Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 Review: Machete Mid-Bass Built for High Output
Updated: Oct 6
The Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 is a pair of 6.5-inch drivers that Deaf Bonce describes as mid-bass for high-output builds: paper cones, ferrite magnets, cloth surrounds and CCAW voice coils, rated at 100 W RMS (200 W max) into 4 Ω, with 94.9 dB SPL and a 90 Hz–17 kHz response. At an MRP of ₹10,990 on our store it's the step up from the Machete Lite 60, priced the same as the Hannibal HM-6S. It suits a loud front stage where an amplifier of around 100 W per channel, super tweeters and a subwoofer are already part of the plan. See it on our Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 product page.
Fight 60 in brief
The most sensitive of the Hannibal and Machete 6.5-inch mids we sell, at 94.9 dB, with the lowest Qts (0.48) and the highest BL (5.15 T·m) among them.
Despite the mid-bass label, Deaf Bonce's manual gives it the same high-pass advice as its midranges: 150–250 Hz at 24 dB/oct, or 250–350 Hz at 12 dB/oct.
Deaf Bonce's own page disagrees on the voice coil: 1.00 inch in the table, 1.5 inches in the description.
At 71.1 mm it's also the deepest of those mids, so check door clearance first.
Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 specifications
Specification | Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 |
|---|---|
Type | 6.5-inch (165 mm) Machete midrange / mid-bass, sold as a pair |
Power handling | 100 W RMS / 200 W max |
Impedance | 4 Ω |
Frequency response | 90 Hz – 17 kHz |
SPL | 94.9 dB |
Voice coil | CCAW wire; 1.00 in in Deaf Bonce's table, 1.5 in in its description |
Cone and surround | Paper, cloth |
Magnet and frame | Ferrite, steel |
Fs / Qts / Vas | 86 Hz / 0.48 / 13.88 L |
BL | 5.15 T·m |
Mounting depth | 71.1 mm |
Cut-out diameter | 149.7 mm |
Recommended filters | High-pass 150–250 Hz at 24 dB/oct or 250–350 Hz at 12 dB/oct; low-pass 8–12 kHz at 12 dB/oct |
Gross weight (packed) | 3.68 kg |
Warranty | 12 months per Deaf Bonce's published terms; confirm India terms with us |
India MRP | ₹10,990 (pair) |
Figures are from Deaf Bonce's Machete Fight 60 page, which our listing matches, and the Fight 60 and Fight 80 manual for filters, amplifiers and warranty. Our listing doesn't state a coil diameter.
What the numbers say about it
Deaf Bonce pitches the Fight 60 at professional SPL setups and high-output daily drivers, promising punchy mid-bass that cuts through noise. That's marketing, but the parameters back the direction. Among the Hannibal and Machete mids we sell, its 0.48 Qts is the lowest, meaning a well-damped cone, and its 5.15 T·m BL is the strongest motor figure. Add the 94.9 dB SPL and you have a driver that turns amplifier power into output more readily than its cheaper siblings.
Mid-bass in this context still doesn't mean subwoofer bass. The manual's high-pass sits at 150 Hz or above, exactly as it does for the Lite 60, so the Fight 60's job is the punch of a kick drum and the body of vocals, played loud, with a subwoofer underneath and a super tweeter on top.
Amplifier and tweeter pairing
The Fight 60 manual lists Deaf Bonce's MFA amplifiers, from the MFA-2.80 to the MFA-5.1000. In our store, the MFA-4.120 fits its rating best: 120 W x 4 into 4 Ω, a little above the Fight 60's 100 W, with high-pass and low-pass filters from 50 Hz to 12 kHz that can run together at 12 dB/oct. That slope suits Deaf Bonce's 250–350 Hz high-pass option, and the low-pass reaches the 8–12 kHz handover the manual asks for.
Deaf Bonce's starting point for gain is head-unit volume no higher than 80% and amplifier sensitivity at 50%; refine it with a test tone. For the top end, the Machete MFT-25 super tweeter (35 W RMS, 106 dB SPL, 8 kHz high-pass) is the natural partner. A DSP such as the M8-DSP adds band-pass filtering and speaker-level inputs for a factory head unit.
