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MTX CAR AUDIO.
4 & 5 CHANNEL
CONCERT QUALITY SOUND
MTX has the answer if you are a music lover who wants concert quality sound
in your home. With the MTX C-Series, MP Series, CE Series, and Sub 1
Powered Subwoofer you can turn your home into a state-of-the-art
powerhouse—inside and out. From college dorm rooms
to the most expensive designer homes, MTX has the
right performer.
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and are built for performance.
Our proving ground? The
IASCA finals and the
successes of the
T h u n d e r F o r c e
team. Check out
our website
for the
t r o p h y
count.
MTX CAR AUDIO
PROVEN IN COMPETITION
When it comes to selecting car
audio gear, we think you're
smarter than average. You know
that image ads that sport goofy
cartoon characters, half-naked
women, gadgets, gizmos and
dancing lights are not proof of
performance. MTX Thunder
amplifiers and speakers sport
gutsy, classic designs
2 ROAD THUNDER AMPS 2 CHANNEL
3 ROAD THUNDER AMPS 4 CHANNEL
4 ROAD THUNDER AMP CERTIFICATE
5 ROAD THUNDER AMP SPECIFICATIONS
7 THUNDER AMPS 2 CHANNEL
8 THUNDER AMPS 4/5 CHANNEL
9 THUNDER AMPS CLASS D
10 THUNDER AMPS SPECIFICATIONS
12 ELECTRONIC CROSSOVERS
14 COAXIALS
15 THUNDER 6000 CONVERTIBLES
16 THUNDER 8000 COMPONENTS
18 THUNDER SUBWOOFERS INTRODUCTION
20 THUNDER 4000 SUBWOOFERS
26 THUNDER 4000 MOBILE ENCLOSURES
27 THUNDER 6000 MOBILE ENCLOSURES
28 THUNDERFORM VEHICLE SPECIFIC ENCL.
34 ROAD THUNDER ENCLOSURES
35 THUNDER 8000 ENCLOSURES
36 THUNDER ACCESSORIES
44 THUNDERFORCE
MTX CAR AUDIO
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
While you are taking a
spin through all the
great MTX Car Audio
products, you will see
these special features
on all things MTX—
m a n u f a c t u r i n g ,
ThunderForce Team,
stats and more. Ever
met the owner and CEO
of MTX? You will
if you pay
IASCA: SOUND COMPETITION
IASCA (International Autosound Challenge Association) sponsors a
year-long series of nation-wide premier auto sound competitions. The
men and women who compete have the highest standards in audio.
The ones who win are the best of the best. The committed. They’re our
“think tank”—the people who suggest new products, and better
features. The ones who help us keep raising the bar. It’s our proving
ground for quality and performance.
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INTRO/CONTENTS
ISO-9001 CERTIFICATION
MTX was the first American audio company to achieve ISO-9001
Certification. Awarded by Underwriter’s Labs (UL), ISO-9001
Certification means that we have been through a rigorous audit
procedure that checks our entire product design and manufacturing
process. It reflects our commitment to quality, and our focus on
exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIAL FEATURES
The Road Thunder amplifiers each have a built-in crossover that makes
system design much easier and more efficient. It’s 18 dB/octave at 85 Hz,
switchable from low pass/high pass or full-range.
High-level inputs and Auto Turn-on. To better integrate with
OEM head units, these new Road Thunder amps feature
what we call “Smart-Engage”. It’s a patent pending auto
power-up circuit that automatically turns the amp on
when it senses the source voltage from the high level
inputs from the factory radio (this means you don’t have
to remove the factory head unit during installation --
this means it’s easy to install this amp).
And, the wire harness for the high level inputs is
color-coded, so it’s really easy to install this amp.
The Road Thunder amplifiers have a buffered,
isolated full-range output, allowing you to daisy
chain amps to other subwoofers or to high
frequency amps.You can’t accuse us of not
giving you flexibility, now, can you?
BUILT-IN
FLEXIBILITY
The new 4-channel Road Thunder
amplifiers are designed to truly
reflect the installations that are
most common for a 4-channel
amp:
Scenario # 1 Running your front
speakers off the two front
channels, and bridging the rear
channels to drive a subwoofer.
Scenario # 2 Running your front
speakers off the front channels,
and your rear speakers off the
rear channels.
Here’s what we’ve done.
The crossover is fixed at 18
dB/octave at 85 Hz.
Rear Channels – The crossover on
the rear channels is switchable
from full-range, high-pass, or
low-pass.
The bass boost is centered at 40
Hz.
Front Channels –The crossover on
the front channels is full-range or
high pass
And, the 4-channel Road Thunder
amplifiers feature a new parallel
input switch that lets you run 2
RCAs for 4-channels (like getting
a built-in Y connector).
4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
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2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
PERFORMANCE
BORN UNDER A
GOOD SIGN.
When you pick an amplifier, you
want a guarantee that it’ll deliver.
The amplifier must provide ultra-
clean sound with unmatched
durability. A promise that you can
turn it up and it won’t turn off.
That’s what you get with the MTX
Road Thunder amplifiers. We test
each amplifier extensively before
you ever see it to make sure it
meets or exceeds its rated
specifications.Then, and only then,
do we sign the Certified
Performance Certificate. It’s our
word that this amplifier will
perform to specs—it’s like being
born with a destiny for greatness.
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See the color coding on this wire harness—we’ve pre-colored this to tell
you which is positive/negative and left/right—this means that you just
plug in and go.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
MADE IN THE USA
We proudly tell the world that these amplifiers are Made
in the USA. In our factory in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a sign
that we are highly involved with nearly every step in the
manufacturing process. That means that we control the
quality, so that our customers are assured of a reliable,
high-performance product.

CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE
Before you purchase an amplifier, wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain how it performs? For the last six years,
MTX has been including a “Certified Performance” Certificate with each amplifier we build. Each amp is tested
to make sure that it meets or exceeds its rated specifications.The technician writes the actual performance specs,
then verifies the results with his or her signature.
Why do we go to all this effort? So you have a guarantee of proven performance. Don’t
play spec guessing games—ask for proof of performance.
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ISO-FEET
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
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AMPLIFIERS: CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE
RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:
45 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load with less than .5%THD
60 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 1%THD
120 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 1%THD
Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Standard) measured at 14.4 Volts DC:
55 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load
200 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB A-Weighted (Referenced to Rated PWR at 1VRMS Input
Sensitivity)
Damping Factor: >200
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz ±.25dB
Bass Boost: Variable Boost centered at 40Hz (0 to 18dB)
Defeatable 18 dB/octave crossover at 85 Hz, selectable for high pass, low pass, or full
range on rear channels and high pass or full range for front channels.
Dimensions:
10” x 9” x 2” (25.4cm x 22.9cm x 5.1cm)
(not including mounting feet)
11-1/4” x 9” x 2” (28.6cm x 22.9cm x 5.1cm)
(including mounting feet)
600 Watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 1%THD
750 Watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB A-Weighted (Referenced to Rated PWR at
1VRMS Input Sensitivity)
range.
Dimensions:
12” x 9” x 2” (30.5cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
13 1/4” x 9” x 2” (33.6cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
170 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 1%THD
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB A-Weighted
(Referenced to Rated PWR at 1VRMS Input Sensitivity)
range on rear channels and high pass or full range for front channels.
Dimensions:
12” x 9” x 2” (30.5cm x 22.9cm x 5.1cm)
13-1/4” x 9” x 2” (33.7cm x 22.9cm x 5.1cm)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB A-Weighted (Referenced to Rated PWR at 1VRMS Input
Sensitivity)
range.
Dimensions:
6” x 9” x 2” (15.2cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
7-1/4” x 9” x 2” (18.4cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
RT2120
range.
Dimensions:
7” x 9” x 2” (17.8cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
8-1/4” x 9” x 2” (20.9cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
RT2200
Damping Factor: >200 Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz ±.25dB
range.
Dimensions:
8” x 9” x 2” (20cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
9-1/4” x 9” x 2” (23.5cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
RT2400
RT2600RT4240RT4340
Every MTX amplifier features these special nylon reinforced mounting
feet. They electrically isolate the amplifier from the chassis of the car, to
reduce the chance of damaging, chassis to chassis ground loops. We call
these ISO-FEET, and we’re proud to tell you that the U.S. government
thought they were so cool that they issued us a patent. (Patent #
5,521,792)
ASK FOR PROOF
OF PERFORMANCE
4-CHANNEL
2-CHANNEL

