The punch 45 was the first car audio product I owned. It started a hobby in the early 90s and now in 2022 it's basically my career. Selling stuff I personally enjoy using myself. I never even knew of his early days and his huge influence on home audio. RIP Foz
He will be truly missed like all the other great audio gods, he is with the other audio firsts like Sal Marantz, Frank Mcintosh, this was a very good dedication and documentary on one man's dream and aspiration to build and bring to the world an experience in sound that would make it's mark on the world. Rip Sir.
They should have kept the series one around I still have the series from 4-in to 15s old stereo Fosgate. The amps were awesome. I'm glad stereos came back with the vengeance not as much as the 90s it's getting there though.
Rest In Peace Jim, we all owe you a debt of gratitude for the contributions you have made to the audio world. This is a greatcdocumentary about a beautiful soul.
Mr. Fosgate deserves a much larger and descriptive page on Wikipedia telling the story of his life and his accomplishments in the audio electronics world! Rip Mr. Fosgate.
RIP Jim you don't know the impact your technology has had on my life but it wouldn't have been the same without you. I exclusively use RF amps there is none better for quality of sound, material, and reliability. With how much I feel music when I'm playing it or listening to it your designs have always made it better. Thank you and please rest easy.
I'm with you. I still remember putting the 200ix behind subs and 60ix for dash/deck speakers into my 1990 Z24 when I was seventeen. Such quality, and I still have and am running those amps today.
I hand wrote a letter to him using the only street address I could find. This was at least 10 years ago but I still recall the disappointment I felt when it was returned, address unknown. Wish I could have met him, and shook his hand.
Awe man, I just found this channel. I started in Car Audio when I was 14 years old and started playing around in the late 80's. I worked for two car audio stereo shops in the early 90's. I remember I use to ditch high school something to hang out at the local stereo shops in my neighborhood. I remember my first Rockford Fosgate car amplifier which was The Punch 300. I didn't know anything Jim until now. I need to watch part 1 and 2 now. I will say that the marketing was the big winner to sell lots of there products.
Damn good flick I watched it 1-3 in one go... its crazy how beat on he was and how he just never gave up.. honestly I have to thank him for what audio is today because it's such a big part of my life I wouldn't be running sundown today if fosgate never was a thing g
It’s one thing to have the DESIRE to create, yet quite another to have the intelligence and capability to take an idea from conception, to fruition. But to NEVER give up, and to disallow fear, failure, or doubt to absolutely stifle his creativity and pioneering spirit… this is the true embodiment of being a visionary, an entrepreneur. A REAL entrepreneur. The fire within this man undoubtedly fueled a vast group of very caring and supportive people. Thanks for sharing his life through this documentary.
The genius and kindness both that was inside this man was truly something unique, RIP Jim and thank you for everything you did for sound and music enjoyment.
God bless,a true icon that set the bar for car audio.never forget the bass he produced…deepest condolences to his loving family.I remember him,Back when subs were made with love and respect for beating the block down.had many,miss the old ones the most.
Was introduced at the age of 13 in 1989 by my late uncle Robert. PUNCH !! Have had many brands. Jl audio, kicker, mtx, american bass! For the price value and quality Rockford fosgates i always fell back too. I just had a p300 12 put in my new 23 civic hatch sounds so pretty with my midsn highs! This man and his family worked hard !! Had no clue how hard he worked and the ingenuity he had!! Ty from South Mississippi!! R/F !!!!!
My very first sub boxes I built with my dad had 2 Fosgate 12"s and amp. I was excited when they started doing the factory systems for Mitsubishi when I bought my Lancer. I have only ever used RF audio equipment in my cars. Fosgate changed my life, and I didn't even know anything about him. Thank you for posting.
Wow...I added a Gavotte to my a/d/s/ amps, bi-amped speakers, 4 sub woofer system in 87(?) ..... That unit still drives the way I think of surround system design.... used it in a couple customer systems 89/90ish that did really good on the north east CAN/IASAC circuit..... Mine was a full size 85 Blazer with a stupid wide sound stage, but an acoustic hole at center stage....added the the Gavotte with an additional a/d/s/ 320i set in center of dash and P100 Power Plate (matching 5 speaker bi-amped) created a incredible sound stage......that's a total of 7 P100s..... etc.
