6" Shallow 2-Way Power Series Coaxial 70W RMS, Pole-Mounted Aluminium Dome Tweeter, Carbon Fibre Composite Cone, ICC Crossover, Grilles Included.

Product Overview

The Rockford Fosgate Power T16 is a 6" 2-way coaxial speaker rated at 70W RMS a shallow-depth design confirmed in the supplier description, making it suitable for door panel locations where a standard-depth 6" speaker would not fit without modification. The kit includes grilles, adapter plates, integrated concealed crossovers, and mounting hardware.

A key design feature of the T16 is the pole-mounted aluminium dome tweeter the tweeter is elevated above the woofer cone on a central post, providing better high-frequency dispersion and a wider sweet spot compared to a conventional flush-mounted tweeter. The carbon fibre and polypropylene injection-moulded composite cone and butyl rubber surround are consistent with the Power series platform. Full technical specifications mounting depth, impedance, sensitivity, frequency response, and crossover details are not provided in the supplier data.

Key Specifications

• Speaker size: 6 inch (shallow design confirmed)
• Configuration: 2-way coaxial
• Power handling (RMS): 70W per speaker (confirmed)
• Peak power: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Impedance: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Sensitivity: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Frequency response: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Mounting depth: Shallow (exact depth not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate)
• Tweeter: Aluminium dome, pole-mounted (size not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate)
• Tweeter suspension: Polyurethane
• Crossover: ICC (Integrated Concealed Crossover) — slope not confirmed
• Cone: Carbon fibre and polypropylene injection-moulded composite
• Surround: Butyl rubber
• Basket: FlexFit
• OEM adapter plate: Included
• Grilles: Included ✓
• Mounting hardware: Included
• Sold as: Pair (2 speakers — confirmed in description)
• CEA-2031 compliant: Not stated — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Cutout diameter: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Weight: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate
• Warranty: Not specified — confirm with Rockford Fosgate

Features & Benefits

• Shallow Mounting Depth — The T16 is specifically described as a shallow-depth speaker, enabling installation in door panels and cavities where a standard-depth 6" speaker cannot be fitted without structural modification. The exact mounting depth is not confirmed in the supplier data — pull from the official Rockford Fosgate T16 datasheet before purchasing for any depth-constrained installation.
• 70W RMS Power Handling — 70W RMS is confirmed per speaker — the highest confirmed power rating among the 6" coaxial speakers in this catalogue, providing substantial headroom for amplified operation with Rockford Fosgate's T-series 4-channel amplifiers.
• Pole-Mounted Aluminium Dome Tweeter — The tweeter is mounted on a central pole elevated above the woofer cone rather than flush into the cone surface. This pole-mounted position improves high-frequency dispersion by removing the tweeter from the interference zone of the woofer cone face — producing a broader, more even off-axis treble spread and a wider listening sweet spot. The aluminium dome with polyurethane suspension delivers fast, detailed treble with controlled damping.
• Carbon Fibre and Polypropylene Composite Cone — The injection-moulded composite combines carbon fibre's high stiffness and low mass with polypropylene's moisture resistance. The result is a lighter, stiffer diaphragm than standard or mineral-filled polypropylene for more accurate midrange reproduction and improved transient response.
• ICC — Integrated Concealed Crossover — Crossover circuitry built into the tweeter assembly — no external crossover box required. Crossover slope and frequency are not confirmed for the T16 — pull from the official datasheet.
• FlexFit Basket with OEM Adapter Plate — Non-standard basket geometry for OEM mounting cavity compatibility, with an adapter plate for additional fitment positions.
• Butyl Rubber Surround — UV and heat-resistant synthetic rubber for long-term reliability in Australian vehicle conditions.
• Grilles and Hardware Included — Complete kit for a finished, ready-to-install factory replacement.

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

Suitable installation positions:

• Standard 6" round factory speaker positions with limited mounting depth clearance
• Additional positions with included OEM adapter plate

Pairs well with:

• Rockford Fosgate T400-4, T600-4, or T1000-4AD 4-channel amplifiers
• Dedicated subwoofer system for bass below the 6" driver's confirmed lower frequency limit (TBC)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "shallow mounting depth" mean for the T16?

Shallow mounting depth means the speaker extends less distance behind the mounting surface than a standard-depth 6" speaker. This is critical for door panel installations where the inner door structure, window mechanism, or other components limit the available space behind the speaker. The exact T16 mounting depth must be confirmed from the Rockford Fosgate datasheet before purchasing for any depth-constrained installation.

What is a pole-mounted tweeter and what advantage does it provide?

A pole-mounted tweeter is elevated above the woofer cone on a central post rather than being mounted flush into the cone surface. This positioning places the tweeter above the woofer's cone, improving high-frequency dispersion by removing the dome from the cone's acoustic interference zone — producing a wider, more even treble spread across the listening area compared to a flush-mounted tweeter.

What technical specifications are confirmed for the T16?

70W RMS power handling, shallow mounting depth, pole-mounted aluminium dome tweeter with polyurethane suspension, carbon fibre composite cone, butyl rubber surround, FlexFit basket, ICC crossover, OEM adapter plate, grilles included, and sold as a pair are confirmed. Impedance, sensitivity, exact mounting depth, frequency response, and crossover specification must be pulled from the official Rockford Fosgate T16 datasheet before publishing.

Are grilles included with the T16?

Yes — the product description confirms grilles are included in the kit alongside adapter plates and mounting hardware.

What adapter plate formats are included with the T16?

The supplier description confirms adapter plates are included but does not specify the oval formats. Confirm the specific adapter plate formats with Rockford Fosgate or from the official T16 datasheet.