THUNDER
CHROME
LOGO
It doesn’t get any
classier than
t h i s —
c r a f t s m a n s h i p
that could only be
made by MTX
Audio. Chrome
with a super-bright
LED lets you know
where this amp’s head is
at: Performance,
performance, performance.
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2 CHANNEL
SPECIAL FEATURES
Thunder amplifiers are known for superior
performance, low to non-existent noise, and
really easy installation. Their performance is
legendary.
The crossover is 12 dB/octave high pass, 24
dB/octave low pass, variable from 40 to 200
Hz. In low pass mode, the outputs are mono,
at 24 dB/octave. It’s the job of the crossover to
make your bass sound like it comes from the
front of the car (we call it “bass up front”).
Remember, you install subwoofers in the
trunk because that’s where the space is, not
because bass sounds better coming from
behind your ears.
The RCA outputs are selectable, from full-
range to high-pass or low-pass. This allows
you to feed additional amplifiers.
Smart-Engage, Auto Turn-On. This patent-
pending circuit automatically turns the amp
on when it senses the BTL dc voltage from
your factory radio. Makes installation a snap.
Individual Gain Controls to center up the
soundstage.
Giant MOSFETS (we’re not exaggerating—
they’re huge). A larger MOSFET means power
supply stability, and a more reliable product.
8 Volt RMS Input—This large signal
capability allows for better integration with
high voltage output source units, increasing
dynamic range, and improving Signal-to-
Noise ratio in the audio system.
Continuously Adjustable Thunder EQ
bass boost, centered at 40Hz. To severely
boost the low-end, and the attention you get
from other drivers and innocent bystanders.
Unique Split Shield bottom plate design,
reduces electro-magnetic interference to
improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce
distortion.This design is so hot, we patented it
so others can’t leech off our genius. (Patent #
5,521,792)
GUTSY SIMPLICITY
Remember your first car? It filled you with the thrill
of driving. The Thunder 2-channel amplifiers will
spark that same thrill.
The body. Shiny chrome logo with bright red LED.
The rugged black heatsink that was inspired by the
machined cylinder head of a classic, high
performance automobile.
Under the Hood:TheThunder amplifiers are made for
performance. Packed with features that make the
music sound crystal clear. With enough muscle to
satisfy your bass addiction.
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AMPS
INTRODUCTION
AMPS
THUNDER CERTIFICATE
OF PERFORMANCE
Every Thunder amplifier is backed up by our
Certified Performance Certificate—so you
know exactly how your amplifier performed
under real world conditions.
If it doesn’t meet or exceed spec, it doesn’t
ship. No questions. No exceptions.
A word about power — when you pick an amplifier, it’s important to
know how it stacks up. MTX has chosen the most conservative (and we
believe, the most honest) way to rate our amps. We test it at RMS power
at 12.5 volts, and show you the spec for dynamic power at 14.4 volts
(the IHF-202 Standard). That way, you can see how the amp is rated
under the RMS “standard” and also how it performs under more
normal operation. Beware of specs that don’t tell what the
measurement standard is.
CERTIFIED POWER
Every Thunder amplifier
carries an industry-leading
three year warranty—now
how’s THAT for showing our
confidence!

THE MOST
EFFICIENT
BASS
MONSTERS...
CLASS D
TECHNOLOGY.
The advantage of Class D
amplification is that it is highly
efficient (that means, the
amplifier effectively uses the
power to drive speakers, rather
than dissipating it as heat), and
Class D amps have a very
small footprint. Almost
anyone can make a big
amplifier, but it takes smarts and
careful engineering to make a
small, efficient amplifier. And
almost anyone can buy a big
amplifier, as long as they don’t
mind sacrificing the whole trunk
and the entire contents of their
wallet). But go back to what we
said on the first page of this brochure -- we think our customers are pretty
smart. Smart enough to know that Class D is the technology of the future
for subwoofer amps.
Class D amps run cooler because they take the low frequencies (think
thunderous bass) and send power to those frequencies only when
required. In most amplifiers, the power is flowing constantly, even during
a musical passage where there’s no bass. This wastes power and causes
the amp to overheat much more quickly (that’s why you see giant heatsinks
and noisy fans).
The crossover in the Class D amplifiers is low-pass, at 24dB/octave,
adjustable from 40 - 500 Hz. The Thunder250D and Thunder500D feature
high level inputs and Smart-Engage auto-turn-on. All Thunder Class D
models feature the EBC External Bass Control.
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THE REVIEWERS SPEAK-UP
In reviewing the first Thunder Class D amplifier, the reviewers at
Car Sound magazine had only good things to say... “MTX steps up
to the plate with this Class D subwoofer amp and knocks one out
of the park...True beauty is relative to efficiency and output
power into 2 ohms. What a philosophy!... small enough to offer
a variety of installation options... keep up the good work, guys!”
Car Sound Magazine, August 1999
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4 & 5 CHANNEL CLASS D
THE NEXT TIER
OF THUNDER
Requiring more options. More
flexibility. More channels.
Thunder 4 & 5 Channel Amps.
4-CHANNEL
AMPLIFIERS
12 dB/octave high pass and
24dB/octave low pass
crossover with mono
subwoofer output— flexibility,
and improved bass up front.
“Summed output” jacks
provide a line level summed
output of the right front/right
rear and left front/left rear input
signals. This output is typically
used to drive an external
subwoofer amplifier.
The parallel input switch
allows a 2-channel signal to drive all four channels (no
need for a “Y” connector).
5-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
You’ll choose a five-channel amplifier when you want
high-end car audio, but you don’t really want to cram
your trunk full of amps.TheThunder405. Four channels
are for your mids and highs, the Fifth channel is a
dedicated, class D subwoofer channel.
Front Channels feature a Fully Adjustable
Crossover from 40-200 Hz, with 12 dB/octave high
pass and 24 dB/octave low pass.
The subwoofer channel features a low pass crossover
at 24 dB/octave, also adjustable from 40-200 Hz.
The Thunder504 amplifier if you want to run you
EBC Port, for easy external bass control
“MTX STEPS UP
TO THE PLATE
AND KNOCKS
ONE OUT
OF THE PARK.”
AMPS AMPS
FEEL THE THUNDER T-SHIRT
At MTX, we feel so strongly about going beyond the ordinary that we put aT-
shirt inside the box with everyThunder amplifier.You can look as good as you
sound. Now, how cool is that?

