Alpine Type R Subwoofers 

These subs still knock. One of the best subs ever produced.

Bought a set of four 1022D subs in 2004. Used them for 12 years in various trucks using two 1000 watt Alpine amps. They are now in my TV room in a pair of nicely finished sealed boxes being driven by a Crown XLS 2502 pro amp (1200w/rms x 2 @ 2 ohms). In home the Type R subs are very slam happy but also play very well at low volumes. They sound great.

@TC824STORM Excellent question. The newer Type R subwoofers only have one spider to help with the shallower mounting depth. The newer Type R's have about an inch less of mounting depth to work with, so they can work in even smaller enclosures. The new FEA optimized Spider is reinforced to compensate for the previous "mirrored"spider design.

Oh and I forgot just had to say I love your company I have been buying products from you guys for as long as I've had cars. Never any problems and amazing customer support!

@SonicElectronixTV thanks! im getting both the speakers and amp from your website.

Yes. As long as your wire the subs in series parallel, running at 2 ohms.

They are both very comparable, but the alpines are definitely the best reviewed and more popular choice.

I have 3 15" type r's in my extended cab truck with 2750 watts rms at 1 ohm pushing them. The beat very hard!! My mirror keeps coming unglued and falling off. They aren't the best but they pound very hard and have a tight quick response and very good bass extention with the correct box. Good subs man.

They are both great subs. The Type R is a very popular, top performing woofer.

If you give the subwoofer the proper amount of air space that it requires, it should sound pretty good. An 8" subwoofer isn't going to pound at bass, but it will certainly raise the levels of your lower frequency spectrum. The 8" Type-R requires 0.15-0.50 cubic feet of sealed air space, and we highly recommend giving it that 0.50.

One of the most under rated woofers ever. I remember when my type r was that shiny, the good old days.

i used to have 2 of these in a 3.4 cubic foot slot ported box with a hifonics bxi 1606d pushing 800 RMS to each. highly, highly recommended. i plan on getting 2 RE SE-X 12's and another 1600 RMS Hifonics amp from sonic in the near future

@iTzMeChucky It totally depends if your cars lights already dim when the bass hits hard. If they do we would recommend upgrading your battery, as it usually takes care of those issues at your power levels.

I bought my type r's from your company and there are the most amazing subs Ive ever paid for Im runnin a powerbass 2000 watt 1000.1 asa amp to these subs and They will most defantily pound ! I would recomend this company to anyone who wants to buy subs or amps !

@TheGriffster7 Honestly, you cant go wrong either way. They are both the same rated power and will both be able to handle this amp no problem.

This sub would work with your amp as long as you run it at 2 ohms. As far as your box goes, you need to make sure it fits the specifications for the sub. You can find that info on Kickers site.

yea, I love these subs

One of the best subwoofer

@moddkilla I would recommend the following, Polk Audio PA600.1, Massive Audio D1200, or the Kicker DX500.1. Any of these amplifiers will work perfect for that subwoofer. Just make sure you wire the voice coils in parallel to a final impedance of 1 ohm.

be sure to check all your wiring so that the sub is getting the right wattage and wired to the right impedance. Is it getting the right amount of power? what kind of amp?

It depends on the impedance of the subwoofer. Are you looking for 600 watts RMS at 1, 2 or 4ohms?

these subs are awesome. i have two of the 12 inches in my trunk. WOW they bump.

@NovaKid69 Some great options to amplify that subwoofer would be the Alpine MRP-M500. That amp would be a great Alpine matchup and has great control over the subwoofer for impacting sound quality. Another amplifier of quality that is worth mentioning is the JL Audio JX500/1. If you want to go with something a bit more affordable, consider the Kenwood KAC-8104D.

@EvilDeskLamp If you are looking for loud rattling bass, then you should go with the 15". It will be able to hit lower bass notes then the 12".

The type of box you would want, totally depends on y=the type of bass you like. It will do well in a ported or sealed box. Also, the JBL amp is definitely a good choice.

Depends on the enclosure. In general the 10w3v3 is a great bet in a custom made enclosure.

Thinking of putting a system together for my 2002 Corvette Convertible (Base model) My question is can I put something like this in it? Do I have enough clearance in the open space to flush mount? If NOT which sub would you recommend???

@SonicElectronixTV i was just saying that you pointed out that kicker has bigger xmax and i just corrected you. i like both.

my brother has an alpine 12 with a mrp m350 amp. bassworx ported box and it sounds amazing.

I plan on buying 2 15" Alpine Type R's and the 2000RMS Hifonics HFi amp from your website, and it seems like a will have maybe twice the amount of bass I want, it will be awesome, now I just need to find/make a good box for them. =D

@1000NoteStreak Both subwoofers are great options to consider. You can drive either setups with an amplifier capable of 800-1000 watts of RMS power. If you went with the Type R's you could get a 1200 watt RMS amplifier, but it would honestly be more cost efficient to go with a 1000 watt RMS amplifier usually. Do you plan on building your own enclosure? If so, the Type R's sound really great in a box built to their specifications. The CVR will work better in a range of enclosures though.

