Leo and Josh Malatino

Leo and Josh Malatino are a father and son duo with a windy Deaf Bonce build. Leo got into car audio in his early 20s, passing on his love for car audio to Josh when he was old enough to drive. They do not currently compete but hope to in the near future. Their best score to date on the glass is 160.5 dB at 47 Hz and 163.8 dB at 46 Hz in the kick. They both prefer demoing over competing as they do give out demos at every single show they go to. Josh loves handing out demos to people and making them smile, “A simple demo can make someone’s whole day.” Josh’s goal is to build his name in the car audio scene, become an influencer, provide content for the basshead community, and test out different audio brands.

Leo and Josh Malatino’s Instagram

Leo and Josh Malatino’s TikTok

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Leo and Josh’s build is currently in a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. They chose to build in the Jeep because “Let’s be honest, who walls off an almost brand new car?”

Electrical

The electrical currently consists of 280 Ah of XS Power LTO cells. The XS Power LTO cells have become one of the most popular choices in the car audio industry. They have many advantages over other types of lithium including: faster charging, wider operating temperature (especially cool), longer lifespan, safety, and stability. These cells are paired with a single Singer 290 A alternator. The wiring throughout the build consists of 1/0 Deaf Bonce OFC.

XS Power LTO Cell Specifications:

• Nominal Voltage: 2.3 V
• Rated Capacity: 40 Ah
• Volume-Energy Density: 128 Wh/L
• Internal Resistance: ≤ 0.5 mΩ
• Maximum Continous Charge Current: 240 A
• 10s Maximum Pulse Charge/Discharge Current: 400 A
• Operating and Storage Temperature Range: -50-65 °C
• Wattage Rating
  • 100 A Alternator: 4,000 W
  • 200 A Alternator: 5,000 W
  • 300 A Alternator: 6,000 W

Link to XS Power LTO Cells

Link to Singer Alternators

Link to Deaf Bonce 1/0 OFC

Mids and Highs

Currently, in each door of the Jeep, you will find two Deaf Bonce AP-M81A 8″ mids, two Deaf Bonce AP-M67AN 6.5″ mids, and four Deaf Bonce AP-T25 neo tweeters. These are run off of a single Deaf Bonce AAK-180.4 wired to 4 ohms, a single Deaf Bonce AAK-220.4 wired to 2 ohms, and a single Deaf Bonce AAK-1600.2 wired to 2 ohms.

The Deaf Bonce Arnold AP-M81A 8″ Mid-Range Speakers Feature:

• Frequency Response: 110-10,000 Hz
• Package Quantity: Pair
• Voice Coil Size: 2″
• Cone: Pressed Paper
• Magnet: Ferrite
• Voice Coil Wire: Copper
• Surround: Cloth
• RMS Power: 300 W
• MAX Power: 600 W
• Frame: Stamped Steel
• SPL: 97 dB
• Fs: 105 Hz
• Qts: 0.4
• BL: 9.06
• Vas (L): 11.3
• Mounting Depth: 89.41 mm
• Cut-Out Dimension: 185.93 mm

Link to Deaf Bonce Arnold AP-M81A 8″ Mid-Range Speaker

The Deaf Bonce Arnold AP-M67AN 6.5″ Mid-Range Speaker Feature:

• Frequency Response: 200-14,000 Hz
• Package Quantity: Pair
• Voice Coil Size: 1.75″
• Cone: Pressed Paper
• Magnet: Neodymium
• Voice Coil Wire: Copper
• Surround: Cloth
• RMS Power: 300 W
• MAX Power: 600 W
• Frame: Die-Cast Aluminum
• Impedance: 4 Oh,
• SPL: 102 dB
• Fs: 125 Hz
• Qts: 0.31
• BL: 9.3
• Vas: 5.72 L
• Mounting Depth: 2.66″
• Cut-Out Dimension: 5.98″
• Gross Weight: 3.01 kg

Link to Deaf Bonce AP-M67AN 6.5″ Mid-Range Speaker

The Deaf Bonce AP-T25 Neo Tweeters Feature:

• Frequency Response: 4,000-20,000 Hz
• Package Quantity: Pair
• Voice Coil Size: 1 inch
• Diaphragm: Aluminum
• Magnet: Neodymium
• RMS Power: 45 W
• MAX Power: 90 W
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• SPL: 102 dB
• Mounting Depth: 53.09 mm
• Cut-Out Dimension: 62.99 mm
• Gross Weight: 1 kg

Link to Deaf Bonce AP-T25 Neo Tweeters

The Deaf Bonce AAK-180.4 and AAK-220.4 Amplifiers Feature:

