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Hertz CPK 165 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1260W Peak (420W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker System (2-Pairs)

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1260W Peak (420W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker System (2-Pairs)

• 315 watts Peak Each, 105 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/8" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

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• 315 watts Peak Each, 105 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/8" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

Hertz CPK 690 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1440W Peak (480W RMS) 6x9" Cento Series 2-Way Component Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1440W Peak (480W RMS) 6x9" Cento Series 2-Way Component Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 360 watts Peak Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/4 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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• 360 watts Peak Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/4 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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Hertz MPX 690.3 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1040W Peak (520W RMS) 6x9" Mille PRO Series 3-way 4-ohm Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1040W Peak (520W RMS) 6x9" Mille PRO Series 3-way 4-ohm Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 260 watts Peak Each, 130 watts RMS Each
• 1" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Pulp Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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List price $1460.00
-15% $1,239.98

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• 260 watts Peak Each, 130 watts RMS Each
• 1" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Pulp Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

Hertz DCX130.3 with Sound Damping

80W Peak (40W RMS) 5.25" Dieci Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

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80W Peak (40W RMS) 5.25" Dieci Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

• 40Watts Max Each, 20 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material<
• PEI dome tweeter
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-3/16"

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List price $168.74
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• 40Watts Max Each, 20 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material<
• PEI dome tweeter
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-3/16"

Hertz DCX160.3 with Sound Damping

240W Peak (120W RMS) 6” Power Series Full Range Speaker + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

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240W Peak (120W RMS) 6” Power Series Full Range Speaker + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

• 120 Watts Max Each, 60 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper Cone
• Neodymium Tweeter magnet
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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• 120 Watts Max Each, 60 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper Cone
• Neodymium Tweeter magnet
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Hertz CPX 165 with Sound Damping

570W Peak (190W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

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570W Peak (190W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

• 285 watts Peak Each, 95 watts RMS Each
• 0.9 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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• 285 watts Peak Each, 95 watts RMS Each
• 0.9 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Hertz CK 165L with Speaker Installation Kit

6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

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6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

• 150 Watts Max Each, 50 Watts RMS Each
•Non Pressed Paper cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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List price $498.73
-20% $399.99 /set

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• 150 Watts Max Each, 50 Watts RMS Each
•Non Pressed Paper cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Hertz X 170 with Accessories

200W Peak (50W RMS) Uno Series 6.7” 2-Way Coaxial Speakers

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200W Peak (50W RMS) Uno Series 6.7” 2-Way Coaxial Speakers

• 200 watts Peak Each, 50 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

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List price $182.71
-32% $123.52 /pair

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• 200 watts Peak Each, 50 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

Hertz SV 200 NEO with Installation Accessories

200W RMS 8" 4 Ohms Car Speaker Midrange Driver with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

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200W RMS 8" 4 Ohms Car Speaker Midrange Driver with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

• 250 Watts Peak each
• 100 Watts RMS each
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Neodymium Magnet
• 4 ohm impedance
•Nature Proof

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List price $732.71
-19% $595.80 /pair

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• 250 Watts Peak each
• 100 Watts RMS each
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Neodymium Magnet
• 4 ohm impedance
•Nature Proof

Hertz SV 200L with Installation Accessories

1000W Peak (500W RMS) 8" SPL Show Series 4-ohm component woofers + 8" Speaker Baffles + Sound Damping, Roller and Panel Removal Kit

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1000W Peak (500W RMS) 8" SPL Show Series 4-ohm component woofers + 8" Speaker Baffles + Sound Damping, Roller and Panel Removal Kit

• 500 watts Peak Each, 250 watts RMS Each
• Pulp cotton fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94.5 dB

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List price $487.71
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• 500 watts Peak Each, 250 watts RMS Each
• Pulp cotton fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94.5 dB

Hertz CX 690 with Installation Accessories

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6x9" Cento Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + 6x9" Speaker Baffles + Sound Damping, Roller and Panel Removal Kit

