Catalog Rockford Fosgate 2024

The American brand Rockford Fosgate is known for high-quality car audio systems and components. This brand holds a leading position in the automotive audio industry and is recognized by many sound quality enthusiasts from different countries around the world.

It all began in 1973 in the city of Tempe, Arizona, when engineer and entrepreneur Jim Fosgate, who was also a high-quality sound enthusiast, founded a small company called Fosgate Electronics, later renamed Rockford Fosgate. The first product from this young company was the PR-7000 car amplifier with a sound correction system. The distinctive feature of this device was its electronic "insides," designed to account for external noises that inevitably occur while driving — this was a revolutionary solution for the car audio industry at the time. The innovation quickly became popular among car owners who sought the highest possible sound quality.

After finding its footing, the company began expanding not only its market reach but also its product range. Gradually, they started producing solutions such as subwoofers, speakers, and other components. In 1980, control of the company shifted to investors from Camelback Investors, leading to the creation of Rockford Corporation, named after the street where the office was located — Rockford Drive. It was at this time that the brand Rockford Fosgate was born, which continues to exist to this day.

In the 1980s, the company continued to expand its product range, offering not only amplifiers but also subwoofers, speakers, and complete car audio systems. Rockford Fosgate quickly gained popularity among car enthusiasts and professionals due to its high sound quality and product reliability.

Today, Rockford Fosgate has earned a reputation as one of the most respected brands in the car audio industry. The company's products are highly regarded both by car audio enthusiasts and professionals involved in the installation and tuning of audio systems. Rockford Fosgate is also actively involved in various automotive shows and car audio competitions, which helps strengthen its position in the industry. However, the company Rockford Corporation is no longer independent and is now owned by Patrick Industries, Inc., a corporation operating in various sectors.

As for Jim Fosgate himself, in 1981 he stepped away from managing the company to found Fosgate Laboratories, dedicating himself entirely to the world of high-quality sound. Over the following decades, he developed numerous innovative solutions. In 2003, Fosgate was awarded a special Emmy Award for his contributions to the development of surround sound technologies for television. His initial work in this field began as early as 1978.