• Type: AB
• Number Of Channels: 4
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• 2 Ohm RMS Power (@ 14.4 V)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 250 W x 4 Channels
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: 380 W x 4 Channels
• 4 Ohm RMS Power (@ 14.4 V)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 180 W x 4 Channels
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: 250 W x 4 Channels
• 4 Ohm RMS Power (Bridged)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 500 W x 2 Channels
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: 800 W x 2 Channels
• Minimum Permissible Load On The Channel: 2 Ohm
• Input SPL: 0.2-6 V
• Bass Level Adjustment (dB @ 45 Hz)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: N/A
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: 0-18
• Low Pass Filter (Hz)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 50-800
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: x1 50-800, x10 500-8,000
• High Pass Filter (Hz)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 20-800
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: x1 20-800, x10 200-8,000
• LPF and HPF Simultaneous Operation: True
• Crossover: 12 dB/Oct
• Input Terminal  (GA)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 0
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4:  4
• Output Terminal: 8 GA
• Damping Factor
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: ≥ 200
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: ≥ 100
• Working Voltage: 9-15 V
• Phase Regulation
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: N/A
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: 0-180°
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio (dB)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: ≥ 105
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: ≥ 90
• Size (WxLxH)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 9.65″ x 21.26″ x 2.54″
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: N/A
• Gross Weight (kg)
  • Apocalypse AAK-180.4: 9.75
  • Apocalypse AAK-220.4: N/A

Link to Deaf Bonce AAK-180.4 Amplifier

Link to Deaf Bonce AAK-220.4 Amplifier

The Deaf Bonce AAK-1600.2 Amplifiers Feature:

• Type: D
• Number Of Channels: 2
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• 1 Ohm RMS Power: 1,600 W x 2 Channels
• 2 Ohm RMS Power: 1,100 W x 2 Channels
• 4 Ohm RMS Power: 600 W x 2 Channels
• 2 Ohm RMS Power (Bridged): 3,100 W x 1 Channel
• 4 Ohm RMS Power (Bridged): 2,100 W x 1 Channel
• Bass Level Adjustment (dB @ 45 Hz): 0-18
• Minimum Permissible Load On The Channel: 1 Ohm
• Minimum Permissible Load In A Bridge Connection: 2 Ohm
• Input SPL: 0.2-6 V
• Low Pass Filter: x1 50-800 Hz, x10 500-8,000 Hz
• High Pass Filter: x1 20-800 Hz, x10 200-8,000 Hz
• LPF and HPF Simultaneous Operation: True
• Crossover: 12 dB/Oct
• Input Terminal: 0 GA
• Output Terminal: 8 GA
• Damping Factor: ≥ 100
• Fuse Rating: 300 A
• Working Voltage: 9-15 V
• Phase Regulation: 0-180°
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: ≥ 95
• Size (WxLxH): 17.71″ x 10″ x 2.54″

Link to Deaf Bonce AAK-1600.2 Amplifier 

Subs and Sub Amps

Inside the Jeep, there is a 4th order designed by Bassahaulic Productions and built by Tony Corolla. The 4th order’s ported chamber is 15.63 cu ft. while the sealed chamber is 6.63 cu ft, the enclosure is a 2.5:1 ratio and is tuned to 46 Hz. In the 4th order, you will find four Deaf Bonce DB-4515s running off of four Deaf Bonce AAK-8000.1 wired to .35 per amplifier.

Link to Bassahaulic Productions

Link to Tony Corolla on Facebook

The Deaf Bonce DB-4515 Subwoofers Feature:

• Voice Coil Size: 4.5″
• Cone: Carbon
• Magnet: Ferrite
• Surround: Foam
• RMS Power: 4,500 W
• MAX Power: 9,000 W
• Frame: Die-Cast Aluminum
• Impedance: 1+1/2+2 Ohm
• SPL: 87.7 dB
• Fs: 32 Hz
• Qts: 0.35
• BL: 26.2
• Vas: 67 L
• Xmax: 22.5 mm
• Mounting Depth: 303.5 mm
• Cut-Out Dimension: 355 mm

Link to DB-4515R D1/D2 15″ Subwoofer

The Deaf Bonce AAK-8000.1 Amplifiers Feature:

• Type: D
• Number of Channels: 1
• Frequency Response: 15-270 Hz
• 1 Ohm RMS Power (@ 14.4 V): 8,000 W
• 2 Ohm RMS Power (@ 14.4 V): 5,100 W
• 4 Ohm RMS Power (@ 14.4 V): 2,900 W
• Minimum Permissible Load On The Channel: 1 Ohm
• Minimum Permissible Load In A Bridged Connection: 2 Ohm
• Input SPL: 0.2-6 V
• Low Pass Filter: 35-250 Hz
• Crossover: 24 dB/Oct
• Subsonic Filter: 10-50 Hz
• Input Terminal: 0 GA
• Output Terminal: 8 GA
• Damping Factor: ≥ 300
• Fuse Rating: 750 A
• Working Voltage: 9-15 V
• Phase Regulation: 0-180°
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: ≥ 95 dB
• Size (WxLxH): 11.81″ x 32.28″ x 2.99″
• Gross Weight: 23.50 kg

Link to Deaf Bonce AAK-8000.1 Amplifier

Miscellaneous

The 16 slot fuse holder that is being used in the Jeep is from Steve Mede Designs. There is also a JL Audio TwK-88 Digital Sound Processor being used.

Link to Steve Mede Designs 16 Slot Fuse Holder

Link to JL Audio TwK 88 Digital Sound Processor

 

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