Many brands in our industry claim to produce equipment of the highest quality and in a number of cases, many in fact do.

In relation to Bergantino Audio Systems however, that claim isn’t just a piece of marketing noise. With many industry accolades and a large number of respected professional users that rely on the brand’s products daily, it can totally be justified

Founder Jim Bergantino has worked in a number of fields in his career – from hi-tech electrical engineering to high-end hi-fi and the professional audio world. After designing custom bass cabinets for many other leading brands, he went out on his own to start Bergantino Audio Systems in 2001.

To this day, the company remains a tight-knit firm which lets them focus on being an engineering driven company, rather than being solely a sales driven venture. This allows them to look forward with their designs and their unique approach to developing products. Many others brands in the bass amplification category chase very high quantities, which dictates that their product design decisions are subject to ‘unit cost’, rather than engineering excellence. All products are designed and engineered by Jim Bergantino, absolutely nothing is contracted out.

Jim sources the very finest custom transducers and materials for his speaker cabinets from all over the world. By doing this, it enables Bergantino to meet specific design and engineering goals for each product and he continues to develop their own electronics with a ‘forward-looking’ approach, rather than just slavishly following the crowd.

From the ground-breaking B|Amp Mk2,  Forté D and Forté HP bass amplifiers models, to the incredibly lightweight NXT – Neo Extreme Technology and NXV – Neo Extreme Vintage Neodymium cabinets , Bergantino truly is world-beating in every respect, with the highest quality of design and manufacturing, all proudly built in the USA.

Latest Bergantino News

• DSP Embedded System Controlled Bass Amplifier
• 800W RMS output (@ 2.67/2 Ω), 700W RMS (@ 4Ω), 350W RMS (@ 8Ω)
• 4-Band Multi-function EQ with adjustable frequency range and “Q”
• Programmable Filters: Bright Switch, Variable High-Pass, Low-Pass and Feedback Filters
• Built in Chromatic Tuner
• On-Board Variable-Ratio Compressor (VRC)
• Scene-savable choice of Serial and Parallel compression settings (NEW!)
• Multi-Effects – Overdrive, Distortion 1 or Distortion 2 (Fuzz)
• Scene-savable Clean/Dirty blend percentage for Drive effects (NEW!)
• User-Programmable Memory Settings
• Revolutionary Bergantino Speaker Profile EQ System
• Auxiliary Input and Headphone jacks – ideal for personal monitor and practice use
• Effects send and return loop
• Dual Speakon Outputs
• Studio-Quality DI – selectable Pre or Post EQ
• Line Output – pre-amp or tuner out
• Selectable Phase Output (Normal or Reverse)
• Software Speaker impedance matching, for optimal power transfer
• USB port: allows software upgrades/profiles, optional wireless footswitch connectivity and portable device charging

BFT (Big Fat Tube) Technology

The world of bass tone can mean many things to different people and often it can be hard to replicate the desired essence and tone of a real tube amplifier. While you can get part of the way with distortion circuits and pedals, but to truly master the ultimate bass tone, this can’t just be solved by distortion alone. It needs to involve the way the amp module compresses, sags and reacts to load.

We’ve painstakingly analyzed those core drive attributes to give the modern bass player all of the good and none of the bad. You want that sweet, intoxicating soft clip purr? It’s in there.  How about grit and growl to give you some more presence in a mix?  Yep, it’s there too.  What about a massively saturated tube amp pushed within an inch of its life?  You’ve absolutely got it with the Forté D.

This drive is just as tight and controlled at a soft clip as it is full bore. Try it at low settings for just the right harmonic chime or max it out to really saturate your bass tone. With just a single knob, Bergantino has distilled drive and its nuances right down to the lowest common denominator – TONE. Tone that you don’t have to spend hours dialing in – we’ve done all the hard work for you!

But what if you desire pristine and sparkling clean tones? Not to worry, simply turn off the BFT technology and you’ve more than got it.

