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Rockford Fosgate Punch P1462 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

280W Peak (140W RMS) 4x6” Punch Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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280W Peak (140W RMS) 4x6” Punch Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 70 watts Peak Each, 35 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Injection molded Mineral-Filled Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87.5 dB

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$219.98

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• 70 watts Peak Each, 35 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Injection molded Mineral-Filled Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87.5 dB

Kicker CSC6934 (46CSC6934) + CSC654 (46CSC654) + CXA360.4 (46CXA3604)

450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” and 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters + CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

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450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” and 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters + CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

• 6x9” CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters
• 6.5” CS Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers
• CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

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List price $529.97
-20% $421.91 /pair

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• 6x9” CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters
• 6.5” CS Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers
• CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

4) New Rockford Fosgate P1692 6x9" 300 Watt 2 Way Car Coaxial Speakers Audio

300W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9" 2-Way Punch Series Coaxial Speakers Package

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300W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9" 2-Way Punch Series Coaxial Speakers Package

• Peak Power: 300W
• RMS Power: 150W
• 3/4" Treated PEI Dome Tweeter
• Mounting Depth: 3" • Injection Molded Mineral Filled Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 91dB

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• Peak Power: 300W
• RMS Power: 150W
• 3/4" Treated PEI Dome Tweeter
• Mounting Depth: 3" • Injection Molded Mineral Filled Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 91dB

Kicker CSC654 (46CSC654) + Kicker CSC464 (46CSC464)

200W RMS 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers + 100W RMS 4”x6” CS Series Coaxial Speakers

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200W RMS 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers + 100W RMS 4”x6” CS Series Coaxial Speakers

• 300 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1/2" PEI (Polyetherimide) Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3/8"

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List price $204.98
-32% $139.92 /pair

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• 300 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1/2" PEI (Polyetherimide) Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3/8"

Alpine S2-S69C (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1040W Peak (340W RMS) 6x9" S-Series 2-way Component Speaker System (2-Pairs)

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1040W Peak (340W RMS) 6x9" S-Series 2-way Component Speaker System (2-Pairs)

• 260 watts Peak Each, 85 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm

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List price $580.00
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• 260 watts Peak Each, 85 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm

Cerwin Vega XED525C (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1200W Peak (120W RMS) 5.25” XED Series 2-Way Component Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1200W Peak (120W RMS) 5.25” XED Series 2-Way Component Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 300 watts Peak Each, 30 watts RMS Each
• 1" Metallic Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Curvilinear polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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List price $143.98
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• 300 watts Peak Each, 30 watts RMS Each
• 1" Metallic Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Curvilinear polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

JBL CLUB 964M (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

900W Peak (340W RMS) 6x9" Club Series 3-ohms 2-way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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900W Peak (340W RMS) 6x9" Club Series 3-ohms 2-way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 255 watts Peak Each, 85 watts RMS Each
• Silk Dome Tweeters
• Injection Molded Polypropylene with UV Protection cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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-17% $299.90

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• 255 watts Peak Each, 85 watts RMS Each
• Silk Dome Tweeters
• Injection Molded Polypropylene with UV Protection cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Cerwin-Vega XED693 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1200W Peak (140W RMS) 6x9" XED Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1200W Peak (140W RMS) 6x9" XED Series 3-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 350 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• 1" Metallic Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Curvilinear polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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List price $131.98
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• 350 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• 1" Metallic Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Curvilinear polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

Pioneer TS-A6991FH (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

3000W Peak (600W RMS) 6x9" A-Series 5-way Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

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3000W Peak (600W RMS) 6x9" A-Series 5-way Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 750 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Polyetherimide Dome Tweeters
• Carbon and Mica Reinforced Injection Molded Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $360.00
-11% $320.00

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• 750 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Polyetherimide Dome Tweeters
• Carbon and Mica Reinforced Injection Molded Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Rockford Fosgate Punch P16-S (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

480W Peak (240W RMS) 6" Punch Series 2-Way Component Speakers System (2-Pairs)

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480W Peak (240W RMS) 6" Punch Series 2-Way Component Speakers System (2-Pairs)

• 120 watts Peak Each, 60 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Injection Molded Polypropylene - IMPP cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87.2 dB

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$319.98

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• 120 watts Peak Each, 60 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Injection Molded Polypropylene - IMPP cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87.2 dB

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DS18 PRO-GM6.4PK (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1920W Peak (560W RMS) 6.5” PRO-GM Series Component Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1920W Peak (560W RMS) 6.5” PRO-GM Series Component Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 480 watts Peak Each, 140 watts RMS Each
• 1" Aluminum Bullet Tweeters
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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• 480 watts Peak Each, 140 watts RMS Each
• 1" Aluminum Bullet Tweeters
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

