- Peak Power Capacity: 1,500W
- Max RMS Power Capacity: 200-500W
- Top-Mount Depth: 7-5/8″
- Frequency Response: 25-500 Hz
Product Description
Alpine Type-R subwoofers are designed with HAMR Engineering to deliver tighter, accurate bass. A multi-stage Thermal Management System and Aluminum Airflow Motor Cover provide better airflow cooling for maximum performance, With the precision-crafted SWR-1242D (12″, 4ohm + 4ohm), you’ll be able to handle ground-pounding, long-lasting bass and complement any system for awesome sound quality. Add another dimension to the sound, and feel your music!… More >>
Alpine SWR-1242D 12″ Type-R Series Subwoofer (4 Oh
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#1 by somedude on April 8, 2010 - 3:36 pm
First off, you should know that for some people this will be a very good subwoofer. If your only concern is with SPL, i.e. having a sub that causes hearing loss, head-aches and makes your neighbors yearn for your death, then this is a fantastic choice. However, if you are actually concerned with the musical quality of your bass then you need to look elsewhere. This sub doesn’t play deep, it doesn’t play clean, it simply eminates a tremendous quantity of bass that isn’t worth hearing. The bass reproduced by this sub sounds simply like power converted into sound and not an actual element of music. I’m sure people who own this sub are very proud of how much it makes the rear-view mirror rattle, as well as the amount of attention they are able to garner as they cruise past wal-mart with the windows down; but I fail to believe anyone really truly enjoys the sound that is created by this discus of decibals. In short, if you want loud (and all you want is loud), consider getting this sub. If you want a sub that actually sounds good, try kicker/rockford/soundstream/audiobahn/boston or some other brand that realizes bass isn’t simply a frequency that makes your trunk sound like the apocolypse is beginning, it’s an actual element of music.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Joseph D. Hill on April 8, 2010 - 5:09 pm
I would be glad to give my review of this product, but I haven’t gotten it yet from dealercost. (and will not get it) I ordered it on 6/20/08, my money was taken by dealercost on 6/23. I was told on 7/18 I would get a refund by dealercost within 24 hours. Kind of funny, no sub or refund, now I am out 150 bucks. No replacement for my blown speaker in my car, but the Alpine 12″ sub that I have is excellent. Don’t go near dealercost unless you want to just blow your money out the door. Dealercost sucks a_s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazon has always been great for me, but now I am going away! I will not use Amazon anymore for any purchase ever.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by J. Smasne on April 8, 2010 - 7:02 pm
I purchased this subwoofer from Discount Jungle. After having it professionally installed, it did not work properly. My comment to Discount Jungle Customer Service was that it was defective and that I wanted a refund. She had indicated that no refunds were available after equipment had been installed and that they can only be sent in for repair. Well, how the heck are you to know if an item is defective or not prior to installation?????? So to make a long story short, I purchased another exact subwoofer from Best Buy, had it installed by the same company, and it works just fine! I went ahead and sent the defective one back to Discount Jungle for repair although I doubt it can be repaired. We have been told there is no way to repair subs gone bad:) Next time around, I will definitely buy local.
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by C. Borden on April 8, 2010 - 7:26 pm
arrived quick came brand new in box sounds better than expected best part is that it was 100 dollars less than best buy
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Adam Brand on April 8, 2010 - 9:12 pm
This sub has exceeded my expectations in every aspect.
i am in love and would never buy anything but alpine anymore.
Rating: 5 / 5