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Alpine SWE-1043

10" Single 4 ohm Type-E Series Car Subwoofer

4.6

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  • 10" Single 4 Ohm Type-E Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 750 watts
    • RMS: 250 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 ohms
  • Woven fiber with kevlar reinforced pulp cone woofer
  • Injection molded Santoprene surround
  • Shallow mounting depth allows for more flexibility and a clean finish
  • Protective grill conceals mounting hardware
  • Optimized air flow configuration
  • 4-Layer single voice coil
  • Frequency response: 29-1,000Hz
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Alpine products are warranted solely by Sonic Electronix, Inc. under the same period and terms as the original Alpine warranty. Sonic Electronix is not an Authorized Alpine Dealer and Alpine requires all merchandise purchased by Sonic Electronix customers to be returned solely to Sonic Electronix. Alpine products are also covered by our Standard Return Policy for returns on exchanges or refunds within 30 days from the date of purchase.

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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesType-E
Subwoofer Size10"
Peak Power Handling750 watts
RMS Power Handling250 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Frequency Response29 - 1,000 Hz
Sensitivity84 dB
Xmax (millimeters)11.7 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Woofer CompositionKevlar Reinforced Pulp (Paper)
Woofer SurroundSantoprene Rubber
Subwoofer GrilleYes - Included
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume.75 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume1.5 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume2.0 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth5-3/8"
Cutout Diameter9"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Alpine SWE-1043
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.4
Value
4.6
Features
4.3
Design
4.3
Usability
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October 25, 2011 A lot of speaker for the price
Review by
Mike from Oak Hills,Ca.
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Considering the cost and the size, this speaker puts out a lot of bass with a minimal amount of power. I have it in two vehicles, and along with 6.5" components, sounds awesome.
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September 29, 2011 Good little speaker
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tonetoka from waterbury
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I would highly recommend this subs. Alpine is known for there excellent subs I owned a 12" Alpine type r and it was an amazing sub but for these type-s I was really not expecting them to have great bass for there lowest class sub. I have 2 custom boxes to fit my Acura tl and have a pioneer 900 watt amp to power them I have the amp really low and I didnt even bridge or bring it down to 1ohm and they hit really hard, deep bass and good quality sound so its a definite yes in my book.
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August 30, 2011 My first real system!!
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Trae from Summerdale, AL
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When I got my first ride, a Olds Delta 88, my bro hooked me up with these little guys as a gift, and I never would've thought that they performed they way the did especially in such a big car! No one ever beleived they were entry level Alpine 10's till I showed them my trunk!

I eventually moved to the type r's because I wanted more power, but if your looking for a great sounding woofer, not SPL, you will not be dissapointed in these little guys. Especially with the Sonic pricing that can't be beaten!!!
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August 22, 2011 Not what I expected
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Sound Waves from Albany, GA
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I recently installed a pair these in a Honda Element with 500 Watt Class D Alpine amplifier and was disappointed. Everyone on here was raving about them but it didn't live up to the hype to me. Go with two Kicker COMP 10's and a ZX300.1, it will put this Alpine product to shame and it's supposed to be comparable.
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May 20, 2011 GREAT!
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Halex from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, PQ, Canada
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Bought 2 in a Basswox box powered by a 600w RMS MTX amp and it POUNDS! Can be cranked really high without any distortion! Very satisfied with this product, the only thing I need now is a capacitor!
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Empty Enclosures
Every subwoofer needs an enclosure to mount in and these high quality boxes are perfect for your new woofer! After a quick installation, you'll be ready for some real bass in your car!
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Sealed Subwoofer EnclosureSealed Subwoofer Enclosure
Single sealed 10" hatchback enclosure made from 3/4" MDF construction and covered in gray carpet.
$29.99
Subwoofer Grilles
Protect your subwoofer while making your enclosure look great! These subwoofer grilles are the perfect addition to your new subwoofer.
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10" Universal Subwoofer Grille10" Universal Subwoofer Grille
Protect your subwoofer with this aluminum grille that is simple to install.
$9.99
Speaker Wire
Choose from our recommended speaker wire to hook up your amplifier to your new subwoofer. The higher quality of speaker wire that it used for this connection, the better your subwoofer will sound.
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15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$19.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire
Kicker uses twisted pair technology and hyper-flex cable to provide you with the cleanest sound and a simple installation.
$24.49
Sound Dampening Material
Get the most sound out of your new subwoofer with some high quality sound dampening material. It will keep the road noise out and the music inside the car.
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Dynamat Rubber RollerDynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Xtreme Trunk KitDynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit
Get better sounding bass from your new subwoofer with enough Dynamat Extreme for your entire trunk.
$94.99
Enclosure Accessories
These accessories are designed to help you build the custom enclosure that you have always wanted, or add to the box that you already bought. Either way, these products can assist you in achieving better sound, better looks, and more bass!
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20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Spring Post Terminal CupSpring Post Terminal Cup
Makes adding a spring post terminal to an enclosure simple! Banana clip ready!
$2.99
Binding Post Terminal CupBinding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$2.99
Banana Clip TerminalsBanana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
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AutoSound 2000 CD-101AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102AutoSound 2000 CD-102
High frequency test CD specifically designed for the set-up and evaluation of sound system imaging and placement.
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-103AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99
Main Product
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Alpine SWE-1043Alpine SWE-1043$79.95

For more information on wiring subwoofers, visit our Subwoofer Wiring Guide: Subwoofer Wiring Guide

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: SWE-1043
UPC: 793276620996
Weight: 12.00 lbs
Internal SKU: swe1043
Internal product ID: 11797

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