25 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 4 Ohms with less than 0.1%Thd+N
50 Watts RMS/Ch x 4 into 2 Ohms with less than 0.3%Thd+N
100 Watts RMS bridged x 2 into 4 Ohms with less than 0.3%Thd+N
Subwoofer
100 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms with less than 0.5%Thd+N
200 Watts RMS into 2 Ohms with less than 1%Thd+N
Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Standard) measured at 14.4 Volts DC
Front and Rear
250 Watts bridged x 2 into a 4 Ohm load
Subwoofer
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥100dB A-Weighted (front and rear)
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥90dB A-Weighted (subwoofer)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz±0.25dB (front and rear)
Maximum Input: 8Vrms
Bass EQ: Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz (rear and subwoofer)
EBC External Bass Control
Crossover: Variable 40Hz to 175Hz, 18dB/Octave, HP Defeatable (front and rear)
x40 Multiplier 1.6k-8kHz (front)
Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 18dB/Octave, LP (subwoofer)
Dimensions:
15” x 9” x 2” (38.1cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
16-1/4” x 9” x 2” (41.3cm x 22.8cm x 5cm) Including IsoFeet™
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SPECIFICATIONS
125 Watts x 1 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.5%Thd+N
250 Watts x 1 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 1%Thd+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥100dB A-Weighted
Frequency Response: 20Hz-200Hz
Thunder EQ: Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz
Crossover: Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 24dB/octave low pass
Dimensions: 7” x 9” x 2” (17.8cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
8-1/4” x 9” x 2” (20.9cm x 22.8cm x 5 cm) Including IsoFeet™
THUNDER
250D
THUNDER
204
10-1/4” x 9” x 2” (26cm x 22.8cm x 5 cm) Including IsoFeet™
THUNDER
500D
THUNDER
304
RMS POWER (12.5 Volts DC):
Dimensions:14” x 9” x 2” (35.6cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
15-1/4” x 9” x 2” 38.7cm x 22.8cm x 5 cm) Including IsoFeet™
THUNDER
1000D
THUNDER
405
100 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3%Thd+N
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz±0.25dB
Crossover: Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 12dB/octave high pass,
24dB/octave low pass with mono output
37.5 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.1%Thd+N
150 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3%Thd+N
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 0.25dB
Dimensions: 13” x 9” x 2” (33cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
1. Patented PWM Mosfet Switching Power Supply for superior sonic
performance.
2. Class A 100% Discrete Driver Circuit Topology is linear, resulting in low
distortion and a high damping factor for tight, controlled bass.
3. Low Impedance, High Power Transformers provide more power and
produce less heat.
4. N-Channel Vfet Output Stage produces less distortion than complementary
(N and P) designs.
5. Anti-Shock PCB Mounting Design enhances reliability by
minimizing circuit board stress.
6. Gold Plated Connectors ensure maximum power and signal
integrity.
7. High and Low Level Inputs for maximum flexibility in system
design.
8. Selectable Outputs (High-pass, low-pass, or full-range) allows you
to easily connect other amplifiers.
9. Continuously Variable 40-200Hz, 12 dB/octave High Pass, 24
dB/octave Low Pass Crossover
10. Continuously Adjustable and Defeatable Thunder EQ
Centered at 40Hz provides quality bass boost.
11. Dual Adjustable Input Sensitivity Controls allow precise gain
matching to virtually all head units.
12. Advanced Computerized Protection Circuit for maximum power
output and protection.
13. Acoustically Seamless Turn-on/Turn-off with Intelligent
Supervisory Circuitry.
14. Gold Plated, Heavy Duty Terminal Block Type Connectors allow easy access and ensure
maximum power and signal integrity.
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The new Thunder amplifiers use new, huge capacitors that replace several
smaller ones. The benefits are many: reduced heat production, increased
frequency response. Look how big these babies are -- Oh, mama.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD
THUNDER102
100 Watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.1%
Thd+N
Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Standard) measured at 14.4 Volts
DC
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz±0.25dB
8-1/4” x 9” x 2” (20.9cm x 22.8cm x 5 cm) Including
IsoFeet™
THUNDER152
37.5 Watts x 2 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.05%Thd+N
Thd+N
THUNDER302
Thd+N
Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Standard) measured at 14.4 Volts
DC
10-1/4” x 9” x 2” (26cm x 22.8cm x 5 cm) Including
IsoFeet™
AMPS AMPS
(Preliminary Specs)
2-CHANNEL
4-CHANNEL
5-CHANNEL
CLASS D
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9
6
8
4
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10
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RTX SERIES
ENGINEERED FOR DESIGN
EFFICIENCY—RTX CROSSOVERS
FOR ANY BASIC SYSTEM.
Crossovers can be the vital component to making sure your amplifier and
speakers “talk to each other”. You want to make sure that you direct the
right signal to the right speaker so you don’t lose any sound quality in
the bass, treble, or mid-range frequencies.
COMMON TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
• 12 dB/octave slope
• Signal to noise ratio >96dB, with less than .05% THD.
• Four gang potentiometers
• DC to DC Power Supply
SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY:
RTX01A
• One high and one low pass crossover point, continuously variable
from 32Hz-400Hz
• Two continuously adjustable output gain controls
• High and low level inputs
RTX02A
• Two high pass and one low pass crossover points, continuously
variable from 32Hz - 400Hz
• Selectable bass enhancement
circuit
(0 or 12dB at 45Hz)
• Three continuously adjustable
output gain controls
RTX03A
• Frequency multipliers for true
3-way system design
• Variable crossover frequencies
from 30Hz - 20kHz
• Center channel output/Bandpass
Crossover options
• Variable bass enhancement circuit
(0 to 12dB at 45Hz)
RTX-01A
RTX-03A
RTX-02A
CROSSOVERS
LSX SERIES
LSX1
LSX2
LSX1 LARGE SIGNAL
CROSSOVER (2-WAY)
• Continuously Variable Low and High Pass Outputs
between 30-400Hz High Pass, and 20-200Hz Low
Pass.
PERFORMANCE = POWER + FLEXIBILITY
Clever design techniques for seamless integration with high-end and OEM systems makes the LSX Series
what it is—the most powerful and flexible crossover on the market today. For a better, more efficient audio
system, you need to direct the bass, mid-range, and high frequencies to the correct speakers. LSX gives
you more system design options.
COMMON TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
• Accept up to an 8 volt RMS input signal for integration with high voltage output source units
•18 dB/octave slope for greater protection to mid-ranges and tweeters
• Continuously adjustable crossover points
• Wire harnesses for speaker level input allow easier integration with OEM
systems
• 1 Meg Ohm Isolation maintained between the Signal Ground and
Power Supply Ground (eliminates
ground loop noise)
• External Bass Control (EBC)
port connects to optional dash-
mountable EBC unit
LSX2 LARGE SIGNAL
CROSSOVER
(2-CHANNEL, 3-WAY,
OR 4-CHANNEL
2-WAY)
• Dual High Pass Outputs with multiplier
switch (Front continuously adjustable on
a scale of either 30-400Hz or 600-8000Hz;
Rear—continuously variable from 30-
400Hz).
• Low Pass is continuously variable from
20-200Hz.
• Front and rear speaker level inputs to
add to an existing factory stereo system
and keep the factory front to rear fader.
• Phase reversal switch (180˚) for greater
flexibility in system integration.
We have answered the need for
bass control with the EBC.
External Bass Control at its
finest.
The External Bass Control
(EBC) can be wired directly
to the LSX Crossovers, and
to Thunder302, Thunder
405, and Class D amplifier
models. It is mountable
almost anywhere so you can
reach it from the driver’s seat.
EBC: EXTERNAL
BASS CONTROL
Loyd Ivey, President and CEO of MTX Audio, 30 years ago took a garage-
based speaker cabinet business and an intense love for music and turned
it into MTX Audio—the leading manufacturer of high performance car,
home, and professional audio gear. Loyd has been successful with a very
simple philosophy: Providing high quality, high performance audio.
Today, he employs more than 1000 people in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona,
Missouri and Texas.
LOYD IVEY: MTX FOUNDER
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CROSSOVERS

