Deaf Bonce MLC-60 Review: The Budget Machete Lite Component Set, Explained
Updated: Oct 6
The Deaf Bonce MLC-60 is the entry-level 6.5-inch two-way component set among the Machete sets we sell, rated at 65 W RMS (130 W max) into 4 ohm, with a quoted 89.7 dB SPL and a 65 Hz – 20 kHz response. Its Indian MRP is ₹9,990, the lowest of the three Machete component sets we sell. Alphard, the group behind Machete, places it in the Lite line created in 2023 and pitches it at people replacing factory speakers for the first time. One thing matters in practice: the box holds two woofers, two tweeters and two mounting cups, but no crossovers. You can buy it from our Deaf Bonce MLC-60 product page.
In brief
65 W RMS and 130 W max at 4 ohm, 65 Hz – 20 kHz, with the lowest quoted SPL (89.7 dB) of the Machete sets we compare here.
No crossovers in the box; Deaf Bonce recommends 12 dB/oct high-pass filters at 60–80 Hz for the woofers and 6–8 kHz for the tweeters.
The manual names six Machete MLA amplifiers as partners, including the MLA-160.4 we sell.
No owner reviews or independent tests turned up; Alphard's description is the only account of the sound we found.
Deaf Bonce MLC-60 specifications
Specification | Deaf Bonce MLC-60 |
|---|---|
Type | 6.5-inch two-way component set |
Power handling | 65 W RMS, 130 W max |
Impedance | 4 ohm |
Frequency response | 65 Hz – 20 kHz |
SPL | 89.7 dB |
Magnet | Ferrite |
Recommended filters | Woofer high-pass 60–80 Hz; tweeter high-pass 6–8 kHz; both 12 dB/oct |
In the box | 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, 2 mounting cups, manual, warranty card |
Operating temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C |
Packed weight | 1.78 kg |
India MRP | ₹9,990 |
Figures come from Deaf Bonce's MLC-60 product page and the MLC-60 owner's manual. The manual includes a dimension drawing, but its figures aren't labelled, so we don't quote a mounting depth.
What Alphard says the Lite set is for
According to Alphard's official Russian store, Machete component speakers split into Lite and Fight versions in 2023, and the Lite sets are simple, light speakers meant as a first step in car audio. Alphard claims a modified magnet system, a more durable voice coil, and better parameters and sound than the previous version at about the same price. It also says the set plays loud even from a low-power factory head unit thanks to good sensitivity.
That last claim deserves a second look. The manual's 89.7 dB is the lowest SPL figure among the Machete component and coaxial sets we sell: the MFC-60 is quoted at 91.5 dB and the MFX-60 coaxial at 91.6 dB. Deaf Bonce doesn't state how these figures were measured, so treat small differences with caution, but don't buy the MLC-60 expecting it to be the loudest of the group on head-unit power.
No crossovers: how to wire it safely
With no crossover network in the box, the tweeters need a high-pass filter before they play. Deaf Bonce's manual doesn't say whether the tweeters carry any built-in protection, so ask us to check before connecting them to anything full-range. The tidy solution is an amplifier or DSP that filters each driver on its own channel.
The manual's recommended amplifiers are the MLA-60.2, MLA-100.2, MLA-160.2, MLA-60.4, MLA-100.4 and MLA-160.4. Of those, we sell the MLA-160.4, but note that its filters run from 40 Hz to 400 Hz: fine for high-passing the woofers at 60–80 Hz, not high enough for the tweeters' 6–8 kHz. With that amplifier, the tweeter filtering has to come from elsewhere. The MFA-4.80, whose high-pass reaches 12 kHz, would reach the tweeters' 6–8 kHz, but we couldn't confirm that it can set different filters for woofers and tweeters on separate channel pairs, so ask us first. Alphard also says you can run a multi-channel amplifier of about 100 W on the front even though the set is rated at 65 W RMS; if you do, set the gains carefully.
