Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ Review: What the Plus Changes Over the HM-6E
Updated: Oct 6
The Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ is the plus version of the HM-6E, a pair of 6.5-inch Hannibal midrange drivers with paper cones, ferrite magnets and 1-inch CCAW voice coils. It keeps the HM-6E's 70 W RMS product-page rating into 4 Ω, but Deaf Bonce quotes it at 92.0 dB SPL instead of 90.9 dB, with a response to 12 kHz instead of 11 kHz. Its MRP on our store is ₹9,990, between the HM-6E and HM-6S among our Hannibal mids. It's built for a loud three-way front stage run from an amplifier. See it on our Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ product page.
At a glance
Same 70 W RMS / 140 W max product-page rating, 4 Ω load, 1-inch CCAW coil, paper cone and cloth surround as the HM-6E, whose manual prints 80 W.
What changes on paper: 1.1 dB more SPL, 1 kHz more top end, and a higher, less damped resonance (102 Hz, Qts 1.26).
Deaf Bonce gives both models the same filter advice: high-pass at 150–250 Hz (24 dB/oct) or 250–350 Hz (12 dB/oct), low-pass at 8–10 kHz.
It needs an amplifier, a super tweeter and a subwoofer; the manual that covers it lists Deaf Bonce's MFA amplifiers.
Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ specifications
Specification | Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ |
|---|---|
Type | 6.5-inch (165 mm) Hannibal midrange, sold as a pair |
Power handling | 70 W RMS / 140 W max |
Impedance | 4 Ω |
Frequency response | 100 Hz – 12 kHz |
SPL | 92.0 dB |
Voice coil | 1 in, CCAW wire |
Cone and surround | Paper, cloth |
Magnet and frame | Ferrite, steel |
Fs / Qts / Vas | 102 Hz / 1.26 / 9.01 L |
Mounting depth | 66.5 mm |
Cut-out diameter | 148.0 mm |
Recommended filters | High-pass 150–250 Hz at 24 dB/oct or 250–350 Hz at 12 dB/oct; low-pass 8–10 kHz at 12 dB/oct |
Warranty | 12 months per Deaf Bonce's published terms; confirm India terms with us |
India MRP | ₹9,990 (pair) |
Specifications are from Deaf Bonce's HM-6E+ page, which matches our listing. The filters, amplifier list and warranty come from the five-model Hannibal midrange manual linked there.
HM-6E+ vs HM-6E: what the plus changes
Specification | HM-6E+ | HM-6E |
|---|---|---|
SPL | 92.0 dB | 90.9 dB |
Frequency response | 100 Hz – 12 kHz | 100 Hz – 11 kHz |
Fs | 102 Hz | 89 Hz |
Qts | 1.26 | 0.91 |
Vas | 9.01 L | 12.62 L |
BL | 3.46 T·m | 3.60 T·m |
Mounting depth | 66.5 mm | 64.5 mm |
Cut-out diameter | 148.0 mm | 148.5 mm |
Gross weight (packed) | 2.43 kg | 1.85 kg |
India MRP | ₹9,990 | ₹8,990 |
Both product pages give 70 W RMS and 140 W max, the same 4 Ω load and the same coil, cone, surround and magnet materials. The manual covering both even prints 80 W for the HM-6E but 70 W for the plus, so nowhere in Deaf Bonce's paperwork is the plus rated higher. The differences are in the motor and suspension figures.
The 1.1 dB SPL gain means the plus plays slightly louder from the same amplifier setting: a small step, not a different class of driver. The extra kilohertz at the top matters less than it looks, because Deaf Bonce asks for the same 8–10 kHz low-pass on both. The bigger change is the resonance. A 102 Hz Fs with a Qts of 1.26 describes a cone that is less controlled around resonance than the HM-6E's (89 Hz, 0.91), so keep the high-pass at least where Deaf Bonce recommends; we'd lean towards the upper half of its range.
The cut-out and depth figures are close enough that an opening cut for one suits the other in diameter, though you should check the screw positions before swapping.
Amplifier and system pairing
The Hannibal manual that covers the plus recommends Deaf Bonce's Machete MFA amplifiers, from the MFA-2.80 to the MFA-5.1000. In our store the MFA-4.80 is the obvious fit: 80 W x 4 into 4 Ω, with high-pass and low-pass filters from 50 Hz to 12 kHz that can work together at 12 dB/oct. That covers the 250–350 Hz high-pass and 8–10 kHz low-pass for the mids, and its 80 W sits a little above the plus's rating, so set the gain with care.
