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(4) Hifonics ZS46CX 4x6" 800 Watt Coaxial Car Audio Speakers

2 Pairs (4 Total) 400W Max (80W RMS) 4x6" Zeus Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers Package

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2 Pairs (4 Total) 400W Max (80W RMS) 4x6" Zeus Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers Package

• 200 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• 1" Neo-Mylar Soft Dome Tweeter
• Alpha-Cellulose mid-woofer cone material
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 88dB
• CEA-426B compliant speakers

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List price $49.98
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• 200 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• 1" Neo-Mylar Soft Dome Tweeter
• Alpha-Cellulose mid-woofer cone material
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 88dB
• CEA-426B compliant speakers

Crunch CS65CXS (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1200W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1200W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 300 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 1" Neo-Mylar Soft Dome Tweeters
• Cellulose cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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List price $65.98
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• 300 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 1" Neo-Mylar Soft Dome Tweeters
• Cellulose cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

Hertz SV 165 NEO (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1600W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" SPL Show Series 4-ohms Midrange Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1600W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" SPL Show Series 4-ohms Midrange Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 400 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/2" Dome Tweeters
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 97 dB

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• 400 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/2" Dome Tweeters
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 97 dB

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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List price $1200.00
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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

Alpine PXE-C80-88 + BRV-S65C + BRV-S65 w/ XBAF65

900W RMS Class D PXE Series 8 Channel Car Amplifier + 6.5" BassRevz Speaker System w/ 2 Piece 6.5" or 6.75" Weatherproof Silicone Rubber Speaker Baffle Kit

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900W RMS Class D PXE Series 8 Channel Car Amplifier + 6.5" BassRevz Speaker System w/ 2 Piece 6.5" or 6.75" Weatherproof Silicone Rubber Speaker Baffle Kit

• 50 watts x 6 channel + 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 50 watts x 6 channel + 300 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 4 ohm Stable 8-Channel Amplifier

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List price $2049.98
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• 50 watts x 6 channel + 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 50 watts x 6 channel + 300 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 4 ohm Stable 8-Channel Amplifier

(Pair) DS18 GEN-X5.7 with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker with Bullet, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit

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Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker with Bullet, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit

• 250W RMS 6.5” PRO-X Series Speakers
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping

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List price $144.63
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• 250W RMS 6.5” PRO-X Series Speakers
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping

Hertz CK 165L (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system (2-Pairs)

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Component Speaker system (2-Pairs)

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

(2) DS18 PRO-SM69.2 with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Rubber Roller

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Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Rubber Roller

• 250W RMS 6.5” PRO-X Series Speakers
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping
• Sound Dampening Rubber Roller

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List price $179.62
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• 250W RMS 6.5” PRO-X Series Speakers
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping
• Sound Dampening Rubber Roller

DS18 PRO-FR6NEO with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: 6.5” Full-Range Loudspeaker, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit, Rubber Roller

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Includes: 6.5” Full-Range Loudspeaker, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit, Rubber Roller

• 450 watts Max
• 225 watts RMS
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.36"

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List price $360.61
-9% $328.70

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• 450 watts Max
• 225 watts RMS
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.36"

Cerwin Vega H746 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1100W Max (120W RMS) 4x6" HED Series 2-way Coaxial Car speakers (2-Pairs)

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1100W Max (120W RMS) 4x6" HED Series 2-way Coaxial Car speakers (2-Pairs)

• 275 watts Peak Each, 30 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Graphite-injected reinforced spun cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86 dB

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$119.98

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• 275 watts Peak Each, 30 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Graphite-injected reinforced spun cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86 dB

Hertz MPX 165.3 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

800W Peak (400W RMS) 6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

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800W Peak (400W RMS) 6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 200 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Tetolon Soft Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Pulp Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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• 200 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Tetolon Soft Dome Tweeters
• Pressed Pulp Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Hertz ML1650.3 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1200W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" Mille Legend Series 4 Ohm Woofers + Grille (2-Pairs)

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1200W Peak (600W RMS) 6.5" Mille Legend Series 4 Ohm Woofers + Grille (2-Pairs)

• 600 Watts Max, 300 Watts RMS
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Neodymium Magnet
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $2120.00
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• 600 Watts Max, 300 Watts RMS
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Neodymium Magnet
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Hertz MLK1650.3 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

600W Peak (300W RMS) 6.5" Mille Legend Series 2-Way 4 Ohm component speaker system (2-Pairs)

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600W Peak (300W RMS) 6.5" Mille Legend Series 2-Way 4 Ohm component speaker system (2-Pairs)

• 150 Watts Max Each, 75 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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List price $4230.00
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• 150 Watts Max Each, 75 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Rockford Fosgate P1462 4 x 6 Inch 140W 2-Way Full Range Car Speakers (12 Pack)

Rockford Fosgate P1462 4 x 6 Inch 140W 2-Way Full Range Car Speakers (12 Pack)

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Rockford Fosgate P1462 4 x 6 Inch 140W 2-Way Full Range Car Speakers (12 Pack)

• Peak Power: 70W
• RMS Power: 35W
• Mineral-Filled and Polypropylene Injection Molded Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• PEI Dome Tweeter
• ICC Crossover
• VAST Surround

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• Peak Power: 70W
• RMS Power: 35W
• Mineral-Filled and Polypropylene Injection Molded Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• PEI Dome Tweeter
• ICC Crossover
• VAST Surround

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

DS18 PRO-X6.4BMSLIM with Speaker Installation Kit

(2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeakers + 6.5"Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

(2) PRO-X6.4BMSL, FRING65, SDSK2, SDRLR1, BTK106 big
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(2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeakers + 6.5"Speaker Baffles, Sound Dampening, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

• 500 watts Peak
• 250 watts RMS
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.15"

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List price $178.61
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• 500 watts Peak
• 250 watts RMS
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.15"

DS18 ZXI-654 with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: (Pair) 6.5” Coaxial Speakers, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping , Roller and Panel Removal Kit

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Includes: (Pair) 6.5” Coaxial Speakers, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping , Roller and Panel Removal Kit

• 240 watts Max Each, 80 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Carbon Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 89dB dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.36"

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List price $182.66
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• 240 watts Max Each, 80 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Carbon Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 89dB dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.36"

Alpine HDZ-65 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1200W Peak (400W RMS) 6.5” Status Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1200W Peak (400W RMS) 6.5” Status Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Carbon Composite Dome Tweeters
• Carbon Composite cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Carbon Composite Dome Tweeters
• Carbon Composite cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

NVX NSP46 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

600W Peak (200W RMS) 4x6" 2-Way N-Series Coaxial Car Speakers with 20mm Silk Dome Tweeters (2-Pairs)

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 4x6" 2-Way N-Series Coaxial Car Speakers with 20mm Silk Dome Tweeters (2-Pairs)

• 150 watts Peak Each, 50 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86 dB
• Mounting Depth: 1.81"

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List price $119.98
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• 150 watts Peak Each, 50 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86 dB
• Mounting Depth: 1.81"

DS18 PRO-X6M with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker with Bullet, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit

(2) PRO-X6BM, FRING65, SDSK2 big
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Includes: (2) 6.5” Mid-Range Loudspeaker with Bullet, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit

• 500 watts Max
• 250 watts RMS
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.44"

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• 500 watts Max
• 250 watts RMS
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.44"

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