Parallel Dynamic Circuitry™

Bergantino’s new Parallel Dynamic Circuitry™ builds on all of the best attributes of our compression wizardry found in some of our other products, then optimizes it for bass automatically for a sweet, note-thickening magic. 

This new technology seamlessly integrates with the BFT drive feature, allowing for a very sensitive, touch dynamic that inspires, not only to achieve that pushed tube amplifier tone, but get the wonderful FEEL of total interaction between the player and amp. 

Power on Tap

Many brands sadly often rate their amps without real world verifiable figures. Forté D features a custom tuned, yet powerful amplifier module and will provide up to genuine 800W RMS power depending on the speaker load. At 8Ω (for example: a single small cab) Forté D will provide 350W RMS, @ 4Ω this is increased to 700W RMS, while at a 2 or 2,67 Ω load the power output goes to 800W RMS.

Speaker impedance of the connected cabinets can also be matched from the front panel, this permits for optimal power transfer and allows the Forté D to function safely right down to a 2-ohm minimum load.

• Lightweight, yet powerful compact bass amplifier

• One-knob BFT (Big Fat Tube) Drive circuit

• Built in Parallel Dynamic Circuitry – adds note definition and thickening

• 800W RMS output (@ 2.67/2 Ω), 700W RMS (@ 4Ω), 350W RMS (@ 8Ω)

• 4-Band EQ

• Bright switch

• Auxiliary input and headphone jacks – for personal monitor and practice use

• Effects send and return loop

• Dual Speakon outputs

• Studio-quality DI – selectable Pre or Post EQ

• Line output – tuner out

Forté HP

Hyper-Powered Lightweight Bass Amplifier

The latest member of the Bergantino Audio Systems family, Forté HP takes bass amplification to a whole new level of performance. Ideal for the modern bass player who requires massive headroom and control over their sound, Forté HP delivers a formidable and authoritative tone, combined with top level ease and confidence.

In essence, the difference between how most regular Class D amps and in how a Forté HP performs, is similar to the performance comparison between a good 8-cylinder vs a 6-cylinder engine. This amp harkens back to the incredible thump that classic lead sleds were known for and that many players have been seeking, but without the weight – it just has to be experienced and is certainly an amplifier that offers unprecedented “slam”.

Make no mistake, the Forté HP will cruise along while other amps beg for mercy. It has the ability to control every inch of the note with a quickness and command that will not only be heard, but felt. With 1200 watts of ultra-reliable, Class D power, Forté HP’s provides this and more but in a lightweight, portable package.

The Neo-Xtreme-Technology series is available in four driver configurations, all with Tweeters and a 1×12 configuration without Tweeter and are designed to be mixed and matched, to cover bass players portability and tone goals:

• NXT 112 – 1×12” with HF driver/crossover
• ENXT 112 – 1×12″ without HF driver/crossover
• NXT 212 – 2×12” with HF driver/crossover
• NXT 210 – 2×10” with HF driver/crossover
• NXT 410 – 4×10” with HF driver/crossover

NXV Series Lightweight Bass Cabinets

Solid Vintage Tone that won’t break your back

Custom Padded Covers for Bergantino Cabinets

Protect the investment you have made in your Bergantino cabinet with these custom designed padded covers.

This range of premium padded covers offers a tailored fit for the following models of Bergantino cabinets 
ENXT-112 / NXT-112 / NXT-210 / NXT-212 / HG-310 / HG-410

Constructed of a rugged, water-resistant brushed black nylon exterior and lined with padded shock-absorbent materials, these lightweight, yet super strong covers are made to fit Bergantino cabinets exactly, for safe transport and offers excellent protection from the rigours of the road.

For the 112 models, a stitched slot in the top of the cover is provided for the top-mounted handle, for easy one handed carrying. While the rest of the range has a slot on each side to easily grip the cabinet.

• Custom-fitted cover specifically made for the Bergantino HDN and HG range
• Offers 3 layers of protection
• Durable, Water-Resistant Brushed Black Nylon Exterior
• 5mm Foam Padding
• Thick Plush Inner Lining
• Made in the UK
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