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MTX Terminator TNP212D2 1200w 2 Ohm Dual 12” Subwoofers/Sub Box/Amp+Headphones

1200 Watt Max Dual 12" Terminator Series Loaded Subwoofer Bass System with Amplifier and Bass Knob Included Package

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1200 Watt Max Dual 12" Terminator Series Loaded Subwoofer Bass System with Amplifier and Bass Knob Included Package

• 1200W Peak (2 Subs)
• 400W RMS (2 Subs)
• 48oz. Magnet
• Terminator Series Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier
• Heavy 5/8" MDF Construction
• Black Carpeting

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• 1200W Peak (2 Subs)
• 400W RMS (2 Subs)
• 48oz. Magnet
• Terminator Series Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier
• Heavy 5/8" MDF Construction
• Black Carpeting

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2000W Kenwood + Kicker Complete Bass Package

2 Kenwood KFC-W2513PS 10" Performance Subs + Kicker 11ZX500.1 Mono Amp + Amp Kit + Enclosure

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2 Kenwood KFC-W2513PS 10" Performance Subs + Kicker 11ZX500.1 Mono Amp + Amp Kit + Enclosure

Pair of 10" Single 4 Ohm KFC Series Subwoofers • 2000W MAX • 600W RMS • ZX Series Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier • Fail Safe Technology • Variable Bass Boost • Variable Low-Pass Filter • 10" Dual Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure • Complete 4 Gauge Amp Kit

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Pair of 10" Single 4 Ohm KFC Series Subwoofers • 2000W MAX • 600W RMS • ZX Series Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier • Fail Safe Technology • Variable Bass Boost • Variable Low-Pass Filter • 10" Dual Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure • Complete 4 Gauge Amp Kit

(2) Kicker COMPVR 1400w 10" Subwoofers+ Sub Box Enclosure For Jeep Wrangler

700W Peak (350W RMS) 10" Comp VR Series Dual 4 ohm Car Subwoofer Package

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700W Peak (350W RMS) 10" Comp VR Series Dual 4 ohm Car Subwoofer Package

• 350 Watts RMS
• 700 Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene Surround
• Stamped Steel Basket
• Perimeter Venting
• Spiralead tinsel-lead technology

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• 350 Watts RMS
• 700 Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene Surround
• Stamped Steel Basket
• Perimeter Venting
• Spiralead tinsel-lead technology

Hifonics 1000 Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

Hifonics 1000 Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

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Hifonics 1000 Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

• 125 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 250 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 500 Watts
• Low-Pass Filter and High-Pass Filter
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 15.7" W x 10" L x 2.4" H

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• 125 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 250 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 500 Watts
• Low-Pass Filter and High-Pass Filter
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 15.7" W x 10" L x 2.4" H

Crunch Power Drive 4000W 2 Channel Class AB Car Audio Power Amplifier (2 Pack)

Crunch Power Drive 4000W 2 Channel Class AB Car Audio Power Amplifier (2 Pack)

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Crunch Power Drive 4000W 2 Channel Class AB Car Audio Power Amplifier (2 Pack)

• 500 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4 ohm
• 1000 Watts RMS x 2 @ 2 ohm
• 2000 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm Bridged
• Total Peak Power: 4000 Watts
• Variable high-pass filter: 60 - 1200 Hz
• Variable low-pass filter: 30 - 250 Hz
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +9 dB bass boost
• Dimensions: 11.4"W x 20"L x 3.8"H

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• 500 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4 ohm
• 1000 Watts RMS x 2 @ 2 ohm
• 2000 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm Bridged
• Total Peak Power: 4000 Watts
• Variable high-pass filter: 60 - 1200 Hz
• Variable low-pass filter: 30 - 250 Hz
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +9 dB bass boost
• Dimensions: 11.4"W x 20"L x 3.8"H

Crunch Power Drive 1000W Max 4-Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Amplifier (4 Pack)

Crunch Power Drive 1000W Max 4-Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Amplifier (4 Pack)

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Crunch Power Drive 1000W Max 4-Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Amplifier (4 Pack)