YOUR CHOICE OF
FACTORY
REPLACEMENT
SPEAKERS
SHOULD DEPEND
ON THREE
THINGS.
How do they sound?
What are they made of?
How long is the warranty?
The materials used in MTX coaxials
are tough, rugged, and built to last.
Injection molded polypropylene
cones produce better bass. The Poly-
Neo II™ balanced dome tweeters
have polycarbonate domes for
extended high frequency response,
neodymium magnets for improved
efficiency, and ferrofluid cooling for
longer life. Other unique features,
like insulated high frequency leads,
polyimide impregnated fiberglass
voice coil formers, and an industry
leading 2-year warranty, make MTX
coaxials the best choice for sound
improvement. Plus, they’re designed
and engineered right here in the USA
so your music will be
full, clear, and more accurate.
CONVERTIBLES
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We’re pretty confident in our products. You can tell because of how liberal
we are with our warranty policies. With our coaxials, you can install them
with confidence that they’ll hold up to the elements, and sound good all
day long.
2–YEAR WARRANTY
COAXIALS
UPGRADE INSTALLS
COAXIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power
Model Description Peak/Nom. Imped. Sens. Magnet Weight Mounting Depth
3521 3 1/2" (8.9cm) Dual Cone 30/10 4Ω 85dB 4.6 oz. (130.4g) 1 11/16" (4.29cm)
4022 4" (10.2cm) Coaxial 45/15 4Ω 85dB 5.1 oz. (144.6) 113/16" (4.6 cm)
4622 4" x 6" (10.2cm x 15.2cm) Coaxial 45/15 4Ω 87dB 3.1 oz. (87.9g) 1 5/8" (4.1cm)
4622E 4" x 6" (10.2cm x 15.2cm) Coaxial (Euro) 45/15 4Ω 86dB 3.1 oz. (87.9) 1 5/8" (4.1cm)
5222 5 1/4" (13.3cm) Coaxial 60/20 4Ω 88dB 9.2 oz. (260.8g) 2" (5.1cm)
5722 5" x7" (12.7cm x 17.8cm) Coaxial 120/40 4Ω 88dB 8.3 oz. (235.3g) 2 1/8" (5.4cm)
6522 6 1/2" (16.5cm) Coaxial 75/25 4Ω 88dB 6.5 oz. (184.3g) 1 15/16" (4.92cm)
6922 6" x 9" (15.2cm x 22.9cm) Coaxial 120/40 4Ω 88dB 9.9 oz. (280.7g) 3 1/16" (9.21cm)
6923 6" x 9" (15.2cm x 22.9cm)Triaxial(3-way) 150/50 4Ω 89dB 11.9 oz. (337.4g) 3 1/16" (9.21cm)
The front stage in car audio means that if you shut your
eyes, you can visualize the location of the performers
and instruments on the “stage” during a live
performance. And it’s the front speakers that re-create
an accurate front stage experience. The Thunder6000
Convertibles are one of the most flexible ways that
you’ll find to add superior musicality and
accurate staging to your audio system.
We call these convertibles, but they
ain’t no ragtops. They ship to you as a
coaxial, with the the tweeter mounted
inside the midbass cone. However,
you can easily remove the tweeter
and convert the speakers to separate
component systems.
The tweeter on the convertibles is a
sonically pure, 19 mm PEF dome,
with a ferrofluid cooled neodymium
magnet. The tweeter swivels in any
configuration, and when it converts to
a separate tweeter, you can mount it
using the flush or surface mount
accessories.
The midbass speakers have been highly engineered for
sound quality.The cone material is an injection-molded
polypropylene with pure titanium deposited on the
surface. Besides having a stellar appearance, this type
of cone construction contributes to the speaker’s
durability. The machined midbass front and back plates
continue the classic look.
The Thunder 6000 convertibles come
with a separate crossover network
that mimics the cosmetics of the
Thunder amplifiers, right down to
the little oval logo. The crossover
slope is 12dB/octave, for smooth
transitions between the mid and
high frequencies.
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THUNDER 6000 CONVERTIBLE SPECS
Model Description Impedance Tweeter Midbass Freq Response Power Handling Sensitivity Mid Voice Coil Mid Mounting Depth
T6.4 Convertible 4 ohm 19mm 4” 100 Hz - 20kHz 35 RMS/70Total 82 dB 1” 2.0”
T6.5 Convertible 4 ohm 19mm 5.25” 65 Hz - 20kHz 40 RMS/80Total 83 dB 1” 2.21”
T6.6 Convertible 4 ohm 19mm 6.5” 55 Hz - 20kHz 50 RMS /100Total 86 dB 1” 2.71”
T6NEO PEF DomeTweeter 4 ohm 19mm N/A 5 kHz- 20kHz 50RMS/100Total 86 dB N/A N/A
STEP ONE
Remove the tweeter from the
midbass driver
THE FRONT STAGE
STEP TWO
Insert the phase plug in the
opening in the midbass driver and
mount the tweeter as a separate,
using the surface mount or flush
mount option.
CROSSOVER
CLOSE-UP
The crossover housing looks like
a mini-Thunder amplifier, right
down to the swoopy oval logo.

TWEETERS
The 1” soft dome tweeter is designed for
great dispersion (that means that you can be
sitting off-axis, and you still get high quality
sonic reproduction), and
ultra-smooth high
frequency response. It
comes with two
mounting options;
flush or surface
mount.
BUILT WITH THE MUSIC IN MIND
The Thunder8000 Component systems might just possibly be some of the finest work that
our MTX acoustic engineers have ever done. These new component systems are for the
person who truly appreciates the acoustic information that makes up a song. And
they’re for the person who knows their music -- all the nuances, and where
the performers were located in the sound stage. And once you’re that close
to the music, you expect the imaging and staging characteristics of your
front speakers to be pretty exceptional. The new Thunder8000
component systems will not disappoint. They are true to the music.
To achieve the kind of musical accuracy that you expect from the finest
components, we’ve designed the midbass with elegant, high-end die
cast frames. These tooled parts make for a classic cosmetic statement,
and they also result in a more durable frame. The cone material is
coated with titanium for a stylish, bullet-proof appearance.
The machined front plates and back plates continue the
MTX dedication to quality engineering and attention to
detail.
O n
t h e
tweeter, we’ve incorporated a 1” silk dome for accurate high
frequency reproduction, and cooled it with ferrofluid. Mounting
options are many, with a swivel surface and flush mount.
A two position tweeter attenuation switch (+/- 3dB) gives you command of your high-end
frequency reproduction.
The crossover is a 12 dB/octave, low-pass, 18db/octave high-pass. The crossover housing is
durable, injection-molded plastic.
INSTANT RECOGNITION
The Thunder8000 Component Systems sport the
distinctive silver, red, and black MTX logo
(so there’s no question about your high
level of musical taste).
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COMPONENT SYSTEMS COMPONENT SYSTEMS
At MTX, we’re pretty passionate about car audio. That’s because cars
and music go so well together. From Loyd Ivey’s classic car collection,
to Kyle’s dB Drag Racer. From Pink Floyd to Sting. We love it all. The
music and the road.
OUR PASSIONS: MUSIC AND CARS
THUNDER 8000 COMPONENTS SPECS
Model Description Impedance Freq Response Power Handling Sensitivity Mid Voice Coil Mid Mounting Depth
T8.5 5.25” Component 4 ohm 62 Hz - 20kHz 50 RMS/100Total 83 dB 1” 2.23”
T8.6 6.5” Component 4 ohm 52 Hz - 20kHz 60 RMS/ 120Total 86 dB 1” 2.8”
T8NEO 1” Tweeter 4 ohm 4 kHz - 20 kHz 60 RMS/120Total 85.5 dB N/A N/A
TITANIUM
DEPOSITION
Titanium is one of the
strongest and lightest
metals known. The Titanium
deposition on the
polypropylene cones
increases resistance to UV
rays which means you get a
speaker that lasts longer.

