Conclusion
Rockford Fosgate, a major player in the car audio world, has produced a subwoofer that, in my opinion, is one of the best-sounding $200 subwoofers ever made. Not only does it sound wonderful, it looks like a much more expensive driver. If you are out to add bass to you ride, give the Punch P3D212 a listen and then buy it. If not for its sound quality and looks, it also works in a small box and can handle a ton of power. What more could you possibly ask for?
SPL Measurements
80Hz 96.2dB
40Hz 96.2dB
20Hz 90.3dB
Max SPL 123.6dB
SPL in-car measurement at 2.83 volts, 1 meter-with Bruel & Kjaer Type 2231 Level Meter set to: Un-weighted, SPL and Fast.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
| | | Rockford |
| | Points | Fosgate |
| | Possible | P3D212 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 50 | 42 |
| Tonal Balance | 10 | 08 |
| Low Frequency Extension | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 09 |
| Impact | 10 | 08 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 83 |