For one box running the whole system, the MFA-5.1000 is also on Deaf Bonce's list: four 80 W channels with filters spanning 50 Hz to 12 kHz, enough for the mids' high-pass and a super tweeter's high-pass at about 8 kHz, plus a 300 W channel for a subwoofer. Speaker-level inputs aren't listed for either amplifier, so with a factory touchscreen plan on a converter such as the M6C.
The Hannibal TH-25G super tweeter, rated at 105 dB SPL with a high-pass of about 8 kHz, is the natural top end. It is 13 dB more sensitive than the plus, so expect its channel gain to sit well below the mids'.
What owners and reviewers say about the Deaf Bonce HM-6E+
When we checked in October 2026, we found no owner or reviewer feedback on the HM-6E+, and none on the HM-6E either, so there's no related-model opinion to borrow. Deaf Bonce's product page shows no reviews, the model wasn't in its authorised US dealer's speaker list as far as we could read it, and the Steve Meade Designs SPL forum had nothing identifiable as a Hannibal mid. Amazon India, Flipkart, Team-BHP, Reddit and DIYMobileAudio blocked our requests.
Deaf Bonce's own description speaks of clarity, volume and punchy, articulate sound; treat that as promotion. If you've fitted a pair, we'd like to hear how it went.
HM-6E+ vs HM-6S and Machete Lite 60
Another ₹1,000 buys the HM-6S (₹10,990 MRP), rated at 100 W RMS with 92.5 dB SPL: 30 W more power handling and 0.5 dB more output, with the response back at 11 kHz. If you expect to push hard, that's the better step.
The Machete Lite 60 costs ₹8,490 and, on Deaf Bonce's figures, is rated at 80 W RMS and 92.7 dB with a response to 17 kHz. That's more on paper for less money. The plus makes sense mainly if you want to stay within the Hannibal family.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the HM-6E+ if you've settled on a Hannibal front stage, want the more efficient of the two E models, and are driving it from an amplifier with proper filters, a super tweeter and a subwoofer.
Look elsewhere if you need more than 70 W of headroom (the HM-6S is rated at 100 W), want more on paper for less money (the Lite 60), or hoped to run it on head-unit power without a tweeter.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Deaf Bonce lists no enclosure volume; in practice these mids go into a sealed, damped door or a pod. Close the service holes, damp the door skin and fit a solid spacer ring for the 148.0 mm cut-out; our guide to applying sound damping covers the damping materials and order of work. Check that the window clears the 66.5 mm depth, and keep the paper cone away from water that runs down inside the door in the monsoon.
Factory openings differ from car to car, so ask us to check fitment for yours. Deaf Bonce's operating range for the speakers is +5 °C to +40 °C, so give a sun-baked cabin a few minutes with the AC on before playing loud. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation and can make door baffles or speaker pods.
Price and where to buy
The Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ carries an MRP of ₹9,990 for the pair on our store listing. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current offer on the HM-6E+ product page. Every pair we sell is a genuine Deaf Bonce product.
The bottom line
The HM-6E+ is a refined HM-6E rather than a bigger one: the same 70 W rating and materials, with a little more efficiency and top end and a higher resonance that rewards a sensible high-pass. Set up by the manual with an MFA amplifier, a TH-25G and a subwoofer, it does the loud-midrange job the Hannibal line is built for. Weigh it against the HM-6S if you need more power, and the Lite 60 if price matters most.
Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ FAQ
What is the difference between the Deaf Bonce HM-6E+ and the HM-6E?
Deaf Bonce's product pages list both as 70 W RMS, 4 Ω, 6.5-inch Hannibal midranges with 1-inch CCAW coils and paper cones, though its manual prints 80 W for the HM-6E. The plus is quoted at 92.0 dB SPL against 90.9 dB, reaches 12 kHz instead of 11 kHz, and has a higher 102 Hz resonance with a Qts of 1.26. It costs ₹1,000 more.
Can I run the HM-6E+ without a tweeter?
Not for full-range sound. Its response ends at 12 kHz and Deaf Bonce recommends a low-pass at 8–10 kHz, so a super tweeter such as the Hannibal TH-25G should cover the top end.
What amplifier power suits the HM-6E+?
Deaf Bonce rates it at 70 W RMS on both its product page and its manual. An amplifier of around 70–80 W per channel into 4 Ω, such as the MFA-4.80 the manual lists, is a sensible match if you set the gain with care.
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