This is so awesome. I worked at a Car Stereo shop in the Mid 90s and loved the Fosgate equipment. I still have a few old Amps under my bench waiting to be used again.
What a beautiful story. Our bloodline and people are amazing. My only regret after seeing this is that I never met him to experience in person, his magical energy and brilliance.
RIP Jim, I`m still loving your Signature Headphone Amp. To this day I have not found any other more pleasing to the heart and soul. You will be sincerely missed.
This doc really shows how prolific he was. How many designs and modern tech us music lovers take for granted that he was on the forefront of. Pretty incredible
Épic!!! I still running my 500a2c on my power dvc 12 , like earlys 2000s , still sounding like first days , never imagine the history Behind those pieces of art, rip jim from argentina!!!
This company helped me excel in Car Audio in the 90’s and was the greatest amps and speakers for the money in Car Audio.I also was a sponsored competitor and set many records in my S-10 Blazer with 9(10” subs and the power 800a2 amps).Still have a original Punch 45 Fosgate amps in my stack of trophies❤️
I enjoyed this bit of history, and much of the inside scoop, so to speak, I personally didn't know, but, I knew Jim and some of the trials of his adventure, and I can tell you this, He is one heck of a really nice guy and as smart as they come. He was always known from outside eyes looking in, as an innovator that just had a few bad apples involved in his life. So, the way this video was modestly put together and being exceptionally polite, by simply not calling out a few parties who caused some of his early days of misfortune, also goes to show, what a nice guy he is, and highly respected. But, I can tell you, if some of those known issues had happened to me, "YOU BET YOUR A$$, I'M GONNA BLAST YOUR NAMES ALL OVER THE PLACE FOR THEIR MISDEEDS AGAINST ME AND MY FAMILY'S WELL BEING".. LOL... But, again, that is why he is a super nice guy. For what it is worth, I still have two Pro-Line stick radio's from the early 80's, that just sat on the shelf as old stock that the foreign manufactures were making their cheaper units, so his sat on the shelf, but I got them anyway, as I wanted to hook them up to 3 axis gimble for CCTV mounts and not need to punch holes in my roof.. and never did, and still have the radios though new in box..... I should did one of those out and hit the local RC race track, LOL... That would be so cool, rockin some old school stick controls..LOL
Wow… now I know who the real person was behind “surround sound” and “pro logic 2” What an amazing audio elite and amazing story behind this true genius. I can only imagine how much the value would be to still have working pieces of his audio art that he first produced as Fosgate then as Fosgate Audionics
In the 90s and lat I started my first system Fosgate power and never had to get another one. Series 1 was my first. What's the point of using anything different.
📌🌴 Incredibly Interesting but ya know at the same time with this new closeness ya know my Rockford amp would heat up stop working; good at 1st but then it stopped working all together.The small screw would strip the terminals would loosen.I think Interesting genius doesn't have to stop with this story.But actual locations to work on your existing equipment and Even ... to custom the amps with better stuff,upgrades.I feel as Interesting this story is to me it falls short that's my opinion.Were left with what we can get and the intrest that something better a new model better opitions is around.I feel even today there's more sound ideas and business that can easily compete and make it better and line up with where Rockford and other sound companies have left off.Where it's not about the warranty and the upgrade next year.But way more opitions and a better personal touch to sound equipment.
When you sell your soul to the devil for fame and fortune.....he / she ALWAYS gives you what you want : ( i will pray for you all in the Name of God Jesus Christ : )
That’s the last thing this man did!! We didn’t know about half of his life’s accomplishments till this video was shared with me. So not sure what you mean and why you would be disrespectful to this man’s memory.
@@oldschoolcaraudiorestoration because my God is Jesus Christ.... it's that simple....May He bless you in YOUR work every day ....Cheers : ) Jay ( CarsRcool channel ) have a happy day !
It wasn't about fame or fortune to Jim. You sir didn't learn anything from watching these. He tried several times and failed. That is not selling your soul to the devil. It was about bringing the enjoyment of listening to music the way it should be enjoyed. His contributions shaped the audio industry and there wouldn't be several innovations without his designs.
@@MrSchmidthead Freemasonry controls both sides of all arguments.....NO ONE gains ANY traction in this world without selling ones soul in fact .....Try to live your life under the soul authority of Jesus Christ .... and these things have little importance....you have a happy day : )
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Such an EPIC documentary! Shows the importance of never giving up!!
