Mitsubishi Rockford Product Reference Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction

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860W/650W Hyper-Amp with Digital Signal Processing

M

itsubishi Motors has teamed up with Rockford to develop an exclusive sound system for 

Mitsubishi vehicles. Rockford systems offer drivers a number of new features.

T

he primary feature of Rockford is the precision arrangement of speakers and subwoofers 

throughout the vehicle. In Outlander and Pajero/Montero, the subwoofer is located in the left-

hand side of the rear cargo space. In Lancer/Lancer EX, it is located in the trunk space. These 

individualized layouts utilize the design of each Mitsubishi vehicle to achieve optimum performance.

Delivering a clear, powerful sound, the Rockford Sound System experi-

ence begins here at the amplifier. Putting out up to 860 watts on 12 chan-

nels (650W on 8 or 9 channels), the Hyper-

Amp units utilize Digital Signal Processing 

(DSP) to recreate a range of listening envir-

onments, letting drivers and passengers 

choose the best fit for their ride.

Resin cover

Damping

Sheet metal

Speaker box

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Speaker layout tailored for maximum quality

By incorporating a powerful 

subwoofer to the 12-speaker 

system, the sound quality 

gains a deep, enveloping 

quality. The subwoofer cabi-

net occupies a large 20-liter 

space, enabling it to signifi-

cantly boost the low ranges 

for any genre of music.

3. 

Door mounted speaker boxes and damping 

designed for greater sound clarity

In the doors, the entire unit has been 

transformed into a speaker box, with 

resin and sheet metal segments to 

eliminate spaces that could lower 

sound quality. The speakers are also 

surrounded with damping material to 

make the sound as clear as possible.

Mitsubishi has adopted premium sound systems for our new vehicles that provide, moving, high-quality sound 

reproduction. In a survey of Mitsubishi buyers and customers who like Mitsubishi vehicles, this was the one feature that 

was chosen most in a list of options they wanted to see. To meet this desire, our new vehicles now feature 2ch and 5.1ch 

sound system upgrades. 

Mitsubishi’s audio strategy

Achieving a quality car audio experience is far more complicated than simply purchasing a top-quality CD player and 

amplifier and installing them into your car. Even knowledgeable audio salespeople won’t be able to know the precise 

system and layout to match the exact acoustic qualities of every vehicle they encounter. Because the car makers 

themselves know exactly how their vehicles are designed, they are in the best position to provide a sound system that 

fits perfectly with the vehicle’s acoustics, using echoes and time delays to deliver the best possible listening experience.

What is premium audio?

Main Features of Rockford Premium Sound System

What is Rockford?

Founded in 1973 by Jim Fosgate in Tempe Arizona, USA, Rockford 

is recognized as a top designer and maker of car audio systems, 

with exclusive designs already adopted by many carmakers. 

16cm polypropylene 

cone speaker

25cm subwoofer

3.5cm soft dome tweeter

16cm polypropylene coaxial 

2-way speaker

650W 8-channel 

high-power amplifier

16cm polypropylene 

cone speaker

25cm dual voice coil 

subwoofer

3.5cm soft dome tweeter

(front pillar)

8cm cone speaker

860W 11-channel 

high-power amplifier

3.5cm soft dome tweeter

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8-channel high-power 
amplifier
650W

This 8-channel system uses a high-power amplifier that puts out a total of 

650W. Installed on Lancer/Lancer EX and Outlander, the Rockford Fosgate 

Sound System employs a 9-speaker, 7-position layout that provides power 

and clarity with minimal distortion. The sound balance can be set for rock or 

other types of music, and bass output can be set to any of six levels.

This 11-channel system with high-power amplifier puts out a total of 860W 

for Pajero/Montero and 650W for Galant.  The 12-speaker, 12-position layout 

used in Pajero/Montero (8-speaker, 6-position, no subwoofer, in Galant) pro-

vides a rich sound balance without distortion. The Rockford Acoustic  Sound 

System is designed to provide flawless reproduction of classical music, but 

fits other styles as well.

Outlander

Pajero/Montero

Lancer/Lancer EX

Galant

Maximum output: 650W

Speakers: 9

Subwoofer: 25cm 

single cone

Maximum output: 650W

Speakers: 9

Subwoofer: 25cm 

single cone

Maximum output: 860W

Speakers: 12

Subwoofer: 25cm 

dual voice coil

Maximum output: 650W

Speakers: 8

Subwoofer:  6” x 9”

Coaxial 2-way

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Let the customer know that the quality of the sound system 
comes from the precise positioning of the speakers and woofers. 
Be sure to point out where they are located.

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