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12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils

List Price: CAD $289.99
Our Price: CAD $229.99
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Stock Status: In Stock


Product Code: 500SWR1242


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Big and bad and built for heavy-duty sound, Alpine's SWR-1242D 12" subwoofer delivers high-impact bass that you can hear and feel. Alpine has taken the best features from its previous SWR Series subs and added the hottest technology for ground-pounding power and superb accuracy.

The pulp cone has been reinforced with Kevlar® (the material used in bulletproof vests) for extra rigidity, so it won't buckle under hard play. A rubber surround helps to maximize cone travel for deep bass, while withstanding the decay that can destroy a speaker. A redesigned thermal management system and aluminum airflow motor cover shed heat quickly for efficient operation and better power handling.

The 2" dual 4-ohm voice coils are big enough to handle lots of power while offering system wiring flexibility. The tinsel leads are virtually unbreakable — they're woven into the dual progressive Nomex spiders. An aluminum diecast frame provides a secure, non-resonant housing. The SWR-1242D is designed for use in sealed or ported enclosures.

Note: If you are wiring this DVC sub for lower impedance, make sure that your amp is compatible. Most car amplifiers are stable down to 2 ohms in standard mode, or 4 ohms in bridged operation.

 
Details:
   » 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils
   » Kevlar reinforced pulp cone with Santoprene™ rubber surround
   » cast aluminum frame with perimeter venting
   » frequency response: 25-500 Hz
   » power handling: 200-500 watts RMS (250 watts per coil)
   » peak power: 1,500 watts
   » sensitivity: 85 dB
   » top-mount depth: 7-5/8"
   » sealed box volume: 0.57-1.0 cu. ft.
   » ported box volume: 0.75-2.0 cu. ft.
   » Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: 1, 2, 3
   » warranty: 1 year

Average Customer Rating: Based on 110 Reviews.


 
September 25, 2008
Reviewer: Nick from Albuquerque, NM  
I had 2 12" Type-Rs in a ported box, and I thought they slammed pretty hard. Good SQ as well, really good response time. Fast double bass in rock sounded nice and clear, not like one muddy boom. And they slammed pretty hard with extended super lowend hits. I powered them with a Kicker ZX750.1 that was tested at 940W RMS.

I replaced them with a single Kicker L7 12" and it absolutely blows them away. If you can afford L7's you won't be dissapointed, they are incredible. All my buddies who have them have blow out their windows, I'm afraid to turn mine up that loud.


 
September 15, 2008
Reviewer: matt from Hudsonville, MI  
Wow, this sub is incredible! I've got one in a 1 cubic foot sealed box and this thing pounds! I've giving it a clean 800 watts RMS and its taking it all no problem! Can get incredibly loud, while staying extremely clean and clear. Def buy!


 
3-Way September 1, 2008
Reviewer: Steve from Ocala, Fl  
I had two of these Type-R 12's hooked up in my Navigator and was getting some crazy bass, but my ZX1000.1 was only at half gain, so I purchased one more Type-R, and had a custom box built to individually port each woofer tuned at 35-37 hz then turned my gain up, and all I can say is wow!! These three subs sounds like I have a midget trying to kick his way out the back of my trunk. This is a good sounding woofer for the money, and I am very pleased that I didn't go with the Kicker CVR's because I got all I can handle with these. Remember, its not the name brand, its how you pair it up, and what amp you have to push the woofers, and I have found that Kicker amps go well with Alpine woofers. I am going to upgrade soon to the ZX1500.1 Stay tuned...


 
absolutely amazing August 29, 2008
Reviewer: Kyle from Moorefield,Ontario,Canada  
These subs are absolutely amazing. have them hooked up to a rockford fosgate t1500-1BD and they hit so hard. sealed box makes them clear and absolutely perfect.

Wouldnt buy anything but alpine for subs thats for sure.


 
August 23, 2008
Reviewer: cheek from Raleigh Nc  
You need to get this sub. I have one sub  with a mono Rock Fosgate P-
1000 amp. This on sub nocks my rear view mirro down a lot.


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Alpine SWR-1242D CAD $229.99