• 125 Watts Max x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 250 Watts Max x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 Watts Max x 2 @ 4 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• Variable high-pass filter: 60 - 1200 Hz
• Variable low-pass filter: 30 - 250 Hz
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +9 dB bass boost at 50 Hz
• Dimensions: 11.4"W x 14.2"L x 3.8"H

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• 125 Watts Max x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 250 Watts Max x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 Watts Max x 2 @ 4 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• Variable high-pass filter: 60 - 1200 Hz
• Variable low-pass filter: 30 - 250 Hz
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +9 dB bass boost at 50 Hz
• Dimensions: 11.4"W x 14.2"L x 3.8"H

Hifonics Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

Hifonics Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

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Hifonics Watt 4 Channel Class A/B Bridgeable Car Amp Amplifier (2 Pack)

• 250 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 2,000 Watts
• High- and Low-Pass Filterse
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 22" W x 10" L x 6" H

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• 250 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 2,000 Watts
• High- and Low-Pass Filterse
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 22" W x 10" L x 6" H

2) ROCKFORD FOSGATE P2D4-12 12" 1600 Watt Dual 4-Ohm Car Audio Subwoofers P2D412

2) ROCKFORD FOSGATE P2D4-12 12" 1600 Watt Dual 4-Ohm Car Audio Subwoofers P2D412

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2) ROCKFORD FOSGATE P2D4-12 12" 1600 Watt Dual 4-Ohm Car Audio Subwoofers P2D412

• 800W Peak
• 400W RMS
• Kevlar Fiber Reinforced Paper Cone
• VAST Surround
• Dual Linear Spiders
• Woven Tinsel Leads
• CEA-2031 Compliant
• Flex-Fit Basket

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• 800W Peak
• 400W RMS
• Kevlar Fiber Reinforced Paper Cone
• VAST Surround
• Dual Linear Spiders
• Woven Tinsel Leads
• CEA-2031 Compliant
• Flex-Fit Basket

(2) RE Audio SXX15D4 V2 SXXV2 15" 2400W RMS Dual 4-Ohm Car Sub Subwoofers

1000W 15" SXX Series Dual 4 ohm Subwoofer Package

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1000W 15" SXX Series Dual 4 ohm Subwoofer Package

• RMS Power: 1000W
• Dual 4 ohm
• Rubatek Foam Surround
• Dual Composite 2-Piece Cone
• Tork-Tite Terminals
• Progressive Spiders
• Triple Stacked Magnets

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• RMS Power: 1000W
• Dual 4 ohm
• Rubatek Foam Surround
• Dual Composite 2-Piece Cone
• Tork-Tite Terminals
• Progressive Spiders
• Triple Stacked Magnets

(2) Kicker 43CWRT121 COMPRT12 12" 2000 Watt Car Audio Subwoofers Subs

1000W Peak (500W RMS) 12" Comp RT Dual 1 ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofer Package

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1000W Peak (500W RMS) 12" Comp RT Dual 1 ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofer Package

• 500 Watts RMS
• 1000 Watts Max
• Injection-molded polypropylene cone
• Tough Santoprene surround
• All-weather slim subwoofer
• UniPlate™ backplate
• Frequency Response: 25 - 500Hz

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• 500 Watts RMS
• 1000 Watts Max
• Injection-molded polypropylene cone
• Tough Santoprene surround
• All-weather slim subwoofer
• UniPlate™ backplate
• Frequency Response: 25 - 500Hz

Autotek Super Sport 2500W Class A/B 4 Channel Car Audio Amp Amplifier (4 Pack)

Autotek Super Sport 2500W Class A/B 4 Channel Car Audio Amp Amplifier (4 Pack)

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Autotek Super Sport 2500W Class A/B 4 Channel Car Audio Amp Amplifier (4 Pack)

• 325 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 625 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• 1250 Watts Peak x 2 @ 4 ohm, Bridged
• Total Peak Power: 2500 Watts
• Built-In High and Low Pass Filters
• Heavy Duty Aluminum Heatsink
• Dimensions: 11" W x 10.25" L x 2" H

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• 325 Watts Peak x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 625 Watts Peak x 4 @ 2 ohm
• 1250 Watts Peak x 2 @ 4 ohm, Bridged
• Total Peak Power: 2500 Watts
• Built-In High and Low Pass Filters
• Heavy Duty Aluminum Heatsink
• Dimensions: 11" W x 10.25" L x 2" H

