Rockford Fosgate Punch P3S Series 8" Shallow Mount Subwoofer
Key features
- Subwoofer size: 8.0 inches
- RMS power per subwoofer: 150 W
- Voice-coil options: D2, D4
- Mounting depth: 2.66 inches
- Cutout diameter: 7.13 inches
- Overall driver diameter: 8.72 inches
Rockford Fosgate Punch P3S Series 8" Shallow Mount Subwoofer - Dual 2 Ohm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Rockford Fosgate Punch P3S Series 8" Shallow Mount Subwoofer - Dual 2 Ohm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The Rockford Fosgate Punch P3S 8" shallow mount subwoofer delivers 150W RMS in a compact 2.66" mounting depth, engineered for depth-limited vehicles and dual-voice-coil versatility.
- 8" shallow mount design (2.66" mounting depth): Specifically built for spaces where a traditional woofer won’t fit, allowing real bass in tight installations.
- Dual 2-Ohm nominal impedance: Provides flexible wiring options to match different amplifiers and enclosure configurations for optimal power delivery.
- Dual 2" voice coils with embedded 16 AWG tinsel leads: Dual coils and sturdy leads enable varied wiring schemes and robust excursion under demanding use.
- M-Roll Santoprene surround: Delivers controlled cone motion and durability, helping minimize distortion at high excursion.
- StampCast basket with integrated spider venting: Rigid frame with venting to help manage heat and airflow during heavy playback.
- Anodized aluminum cone and dust cap: Hardened surface for durability in under-hood environments while maintaining a clean acoustic path.
- Diamond-cut cast aluminum trim ring with optional grille: Premium finish and optional grille for a polished install.
- Optimized for sealed and vented enclosures: Supports a 0.25 cu ft sealed box or a 0.75 cu ft vented box for flexible system design.
- Specifications highlight: Fs 39 Hz; Vas 15.8 L; Qts 0.87; SPL 82 dB @ 1W/1m; Cutout Diameter 7.13" (181.0 mm); Voice Coil Diameter 2" (51.6 mm)
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CEA-2031 Compliant: Meets standardized testing guidelines for car audio performance.

In a real car audio build, the P3S 8" shines when you need bass authority from a compact footprint. The dual-voice-coil design enables flexible amplifier loads, while the shallow depth and sealed/vented enclosure options allow tailored integration in tight vehicles. With a 0.25 cu ft sealed or 0.75 cu ft vented box, 82 dB sensitivity, and a robust 150W RMS rating, it provides dependable bass performance without excessive enclosure size or excessive distortion, even at moderate listening levels.
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