What owners and reviewers say about the Deaf Bonce MLC-60
When we checked in October 2026, we couldn't find owner reviews, forum threads or independent tests of the MLC-60. Deaf Bonce's product page and manual give specifications only, Alphard's store page shows no customer reviews, and several large retailer and forum sites blocked our access.
The positive description above is Alphard's own marketing, not an independent verdict. If you've fitted an MLC-60, tell us how you filtered the tweeters and how it compares with the factory speakers it replaced.
MLC-60 vs MFC-60, MFX-60 and the Machete Lite 60
For ₹2,500 more, the MFC-60 is rated at 80 W RMS and comes with crossovers and mounting kits, which makes it far easier to install passively. The MFC-615 (₹11,990) is, on our listing, another Machete set with no crossovers in the box, rated at 80 W RMS. The MFX-60 coaxial (₹8,990) costs ₹1,000 less, quotes a higher SPL and needs no tweeter mounting, but it's rated at 50 W RMS and gives up the higher tweeter position.
Don't mix up the MLC-60 with the Machete Lite 60 (₹8,490). That's a pair of 6.5-inch midrange speakers with no tweeters, rated at 80 W RMS and 90 Hz – 17 kHz, rather than a complete two-way set. Our roundup of car speakers under ₹10,000 covers other options in this price band.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the MLC-60 if you're on a tight budget, plan to drive it from an amplifier or DSP that can filter each driver, and want separate tweeters you can mount high.
Look elsewhere if you want to connect a set straight to a factory head unit without extra filtering, where the MFC-60 with its crossovers is the safer choice, or if you need the most output from head-unit power.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Measure the depth behind your door opening with the window fully down and confirm the cut-out with us, since we don't have a labelled mounting depth for this set. Damp the door before fitting; our damping guide explains how. The box includes two mounting cups. The manual doesn't say what they are for, but tweeter cups normally allow surface-mounting on a sail panel or A-pillar, facing across the cabin; ask us to confirm.
Deaf Bonce gives an operating range of +5 °C to +40 °C, below what a closed car reaches on a summer afternoon in much of India, so avoid high volume until the cabin cools. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation and can tune a DSP to filter each driver.
Price and where to buy
The Deaf Bonce MLC-60 has an MRP of ₹9,990. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check today's price on our MLC-60 product page, and ask us about the right amplifier or filters for it. We sell genuine Deaf Bonce stock.
The bottom line
The MLC-60 is the budget way into the Machete component sets we sell, with separate tweeters and a modest 65 W RMS rating. Its catch is the missing crossover: it works best with an amplifier or DSP filtering each driver, and the manual's own recommended MLA-160.4 can't filter the tweeters at 6–8 kHz. Its quoted SPL is also the lowest of the Machete sets compared here. Buy it with a filtering plan, or spend a little more on the MFC-60.
Deaf Bonce MLC-60 FAQ
Does the Deaf Bonce MLC-60 come with crossovers?
No. The manual lists two woofers, two tweeters, two mounting cups, a manual and a warranty card. Deaf Bonce recommends high-pass filters of 60–80 Hz for the woofers and 6–8 kHz for the tweeters, so plan on an amplifier, DSP or separate crossovers.
Is the MLC-60 the same as the Machete Lite 60?
No. The MLC-60 is a two-way component set with tweeters. The Machete Lite 60 is a pair of 6.5-inch midrange speakers without tweeters, rated at 80 W RMS and 90 Hz to 17 kHz, so it is not a complete set.
Which amplifier does Deaf Bonce recommend for the MLC-60?
The manual lists the Machete MLA-60.2, MLA-100.2, MLA-160.2, MLA-60.4, MLA-100.4 and MLA-160.4. If you use the MLA-160.4, note that its filters stop at 400 Hz, so the tweeters need filtering from another source.
Buy Deaf Bonce Speakers in India
You can buy the Deaf Bonce Machete MLC-60 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speakers 65W online from VA3 Car Studio with pan-India shipping. See more Deaf Bonce speakers, compare other component speakers, or book component speaker installation in Ghaziabad.
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