The Ram Shaker Upgrade Kit

Hifonics BRX2400.1D 2400W Monoblock Amp + 2 Pairs of NVX NSP68 6x8" Speakers w/ Dual 12" VCW124 Subwoofers & Kit

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Hifonics BRX2400.1D 2400W Monoblock Amp + 2 Pairs of NVX NSP68 6x8" Speakers w/ Dual 12" VCW124 Subwoofers & Kit

• Hifonics BRX2400.1D Monoblock Brutus Amplifier
• RMS: 850W x 1 @ 4 ohm, 1600W x 1 @ 2 ohm, 2400W x 1 @ 1 ohm
• 2 Pairs of NVX NSP68 6" x 8" N-Series Coaxial Speakers
• Max Power: 320W (Total) , RMS Power: 40W (Per Speaker)
• Dual NVX VCW124 12" VC Car Subwoofers
• Power Range (RMS) 1700-2000 Watts (Total)
• NVX XAPK1D True 1/0 Gauge, 100% Copper Dual Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• Hifonics BRX2400.1D Monoblock Brutus Amplifier
• RMS: 850W x 1 @ 4 ohm, 1600W x 1 @ 2 ohm, 2400W x 1 @ 1 ohm
• 2 Pairs of NVX NSP68 6" x 8" N-Series Coaxial Speakers
• Max Power: 320W (Total) , RMS Power: 40W (Per Speaker)
• Dual NVX VCW124 12" VC Car Subwoofers
• Power Range (RMS) 1700-2000 Watts (Total)
• NVX XAPK1D True 1/0 Gauge, 100% Copper Dual Amplifier Wiring Kit

The JettaBoom Package

Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 + PBR500X1 Amps w/ 2 Kicker 6.5" CS Component Sets & 2 12" CompVR Subs + Enclosure

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Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 + PBR500X1 Amps w/ 2 Kicker 6.5" CS Component Sets & 2 12" CompVR Subs + Enclosure

• Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 4-Channel Punch Boosted Rail Amplifier
• 75W x 4-Chan. @ 4 ohm
• Dual Kicker 40CSS654 6-1/2" CS Component Speaker Systems
• Peak Power: 300W, RMS Power: 100W
• Rockford Fosgate PBR500X1
• 2 Kicker CVR124 12" CompVR Subwoofers
• 800W Peak, 400W RMS (Each)
• Atrend 12DS 12" Dual Hatchback Style Sealed Enclosure

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• Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 4-Channel Punch Boosted Rail Amplifier
• 75W x 4-Chan. @ 4 ohm
• Dual Kicker 40CSS654 6-1/2" CS Component Speaker Systems
• Peak Power: 300W, RMS Power: 100W
• Rockford Fosgate PBR500X1
• 2 Kicker CVR124 12" CompVR Subwoofers
• 800W Peak, 400W RMS (Each)
• Atrend 12DS 12" Dual Hatchback Style Sealed Enclosure

(2) Kicker 43CVR124 COMPVR 1600w 12" DVC Car Subwoofers+Vented Sub Box Enclosure

800W Peak (400W RMS) 12" Comp VR Series Dual 4 ohm Car Subwoofer Package

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800W Peak (400W RMS) 12" Comp VR Series Dual 4 ohm Car Subwoofer Package

• 400Watts RMS
• 800Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene Surround
• Stamped Steel Basket
• Perimeter Venting
• Spiralead tinsel-lead technology

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• 400Watts RMS
• 800Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene Surround
• Stamped Steel Basket
• Perimeter Venting
• Spiralead tinsel-lead technology

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JVC KW-NT30HD + Complete Infinity & Vibe Audio Package

JVC KW-NT30HD + Infinity Reference 6032si Speakers + Vibe Audio LITEAIRC8 Loaded Enclosure

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JVC KW-NT30HD + Infinity Reference 6032si Speakers + Vibe Audio LITEAIRC8 Loaded Enclosure

All-Inclusive Audio/Video Combo • JVC KW-NT30HD GPS Navigation Receiver • Infinity Reference 6032si Speakers • VIBE Audio LITEAIRC8 Loaded & Amplified Subwoofer System

