{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"128456","rtpr_id":"nPn1YbRTNa","ticker":"PATK","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["PATK"],"title":"Rockford Fosgate Introduces All-New Audio Systems for the 2027 Can-Am Defender","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-26T16:00:01.852Z","article_body":"Rockford Fosgate Introduces All-New Audio Systems for the 2027 Can-Am Defender\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2026\n\nCo-engineered with BRP, the new lineup delivers vehicle-specific fitment,\ntuned performance, scalable system options, and off-road durability.\n\nTEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate, a leader in\nhigh-performance audio, announces an all-new lineup of audio systems\nengineered specifically for the 2027 Can-Am Defender platform. Co-engineered\nwith BRP, the new systems combine premium Rockford Fosgate sound with\nfactory-level integration, plug-and-play installation, and purpose-built\ndurability for the off-road environment.\n\nFrom upgrades to complete full-cab systems and premium Audio Roof solutions,\nthe lineup gives Defender owners multiple ways to build an audio system around\nhow they work, ride, and play.\n\nAt the foundation of the lineup is Precision Engineered Fit. Speakers,\nenclosures, amplifiers, harnesses, and mounting solutions are designed\nspecifically around the Defender platform, creating a clean, integrated\ninstallation with a finished appearance that looks at home in the vehicle.\nDepending on the configuration, system control integrates directly with the\n2027 Can-Am Defender Wireless Touch Display or Rockford Fosgate PMX-C30 source\nunit.\n\nSelect systems also feature V.S.T.S. - Vehicle Specific Tuned Sound. Built-in\nDSP, vehicle-specific tuning, and digital A2B connectivity are engineered\naround the Defender environment to deliver clean, controlled audio without\ncomplicated tuning or setup. The result is powerful sound designed to perform\nover wind, engine noise, and the demanding conditions that come with off-road\nuse.\n\nThe new Defender audio lineup is also designed to scale. Owners can start with\na front-speaker system and expand with rear speakers, powered subwoofer kits,\namplifier upgrades, or complete Audio Roof solutions. Available configurations\nrange from 500-watt amplified front-speaker systems to 1,000-watt\ndual-amplified systems with a powered 10-inch subwoofer.\n\nFor riders looking for an all-in-one upgrade, Rockford Fosgate Defender Audio\nRoof systems combine high-output overhead sound, integrated lighting, and\nvehicle-specific functionality in a single package. Configurations are\navailable for both two-door and four-door Defender models, with premium\nsystems adding 15-inch passive subwoofers, expanded speaker coverage,\ncustomizable RGB lighting, integrated dome lighting, and integrated Can-Am\nSMART 40in. front light-bar and Can-Am SMART rear cargo-light.\n\nEvery system is engineered for the demands of the off-road environment with\nO.R.D.- Off Road Designed construction. Speakers, amplifiers, enclosures,\ngrilles, and hardware are built to withstand exposure to water, mud, dust, UV,\nvibration, and rugged use. Water-tested speakers, UV-certified grilles, and\nvibration-tested components help ensure dependable performance wherever the\nDefender goes.\n\nWhether upgrading a level 2, adding deeper bass, expanding audio throughout\nthe cab, or stepping up to a complete Audio Roof system, the new Rockford\nFosgate lineup gives 2027+ Can-Am Defender owners a purpose-built path to\npremium off-road sound.\n\nFor more information visit: rockfordfosgate.com or can-am.brp.com\n\nAbout Rockford Fosgate\nSetting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford\nCorporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford\nFosgate® for the mobile, marine, motorsport, and motorcycle audio aftermarket\nand OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a\nwholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rockford-fosgate-introduces-all-new-audio-systems-for-the-2027-can-am-defender-302859919.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rockford-fosgate-introduces-all-new-audio-systems-for-the-2027-can-am-defender-302859919.html)\n\nSOURCE Rockford Fosgate\n\n\n\nTammy Lowe, Rockford Fosgae, tammy.lowe@rockfordcorp.