When MB Quart hit in car audio, they turned car audio on it's head.
No one had ever heard speakers like this.
It took a bit, but if you were to walk into a car audio dealer in the late 80's early 90's, and they had Quart, you purchased Quart. It was just that simple.
MB Quart racked-up car audio awards left and right.
Rockford Fosgate was the king, and had the pocket-book to prove it. They saw the threat, and it was HUGE.
They came to Quart with a offer. Whoever was in charge took the candy. The workers and engineers took the hit.
The workers had to do as they were told. Many left, some stayed.
Fosgate put their name on some of the Quart mids and tweets, and in return put Quarts name on some of Fosgates subs.
Seemed like a good idea, or was it?
Now, it seems as though Fosgate was taking a hit in the market, and aided in the demise of a fine company.
Maxxonics purchased the brand, but by then I think the damage had been done. They did the same things Fosgate did. Exploited the brand.
The brand MB Quart is done, and it won't take but a minute on their site to see it.
The Germans have such a passion for perfection, and such a passion for their product, they are giving it another shot.
I think it's a great story, and there is no doubt it's great product.
Those who know, and have the ability to snag the old original German made product for a fraction of the retail price are the lucky ones.
But, I certainly hope the company makes it. They are coming back in car audio strong. There is Focal and Rainbow now, but you could say German Maestro is part of the big three.