SUBS
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ALDS
ASYMMETRICAL LINEAR DRIVE SYSTEM
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COMPETITIVE SPIRIT OF THE YEAR
ALDS = HIGH OUTPUT
+ LOW DISTORTION
It’s the technology behind Thunder
subwoofers. Take two cool ideas, put them
together, and Presto — the whole world
sounds better.
COOL IDEA # 1
FLAT AND
PROGRESSIVE SPIDER
Progressive means that the spider’s stiffness
varies across its surface. It’s like a shock
absorber—a loud musical passage is a
rough, rutted road. Better suspension, better
ride, better sound.
COOL IDEA # 2.
EXTENDED POLE
PIECE
Teamed with the flat progressive spider, this
makes for a very linear, or straight, motion of
the speaker. (Linearity is also engineering-
ese for low distortion.) Note: This cool idea
combo is what makes your tunes musical—
even while your retinas are detaching from
extreme SPL.
Kemp Hough, one of the MTX ThunderForce team members, won the
“Competitive Spirit of the Year” award at the 1999 IASCA FINALS in
Greenville, SC. This award is presented by CarSound Magazine to the
competitor who exemplifies the spirit of teamwork and good
sportsmanship.
400 25 1.5”
Total Power Handling Ounce Magnet Voice Coil
1000 102 2.5”
500 33 2”
We use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to
design our loudspeakers. It’s just one of the
many computer software tools we use to
ensure a superior product. This picture
shows the suspension on the speaker during
its most extreme outward travel. We use this
information to make sure that mechanical
stress is spread out evenly across the
suspension, so our subwoofers live long and
prosper.
WELCOME TO WOOFERS

WAY COOL LOOKS
These subwoofers will please all you fashion
plates out there. Machine turned front and back
plate with clear zinc plating (that zinc will
repel corrosion) and a Black foam surround.
New injection-molded polystyrene gasket
(it looks good, plus it’s resistant to those
bad U.V. rays). And the bright nickel
connectors are good-looking and
functional. Very tasty.
PICK AN ENCLOSURE—
ANY ENCLOSURE
As important as power handling, so is installation
flexibility. These Thunder4000 subwoofers are
performers in virtually any enclosure (small sealed,
bandpass, or vented).
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AUTOSOUND GRAND PRIX
SUPERIOR POWER
HANDLING
The finest amplifiers deserve to be paired with superior
quality subwoofers and component systems.
Thunder4000 subwoofers feature the same
Asymmetrical Linear Drive System, common to all
Thunder Loudspeakers (the flat progressive spider,
combined with the extended, vented pole piece). We’ve
added some other touches to make sure these speakers
perform way, way, past your expectations.The Voice Coil
is wound on an Apical voice coil former for high power
handling. The strontium ferrite magnet yields a highly
efficient speaker (more efficient means better use of your
amplifier power). The folded window basket is durable and
attractive.
ADD BASS NOW
Every year, autosound retailers around the world vote on the winners of
the AutoSound Grand Prix awards. Based on reliability, fidelity, and
quality. MTX products have won almost 50 Autosound Grand Prix awards
during the last eight years.
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SUBWOOFERS
THUNDER 4000 SUBWOOFER SPECS.
Power
Model Description Freq. Resp. RMS/Total Imp. Sens. Voice Coil Magnet Wt Mounting Depth
T484 8” Subwoofer 43Hz-150Hz 100/200 4Ω 87.5 dB 1.”(2.54cm) 20oz (.6kg) 3 1/2” (88.9mm)
T4104 10” Subwoofer 39Hz-150Hz 200/400 4Ω 88.0 dB 1.5”(3.81cm) 25oz (.7kg) 4 13/16” (122.2mm)
T4108 10” Subwoofer 40Hz-150Hz 200/400 8Ω 88.1 dB 1.5”(3.81cm) 25oz (.7kg) 4 7/8”” (123.8mm)
T41012 10” Subwoofer 40Hz-150Hz 200/400 12Ω 87.8 dB 1.5”(3.81cm) 25oz (.7kg) 4 7/8”” (123.8mm)
T4154 15” Subwoofer 27Hz-150Hz 250/500 4Ω 91.6 dB 2”(5.1cm) 33oz (.9kg) 6 5/8”(168.3mm)
T4158 15” Subwoofer 28Hz-150Hz 250/500 8Ω 92.0 dB 2”(5.1cm) 33oz (.9kg) 6 5/8”(168.3mm)

ACOUSTICALLY STABLE
FOR ACCURATE SONIC
REPRODUCTION
Black, NBR surround and gasket combination makes a
tight seal when rear mounted, and a cosmetic
nicety when front mounted. NBR rubber has a
high resistance to ozone and UV aging so your
subwoofers will live a very long life.
MACHINED STEEL PARTS
The new injection-molded, silver-machined look cone with 8
stiffening ribs increase cone stiffness for improved mechanical
power handling (and they look pretty cool, too). The machine-turned
front and back plate with a clear zinc coating makes a high-end
quality statement, with the zinc playing the role of corrosion fighter.
Bright nickel connectors complete the connection in the most
attractive way. The folded window basket is stronger, more durable,
and unique in appearance.
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE — WHEN
SPACE IS REALLY TIGHT.
MTX introduces a clever mix of leading edge technology including
MTX’s Asymmetrical Linear Drive System). These new subwoofers
were designed to play DEEP, LOW, BASS in a variety of
enclosures: sealed, vented or bandpass. The Thunder6000
subwoofers come in 4 or 8 ohm impedances, with the 10”
size also available in 12 ohm (three 10” speakers fit really
well in the space between the tire wells).
EXTREME POWER
HANDLING LEVELS
Oversized magnet structure, a 2” four-layer
voice coil and Apical voice coil formers keep
these subwoofers ready and eager to play.
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SUBWOOFERS
Here at MTX Audio we use the finest, quickest, state of the art
technologies. We combine the speed and efficiency of computer
controlled manufacturing equipment with the customer service that
only caring humans can provide.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Model Description Freq. Resp. RMS/Total Imp. Power Sens. Voice Coil Magnet Wt Mounting Depth
T684 8” Subwoofer 31Hz-150Hz 150/350 4Ω 85.1dB 1.5”(3.81cm) 28oz (.8kg) 3 11/16”(93.7mm)
T688 8” Subwoofer 32Hz-150Hz 150/350 8Ω 86.1dB 1.5”(3.81cm) 28oz (.8kg) 3 11/16”(93.7mm)
T6104 10” Subwoofer 31Hz-150Hz 250/500 4Ω 87.1 dB 2”(5.1cm) 33oz (.9kg) 5 1/8” 130.1mm)
T6124 12” Subwoofer 29Hz-150Hz 250/500 4Ω 87.1 dB 2”(5.1cm) 33oz (.9kg) 5.1” (128.6mm)
T6128 12” Subwoofer 31Hz-150Hz 250/500 8Ω 87.1 dB 2”(5.1cm) 33oz (.9kg) 5.7”(144.5mm)
T6154 15” Subwoofer 27Hz-150Hz 300/750 4Ω 90.0 dB 2”(5.1cm) 50oz (1.4kg) 6 5/8””(168.2mm)
T6158 15” Subwoofer 28Hz-150Hz 300/750 8Ω 90.1 dB 2”(5.1cm) 50oz (1.4kg) 6 5/8””(168.2mm)
SUBWOOFERS

