Introduction - Mitsubishi Rockford Product Reference Manual

Introduction

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.
Mitsubishi's audio strategy
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.
What is premium audio?
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.
Main Features of Rockford Premium Sound System
1.
860W/650W Hyper-Amp with Digital Signal Processing
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.
3.
Door mounted speaker boxes and damping
designed for greater sound clarity
Resin cover
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
Sheet metal
surrounded with damping material to
Speaker box
make the sound as clear as possible.
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2.
Speaker layout tailored for maximum quality
By incorporating a powerful
subwoofer to the 12-speaker 4
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
1
for any genre of music.
1 2 3
Damping
1 2 3
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.
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.
1 3
16cm polypropylene coaxial
3.5cm soft dome tweeter
2-way speaker
2 4
16cm polypropylene 650W 8-channel
cone speaker high-power amplifier
3
2 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.
Outlander
1 2
3
8-channel high-power
amplifier
650W
1 2 3
4
Lancer/Lancer EX
1 2 3
1 2
3
5 1
3.5cm soft dome tweeter
(front pillar)
2
16cm polypropylene
25cm subwoofer
cone speaker
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.
Pajero/Montero
1 2
Maximum output: 650W
Speakers: 9
4
Subwoofer: 25cm
4
single cone
5
1 2
Galant
1 2
Maximum output: 650W
Speakers: 9
4
Subwoofer: 25cm
single cone
1 2
5
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.
3 5
25cm dual voice coil 860W 11-channel
subwoofer high-power amplifier
4 6
8cm cone speaker 3.5cm soft dome tweeter
6
2
Maximum output: 860W
Speakers: 12
4
5
Subwoofer: 25cm
4 dual voice coil
6 2 3
2
Maximum output: 650W
Speakers: 8
2
Subwoofer: 6" x 9"
2
Coaxial 2-way
2
2