If you go with the 12" Dual 4ohm Alpine Type-R, we recommend an amplifier that produces 1200 watts at 1ohm. The NVX JAD1200.1 would be a fantastic choice.

planning on getting two of these beasts after I do all my electrical upgrades to my car.

@arturik154 The 12" is going to be able to hit lower bass frequencies then the 10" also the 12" has a little higher sensitivity.

@DorckWoW The Alpine Type R Sub can handle a lot of power and will stand up beyond the stated RMS rating.

@artbking1 This is mainly just done for appearances. If done right it will not sound any different. Keep in mind that if you do this you will have to invert your phase setting on your amplifier. It is also possilbe that you may hear the mechanical sounds of the subwoofer by inverting it. However, with a beefy sub like the Type R, you will not hear mechanical noise.

@faisal0808 The impedance, or ohms that a subwoofer is rated at really only effects it's wiring options with compatible amplifiers. If you're planning on running one subwoofer, then I would recommend using the Dual 4 Ohm model, so you can wire it down to a final impedance of 2 ohms. If you're planning on running two subwoofers, I'd recommend the Dual 2 Ohm model so you can wire the subwoofer back to 2 Ohms. The MRP-M1000 amp would be compatible in this case, or the R1000-1D would also work.

@eppi1064 Depends on the power you'd be running. If you ran a 1000-1200W amp on the Type R's you'd most likely get more bass than you would out of one 12" L7 at 750-800W RMS. Two 10" drivers will get you more responsiveness and more air movement because of the separate drivers. Plus they handle more power with the combination. The bass output in both setups will be similar, but the sound quality will be different.

Would a sealed or ported box be better when using these type r's in a 1996 lincoln towncar?

Do you have to connect to all terminals or u can just use 2 of them ?

@eppi1064 With two separate drivers you'll get some nice responsiveness with the two Type R's. One thing to consider is that the 12" subwoofer might have more potential to hit lower frequencies. The 10" subs might not be able to perform very well under 30 Hz. Other than that, yeah you'll have comparable bass output with some tight responsiveness and sound quality.

will never be as good as the type x

@SonicElectronixTV What kind of wire should I run for the Alpine MRP-M500? I want to use 4 gauge but I have heard that 4 gauge doesnt fit properly? Would 8 Gauge be alright?

No problem!

The Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200. It is CEA Compliant and would be an awesome match for two, Dual 4-ohm Type-Rs. You would want to wire them to a 1-ohm load so they would be receiving 600 watts RMS each.

@SonicElectronixTV Okay I did not realize that. And if you've heard the type r, and the p3d412, which would you say I should go with for sound quality, and which has the more hard hitting bass?

@Dinam1ta If you purchase the Dual 4ohm version of the Alpine Type-R's, your final impedance will be 1ohm. A great amp that produces 1200 watts RMS @ 1ohm is the Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200.1D. This thing will make those subs sounds absolutely fantastic. If you go with the Dual 2ohm version, then the Kicker ZX1000.1 would be a great choice. Kicker amplifiers are under-rated. It will deliver a good 1200 watts RMS @ 2ohms to those subs even though it's rated at 1000.

Quick question. I have a RF T500-1bdcp and I'm looking into getting the type x 1243 as opposed to my x 1043 would the produce more sound? Or should I use both subs even though it lowers the power from the amp or just use the 12?

just curious about two things (i have 2 of the newer model 10" Type R's) : Which style of box do these subs work best with, and is the JBL GTO 14001 one of the better amps in the price range it is in? or are there some others I've overlooked. Thanks!

Ive purchased these 2 12in dual 4ohm subs and a amp from ur website a few years ago and installed it in my wifes suv with a 4 gauge wire. The amp blew...I have a spare amp sitting in my garage rated 2500rms @ 1ohm. Will this amp work with the the gain down, also you think I can get by with the 4 gauge wire or should I rewire the car with 0 gauge.

@MrManup3 To be honest, you cant go wrong ether way. It really comes down to the enclosure. For a bandpass box, the P3 requires a smaller cubic volume so it really depends on how big your bandpass box will be.

@Dinam1ta If you have the Dual 4 ohm version subs go with the BRZ1200.1D. Run the subs to 1 ohm final impedance, this will give each sub 600W RMS. If you have the Dual 2 ohm subs go with the BRZ1700.1D and run the subs to a final impedance of 2 ohms. This will also give each sub 600W RMS. These amplifiers are solid and dependable and best of all affordable.