PICTURE OF
STRENGTH
Take a good look at this speaker. The
gasket and surround are made
from black NBR rubber (that’s
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber). This
is a synthetic rubber that’s
extremely resistant to ozone
and the effects of UV rays.
Translation? Extremely
durable, with a sleek, cool
look. The unique radius on
the pole piece also
minimizes turbulence
that occurs during large
excursions, so when you
turn the music WAY up,
you won’t hear that
“heavy breathing”
sound (unless it’s your
own).
Why put all this effort and
technology into the
Thunder8000 subwoofers?
One, because we can. Two,
because it’s so cool. And
three, because durability is
critical for performance at high
SPL levels. When the SPL meter
is peggin’ 150, you can’t have
your speakers ripping apart. (That
would NOT be a good thing.) So give
Thunder8000 your best shot, but be
prepared—your head will likely
explode long before these speakers
ever will.
SUBWOOFERS
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SUBWOOFERS
BEYOND THE LIMITS OF
PERFORMANCE
Quite simply, serious competitors will choose Thunder8000
because when it comes to winning, there’s no limit to how
low MTX will go—and we mean that in the best sense.
WOOF.
Your first glimpse of theseThunder8000 subwoofers will give
you a clue about their performance. “Aggressive” is one
word for it. The enormous 12-leg die cast aluminum basket
was made to handle the demands of enormous bass. The
machined front and back plates scream quality. The 12
stiffening ribs on the injection molded cone increase cone
durability and performance. Bark AND bite that lasts.
HOT ISN’T ALWAYS COOL.
Asymmetrical Linear Drive technology, used
throughout the Thunder series, promises high
output with low distortion. And these subs
are packed with features to help dissipate
heat (repeat: “Overheated speakers are
NOT our friends”). They have a rugged
die cast frame, an enormous magnet
structure (102 ounces), and a 2.5”
high-temperature, 4-layer voice coil
(8-layer on the 15”). If you didn’t
know, more copper means better
thermal power handling. Spider
Plateau Venting refers to the small
vents around the frame that allow
the super-heated air under the
spider to be exchanged with cooler
ambient air. All these features add
to the cool factor—literally.
ENGINEERS GEEK-
OUT AGAIN
Our engineers just might have out-done
themselves on this one. One of the biggest
challenges in spider design (the spider is the
suspension of the speaker) is to maximize the linear
region of the speaker’s movement. We performed
extensive Finite Element Analysis (high-tech testing) on
the spider and found that the best design was a “five roll”
spider design. We call it Computer Optimized Progressive
Roll spider (COPR for short).
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At MTX, we believe in the value of an installation performed by a
certified professional. It can mean the difference between a great-
sounding, good-looking install or one that has you crying over the
holes that an installer wanna-be has hacked in your door panels. Look
for the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional certification. It means
that your installer has passed a rigorous round of tests. It means that
MECP: INSTALL STANDARDS
Power Handling
Model Description Freq. Resp. RMS/Total Imp. Sens. Voice Coil Magnet Wt Mounting Depth
T8104 10” Subwoofer 24Hz-200Hz 400/1000 4Ω 83.4dB 2.5”(6.35cm) 102oz (2.8kg) 5.0””(127mm)
T8108 10” Subwoofer 28Hz-200Hz 400/1000 8Ω 83.6dB 2.5”(6.35cm) 102oz (2.8kg) 5.0””(127mm)
T8124 12” Subwoofer 23Hz-150Hz 400/1000 4Ω 85.8dB 2.5”(6.35cm) 102oz (2.8kg) 5 9/16” (141.2mm)

ENCLOSURES
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ENCLOSURES
ENCLOSURES: WE
INVENTED THEM
MTX is the original inventor of mobile enclosures,
and as industry leaders, it only makes sense that
we keep on innovating (remember, we hate to be
ordinary).
Thunder4000 mobile enclosures take the original
concept—easily installed, portable bass for your
car—and angle the backs and sides to ensure that
these enclosures fit in almost every vehicle
on the road today. There aren’t too many cars
shaped like a square inside or out.
SINGLE-SUB WEDGE
ENCLOSURES
The T410 and T412 are single-sub wedge
enclosures with a small sealed enclosure
design, for deep, low bass. 70 degree
trapezoidal shape makes the most efficient use of
available space. A 4 ohm mono design maximizes
the output capability of your amplifiers.
TRI-SUB™ ENCLOSURE
The T410X3 is a three woofer Tri-Sub trapezoid
bass enclosure that conforms to vehicle seat back
angles, making the most of available space.
The Tri-Sub fits virtually all hatchbacks, and is a
perfect fit for the new Camaros and Firebirds.
SINGLE-SUB
WEDGE
ENCLOSURES
The T610 and T612 single-sub wedge
enclosures are real performers. They
feature a 70 degree trapezoidal shape
that makes the most efficient use of
available space in the vehicle. A 4 ohm
mono design maximizes the output
capability of your amplifiers. And each
of the Thunder6000 enclosures has a
rear plexiglas viewing window, for a
custom-built enclosure appearance.
TRI-SUB™
ENCLOSURE
TheT610X3 is a three wooferTri-Sub
trapezoid bass enclosure that
also conforms to vehicle seat
back angles for a perfect fit.
The Tri-Sub design fits
virtually all hatchbacks,
and is a perfect fit for the
new Camaros and
Firebirds. With total power
handling of up to 1500
watts, the T610X3 takes
whatever you give (and
probably would ask for more if it
could).
WHEEL OF THUNDER
At the IASCA finals, dB Drag Finals, and USAC finals, we brought our
infamous “Wheel of Thunder” and took some of our customers for a
spin. Round and round they went, to get a T-shirt or a hat.
THUNDER4000 ENCLOSURE
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
Model Description Freq. Resp. RMS/Total Imped. Sens. Size
T410 10” (25.4cm) Single 57Hz-150Hz 200/400 4Ω 88dB 12-1/8”Hx11-7/8”"Wx15-7/8”"D
(30.7cm x30.2cm x 40.33cm)
T412 12” (30.5cm) Single 49Hz-150Hz 200/400 4Ω 89.8dB 14- 3/8” H x 15 5/8”"W x 18"D
(36.5cm x 39.7cm x45.7 cm)
T410X3 10” (25.4cm)Tri-Sub 58Hz-150Hz 600/1200 4Ω 92.6dB 13-1/4"H x 35-1/4"W x 14-1/2"D
(33.7cm x89.5cm x 36.8cm) THUNDER6000 ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS
Power
Model Description Freq. Resp. RMS/Total Imped. Sens. Size
T610 10” (25.4cm) Single 44Hz-150Hz 250/500 4Ω 85.5dB 12.25"Hx12"Wx15.875"D
(31.1cm x 30.5cm x 40.3cm)
T612 12” (30.5cm) Single 41Hz-150Hz 250/500 4Ω 87.1dB 14.25"H x 15.7"W x 17.9"D
(36.2cm x 39.7cm x45.4cm)
T610X3 10” (25.4cm)Tri-Sub 46Hz-150Hz 750/1500 4Ω 90.0dB 13.25"H x 35.25"W x 14.5"D
(33.7cm x89.5cm x 36.8cm)
T612 (Shown from
the rear view)
T610
T410
T412
T410X3
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T612

