Fortissimo

Am I right in thinking you’re 18 years into Bergantino Systems now, Jim?

That’s correct. We officially launched the company in January 2001, so that would make it 18 years.

For you, when did it feel like the company was up and running?

Pretty much from the beginning. I started designing home audio speakers prior to 2001, and then more audiophile-grade speakers. I also designed some PA speakers along the way. When the opportunity came to design bass cabinets for other manufacturers prior to starting Bergantino Audio Systems, I incorporated much of what I developed and learned in the home audio and PA market into my bass cabinet designs. Right out of the gate, people were hearing things they’d never heard before, and I realized that I had a place in an industry that was ripe for someone to bring something new to the table. So I decided to switch direction, and rather than pursue the home audio designs, I got into the bass amplification world, and the rest is history, as