@SonicElectronixTV Hey man whats up! I have one of the woofers, the dual 4 ohm version, I have a stock 2006 ford focus zx4, will the stock alternator handle (1) Mrp-M500 and (1) Mrp-F300, or will I need to upgrade the alternator and battery?

i bought these subs off of ebay not knowing wut i was getting myself into im 16 and these are m first subs and i love them i got them being powered by a p1000-1bd and its AWSOME!!!!!!

@KingBre99 For a single Type-R these would be a great: 1. Sealed box: Sonic Sub Box: 1H12-1.0 2. Ported box: Absolute SPS12

ok i just bought a 2010 12inch Alpine Type R 1243D i have it in a small sealed box. My questions are whats the best size amp to use? and would the sub sound better in a bigger or ported box??

hey i was just wondering, im about to get 2 15" alpine type r's dual 2 ohms. and im not sure what kind of amp should i get. you think you could help me out?

@jesse80205 It would be better to go with the Dual 2 Ohm models and wire them back to 2 Ohms. The reason is because the BRZ1700.1 at 1 Ohm would overpower the subwoofers a bit. Running the subwoofers down to 2 ohms will push 1200 watts into them, which is a perfect matchup for their power handling capabilities.

Got a Question, my alpine Type R sub is getting close to 4years old now, and I'm about to get a 2nd one installed, since one of the subs will be old and the other one new will the older one still be ok? will I need to replace it? Is this old in terms of a car sub? I have been using it with a PDX 600watt rms digital amp in a ported box with 4guage wire, professionally installed

@chaffinballer09 We wouldn't really say that those two subwoofers are comparable. MTX Audio Terminators are considered more of an entry level subwoofer so they're going to have less power handling and won't be as loud. If you want to go with a MTX Audio subwoofer comparable to the Alpine Type R, consider the TR55 or the TR75. If you're looking for a subwoofer that can get a little louder, the square TS55 and TS85 are also great options to go with.

If you are aiming for sound quality go with the X 12. If your priority is SPL, go with the R 15. Wider surface area will result in more sound.

@RazerStyled The Type R's will require a larger amplifier. If you switch out the subwoofers, you should use an amplifier capable of 100 watts of RMS power. This way you can actually get better results from the upgraded subwoofer, instead of getting similar output with newer speakers, and potentially running distortion through the Type R's.

What's the best Amps to run with this single and dual amps

I have a question. Im loving the reviews on the type R and I'm thinking of looking into one. But what size is the best? 12" or 15"? I'm the kind of person who wants loud rattling bass. Any help?

@juanfeorion Well, that depends on what you're after. They're going to have similar bass response, but the Alpine Type R will sound better with small subwoofer enclosures, and the newer model is rated to be able to handle a little more power. You may be able to get more out of a Rockford Fosgate P3 though. They're comparable subwoofers and it's all about personal preference when choosing between the two. Either choice is excellent in our opinion, both are great subwoofers.

@Dinam1ta It can, I would just suggest being cautious. Why is your sub-level all the way up? Also when you increase your bass level the subwoofer become more distorted, so you gain bass output but lose bass accuracy and quality.

@KingBre99 The Pioneer GM-D8500M would be a great fit for a Alpine SWR-1243D Type-R. You would want to run it a 2 ohms which would give you 600 watts RMS.

Im getting an infinity amp that will run it at 600 rms..will that be loud enough/bang hard enough? I want it to sound really good

@Wornskibum Well a Kicker L7 has more power handling and also a much bigger surface area. Due to this the L7 will create more bass than the Type R will. However both are great subwoofers and many people prefer a round sub to a square sub. The Type R will have a tighter, more accurate bass because of its structure. So the main deciding factor would be do you want more bass or more accurate hitting bass? If you want better clarity go with the Type R, if you want more bump go with the L7.

Which Amplifier is recommended for a couple of these subwoofer

@Dinam1ta If you have the Dual 4ohm version of the Type-R's, you will want to wire your subwoofers to a final impedance of 4ohms by following a subwoofer wiring guide. This will produce about 1500 watts RMS for the subs which is plenty. Ported boxes result in heavier bass output and an average 3db gain in volume. Sealed enclosures are punchier but not as resonating at lower frequencies.

@shanil2009 I'm going to assume the Legacy amplifier is not CEA-Compliant and therefore over-rated. Assuming it's only -slightly- over-rated that should be a nice match up. If you have a mono amplifier, and the Dual 2 Ohm version of the 15" Type R and you wire it to 4 Ohms, you should have yourself a working application.

@Spades568 This amplifier is only powerful enough to power 1 Alpine Type R efficently. We would recommend a bigger amplifier for two of them.

