Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini Review: An Affordable Add-On Super Tweeter, Explained
Updated: Oct 6
The Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini is a pair of Machete super tweeters with neodymium magnets, aluminium diaphragms and 1-inch CCAW voice coils, rated at 30 W RMS (60 W max) with an SPL figure of 104.5 dB and a response of 4 kHz to 20 kHz. At ₹7,990 MRP, it is the most affordable Deaf Bonce super tweeter we stock, ₹1,000 below the MFT-25. It suits buyers who want to add a brighter, higher top end to speakers they already have. Details and today's offer are on our MFT-25 Mini product page.
At a glance
Despite the name, our listing gives the same 2.2-inch (56 mm) housing and 41.5 mm cut-out as the MFT-25; the depth is 24.5 mm.
Against the MFT-25 it gives up 5 W of rating and 1.5 dB of listed output, for ₹1,000 less.
Our listing gives Deaf Bonce's recommended high-pass of 8 kHz at 12 dB per octave; a capacitor or crossover is not listed in the box.
One use is as an add-on to factory or coaxial speakers, wired through a series capacitor.
Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini specifications
Specification | Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini |
|---|---|
Type | 1-inch super tweeter, sold as a pair |
Series | Machete |
Power handling | 30 W RMS, 60 W max |
Impedance | 4 Ω |
Frequency response | 4 kHz – 20 kHz |
SPL | 104.5 dB |
Voice coil | 1 in, CCAW |
Diaphragm and magnet | Aluminium, neodymium |
Body | Plastic (ABS on our listing) |
Housing size | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
Mounting depth | 24.5 mm (0.96 in) |
Cut-out diameter | 41.5 mm (1.63 in) |
Recommended filter | High-pass 8 kHz, 12 dB/oct |
India MRP | ₹7,990 (pair) |
The power, response, SPL, depth and cut-out figures match Deaf Bonce's official MFT-25 Mini page, checked in October 2026. The recommended filter comes from our listing, and the manual linked from the official page shows the same 8 kHz, 12 dB per octave high-pass. The official page also gives a gross weight of 0.02 kg, which looks implausibly low for a packed pair, so we have left weight out of the table.
Mini in name: what actually differs from the MFT-25
The name suggests a smaller tweeter, but on paper it isn't. Both models list a 2.2-inch housing and the same 41.5 mm cut-out, so they fit the same holes. The Mini is listed at 24.5 mm deep against 25.9 mm, a difference too small to matter in most installs. What changes is the rating, 30 W against 35 W, and the listed output, 104.5 dB against 106 dB.
Deaf Bonce's promotional copy pitches the Mini as a solution for tight spaces that still delivers 104.5 dB of efficiency, and that efficiency is the important number. Even at 104.5 dB, it is far more sensitive than typical door speakers, so in practice you will be turning it down rather than wishing it were louder.
Adding it to the speakers you already have
A common upgrade is to add super tweeters to an existing pair of door speakers, whether factory units or coaxials, to lift the top end and the stereo image towards dashboard height. The tweeter is wired in parallel with the door speaker on the same channel, with a non-polarised capacitor in series with each tweeter so that only high frequencies reach it. Because the tweeter shares the door speaker's channel, that capacitor is its only crossover.
Standard first-order arithmetic on a nominal 4 Ω tweeter gives about 5 µF for a crossover near 8 kHz and about 4 µF near 10 kHz. These are textbook figures, not Deaf Bonce's. A single capacitor gives only 6 dB per octave, gentler than the recommended 12 dB, so on a 30 W tweeter it makes sense to err towards the smaller value and a higher crossover point. Use a film capacitor rated at 100 V or more.
Two checks matter. First, level: if the door speakers are coaxials like the Machete MFX-60, listed at 91.6 dB, the Mini is more than 12 dB hotter on paper, so an L-pad attenuator is often needed to stop it sounding shrill. Second, load: at high frequencies the tweeter and door speaker together present a lower impedance than either alone, so make sure your head unit or amplifier is happy with that.
