EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration  Statement
(Forms S-8 No.  333-48076  and  333-101010)  pertaining to the 2002 Stock Option
Plan and in the  Registration  Statement  (Form S-3 No.  333-72932)  of Rockford
Corporation of our report dated  February 7, 2003,  except for Note 15 for which
the date is  February  19,  2003,  with  respect to the  consolidated  financial
statements  and schedule of Rockford  Corporation  included in its Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002,  filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Phoenix, Arizona
March 6, 2003