Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO Review: The Entry Atom PRO, and Why Voltage Matters
Updated: Oct 6
The Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO is the entry model of the Apocalypse Atom PRO mono amplifiers we sell, rated at 1,300 W RMS into 1 Ω at 14.4 V, 780 W into 2 Ω and 490 W into 4 Ω. Its Indian MRP is ₹27,990, the starting price of a range that climbs to the 12.5K PRO. Its manual lists high-level inputs and a remote with a voltage display, so it suits a first serious subwoofer system, including cars that keep the factory head unit. See it on our Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO product page.
Atom 1300.1 PRO in brief
1,300 W at 1 Ω on 14.4 V but 1,020 W on 12 V, so charging voltage decides how much you get.
RCA and high-level inputs, per the manual, so a factory head unit can feed it directly.
A remote is listed in the box, with a gain control, clip LED and voltage display.
No owner reviews were readable when we checked; judge it on the published figures.
Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO specifications
Specification | Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO |
|---|---|
Type | Mono Class D, Apocalypse Atom PRO series |
RMS power at 14.4 V | 1,300 W at 1 Ω; 780 W at 2 Ω; 490 W at 4 Ω |
RMS power at 12 V | 1,020 W at 1 Ω |
Minimum load | 1 Ω |
Frequency response | 10–250 Hz |
Filters (12 dB/octave) | Low-pass 40–250 Hz; subsonic 10–50 Hz |
Inputs (manual) | RCA, 0.2–6 V; high-level terminals |
Remote (manual) | Listed in box; gain, clip LED, voltage display |
Damping factor / signal-to-noise | 140 or more / 93 dB or more |
Operating voltage | 9–16 V (manual text: 9–15 V) |
Terminals | 4 AWG power, 10 AWG speaker |
Dimensions (W x L x H) | 180 x 140 x 54 mm |
Weight (packed) | 1.83 kg |
India MRP | ₹27,990 |
Figures are from Deaf Bonce's Atom 1300.1 PRO page; inputs, remote and installation details come from the owner's manual that covers the 1300.1, 1600.1 and 2000.1 PRO. Our listing agrees with both.
Power, voltage and what it asks of your car
Deaf Bonce rates this amplifier twice: at 14.4 V, about what a healthy charging system gives with the engine running, and at 12 V, nearer a resting battery or a struggling alternator. The gap is 280 W, about a fifth of its rated output. The 1600.1 and 2000.1 PRO lose a smaller share, so voltage matters more here than the headline suggests.
Deaf Bonce's manual for its Atom Plus series sizes the alternator by dividing amplifier power by 13 V (its example: 1,000 W needs 77 A). For 1,300 W that's about 100 A at full output, before amplifier losses. The PRO manual simply warns that the amplifier may lack power if the alternator's rated current and the battery's capacity aren't enough.
This is the power level where the big three upgrade starts to pay: heavier cables from alternator to battery, battery negative to body and engine to body cut the voltage drop under load. The remote's voltage display, listed in the manual, shows how far the supply falls on bass notes. The power terminal takes 4 AWG cable, such as Tchernov's 4 AWG power cable, and the speaker terminal 10 AWG. Fit the fuse holder within 40 cm of the battery's positive terminal; no fuse rating is printed, so choose one that protects the cable. Deaf Bonce's voltage figures also disagree: the product page and the manual's specification table say 9–16 V, but the manual's installation and troubleshooting text says 9–15 V, so keep the system at or below 15 V.
Inputs, controls and factory head units
The manual shows RCA inputs with a 0.2–6 V gain range plus separate high-level input terminals, which take a factory head unit's speaker outputs. That helps owners who want to keep a factory touchscreen for its steering controls and camera. Turn-on still needs 12 V at REM IN from a switch or the head unit's remote output; automatic turn-on isn't listed, so plan a switched feed.
Filtering is bass-only: a 40–250 Hz low-pass and a 10–50 Hz subsonic, both at 12 dB per octave. On a ported box, set the subsonic a little below the tuning frequency. The remote carries a gain control, a clip LED and the voltage display, while the amplifier has blue power, orange clip and red protect LEDs.
Subwoofers that suit it
For one sub, our Machete MF-12R and MF-15R in D2 form are rated at 1,200 W RMS. With the coils in parallel they present 1 Ω and can receive 1,300 W, so set the gain with care. A dual 1 Ω Apocalypse SA252 (1,000 W) must be wired in series for 2 Ω, where it gets 780 W, comfortably within its rating.
