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Alpine SWR-1043D

10" Dual 4 ohm Type-R Series Car Subwoofer

4.8

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New and Improved Alpine Type-R:

Introducing the 10" Dual 4 ohm Type-R subwoofer powering a peak of 1800 watts of pure power! This reinforced pulp cone woofer delivers the best bass output, while having enhanced audio playback to become your ideal sound system. Type-R's new depth design offers a 20% reduction while adding the new and improved magnet structure. With this updated double-stacked strontium magnet, this product gains over 20% more motor force to provide a louder, cleaner bass. The optimized CRC machined motor creates an even magnetic field to provide the user with less distortion and overall improves the subwoofers power handling. This subwoofer features a High-Amplitude Multi Roll (HAMR) to provide excellent excursion with overall better output. Having a new and improved airflow management system controlling the temperature of the voice coils, the air is redirected across the heatsink to avoid overheating. With heavy playing time, this heatsink feature minimizes the amount of compression to reduce any heat damage to the voice coils giving you a long-lasting subwoofer.

  • 10" Dual 4 ohm Type R Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1800 watts
    • RMS: 300-600 watts
  • Kevlar reinforced pulp cone woofer
  • 2-Piece Structural Parabolic diaphragm design
  • Injection molded Santoprene rubber surround
  • Alpine exclusive High Amplitude Multi-Roll (H.A.M.R) surround for impressive excursion and clean, accurate bass
  • FEA Optimized progressive NOMEX spider
  • Radial vented VC head sink
  • Concealed mount gasket system
  • Reinforced layer spider integration tinsel leads
  • Oversized 2-1/2" Voice coil
  • 4-Layer dual voice coil design
  • Voice coil made from 180°C high temperature wire on spiral cut aluminum former
  • Single-piece cast aluminum frame with Alpine Patent Pending Airflow Management System for efficient cooling
  • Airflow Management system controls the temperature of the voice coil by directing the air across the heatsink
  • One sided push terminals make installation and wiring fast and simple
  • Each terminal accepts up to 8 AWG wire for high power signal transfer
  • Concealed gasket mounting system hides the screw holes and makes for a clean install
  • Integrated grill technology allows for a seamless installation of a grill
  • US Patented Compound Radius Curve (CRC) design with integrated short sleeve configuration
  • CRC Machined motor structure creates a symmetrical magnetic field for less distortion and improves power handling
  • High-power, double-stacked strontium magnet structure
  • Newly redesigned for a 20% depth reduction
  • Frequency response: 26-400 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 83 dB
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix 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-R
Subwoofer Size10"
Peak Power Handling1800 watts
RMS Power Handling600 watts
Voice Coil(s)Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Frequency Response26 - 400 Hz
Sensitivity83 dB
Xmax (millimeters)20 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorDark Gray
Woofer CompositionKevlar Fiber
Woofer SurroundSantoprene Rubber
Subwoofer GrilleOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume0.5 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume0.8 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume1.5 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth6"
Cutout Diameter9-1/16"
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 SWR-1043D
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January 22, 2012 Alpine SWR-1043D
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Danner from Kansas
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I would recommend this sub to anybody. I had it in a crew cab Chevy Colorado in a sealed box. The sub hit all the notes well and deep. There's more than enough power there for me And I listen to mainly rock and some rap. The design of the subwoofer is great as well, very well built and the mounting depth was perfect for what i was looking for. I love it and will buy another if this one ever gives out!!!
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January 19, 2012 was great unitl...
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Kelz from San Diego, Ca
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It blew on me. I had two hooked up to a RF T-1000D, Birth sheet said 1102 @ 1 ohm. So slightly under powered. For three months it sounded great! Loud, clean, clear bass but one of them blew on me last night and the other one isn't in good shape. They were in a small sealed box because I have a mustang and dont want to spend 800$ for a custom install, so it's more so my fault than sub failure. A bit of advice make sure they're in a ported box so the voice coils dont burn up on you like mine did.
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January 10, 2012 Very nice...
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Dennis from Mesa, AZ
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Once I pulled this out of the box I was very impressed with the build quality, not surprised, but impressed none the less. Sub definitely needs to broken in, cone is very stiff when new. Sound is incredible, very clean, tight bass. Wouldn't recommend for those looking for wide, boomy bass. Although with the right equipment and box probably could fulfill those needs as well. Make sure not to under power, fairly power hungry. However, when powered right, very nice.
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December 29, 2011 amazing
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Pretty much the first heavy artillery i put into my car, along with the momo speakers. Best value for a midrange subwoofer and that is saying a lot.
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December 21, 2011 Alpine SWR-1043D
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I replaced my 12" Sony Xplod in a sealed box with this Alpine SWR 1043D in a new ported box and this sub hits twice as hard as my Sony! Looking forward to purchasing another soon. Pros: Great sound for a awesome price! Cons: None
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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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Ported Subwoofer EnclosurePorted Subwoofer Enclosure
Slot Vented 10" Car Subwoofer MDF Enclosure/Box
$34.99
Ported Subwoofer EnclosurePorted Subwoofer Enclosure
Single 10" ported/vented enclosure carpeted black and made with solid 3/4" MDF.
$24.99
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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24.6 ft. of 10 AWG Monster Cable 400 Series Speaker Wire24.6 ft. of 10 AWG Monster Cable 400 Series Speaker Wire
For the ultimate connection, Monster uses a MultiTwist™ construction, a Magnetic Flux Tube, and even more cutting edge wire technology.
$50.00
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.
$24.99
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 Extreme Bulk PackDynamat Extreme Bulk Pack
36 ft. Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack enhances the sound for your entire car!
$149.99
Bass Reconstruction Processors
These sound processors are perfect for enhancing the lower frequencies of a car audio system. After some installation and tuning, your new system will sound better than ever!
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Maxxsonics MX-3Maxxsonics MX-3
Enhances the bass response, increases linearity, buffers unwanted noise, and improves the frequency range of your subwoofer.
$59.99
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 SWR-1043DAlpine SWR-1043D$129.95
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: SWR-1043D
Product manual: Download the Alpine SWR-1043D Product Manual
UPC: 793276601551
Weight: 23.00 lbs
Internal SKU: swr1043d
Internal product ID: 24186

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