It truly is bud! What a great man he was.
The punch 45 was the first car audio product I owned. It started a hobby in the early 90s and now in 2022 it's basically my career. Selling stuff I personally enjoy using myself. I never even knew of his early days and his huge influence on home audio. RIP Foz
He will be truly missed like all the other great audio gods, he is with the other audio firsts like Sal Marantz, Frank Mcintosh, this was a very good dedication and documentary on one man's dream and aspiration to build and bring to the world an experience in sound that would make it's mark on the world. Rip Sir.
@@jamesstewart1794 I still have one
They should have kept the series one around I still have the series from 4-in to 15s old stereo Fosgate. The amps were awesome. I'm glad stereos came back with the vengeance not as much as the 90s it's getting there though.
What a beautiful soul. The man literally said, "Other people love music too, but they can't design things so I HAVE to do it for them."
Rest In Peace Jim, we all owe you a debt of gratitude for the contributions you have made to the audio world. This is a greatcdocumentary about a beautiful soul.
Mr. Fosgate deserves a much larger and descriptive page on Wikipedia telling the story of his life and his accomplishments in the audio electronics world! Rip Mr. Fosgate.
True innovator and great documentary on his struggles and his accomplishments. Enjoyed this very much and thanks for sharing.
If you are a BASS head you have at least one OG Fosgate in your home.
Yep. I've still got two Punch 150hd's and a punch 30
I have 3 right now and one is 30 years old.
Lol
Na my excelon amp killed them 🤷♂️
Definitely A Legend!!!!
Fosgate never disappoints always my go to for many many years
When i was in my late teens, early 20's. Rockford Fosgate were the speakers you had to have.
Jim thank you for the great audio because of you car n home audio is what it is today thank you.
Now go and shake the heavens.
👍😆
Now knowing the story of this humble man, the theater I have built in my home has a little bit more meaning to me.
This was awesome to watch. Thanks for posting this on The Tube as I enjoyed it very much.
Man what a legacy to leave behind. Rest In Peace
RIP Jim you don't know the impact your technology has had on my life but it wouldn't have been the same without you. I exclusively use RF amps there is none better for quality of sound, material, and reliability. With how much I feel music when I'm playing it or listening to it your designs have always made it better. Thank you and please rest easy.
I'm with you. I still remember putting the 200ix behind subs and 60ix for dash/deck speakers into my 1990 Z24 when I was seventeen. Such quality, and I still have and am running those amps today.
I hand wrote a letter to him using the only street address I could find. This was at least 10 years ago but I still recall the disappointment I felt when it was returned, address unknown. Wish I could have met him, and shook his hand.
It's a shame that Rockford Corp. Is a shell of what it once was much love and respect for a true pioneer
Most mainstream audio companies are, they sell trash in the name of profit.
I had his gear in my car way back, always thought it was. super, but didn't know all the story thanks to this documentary!!
Very sad, but he made amazing stuff that will live on.
It was all I used back in the day when competing in car audio competitions.Amazing products!!
Rockford-Fosgate are burnt into my brain from attending car stereo competitions. I didn't know any of the backstory.
I worked at the factory they had in Grand Rapids, Michigan for about a month in 1999
Rip you changed the way I listen to music.
Thank you to the grandfather of us basshead's !
RIP to the audio genius, Jim Fosgate.
Thank you Jim for the best sound. Condolences to his family.
Awe man, I just found this channel. I started in Car Audio when I was 14 years old and started playing around in the late 80's. I worked for two car audio stereo shops in the early 90's. I remember I use to ditch high school something to hang out at the local stereo shops in my neighborhood. I remember my first Rockford Fosgate car amplifier which was The Punch 300. I didn't know anything Jim until now. I need to watch part 1 and 2 now. I will say that the marketing was the big winner to sell lots of there products.
Yea good times! Same here!
I still have 3 Fosgate amps and one is 30 years old.
Fosgate changed the world I’ll always will remember my fist Rockford Fosgate systems life changing ❤
Damn good flick I watched it 1-3 in one go... its crazy how beat on he was and how he just never gave up.. honestly I have to thank him for what audio is today because it's such a big part of my life I wouldn't be running sundown today if fosgate never was a thing g
It’s one thing to have the DESIRE to create, yet quite another to have the intelligence and capability to take an idea from conception, to fruition.