What owners and reviewers say about the Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60
We found no owner or reviewer feedback on the Fight 60 when we checked in October 2026. Deaf Bonce's product page has no reviews, a Steve Meade Designs forum search for Machete mids returned nothing, and the model wasn't in the speaker list we could read from Deaf Bonce's authorised US dealer. Amazon India, Flipkart, Team-BHP, Reddit and DIYMobileAudio blocked our requests, so owner comments may exist there.
Everything above is therefore based on Deaf Bonce's published figures, with its description treated as promotion. If you're running a pair, let us know how they've done and we'll add your experience to this page.
Fight 60 vs Lite 60, HM-6S and HM-60 PRO
Over the Machete Lite 60 (₹8,490), the Fight 60 adds 20 W of rating and 2.2 dB of SPL, with a lower Qts and a stronger motor; both share the 90 Hz–17 kHz response and the same filter advice.
The Hannibal HM-6S costs the same ₹10,990 and carries the same 100 W rating, but Deaf Bonce quotes it at 92.5 dB with a response to 11 kHz. On paper the Fight 60 is the stronger buy at that price. The HM-60 PRO (₹11,990) is rated at 130 W and 93.7 dB: on paper its extra power handling roughly offsets the Fight 60's sensitivity advantage, so the Fight 60 should reach a similar level from a smaller amplifier.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the Fight 60 if you want the most output per watt from a Machete or Hannibal 6.5-inch mid, you have or plan an amplifier of around 100–120 W per channel, and your doors have the depth for it.
Look elsewhere if your door is shallow (the Hannibal HM-60 PRO is 65.0 mm deep), you want the higher sensitivity of a 6.5-inch Apocalypse mid such as the AP-M61SE (101.5 dB), or you'd rather keep spending down with the Lite 60.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Start with depth. At 71.1 mm the Fight 60 needs more room behind the mounting surface than the other Hannibal and Machete mids we sell, so measure to the window glass with the window fully down; a thicker spacer ring may be needed. The cut-out is 149.7 mm, and factory openings vary by car, so ask us to check fitment for yours.
A midrange driven this hard will rattle a thin factory bracket on rough roads, so mount it on a rigid ring and seal and damp the door properly; our sound damping guide covers the damping materials and order of work. Keep the paper cone clear of monsoon water inside the door. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation and can make door baffles or speaker pods.
Price and where to buy
The Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 carries an MRP of ₹10,990 for the pair on our store listing. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current offer on the Machete Fight 60 product page. Every pair we sell is a genuine Deaf Bonce product.
The bottom line
The Fight 60 is the serious Machete mid: the highest sensitivity, lowest Qts and strongest motor among the Hannibal and Machete 6.5-inch mids we sell, at the same price as the HM-6S. Give it a 100–120 W amplifier with proper filters, an MFT-25 on top and a subwoofer below, and check your door depth first. Deaf Bonce still needs to clarify the coil size, and there are no owner reviews yet to confirm the paper promise.
Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 FAQ
Is the Deaf Bonce Machete Fight 60 a mid-bass driver?
Deaf Bonce's description calls it a mid-bass, but its table lists it as a midrange and its manual asks for a high-pass at 150–250 Hz (24 dB/oct) or 250–350 Hz (12 dB/oct). It is meant for upper bass and midrange, not subwoofer bass.
What amplifier suits the Fight 60?
Something rated around 100–120 W per channel into 4 Ω with filters that reach 8–12 kHz. Deaf Bonce's manual lists its MFA range; the MFA-4.120, at 120 W x 4, is the closest match in our store.
Is the Fight 60's voice coil 1 inch or 1.5 inches?
Deaf Bonce's product page conflicts: the specification table says 1.00 inch, while the description mentions a 1.5-inch CCAW coil. Until Deaf Bonce corrects one of them, rely on the power rating rather than the coil size.
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