It depends on the size and application you will be using

@liltonz609 That should be perfect. These subs, whether it's the old or new model, require basically anywhere from .60 cubic feet, to 1.0 cubic feet per chamber. That box should be perfect. If you don't like the sound, I'd recommend a custom box, built to the specs by Alpine.

ok so im looking at buyin a new sub and box i want a bandpass as ive have one now and i love the response, and i love loud bass, im lookin at the type r or the rockford p3 series, the new ones, which would be louder on about 500wrms?

I got a 2001 Camaro. Planning on putting 1 12 inch Type R with a sealed box i'm going to make. Imma set it up as 2 ohm with a Alpine M1000. Do u think that amp will be too much?

You should look into getting the Alpines, either one would be a good match for you, you can't really go wrong with either of these choices.

@Vigil1997 The Type R's will be able to handle more power than the comps. If you are going for SPL we would recommend the Type R's.

i bought me the rockford fosgate p1000-1bd i just got it monday and its bad ass!!!! i only have the gain set half way and im afraid to go any higher lol i got the 1242d's so i have them wire to 1ohm which gets the most out of the p1000-1bd amp

@1Pueblito In my personal opinion I prefer the Type R, but it comes down to preference both are great woofers and have a power rating of 600. The Type R will cover more surface area and thus hit a bit louder and harder but it also depends on the enclosure. Not one sub is better than the other they just offer different sounds.

im going to get a zx1000.1 and i cant decide on 2-15" type r's or 2-15" cvr's any advice?

should i buy that sub ? i have alpine mrp m500 and 12" single custom ported box.. thanks

can i use this for with my crown xls?

Be honest with me guys should I get two of these or two Rockford fosgate P3's, either way I'm ordering them through you guys, will pair them with a hifonics brutus amp set at 1200 watts 1 ohm load no matter which I go with. Let me know

@acer1234acer The Pioneer will be louder because they can handle more RMS than the Type R. I would go with the Pioneer subswoofer over the Alpine subs, in my opinion they feel more accurate and precise. I have never been a big fan of the Type R subs but people love them, they are loud and I could not even image two of them. If you have the chance to hear either of these take it before making your final decision.

@MrAceves831 The hifonics brutus brz1200.1D or the rockford fosgae r12001D would both be excellent choices.

@Dinam1ta So many good amps to choose from, If you have 2 Dual 2 ohm Type-R subs you will have 1000W RMS total at a final impedance of 2 ohms. These are some amps that will work perfect for those subs: JL Audio JX1000/1D, Hifonics BRZ1200.1D, Boston Acoustics GTA-1000m, Rockford Fosgate PRIME R1000-1D, Kicker DX1000.1, Alpine MRX-M100 and the Kicker ZX1000.1. Any of these amplifiers would be a great match for those two Type-R subwoofers, these amps are only good with 2 Dual 2 ohm subwoofers.

Yeah the Alpine SWR 1542D were the subwoofers I was looking at, but now you mention the Brutus it does seems better, a lot of great reviews, it seems like it's only con is it's sharp edges, hopefully I don't cut myself while installing it as so many others. lol.

@UnStupified If I may suggest go with two of the Alpine SWR-1542D subwoofers wired to 1 ohm final impedance and the Hifonics Brutus BRZ1700.1D amplifier. This amplifier will give true power ratings while the HFi will not, it will actually give you less than the rated power. You might spend a little more but its worth it in the long run.

I just Purchased an Alpine SBR-S83V from you guys. It is the apline 8" type R sub. I have a Pioneer Gm-3400T which puts out 150W Rms bridged at 4 ohms. Is this enough power? Would an Alpine MRP-M500, with 300Rms at 4 ohms be a significant difference or is it not worth it?

What would you suggest, rockford fosgate p3d412 or alpine type x

Would the Kenwood Kac-8105D, or the Alpine MRP M-500, or Hifonics Hifi 1000d be best for powering the Alpine SWR 1243D?

should i get the four ohm or two ohm version of these subs and im not sure what type of amp i should power these with. Im planning on putting two of these in a ported box If someone could get back to me that would be great.

Thanks and what type of amp should I get if I get two 12". Like dumb down your answer so I know what your talking about cuz I have no clue what like ohm is and everything

@NovaKid69 8 Gauge would be sufficient, just make sure it's from a reliable brand that uses CEA compliant wiring with true gauge count, like Kicker, JL Audio, Tsunami, Stinger, Rockford Fosgate, or Monster Cable.

Is there a difference in the 12s and 15s? Like a big difference. I have limited space. Got a 98 eclipse and want as much trunk room as possible for snowboards, what should my set up consist of? Help please I'm new to all of this, but I want a good system too

i have a ? i have to new type r's and i waas wondering wat would be a good amp to run on these subs..............im looking to knock pretty good

The Hifonics BRZ1700.1D would be a great choice. 1700 watts RMS at 1ohms would be more than enough power for two of those type-r 15's.

I bought those!