Bergantino Audio Systems was founded in 2001 by engineer Jim Bergantino, who had previously designed custom bass cabinets for other leading brands after a career spanning high-tech electrical engineering, high-end hi-fi, and professional audio. The company is focused on bass guitar amplification, with Jim personally handling the design and engineering of every product rather than contracting work out.

The brand is best known for its lightweight Class-D bass amplifier heads, including the Forté HP and Forté HP2, alongside a catalog of speaker cabinets such as the Reference Series (and Reference II), the NV410T and the reissued NV610T. Bergantino also produces preamp pedals and custom-voiced transducers, with a reputation in the bass community for clean, high-headroom tone and engineering-driven design over mass production.

Bergantino has built a roster of endorsing artists that includes Mike Gordon of Phish, Karina Rykman, punk bassist Mike Watt, and bass educator Jacob Smith, and the company is frequently discussed on bass-focused communities like TalkBass.

Bergantino has 19 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Bass Amplifier Cabinets, Bass Amplifier Heads, and Bass Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 5 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Marc Stranger-Najjar, Mike Watt, and Ben McKee.