Alpine SWR1242D / SWR-1242D / SWR-1242D 12 DVC Car Subwoofer

by Alpine

Product Details

• Item Weight: 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds
• ASIN: B0009NXN7K
• Item model number: SWR 1242 D
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,929 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 28, 2005

Product Description

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This sub is great, July 15, 2007

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Tyler_9_2 (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alpine SWR1242D / SWR-1242D / SWR-1242D 12 DVC Car Subwoofer (Electronics)

There is not a single thing wrong with this sub. The sound quality is perfect and when you want it to, it will blow you away with smooth powerful bass. I have it wired to an alpine MRP-M650 amp and it sounds perfect. It's actually better than the two twelve's I had before. The best thing about is the price, you can't beat it. Trust me, I did a lot of shopping before I picked this one. I listen to a lot of rock, techno, and some rap. This sub sounds great with it all. I highly recommend it. Someguy (the other reviewer) either needs to tune his amp or buy a better one. The bas IS deep and it IS most definitely clean. Don't get me wrong, this thing does have the power to bring the apocalypse but that is why you can adjust your amp to your preference.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Subs, October 2, 2009

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Ricky - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alpine SWR1242D / SWR-1242D / SWR-1242D 12 DVC Car Subwoofer (Electronics)

These thing is unbelieveable,I have them wired to a Alpine pdx 1000 watt amp,everything shakes on my 2002 mercury mountaineer,when I turn them up I feel like my skin is leaving my body, othe peeps in my vehicle complain of their heart.But overall great subs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been bassin for about 15 years, May 5, 2008

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Elena M. Allen (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alpine SWR1242D / SWR-1242D / SWR-1242D 12 DVC Car Subwoofer (Electronics)

The Alpine type -R. Where do I begin? I've been in the car audio scene before I could legally drive. I am now 30 years old and still enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, there are a few subwoofers that outclass the type-r in my OPINION. i.e. L7's (kicker), and the W7's (JL) but for the price.... they can't be touched. I can't believe someone would put these under audiobahn. The alpine type-r will not fall apart, blow, or distort if matched with the proper amp and wired correctly. I was so impressed I am now curious if something for a $100 dollars sounds so good what do the type-x's sound like. Might have to buy a pair and find out. If you seriously want a great and powerful system for under a thousand dollars go with the type-r's as your subs. Don't cheap out and go audiobahn, lanzar, soundstream, sony, or any other cheaply priced and manufactured subs. Those subs are priced under 50 dollars for a reason. One alternative is power acoustik. We murdered a soundstream demo vehicle during a sound off at a grand opening of a electronics store that is "ultimate" with a power acoustik based system.