What owners and reviewers say about the Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini
We found no owner or reviewer opinions on the MFT-25 Mini when we checked in October 2026. The retailers, catalogues and forums we tried were either blocked to us or had no listing, so there is nothing independent to report on its sound or durability. The only descriptive text we found is Deaf Bonce's promotional text, summarised above.
If you have added a pair to a factory or coaxial system, we would like to hear which capacitor you used and how it sounds.
MFT-25 Mini vs MFT-25 and TH-25G
For ₹1,000 more, the MFT-25 fits the same 41.5 mm hole and adds 5 W of rating and 1.5 dB of listed output. If you will drive the tweeters from an amplifier and push them hard, the extra 5 W of rating gives a little more headroom; for a head-unit add-on, the Mini's 30 W rating is rarely the limit. The Hannibal TH-25G (₹10,990) changes the recipe with a titanium diaphragm, an aluminium body and a response listed from 3 kHz, but needs a 57.3 mm hole and 37.0 mm of depth.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the MFT-25 Mini if you want the lowest-cost way to add a Deaf Bonce super tweeter to an existing system, or you are fitting tweeters on modest head-unit or small-amplifier power.
Skip it if you want more power-handling headroom for a loud, amplified front stage; our listings give the MFT-25 and AT-32 35 W RMS each and the AP-T25 NEO V2 50 W RMS. If you would rather start from a matched set, the Machete MLC-60 component set includes tweeters.
Installation notes for Indian cars
A 41.5 mm hole and 24.5 mm of depth are small enough for dashboard panels, A-pillar trims or small surface pods. If your car has factory tweeter positions, measure the opening and the space behind it before assuming the 2.2-inch housing will fit. Keep away from airbag paths in the A-pillar and route wires where trim clips won't pinch them.
On the dashboard, the plastic body sits in one of the hottest spots in a car parked in the Indian sun, so an A-pillar or sail-panel location, which often sees less direct sun, is the better choice. Aim the tweeters towards the opposite seat for a more even top end. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad can fit them, choose the capacitor and set the level for you.
Price and where to buy
The Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini has an MRP of ₹7,990 for the pair. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current offer on the MFT-25 Mini listing. Our listing shows two tweeters, a manual and a warranty card in the box, so allow for capacitors or a crossover. Every pair we sell is genuine.
The bottom line
The MFT-25 Mini is the budget entry to Deaf Bonce super tweeters: the same footprint as the MFT-25, slightly less rating and output, and plenty of efficiency for adding sparkle to an existing system. Wire it through a properly sized capacitor, tame its level, and it is a sensible upgrade; if you want a little more rating, the MFT-25 adds 5 W for ₹1,000 more.
Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini FAQ
Is the Deaf Bonce MFT-25 Mini smaller than the MFT-25?
Not on paper. Our listings give both a 2.2-inch housing and a 41.5 mm cut-out. The Mini is listed at 24.5 mm deep against 25.9 mm, and it is rated at 30 W and 104.5 dB against 35 W and 106 dB.
Can I add the MFT-25 Mini to my factory speakers?
Yes, wired in parallel with each door speaker through a non-polarised capacitor in series with the tweeter. You will often need an L-pad to bring its level down, and you should check that your head unit is comfortable with the combined load.
What capacitor should I use with the MFT-25 Mini?
Deaf Bonce doesn't publish a value. First-order arithmetic for a nominal 4 Ω tweeter gives about 5 µF near 8 kHz or about 4 µF near 10 kHz; the smaller value is the safer choice for a 30 W tweeter.
Buy Deaf Bonce Speakers in India
You can buy the Deaf Bonce Machete MFT-25 Mini Neodymium Super Tweeters 30W online from VA3 Car Studio with pan-India shipping. See more Deaf Bonce speakers, compare other tweeters, or book tweeter installation in Ghaziabad.
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