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1975413/Rockford-Fosgate-Introduces-All-New-Audio-Systems-for-the-2027-Can-Am-Defender.jpg?id=OA2910480\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1171928/Rockford-Corporation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2910444\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn1YbRTNa","title":"Rockford Fosgate Introduces All-New Audio Systems for the 2027 Can-Am Defender","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"PATK","created":"2026-08-26T16:00:01.852Z","tickers":["PATK"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Rockford Fosgate Introduces All-New Audio Systems for the 2027 Can-Am Defender\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2026\n\nCo-engineered with BRP, the new lineup delivers vehicle-specific fitment,\ntuned performance, scalable system options, and off-road durability.\n\nTEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate, a leader in\nhigh-performance audio, announces an all-new lineup of audio systems\nengineered specifically for the 2027 Can-Am Defender platform. Co-engineered\nwith BRP, the new systems combine premium Rockford Fosgate sound with\nfactory-level integration, plug-and-play installation, and purpose-built\ndurability for the off-road environment.\n\nFrom upgrades to complete full-cab systems and premium Audio Roof solutions,\nthe lineup gives Defender owners multiple ways to build an audio system around\nhow they work, ride, and play.\n\nAt the foundation of the lineup is Precision Engineered Fit. Speakers,\nenclosures, amplifiers, harnesses, and mounting solutions are designed\nspecifically around the Defender platform, creating a clean, integrated\ninstallation with a finished appearance that looks at home in the vehicle.\nDepending on the configuration, system control integrates directly with the\n2027 Can-Am Defender Wireless Touch Display or Rockford Fosgate PMX-C30 source\nunit.\n\nSelect systems also feature V.S.T.S. - Vehicle Specific Tuned Sound. Built-in\nDSP, vehicle-specific tuning, and digital A2B connectivity are engineered\naround the Defender environment to deliver clean, controlled audio without\ncomplicated tuning or setup. The result is powerful sound designed to perform\nover wind, engine noise, and the demanding conditions that come with off-road\nuse.\n\nThe new Defender audio lineup is also designed to scale. Owners can start with\na front-speaker system and expand with rear speakers, powered subwoofer kits,\namplifier upgrades, or complete Audio Roof solutions. Available configurations\nrange from 500-watt amplified front-speaker systems to 1,000-watt\ndual-amplified systems with a powered 10-inch subwoofer.\n\nFor riders looking for an all-in-one upgrade, Rockford Fosgate Defender Audio\nRoof systems combine high-output overhead sound, integrated lighting, and\nvehicle-specific functionality in a single package. Configurations are\navailable for both two-door and four-door Defender models, with premium\nsystems adding 15-inch passive subwoofers, expanded speaker coverage,\ncustomizable RGB lighting, integrated dome lighting, and integrated Can-Am\nSMART 40in. front light-bar and Can-Am SMART rear cargo-light.\n\nEvery system is engineered for the demands of the off-road environment with\nO.R.D.- Off Road Designed construction. Speakers, amplifiers, enclosures,\ngrilles, and hardware are built to withstand exposure to water, mud, dust, UV,\nvibration, and rugged use. Water-tested speakers, UV-certified grilles, and\nvibration-tested components help ensure dependable performance wherever the\nDefender goes.\n\nWhether upgrading a level 2, adding deeper bass, expanding audio throughout\nthe cab, or stepping up to a complete Audio Roof system, the new Rockford\nFosgate lineup gives 2027+ Can-Am Defender owners a purpose-built path to\npremium off-road sound.\n\nFor more information visit: rockfordfosgate.com or can-am.brp.com\n\nAbout Rockford Fosgate\nSetting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford\nCorporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford\nFosgate® for the mobile, marine, motorsport, and motorcycle audio aftermarket\nand OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a\nwholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rockford-fosgate-introduces-all-new-audio-systems-for-the-2027-can-am-defender-302859919.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rockford-fosgate-introduces-all-new-audio-systems-for-the-2027-can-am-defender-302859919.html)\n\nSOURCE Rockford Fosgate\n\n\n\nTammy Lowe, Rockford Fosgae, tammy.lowe@rockfordcorp.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1975413/Rockford-Fosgate-Introduces-All-New-Audio-Systems-for-the-2027-Can-Am-Defender.jpg?id=OA2910480\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1171928/Rockford-Corporation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2910444\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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