But to NEVER give up, and to disallow fear, failure, or doubt to absolutely stifle his creativity and pioneering spirit… this is the true embodiment of being a visionary, an entrepreneur.
A REAL entrepreneur.
The fire within this man undoubtedly fueled a vast group of very caring and supportive people.
Thanks for sharing his life through this documentary.
The genius and kindness both that was inside this man was truly something unique, RIP Jim and thank you for everything you did for sound and music enjoyment.
I never knew the connection between the Fosgate name and Pro Logic II. Excellent video for the audio enthusiast to see.
Awesome 👌
good job great info and doc keep doing great videos like this you will have np getting your sub count up🙏🏾
Legend
My favorite subs I've ever had was a pair of 12" Fosgate power DVC's.
Big bank take little bank. Same ol' ...what a bummer.
God bless,a true icon that set the bar for car audio.never forget the bass he produced…deepest condolences to his loving family.I remember him,Back when subs were made with love and respect for beating the block down.had many,miss the old ones the most.
Was introduced at the age of 13 in 1989 by my late uncle Robert. PUNCH !! Have had many brands. Jl audio, kicker, mtx, american bass! For the price value and quality Rockford fosgates i always fell back too. I just had a p300 12 put in my new 23 civic hatch sounds so pretty with my midsn highs! This man and his family worked hard !! Had no clue how hard he worked and the ingenuity he had!! Ty from South Mississippi!! R/F !!!!!
I never knew so much passion, sacrifice, blood and sweet went into audio 😮 no wonder I’m so in love with audio… it runs in our blood , and Spirit….
Love it
Thanks Jim for sharing your pursuit of joy through audio
Ive always been a Fosgate fan and have been running their gear in my rides since high school. Great gear and an even greater man.
My very first sub boxes I built with my dad had 2 Fosgate 12"s and amp. I was excited when they started doing the factory systems for Mitsubishi when I bought my Lancer. I have only ever used RF audio equipment in my cars. Fosgate changed my life, and I didn't even know anything about him. Thank you for posting.
I remember the nineties efalls gate punch 150 Mono block... For some reason that little amp hit hard..
I still have to punch 150hd in my car to this day. Works flawlessly
Yes that and the 45hd are my favorite.
Greatness from small beginnings. Your legacy WILL live on. RIP
Michael, Thanks so much for sharing this....
Wow...I added a Gavotte to my a/d/s/ amps, bi-amped speakers, 4 sub woofer system in 87(?) ..... That unit still drives the way I think of surround system design.... used it in a couple customer systems 89/90ish that did really good on the north east CAN/IASAC circuit..... Mine was a full size 85 Blazer with a stupid wide sound stage, but an acoustic hole at center stage....added the the Gavotte with an additional a/d/s/ 320i set in center of dash and P100 Power Plate (matching 5 speaker bi-amped) created a incredible sound stage......that's a total of 7 P100s..... etc.
This is so awesome. I worked at a Car Stereo shop in the Mid 90s and loved the Fosgate equipment. I still have a few old Amps under my bench waiting to be used again.
What a beautiful story. Our bloodline and people are amazing. My only regret after seeing this is that I never met him to experience in person, his magical energy and brilliance.
RIP Jim, I`m still loving your Signature Headphone Amp. To this day I have not found any other more pleasing to the heart and soul. You will be sincerely missed.
Genius
Rest in peace good sir! Thank you for EVERYTHING!
This doc really shows how prolific he was. How many designs and modern tech us music lovers take for granted that he was on the forefront of. Pretty incredible
Épic!!! I still running my 500a2c on my power dvc 12 , like earlys 2000s , still sounding like first days , never imagine the history Behind those pieces of art, rip jim from argentina!!!
Rest in peace the best ing of sound forever🙏🙏🙏🙏
Linear Power amplifiers at 10:50.
Awesome just awesome
This company helped me excel in Car Audio in the 90’s and was the greatest amps and speakers for the money in Car Audio.I also was a sponsored competitor and set many records in my S-10 Blazer with 9(10” subs and the power 800a2 amps).Still have a original Punch 45 Fosgate amps in my stack of trophies❤️
Great little documentary.
Wow. Super inspirational.
