Press Release (EDITED): TEMPE, AZ–Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), a global leader in high-performance audio systems, proudly celebrates its 45th anniversary with a new video (above).
“We’re excited to celebrate 45 years of serving our customers and shaping the audio industry,” said Zach Luke, President. “This milestone reflects the passion and hard work of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strong partnerships we’ve built over the years. We look forward to continuing this journey into the future.”
Jim Fosgate, the visionary behind Rockford Fosgate, is widely recognized as the pioneer of the car audio amplifier. In the early 1970s, Fosgate and his fellow audio enthusiasts began experimenting with sound reproduction and automotive acoustics, leading to the debut of the first Fosgate Electronics® product at the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago. Soon after, he developed the Punch Equalization circuit and introduced the first car stereo systems to the market. In 1980, with the help of investment partners, Rockford Fosgate officially launched and began revolutionizing the in-car audio experience.
To commemorate this significant milestone, Rockford Fosgate will unveil a series of special collaborations throughout the year. “This anniversary isn’t just about reflecting on our accomplishments; it’s about celebrating the people who’ve been part of our journey,” said Tammy Lowe, Director of Marketing. “We’re thrilled to share our excitement for what lies ahead.”
For more information, please visit rockfordfosgate.com.
See full press release here.
Joe- I remember! I actually just saw a fully functional, complete Rockford Fosgate Symmetry setup at a shop a month or so ago. Talk about ahead of its time! Although I have never worked directly for RF, I have been a Rockford fanatic since before I even had a driver’s license. I do wish Rockford would put some focus back on traditional car audio (rather than marine, motorcycle, and powersports) since they haven’t really released anything new/noteworthy in a long time for the traditional aftermarket car audio market. (The new power series slim subs are more of a revision than a new release, IMO) Either way, I have always loved RF’s style, marketing, and products and wish them well in the future.
How many renember that RF made the first car DSP unit, a trunk-mount model with plug-in cards, in the late 80s?
Hi Joe. I think you are now an official car audio historian. 🙂