Rockford Fosgate Prime 12” R1 4-OHM SVC Subwoofer

Product Overview

Rockford Fosgate Prime R1 12” subwoofers provide high performance bass at an unbelievable value. This model features a laser etched curvilinear dust-cap to dissipate heat generated by the high‐temp copper voice coil as well as a solid stamped steel frame with integrated frame mounted compression terminals. Best of all, they are optimized for both sealed and vented enclosures.

Power Handling (Watts RMS)

• 200 Watts RMS -400 Watts Max
• Voice Coil Type-Single Voice Coil
• Subwoofer Type -Standard

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

• 1 Year Warranty
• Fiber reinforced painted paper-pulp cone
• Laser-etched aluminum dustcap
• High durability compressed foam surround
• Fatigue resistant poly-cotton spider with integral woven leads
• Integrated ABS decorative trim ring
• Bumped backplate with vented pole piece for greater thermal/mechanical power handling
• High-temp copper voice coil with aluminum former
• High-grade Y30 Ferrite magnet
• Integrated spring-loaded nickel-plated push terminals
• Proprietary powder coated stamped steel frame with spider cavity venting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What size amplifier do I need to power a single Rockford Fosgate Prime 12" R1 subwoofer?

A: You should pair this subwoofer with a mono or bridged 2-channel amplifier capable of outputting between 150 and 250 Watts RMS into a 4-ohm load.

Q: Should I put this subwoofer in a sealed or ported enclosure?

A: It depends on your sonic preferences:

• Sealed Enclosure ($1.02\text{ cu. ft.}$): Delivers tight, articulate, accurate bass ideal for rock, jazz, and tight acoustic tracks.

• Ported / Vented Enclosure ($1.79\text{ cu. ft.}$): Yields higher output efficiency and deeper low-end rumble for hip-hop, EDM, and pop music.

Q: Can I connect two of these R1S4-12 subwoofers to a 2-ohm stable amplifier?

A: Yes. Wiring two single 4-ohm subwoofers in parallel creates a 2-ohm overall load, allowing your mono amplifier to deliver its full power output into both drivers safely.