M2 Series Speakers and Subwoofers, M1 Series Speakers and Subwoofers, and Controller are Now Shipping

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is pleased to announce the availability of new Element Ready™ products introduced last November. The M1 and M2 Series speakers and subwoofers as well as the Color Optix™ Controller and corresponding cables are now shipping to authorized retail locations.

The RF CONNECT™ App which interfaces with the Color Optix™ Controller to allow the user to choose from 30 different color scrolling options or choose any fixed color from the color wheel and dial in the speed and brightness of the LED lighting is available on both the Apple® and Android® app stores.

The Color Optix™ M2 series includes 6.5 inch and 8-inch coaxial speakers, a standalone, high efficiency tweeter, as well as 10-inch dual 2 ohm and dual 4-ohm subwoofers. Color Optix™ M1 Series 6-inch, 6.5 inch, and 8-inch coaxial speakers are available along with 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers offered in dual 2 ohm and dual 4 ohm varieties.

Black and white grille options are available on both M1 and M2 products. M2 takes customization a step further by including a stainless-steel grille insert so you may choose black with stainless or white with stainless as well.

To achieve industry leading plug and play connectivity Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors are integrated into the design on all the M1 and M2 drivers. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers and subwoofers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications.

For more information on the complete line of Color Optix™ products please visit RockfordFosgate.com.

M2 Series Products Available:

M2-65 / M2-65B - 6.5" Color Optix Marine 2-Way System
M2-8 / M2-8B - 8" Color Optix Marine 2-Way System
M2-TS - 1" Marine Add-On Tweeter Kit
M2D2-10I / M2D2-10IB - 10" DVC 2Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer
M2D4-10I / M2D4-10IB - 10" DVC 2Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer

M1 Series Products Available:

M1-6 / M1-6B - 6" Color Optix Marine Speaker Pair
M1-65 / M1-65B - 6.5" Color Optix Marine Speaker Pair
M1-8 / M1-8B - 8" Color Optix Marine Speaker Pair
M1D2-8 / M1D2-8B - 8" DVC 2Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer
M1D4-8 / M1D4-8B - 8" DVC 4Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer
M1D2-10 / M1D2-10B - 10" DVC 2Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer
M1D4-10 / M1D4-10B - 10" DVC 4Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer
M1D2-12 / M1D2-12B - 12" DVC 2Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer
M1D4-12 / M1D4-12B - 12" DVC 4Ω Color Optix Marine Subwoofer

Controller and Cables Available:

PMX-RGB - Color Optix Light Controller with Optional App Interface
RGB-6C - 6 ft Color Optix Extension Cable for PMX-RGB
RGB-16C - 16 ft Color Optix Extension Cable for PMX-RGB
RGB-25C - 25 ft Color Optix Extension Cable for PMX-RGB
RGB-YC - Y-Adapter Color Optix Cable for PMX-RGB

Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).

M1 and M2 Series Speakers and Subwoofers Combine with Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect App for Complete Control of Lighting Experience

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boaters rejoice! New Color Optix™ loudspeakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound and light the way for your journey.

Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce the launch of the new M1 and M2 Series speakers and subwoofers. The full line of Element Ready™ products are designed to pair with the just introduced Color Optix ™ Controller and RF Connect App for complete lighting command on your vessel.

To further customize the sound experience black and white grille options are available on both M1 and M2 products. M2 takes customization a step further by also including a stainless-steel grille insert so you may choose black with stainless or white with stainless as well.

"We didn't just re-design an existing line of products. We spent time on the water, with boating enthusiasts, with boat manufactures in order to create loudspeakers that not only perform well, but also integrate as a true marine ecosystem" explained Jake Braaten, Rockford Vice President of New Product Development and Engineering.

To achieve industry leading plug and play connectivity Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors are integrated into the design on all the M1 and M2 drivers. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers and subwoofers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications.

M2 speakers are available in 6.5 inch and 8-inch coaxial configurations. The line also includes a standalone, high efficiency tweeter as well as 10-inch dual 2 ohm and dual 4-ohm subwoofers.  M1 speakers come in 6-inch, 6.5 inch, and 8 inch sizes complimented by 8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch subwoofers offered in dual 2 ohm and dual 4 ohm varieties.

To compliment the plug and play connectivity and streamline installation, Rockford equipped all M1 and M2 subwoofers with a VersaSwitch™ to make changing impedance between 1 and 4 or 2 and 8 ohms as easy as flipping a switch.

For more information on the complete line of Color Optix™ products please visit RockfordFosgate.com.

For more information or to find an authorized retail location near you, please visit rockfordfosgate.com.

Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The PMX-RGB Color Optix™ Controller gives infinite control over LED color options on RGB equipped marine speakers and subwoofers.
Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, has unveiled its new Element Ready™ IPX7 certified RGB LED Light Controller. With an MSRP of only $69.99, the PMX-RGB is expected to be shipping in Q1 2020.

"When thinking through our new Color Optix products, we wanted to create a true marine ecosystem that worked together seamlessly and gave the user infinite control over their color options," explained Jake Braaten, Rockford Vice President of New Product Development and Engineering. "To achieve this we incorporated the use of watertight connections as well as Smartphone control that allows you to customize the color and lighting effects at your speaker."

The controller is watertight, and features plug and play connectors that make the installation of the controller and RGB LED speakers simple through the use of optional extension cables and Y adaptors.

The proprietary designed RF CONNECT™ App allows quick and easy connection from compatible Apple or Android devices to the Color Optix™ controller through wireless communication. The App then allows the user to choose from 30 different color scrolling options or choose any fixed color from the color wheel. The speed and brightness can also be dialed in to compliment and customize every installation.

Additional features and specifications for the PMX-RGB include:

• RF Connect™ App Compatible
  IPX7 rated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connectors ensure that your connections remain waterproof and safe from the elements
  Includes stainless steel mounting hardware
  Operating Voltage 9VDC – 24VDC
  Illuminate up to 8 Color Optix™ speakers using the optional extension cables and Y connections
  2 Year Warranty
  For more information or to find an authorized retail location near you, please visit rockfordfosgate.com.

Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).