MTX ENGINEERS LAUNCH
FULL-SCALE BASS INVASION.
Every car or truck has wasted s p a c e . You know, those places behind
or beneath the seats, where loose change hides and oil change receipts
gather. Those spaces are cryin’ for bass. MTX responds with
ThunderForm vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosures.
IMAGINE—A MOTHER-LOAD OF BASS
IN A SMALL SPACE.
MTX engineers measured top-selling vehicles and evaluated their sonic
signatures. Using unique materials and creative manufacturing
processes we developed enclosures that would deliver high quality sonic
performance, yet fit in the wasted space where you can’t fit anything
else. ThunderForm vehicle-specific mobile enclosures are designed to fill
your car’s deepest, darkest corners and deliver a mother-load of bass.
STYLE, SUBSTANCE AND ABOVE
ALL—PERFORMANCE.
ThunderForm enclosures are engineered in loaded or amplified models
to deliver high SPL with very low distortion (you can get them unloaded
also, if you want to “make your own bass”).They’re available in a variety
of colors to match the interior of your particular vehicle and you won’t
have to compromise its cosmetic integrity. This is especially nice for
those who lease their vehicles and want to enjoy added bass without the
added hassle of messy installations.The material in the ThunderForm
enclosures is a high density polyethylene resin, which is resilient
enough to transform into various shapes, yet rigid enough to avoid
flexing. It also has enough density to dampen any resonance (No
cabinet “ping” allowed).
AllThunderForm mobile enclosures are manufactured through
a process we call rotational molding. It’s technology that
allows you, our customer, to select a textured subwoofer
enclosure that sounds great, fits perfectly, and is a perfect
color match to your OEM color scheme. Stay very far
away from anyone who tells you that all grays are alike —
they’re not. And, it’s our technological approach that
makes these enclosures, that sound like a million, not cost
a million.
NEW AMPLIFIED MODELS: A
TOTALLY NEW CONCEPT IN
MATERIALS, DESIGN AND
MANUFACTURING
On the Amplified ThunderForm models, we’ve added an on-board, 100-
watt, Class-D amplifier. The amp is highly efficient, and has been
designed specifically for the subwoofer in the enclosure.This means that
you get deep, low bass, without having to wire in a separate amplifier.
And the MTX Smart-Engage Circuitry (patent pending) eliminates the
need to remove your factory head-unit during most installations (now, if
you don’t know how much time that feature alone will save you, just go
sit in your car, and imagine having to tear out the whole dash... and really
hope you don’t snap any of the clips in there).
VEHICLE SPECIFIC BASS
FORD RANGER 1993-1997
• Also fits Mazda B-series pickup (jack may need to be relocated).
• Location: Behind passenger’s seat in regular cab trucks with 60/40
bench seat and standard bench or buckets.
• Driver will lose no leg room except with standard bench seats.
• Molded in factory colors, installed with supplied hardware.
• Subwoofer: 1-10”
• Enclosure Volume: .5 cubic foot
• Estimated installation time: 10 minutes
• 4 ohm impedance on loaded versions
• 2Year Limited Warranty on loaded versions
• 1Year Limited Warranty on amplified versions
• Also fits Mazda B-series pickup
• Location: Behind driver’s seat in regular cab trucks, 60/40 bench seats,
sport bucket seat or bench seat.
• No loss of leg room.
• Factory storage tray must be removed but passenger side tool tray with jack is
undisturbed.
• Molded in factory colors, installed with supplied hardware.
• Enclosure Volume: .6 cubic foot sealed
• Also Fits: 1999 4-door model
• Location: Under rear seat on passenger side.
• Driver or passengers will lose no leg room. Passenger side rear seat
will not fold down, but driver side rear seat is unaffected.
• Molded in factory colors, and installed with supplied
hardware.
• Subwoofers: 2-8”
Available in Unloaded, Loaded and
Amplified models
Gray
Tan
Blue
Green
Gray
Tan
Blue
Green
Amplified models
amplified models
Gray
Green
Tan
Maroon
Blue
Charcoal
FORD EXPLORER 1991-2000
• Also Fits: Mazda Navajo & Mercury Mountaineer
• Location: Replaces factory net pocket on passenger side
in rear of vehicle.
• Grille included
• Molded in black (enclosure is not visible behind grille),
and installed with supplied hardware.
FORD F-150 1997-2000
EXTRA CAB
Amplified models
FORD RANGER 1998-2000
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AMPLIFIED REVOLUTION
1.
3.
FEATURES
1. A highly efficient on-board, rugged,
100-watt Class-D amplifier
2. A unique, custom-designed sub
woofer complements the efficiency
of the Class-D amplifier to deliver
deep, low bass.
3. Speaker and Line Level Inputs
1.
The ThunderForm enclosure name, product designs, and engineering
techniques are protected to the fullest extent possible under law.
2.
…“very solid low-end...plenty of attack...It passed all tests with flying
colors.” “Transformed our truck’s uninspired factory sound system
from pitiful to plentiful.” “MTX has broken new ground with this
system, ...Mark my words—the MTX Thunderform is going to be
HUGE.”
Howard Doctor, Auto Sound & Security, August
A WORD ON THUNDERFORMS
Black

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• Also Fits: GMC Suburban, Yukon full-size Blazer, Tahoe and 1988-1998 Chevy
Regular and extended cab trucks with bucket seats.
• Location: Replaces factory console. With built-in cup holders and storage area,
perfect for palm size computers and other office tools.
• Molded in factory colors, and installed with supplied hardware. Uses factory
console mounting locations.
• Enclosure Volume: 1.1 cubic foot sealed
• Also Fits: Camaro RS, Z28 andTrans-Am
• Location: Mounts in rear hatch area on driver’s side.
Completely invisible when installed. Does not interfere with
T-Top storage. Rear luggage cover is unaffected.
• Molded in black, installed with supplied hardware & grille
Amplified models
Amplified models
DODGE EXTRA CAB 1994-2000
• Also fits: 1998 Quad Cab
•Location: Under rear seat
• No loss of leg room for driver or passengers.
•Bolts to vehicle with supplied hardware (cut out in rear of ThunderForm allows
factory jack arm to remain in current location). Jack is unaffected.
•Molded in factory colors.
• Enclosure Volume: 1.7 cubic foot
Gray
Blue
Maroon
Tan
Charcoal
Spruce
Available in Unloaded and Loaded
models
DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 1997-2000
• Location: Under rear jump seat (replaces factory tool tray).
• No leg room is lost for driver or passengers.
• Jack must be relocated into new location molded intoThunderForm (all hardware is included).
• Molded in ebony to match factory tool kit.
• Enclosure Volume: 1.8 cubic foot
Available in Unloaded and Loaded
models
Black
INNOVATIONS 2
• Location: Behind seat on driver’s side.
• No loss of leg room. Fits standard cab and Bucket seat version.
• Factory jack arm must be relocated. Hardware included for mounting.
• Molded in factory colors, and installed with supplied hardware.
• Enclosure Volume: 1 cubic foot
Gray
Tan
TOYOTA TACOMA 1996-2000
Amplified models
FORD EXPEDITION 1997-2000
• Fits: Expedition and Lincoln Navigator 2 or 3 row seating.
• Location: Replaces factory net pocket on passenger side of vehicle in rear.
• No cargo or passenger space lost.
• Grille and all hardware is included.
• Molded in Black
Amplified models
DODGE DURANGO 1998-2000
• Location: Mounts under cargo lid in rear of vehicle. Completely invisible when
installed. No loss of cargo space. Jack is undisturbed. Enclosure is ported.
•Tuning frequency at 34 Hz
• Molded in black, installed with supplied hardware.
Amplified models
Innovations is the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association's
prestigious competition, which honors product excellence in Design and
Engineering. Companies that win this award for their product(s) know
they are on the cutting edge of Design and manufacturing technology.
The MTX ThunderForm was the recipient of the Innovations Award for two
consecutive years. The first year for the concept of vehicle-specific, color-
matched mobile enclosures. The second year for adding on-board
amplification. Not bad, eh?
CHEVY S-10 REG CAB 1995-2000
• Also fits: GMC Sonoma and Isuzu Hombre
• Location: Behind seat of regular cab pickups. No loss of leg room
• Molded in factory colors
• All hardware provided for installation
• 4 ohm impedance/loaded
Gray
Tan
Charcoal
Amplified models
Black
Black
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1992-2000 Gray
Red
Tan
Blue
Charcoal
Maroon
CAMARO/FIREBIRD 1993-2000
Black

