
we have a group buy price yet?

Jason 05-08-2007 02:49 AM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
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 05-18-2007 03:22 PM

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

nmu98 05-18-2007 03:55 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
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 05-19-2007 08:06 AM

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

:shhh:

Hummer Guy 05-19-2007 02:56 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nmu98
Will it work with all factory radios?

Yes.

Lean Machine 05-31-2007 11:08 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Any update on the group buy price?

boozmaster 06-01-2007 04:39 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
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 06-06-2007 03:21 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
Quote:

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 06-06-2007 05:33 PM

Re: Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade Kit
 
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.


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