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TEMPE, Ariz. – February 24, 2021 – Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is now shipping the 5-channel and mono-block model of the new M5 amplifier line. The 800-watt 4-channel is expected to begin shipping in March.IPX6 rated, the M5 amplifiers are purpose-built to stand up to the outdoor environment, including water, dust, mud, and UV Read more
Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been an icon in the North American automotive industry. These two-seaters represent value and performance with styling that always lets them stand out from the crowd. Try as General Motors might, there’s still room for improvement, even on a flagship vehicle like this. Let’s look at some of the upgrades available to improve the performance Read more
In the spring of 2020, Rockford Fosgate launched the latest generation of its Prime Series amplifiers. While the focus of this spotlight is on the full-range Class-D five-channel R2-750X5, it’s worth noting the R2 series also includes a two-channel, two four-channel and four monoblock models. Equipped with features and technologies that have trickled down from the Punch and Read more
As we’ve said many times, there are two camps when it comes to upgrading the audio system in a car or truck: amateurs and professionals. Interestingly, those designations aren’t directly associated with whether or not the work is done by a company or in someone’s driveway by a hobbyist. In this article, we are going to take a short but poignant look at the importance of proper Read more
The BestCarAudio.com team is excited to announce that Rockford Fosgate has joined our growing group of Supporting Manufacturers. Over the next months, you’ll see us create Test Drive Product Reviews, Product Spotlights, Retailer Profiles and Installation Profiles that highlight the latest offerings from this iconic brand.The History of Rockford Fosgate In 1973, Jim Fosgate Read more
Since 1982, the digital audio compact disc has been the medium of choice for music enthusiasts who wanted to purchase high-quality albums of their favorite artists’ latest creations. Co-developed by Phillips and Sony, the 4.7-inch CD stores an amazingly accurate copy of the original recording in a portable and durable medium. Sadly, times have changed, and just like the vinyl Read more
Speaker pods and build-outs on A-pillars are becoming increasingly common in custom car audio installations. While some of these solutions look cool, the laws of physics can work against these cosmetic efforts to degrade the performance of your car stereo system. The subject of speaker installation could (and should) fill a book. In this article, we’ll look at the benefits and Read more
While the convenience of being able to remote start your car from your smartphone with the Drone system is obvious, this easy-to-use system has been able to get clients out of a jam on more than one occasion. Let’s take a look at two examples where DroneMobile users have used their telematics systems when they got into a bind. Keys and Phone Locked in Your Car? Our friend Bob Read more
If you’ve looked carefully at the specifications of car audio amplifiers for any amount of time, then you’ll know that some designs make more power when they are connected to a higher-voltage electrical system. This type of amplifier is called an unregulated design. In the simplest of terms, it multiplies the provided battery voltage by a fixed amount to power the amp’s Read more