What an amazing documentary. How inspiring, as long as we are breathing… we can do it. Never give up ✊🏻
I used to have huge speakers and amps in my vehicle when I was in my teens and 20s. I still love music, but not that loud anymore 😁. Subscribed
Amazing, thank you for sharing...
Very good doc series!
Thanks for sharing..... 🥺
Thank you
The love for Music is an incredible experience and he made it so real with his innovations 💪❤️
the world does not deserve folks like him
I enjoyed this bit of history, and much of the inside scoop, so to speak, I personally didn't know, but, I knew Jim and some of the trials of his adventure, and I can tell you this, He is one heck of a really nice guy and as smart as they come. He was always known from outside eyes looking in, as an innovator that just had a few bad apples involved in his life. So, the way this video was modestly put together and being exceptionally polite, by simply not calling out a few parties who caused some of his early days of misfortune, also goes to show, what a nice guy he is, and highly respected. But, I can tell you, if some of those known issues had happened to me, "YOU BET YOUR A$$, I'M GONNA BLAST YOUR NAMES ALL OVER THE PLACE FOR THEIR MISDEEDS AGAINST ME AND MY FAMILY'S WELL BEING".. LOL... But, again, that is why he is a super nice guy. For what it is worth, I still have two Pro-Line stick radio's from the early 80's, that just sat on the shelf as old stock that the foreign manufactures were making their cheaper units, so his sat on the shelf, but I got them anyway, as I wanted to hook them up to 3 axis gimble for CCTV mounts and not need to punch holes in my roof.. and never did, and still have the radios though new in box..... I should did one of those out and hit the local RC race track, LOL... That would be so cool, rockin some old school stick controls..LOL
Wow… now I know who the real person was behind “surround sound” and “pro logic 2”
What an amazing audio elite and amazing story behind this true genius. I can only imagine how much the value would be to still have working pieces of his audio art that he first produced as Fosgate then as Fosgate Audionics
Surround sound goes back to 1930's 🤷♂️
Wow!!!
In the 90s and lat I started my first system Fosgate power and never had to get another one. Series 1 was my first.
What's the point of using anything different.
Yaaaa you ain't sending shit back to RF now for no cost upgrades etc... Cant even get them to repair their own shit now for $$$... SMH R.I.P. Jim
New world.
Legend? Yes! But above everything? Hell no! M&M taught his ass to
2 subs from me..... I'll be back with my CD Shawn page
📌🌴 Incredibly Interesting but ya know at the same time with this new closeness ya know my Rockford amp would heat up stop working; good at 1st but then it stopped working all together.The small screw would strip the terminals would loosen.I think Interesting genius doesn't have to stop with this story.But actual locations to work on your existing equipment and Even ... to custom the amps with better stuff,upgrades.I feel as Interesting this story is to me it falls short that's my opinion.Were left with what we can get and the intrest that something better a new model better opitions is around.I feel even today there's more sound ideas and business that can easily compete and make it better and line up with where Rockford and other sound companies have left off.Where it's not about the warranty and the upgrade next year.But way more opitions and a better personal touch to sound equipment.
Wow I had no idea
I’ve heard a lot of people say to never use your name as your company name, it’s bad luck
That's a good point. I don't think the company will make it.
I just threw out a gavotte.
Omg no!!!
When you sell your soul to the devil for fame and fortune.....he / she ALWAYS gives you what you want : ( i will pray for you all in the Name of God Jesus Christ : )
That’s the last thing this man did!! We didn’t know about half of his life’s accomplishments till this video was shared with me. So not sure what you mean and why you would be disrespectful to this man’s memory.
@@oldschoolcaraudiorestoration because my God is Jesus Christ....
it's that simple....May He bless you in YOUR work every day ....Cheers : ) Jay ( CarsRcool channel ) have a happy day !
It wasn't about fame or fortune to Jim. You sir didn't learn anything from watching these. He tried several times and failed. That is not selling your soul to the devil. It was about bringing the enjoyment of listening to music the way it should be enjoyed. His contributions shaped the audio industry and there wouldn't be several innovations without his designs.
@@MrSchmidthead Freemasonry controls both sides of all arguments.....NO ONE gains ANY traction in this world without selling ones soul in fact .....Try to live your life under the soul authority of Jesus Christ ....
and these things have little importance....you have a happy day : )
@@MrSchmidthead go to the local Freemasonic Lodge and you will find his name..