TOUGH
AND
RUGGED
The Thunder8000
unloaded enclosures
are built to handle
the demands of the
T h u n d e r 8 0 0 0
monster subwoofers.
Built of 1” thick MDF,
these sealed
enclosures are tough,
rugged, and more
than capable of
standing up to the
high SPL demands
that the Thunder8000
subs will deliver.
BANDPASS SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURES
Imp Power Handling Sens Freq Resp. Dimensions
TB10 10” Single Bandpass 4 ohm 125W RMS/300WTotal 93dB 60Hz-150Hz 13 3/4”H x 20” W x 10 3/4”D
(34.9 cm x 50.8 cm x 27.3 cm)
TB12 12” Single Bandpass 4 ohm 150W RMS/400WTotal 95dB 57Hz-163Hz 15 3/4” H x 23 3/8” W x 11 3/4” D
(40 cm x 59.4 cm x 29.8 cm)
TB10X2 10” Dual Bandpass 4 ohm 250W RMS/500WTotal 96dB 60Hz-150Hz 13 3/4” H x 28 3/8” W x 14 5/8” D
(34.9 cm x 72.1 cm x 37.1 cm)
TB12X2 12” Dual Bandpass 4 ohm 300W RMS/600WTotal 98dB 57Hz-163Hz 15 1/2” H x 30 3/8” W x 17 1/4” D
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MOBILE & UNLOADED
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FULL-RANGE ENCLOSURES
Imp Power Handling Sens Freq Resp Dimensions
TS62 6” 2-Way Split 4 ohm 60W RMS/80WTotal 90dB 90Hz-22kHz 11 3/16” H x 13 3/4” W x 6 3/4” D
(28.4 cm x 41.3 cm x 18.7 cm)
TS82 8” 2-Way Split 4 ohm 100W RMS/200WTotal 92dB 60Hz-22kHz 13 3/8” H x 16 1/4” W x 7 3/8” D
(34cm x 41.3cm x 18.7cm)
TS102 10” 2-Way Split 4 ohm 125W RMS/300WTotal 94dB 50Hz-22kHz 16” H x 22 1/4” W x 8 1/4” D
(40.6 cm x 56.5 cm x 21cm)
TW82 8” Dual 2-Way Wedge 4 ohm 100W RMS/200WTotal 94dB 50Hz-22kHz 11 3/8” H x 30 1/4” W x 12 1/2” D
(28.9 cm x 76.8 cm x 31.8cm)
(34 cm x 89.5 cm x 37.8 cm)
(39.1 cm x 89.5 cm x 48.9 cm)
MOBILE ENCLOSURES:
FOLLOW YOUR OWN ROAD
At MTX we approach mobile enclosures with a passion
matched only by the feeling you get when you follow your
own road. You get a mobile enclosure that fits your brand
new vehicle—perfectly. And our loudspeakers are
specifically engineered for the enclosure you buy. They
feature finely crafted horn-loaded quartz type
semiconductor tweeters in the full-range, and solid, high-
performance subwoofers for maximum thunder. Each
enclosure is covered with aviation grade carpeting to
protect your vehicle’s interior. The heavy-duty steel grilles
protect the subwoofers and are as tough as nails. They
have to be because when you are on the road, you don’t
want to worry about whether your enclosure can take what
you give it.
SLIM UNIVERSAL TRUCK
BOXES
These slim universal truck boxes fit behind the seat
and deliver bass you can hear and feel from a block
away. Handling up to 600 watts of total power,
virtually every vehicle on the road today can be
converted to Road Thunder in a matter of minutes.
MOBILE ENCLOSURES
UNLOADED ENCLOSURES
MTX unloaded enclosures are pre-designed so you
can choose your own loudspeakers. You get the same
rugged construction as in our Road Thunder pre-
loaded enclosures. The choices are almost staggering,
from bandpass, to wedges, even for 6” x 9” coaxials.
BANDPASS
LOUDSPEAKERS: OPTIMAL
AIR VOLUMES
Bandpass loudspeaker systems are a logical choice
when you’re interested in efficiency (requiring less
amplifier power to create more sound). And,
because the MTX acoustic engineers have
painstakingly calculated the optimum front and rear
chamber air volumes, and the front chamber tuning
frequency, the acoustic response is highly accurate.
And the MTX Road Thunder Bandpass boxes have a
custom-built box look—no average, square plexiglas
windows for you!
BASS ONLY SUBWOOFER WEDGES
Imp Power Handling Sens Freq Resp. Dimensions
TW8X2T 8” Dual WedgeTruck Encl. 4 ohm 200W RMS/400WTotal 95dB 60Hz-2.6kHz 13 1/4”H x 32 3/8” W x 7 1/2”D
(33.7cm x 82.2 cm x 19.1 cm)
TW10X2T 10” Dual WedgeTruck Encl. 4 ohm 250W RMS/500WTotal 97dB 50Hz-1.2kHz 15 3/4” H x 44 3/8” W x 8 1/2 “D
(40 cm x 112.7 cm x 21.6 cm)
ENCLOSURES

1999 IASCA WORLD FINALS
At the 1999 IASCA FINALS the ThunderForce Team members took home
18% of the available trophies. That capped a winning season—150 total
trophies for the year.
• 12 IASCA TROPHIES • 3 WORLD CHAMPIONS
• 8 STATE CHAMPIONS • 16 POINTS CHAMPIONS
• 1 COMPETITIVE SPIRIT AWARD
This level of achievement doesn’t come easy—it takes guts and
commitment. Congratulations to all who competed.
TAKING ON THE WORLD
When you decide to take on the world of
autosound competition, you’d better be ready to
change your life. The autosound champion is a
special breed—working into the night, tweaking
and changing. It’s knowing that you’re going up
against the best in the world, and you’d better
be prepared.
You’ll spend hours tearing your system apart,
listening to it play, putting it back together, and
then starting all over again. You’ll even take to
hanging around the car audio shop, learning
how to tweak a car to wring out an extra tenth of
a point in a competition. Dozens of sleepless
nights. Remembering your pizza delivery man’s
birthday, but forgetting your girlfriend’s name.
It’s a sickness without a cure.
Maybe you’ll win a trophy, maybe not. Maybe
you’ll be the next world champion, maybe not.
But once it gets in your blood, you’ll love every
minute of it.
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THUNDERFORCE
OUTPERFORMING THE COMPETITION
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THUNDERFORCE
OUTPERFORMING THE COMPETITION
BREAKFAST OF
CHAMPIONSJASON PLANCK
It’s amazing how resilient the human body is. No
sleep, Cold pizza for breakfast. All for the thrill of
the competition.
Jason Planck is the Director of MTX ThunderForce. He is the proverbial
road warrior, spending almost every weekend at IASCA and dB Drag
Racing events, supporting our ThunderForce team members. And when
he’s not at these events, he’s building the next show car for MTX. And, oh
yeah, he has a car of his own that’s an IASCA champion. He has one of
those special characteristics—he can get by with no sleep for weeks at a
time. What a guy!

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