For two subs, a pair of MF-12S D4s, each wired to 2 Ω and then paralleled to 1 Ω, gets about 650 W each against an 800 W rating.
What owners and reviewers say about the Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO
When we checked in October 2026, we found no owner reviews or independent tests of the 1300.1 PRO that we could read. Deaf Bonce's product page and manual are manufacturer documents, useful for specifications but not evidence of how the amplifier holds up.
Large retailer sites and car-audio forums weren't accessible to us, so there is no owner consensus to pass on. We'd rather say that plainly than guess. If you run a 1300.1 PRO, tell us how it has done.
Atom 1300.1 PRO vs MMA-1100.1D, MLA-1500 and 1600.1 PRO
The Machete MMA-1100.1D (₹26,990 MRP) is ₹1,000 cheaper and rated at 1,100 W at 1 Ω, but the telling figure is at 12 V: 1,000 W against the 1300.1 PRO's 1,020 W. On a weak electrical system the two are close; the PRO pulls ahead only when voltage stays up. It also gives more at 2 Ω (780 W against 650 W) and at 4 Ω (490 W against 400 W).
The Machete MLA-1500 (₹29,990) makes 1,480 W at 1 Ω, but measures 375 x 216 x 50 mm against 180 x 140 x 54 mm. The Atom 1600.1 PRO (₹32,990) adds 300 W at 1 Ω and holds 1,430 W at 12 V.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the 1300.1 PRO if you want one 1,000–1,200 W subwoofer or a pair of 800 W subs, possibly on a factory head unit, and you're willing to look after the charging system.
Look elsewhere if your car's electrics will stay stock and tired, where the cheaper MMA-1100.1D gives almost the same power at 12 V, or if a bigger sub is likely later, in which case the 1600.1 PRO leaves more headroom.
Installation notes for Indian cars
At 180 x 140 x 54 mm it fits places a long amplifier won't, but it still needs air. A sealed boot in May gets very hot, so keep the heatsink clear of carpet and luggage, and clean dust off it from time to time. Tap high-level inputs from the factory speaker wiring with proper connectors rather than twisted joints, and grommet every cable that passes through metal.
Keep the volume in proportion, too. An SPL system can exceed safe listening levels quickly, so keep demos short and protect your hearing. India's noise rules also restrict loud amplified sound in public places, especially at night. Our guide to the need for a DSP explains when a processor helps with integration, and VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad can install and tune the whole system.
Price and where to buy
The Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO has an MRP of ₹27,990 on our listing. We often sell below MRP, so check today's offer on the Atom 1300.1 PRO product page. Every unit we sell is genuine Deaf Bonce stock.
The bottom line
The 1300.1 PRO's case rests on its manual: high-level inputs for factory head units, a remote that shows supply voltage, and 1,300 W at 1 Ω from a 180 mm-long chassis. The caveat is its 12 V figure. Feed it a healthy charging system and it earns its place over the cheaper Machete monos; on a tired one, the difference shrinks. Owner feedback has yet to appear.
Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO FAQ
Can the Deaf Bonce Atom 1300.1 PRO work with a factory head unit?
Yes. Deaf Bonce's manual lists high-level input terminals that take the factory speaker signal, alongside RCA inputs. You still need a switched 12 V lead to the REM IN terminal, because the manual doesn't list automatic turn-on.
How much alternator current does the 1300.1 PRO need?
By the rule in Deaf Bonce's Atom Plus manual, power divided by 13 V, about 100 A at its full 1,300 W rating, and more once amplifier losses are counted. Music averages far less, but a weak charging system shows up as falling voltage on the remote's display.
Is a remote control included with the 1300.1 PRO?
Deaf Bonce's manual lists a remote control in the box contents and shows it with a gain control, a clip LED and a voltage display. Check the contents when you unpack, and tell us straight away if anything is missing.
Buy Deaf Bonce Amplifiers in India
You can buy the Deaf Bonce Apocalypse Atom 1300.1 PRO Mono Class D online from VA3 Car Studio with pan-India shipping. See more Deaf Bonce amplifiers, compare other mono amplifiers, or book amplifier installation in Ghaziabad.
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