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6x9" Cento Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers + 6x9" Speaker Baffles + Sound Damping, Roller and Panel Removal Kit

• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1-5/8 PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Semi-pressed paper + Mica cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94.5 dB

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List price $487.71
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• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1-5/8 PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Semi-pressed paper + Mica cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94.5 dB

Hertz CX 130 with Speaker Installation Kit

6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

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6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

• 160 Watts Max Each, 55 Watts RMS Each
•Pressed-paper cone cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

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List price $638.73
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• 160 Watts Max Each, 55 Watts RMS Each
•Pressed-paper cone cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

Hertz SX 165 NEO with Speaker Installation Kit

SPL Show Series 6-1/2" 2-way Speakers with Sound Dampening, Speaker Baffles and Heavy Duty Roller

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SPL Show Series 6-1/2" 2-way Speakers with Sound Dampening, Speaker Baffles and Heavy Duty Roller

• 6-1/2" pressed paper woofer with weather-resistant treatment
• handles up to 100 watts RMS (200 watts peak power)
• frequency range: 100-20,000 Hz
• SPL Show Series

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List price $568.71
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• 6-1/2" pressed paper woofer with weather-resistant treatment
• handles up to 100 watts RMS (200 watts peak power)
• frequency range: 100-20,000 Hz
• SPL Show Series

Hertz X 165 with Sound Damping

440W Peak (110W RMS) 6.5” Uno Series 2-way Coaxial Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

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440W Peak (110W RMS) 6.5” Uno Series 2-way Coaxial Speakers + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

• 220 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Neodymium Dome Tweeters
• Water Resistance Paper Cone cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

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• 220 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Neodymium Dome Tweeters
• Water Resistance Paper Cone cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

Hertz SX 165 NEO with Sound Damping

400W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Show Series 2-way Car Speakers for SPL Competition + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

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400W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Show Series 2-way Car Speakers for SPL Competition + NVX SDSK2 Sound Damping

• 200 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1.1 PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96.5 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-1/4"

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• 200 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1.1 PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96.5 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-1/4"

Hertz CPK 690 with Speaker Installation Kit

6 x 9" Cento PRO Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

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6 x 9" Cento PRO Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

• 360 watts Peak Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/4 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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List price $672.71
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• 360 watts Peak Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/4 Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

Hertz CPX 690 with Speaker Installation Kit

6 x 9" Cento Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening and Roller

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6 x 9" Cento Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening and Roller

• 155 Watts Max Each, 60 Watts RMS Each
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3-3/8"

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• 155 Watts Max Each, 60 Watts RMS Each
• Water repellent pressed paper cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3-3/8"

Hertz MPK1650.3 with Speaker Installation Kit

6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 3 Ohm Component Speakers with Sound Dampening, Speaker Baffles and Heavy Duty Roller

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6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 3 Ohm Component Speakers with Sound Dampening, Speaker Baffles and Heavy Duty Roller

• 125 Watts Max Each, 25 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 3 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $1012.71
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• 125 Watts Max Each, 25 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 3 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Hertz SX 690 NEO with Speaker Installation Kit

SPL Show Series 6"x9" 3-way car speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening and Heavy Duty Roller

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SPL Show Series 6"x9" 3-way car speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening and Heavy Duty Roller

• 3-way car speakers (pair)
• 6"x9" pressed paper woofer with weather-resistant treatment
• Built for SPL competition
• Handles up to 130 watts RMS (260 watts peak power)

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• 3-way car speakers (pair)
• 6"x9" pressed paper woofer with weather-resistant treatment
• Built for SPL competition
• Handles up to 130 watts RMS (260 watts peak power)

Hertz CPK 165 with Installation Accessories

210W RMS 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

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210W RMS 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

• 315 watts Peak Each, 105 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/8" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

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• 315 watts Peak Each, 105 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/8" Tetolon Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92.5 dB

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