All-Inclusive Audio/Video Combo • JVC KW-NT30HD GPS Navigation Receiver • Infinity Reference 6032si Speakers • VIBE Audio LITEAIRC8 Loaded & Amplified Subwoofer System

4) MB Quart DS1-304 1600 Watt 12 Inch Slim Shallow Subwoofers Car/Truck DVC Subs

400W 12" Discus Series Dual 4-ohm Shallow Mount Car Subwoofer Package

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400W 12" Discus Series Dual 4-ohm Shallow Mount Car Subwoofer Package

• 200W RMS
• Top-mount depth: 3.07"
• Polypropylene cone and dust cap
• UV Rubber surround
• 2" Dual Voice Coil
• Stamp-cast deep drawn steel basket
• Durable heavy textured powder coat

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• 200W RMS
• Top-mount depth: 3.07"
• Polypropylene cone and dust cap
• UV Rubber surround
• 2" Dual Voice Coil
• Stamp-cast deep drawn steel basket
• Durable heavy textured powder coat

Hifonics Brutus Class D 1200W RMS 1 Ohm Mono Car Subwoofer Amplifier (2 Pack)

Hifonics Brutus Class D 1200W RMS 1 Ohm Mono Car Subwoofer Amplifier (2 Pack)

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Hifonics Brutus Class D 1200W RMS 1 Ohm Mono Car Subwoofer Amplifier (2 Pack)

• 400W Max x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 600W Max x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 1200W Max x 1 @ 1 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1200 Watts
• Low Pass and Subsonic Filters
• 0-10 Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 9" W x 13.25" L x 2.5" H

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• 400W Max x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 600W Max x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 1200W Max x 1 @ 1 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1200 Watts
• Low Pass and Subsonic Filters
• 0-10 Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 9" W x 13.25" L x 2.5" H

Hifonics Zeus 1200-Watt Max Class D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier (2 Pack)

Hifonics Zeus 1200-Watt Max Class D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier (2 Pack)

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Hifonics Zeus 1200-Watt Max Class D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier (2 Pack)

• 400 Watts Peak x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 600 Watts Peak x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 1,200 Watts Peak x 1 @ 1 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1,200 Watts
• Low-Pass and Sub-Sonic Filters
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 12.6" W x 10" L x 2.4" H

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• 400 Watts Peak x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 600 Watts Peak x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 1,200 Watts Peak x 1 @ 1 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1,200 Watts
• Low-Pass and Sub-Sonic Filters
• Variable Bass Boost
• Aluminum Heatsink
• 12.6" W x 10" L x 2.4" H

10 Pack of Wireless charging phone charger with car/vent/desk mounts

10 Magnetic car/home wireless charger for Qi certified phone with vent and dash/desk mounts included

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10 Magnetic car/home wireless charger for Qi certified phone with vent and dash/desk mounts included

• Wireless magnetic charging station for your car
• Angle-adjustable
• Quick Charge 3.0 (QC3.0) Charger Included
• Capable of 10w charging
• Multiple mounting options
• Unique magnetic design

• Wireless magnetic charging station for your car
• Angle-adjustable
• Quick Charge 3.0 (QC3.0) Charger Included
• Capable of 10w charging
• Multiple mounting options
• Unique magnetic design

Planet Audio 1500W Mono Amplifier (2 Pack) & 12" 1200W Loaded Sub Box & Wire Kit

Planet Audio 1500W Mono Amplifier (2 Pack) & 12" 1200W Loaded Sub Box & Wire Kit

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Planet Audio 1500W Mono Amplifier (2 Pack) & 12" 1200W Loaded Sub Box & Wire Kit

• 4 ohm: 700 watts x 1 chan.
• 2 ohm: 1100 watts x 1 chan.
• Peak: 1500W x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Illuminated Logo
• Bass Boost 0-18 dB
• Chrome-Plated Connections
• Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 2-3/16"H

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• 4 ohm: 700 watts x 1 chan.
• 2 ohm: 1100 watts x 1 chan.
• Peak: 1500W x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Illuminated Logo
• Bass Boost 0-18 dB
• Chrome-Plated Connections
• Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 2-3/16"H

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