Oct. 2, 1925 - Oct. 4, 2002

In 1966, Bob Gault founded what was to become the world's largest loudspeaker manufacturing company after working as an engineer for Magnavox and CTS (Chicago Telephone Supply).  Ironically, Gault started Eminence hoping to manufacture three 18" speakers per day, based on a commitment from Ampeg's Everett Hull.  Under the leadership of Gault and most recently his son, Rob, the company's capacity has grown to over 10,000 speakers per day, employing over 200 people.

Hartley Peavey summed up Gault's commitment to engineering and the music industry recently when he wrote, "My friendship and business relationship with Bob Gault has endured for over 32 years. Why?  We both share the dream of building something better for less than the competition charges".

Gault was the president of Eminence from the company's inception until 1992.  He officially retired in 1993, but continued to make valuable contributions to the company.  Gault passed away on October 4, 2002.  He was a husband, father, and grandfather.  Gault was also an avid golfer.  He will be greatly missed by this family, the music industry, and the Eminence community.