Now onto the main attraction: the Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 series is a beautiful series of car subwoofers designed primarily for bass heads who want that sweet rumble at a competitive price point.
An interesting note to take would be that all these speakers share a common polish and design. This means that no matter which one you choose, listening to music on them will still be a beautiful experience. On another note, all three of the speakers are also very cost-effective since their performance per dollar ratio still blows the direct competition out of the water.
For your examination, we had a crack team comprised of selected audiophile staff compile a cheat sheet of statistics of the speakers, namely the P3D2 15-Inch, the P3D2 12-Inch, and the P3D2 10-Inch, as well a short review on the good, the bad, and the ugly details of each speaker after a very thorough, very rigorous, and very loud battery of tests.
We have also reviewed Rockford Fosgate P1 Series and P2 Series subwoofers.
Rockford Fosgate P3D2 10-Inch Punch P3 Subwoofer
Size: 10 inch
Sensitivity: 82 dB
Power Handling (continuous/peak): 500/1000 watts
Impedance: 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm
Mounting Depth: 6.18 inch
Last but not the least in our review of the glorious Punch P3 Series, we have the tiny tiger that is the Rockford Fosgate P3D2 10-inch car subwoofer. While being the weakest speaker of the bunch, the P3D2-10 unit prides itself on its main selling point: the fact that you simply cannot find a practical speaker this small that sounds as good as the P3D2-10.
Sure you could point out the competitive speakers, but they can’t hold a candle to the insane price-performance ratio that the P3D2-10 speaker provides, outclassing speakers that cost at least twice as much.
Sound quality-wise, the P3D2-10 boasts the same deep clear bass sounds of its bigger brothers. And while it may not pump out as much raw power as the former speaker, it definitely comes into its own when used alongside bigger speakers, especially those of the same series. This is because unlike the P3D2-15 or the P3D2-12, the P3D2-10 has a relatively balanced sound which makes it even more versatile than the other speakers. This balance, however, doesn’t hinder the bass from being just as clear and just as deep as the bigger speakers; just don’t expect it to bring your car to rumble town all on its own, though. And that’s fine as the P3D2 is a very economical purchase which complements larger speakers while still being able to hold its own.
The best thing about this tiny entry into the Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 series is that it will fit where no other speaker will, and because it uses a FlexFit basket as well, it can stand even more cramped spaces.
Rockford Fosgate P3D2 12 Inch Punch P3 Subwoofer
Size: 12 inch
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Power Handling (continuous/peak): 600/1200 watts
Impedance: 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm
Mounting Depth: 6.66 inch
Being in the same series, the Rockford Fosgate P3D2 12-inch subwoofer is quite similar to its larger counterpart, the P3D2-15. Its unique features revolve around it being the “sweet spot” between the P3D2-15’s powerful bass and the P3D2-10’s small footprint (which we’ll talk about later).
Sound quality-wise, these bad boys are extremely bass-heavy beats first and foremost. They provide a clear and deep sound that could compete directly with the P3D2-15 of the same series. Despite its emphasis on powerful bass, though, the P3D2-12 is still balanced sounding enough to be acceptable for all kinds of music genres, even the ones that tend to highlight the mids and highs rather than the bass.
While it may seem like a carbon copy of the larger P3D2-15, the difference begins when you start overpowering it and amping up the gain as the P3D2-12 cannot stand up to the same kind of beating its bigger brother can handle due to its size. Don’t let this discourage you, though because the P3D2-12 inch subwoofer can still blast out sick beats at a whopping 85 decibels, only one decibel shy from its big brother.
And with proper care, it can still be reliably overpowered to reach up to and possibly even beyond 100 decibels. It is also worth noting that these speakers use 10-AUG push terminals and not 8-AUG terminals.
By and large, the Rockford Fosgate P3D2-12 is a solid woofer for those who want the deep throbbing bass without the hassles of dealing with huge speakers at a price that can’t be beaten.
Rockford Fosgate P3D2 15 Inch Punch P3 Subwoofer
Size: 15 inch
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Power Handling (continuous/peak): 600/1200 watts
Impedance: 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm
Mounting Depth: 7.58 inch
Being the largest speaker in the Rockford Fosgate P3 series, it’s no wonder that the P3D2-15 inch subwoofer main selling point is all about being big and loud. Running at a max of 1200 watts, this beastly son of a mother gets loud enough to feel at a rated 86 decibels.
The great thing is that unlike other lesser speakers, the P3D2-15 manages to maintain a clean sound at all times while still driving up the decibels to car rumbling levels. And as if that wasn’t loud enough, these speakers could be overpowered to reach above 140 dB without sacrificing a noticeable amount of crispness and clarity. The bass, in particular, is versatile and warm without being muddy, so you can play anything on it and it’ll sound great.
Unfortunately, the Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15’s biggest strength is also its biggest weakness: specifically its size (haha, puns). Since it’s a 15-inch sub, it may be too cumbersome for some space-conscious applications. In an effort to somewhat alleviate the issue, the P3D2-15 makes use of the FlexFit basket which allows it to fit into tighter spaces compared to stiffer baskets.
However, the flexible basket may be more prone to damage when stressed too hard; so it would be wise to consider the space needed to install these speakers.
Last but not the least, the P3D2-15 is, put bluntly, an absolute steal. It can easily outperform other speakers that cost thrice as much. With all that said, the Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15 would make a great daily driver that’s almost on par with more expensive competitive speakers provided that you’ve got the space for it.
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