2 Pairs Kicker 6.5" Speakers (CSC65) w/ Free Speaker Install Kit

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” CS Series 2 Way Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers with 12-Piece Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Kit, and Roller + Accessories

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” CS Series 2 Way Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers with 12-Piece Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Kit, and Roller + Accessories

  • Kicker 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial 4-Ohm Speakers
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Universal Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller for Sound Damping
  • Premium Polyurethane Foam Can Insulator Sleeve Koozie with Logo
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List price $326.42
-51% $159.92 /pair

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  • Kicker 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial 4-Ohm Speakers
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Universal Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller for Sound Damping
  • Premium Polyurethane Foam Can Insulator Sleeve Koozie with Logo

MB QUART PK1-116 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

440W Peak (220W RMS) 6.5" Premium Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

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440W Peak (220W RMS) 6.5" Premium Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 110 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 1" Magnesium Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88.5 dB

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List price $379.98
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• 110 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 1" Magnesium Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88.5 dB

DS18 ZXI-694 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

1440W Peak (480W RMS) 6x9” ZXI Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

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1440W Peak (480W RMS) 6x9” ZXI Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers (2-Pairs)

• 360 watts Max Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Glass Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3.22"

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• 360 watts Max Each, 120 watts RMS Each
• 1" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome Tweeters
• Glass Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB
• Mounting Depth: 3.22"

Kicker CSC6934 (46CSC6934) + CSC654 (46CSC654)

450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” CS Series 3-Way with PEI Tweeters + 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” 2-way Coaxial Speakers

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450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” CS Series 3-Way with PEI Tweeters + 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” 2-way Coaxial Speakers

• CS Series Speakers
• Pair of 6x9 Speakers
• Pair of 6.5 Speakers

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List price $279.98
-33% $188.73 /pair

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• CS Series Speakers
• Pair of 6x9 Speakers
• Pair of 6.5 Speakers

Alpine SXE-6926S 2 Pairs (4 Total)

280W Peak (90W RMS) 6x9” SXE Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers

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280W Peak (90W RMS) 6x9” SXE Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers

• 140 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• Mylar Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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List price $143.98
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• 140 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• Mylar Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Cerwin-Vega CVP69 (Pair, 2-Total)

600W Peak (300W RMS) 6X9" PRO Series Full Range Coaxial Car Speaker (Pair)

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600W Peak (300W RMS) 6X9" PRO Series Full Range Coaxial Car Speaker (Pair)

• 300 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

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List price $119.98
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• 300 watts Peak Each, 150 watts RMS Each
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 94 dB

Kicker 6.5" and 6x9" Speakers (CSC65, CSC693) w/ Free Speaker Install Kit

6.5" 2-Way and 6x9" 3-Way CS Series 4-ohm Speakers with Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Speaker Kit, Roller, and Foam Koozie Bundle

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6.5" 2-Way and 6x9" 3-Way CS Series 4-ohm Speakers with Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Speaker Kit, Roller, and Foam Koozie Bundle

  • Kicker CSC65 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers
  • 900W Peak 6x9-Inch CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with Integrated Midrange
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium 91mil Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Includes Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller and Insulator Sleeve Koozie
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List price $366.42
-48% $191.98 /pair

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  • Kicker CSC65 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers
  • 900W Peak 6x9-Inch CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with Integrated Midrange
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium 91mil Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Includes Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller and Insulator Sleeve Koozie

2) New Rockford Fosgate 6x9" 150 Watt 2 Way Car Coaxial Speakers Audio (4 Pack)

2) New Rockford Fosgate 6x9" 150 Watt 2 Way Car Coaxial Speakers Audio (4 Pack)

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2) New Rockford Fosgate 6x9" 150 Watt 2 Way Car Coaxial Speakers Audio (4 Pack)

• Peak Power: 300W
• RMS Power: 150W
• 3/4" Treated PEI Dome Tweeter
• Mounting Depth: 3" • Injection Molded Mineral Filled Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 91dB

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• Peak Power: 300W
• RMS Power: 150W
• 3/4" Treated PEI Dome Tweeter
• Mounting Depth: 3" • Injection Molded Mineral Filled Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 91dB

Hertz MPK163.3 (2-Pairs, 4-Total)

600W Peak (300W RMS) 6.5" Mille PRO Series 3-Way 4 Ohm Component speaker system (2-Pairs)

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600W Peak (300W RMS) 6.5" Mille PRO Series 3-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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• 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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