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Alpine SWR-1042D

10" Dual 4 ohm Type-R Series Car Subwoofer

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Alpine Type R Subwoofers

These incredible subwoofers from Alpine have withstood the test of time and proven themselves to be one of the top subwoofer choices for car audio enthusiasts. The Type R subwoofers are designed and engineered for big bass, as well as a durable sub that will last for many years to come. These woofers use a pulp cone that is reinforced with Kelvar for an incredibly durable and rigid structure. The ribbed multi-roll santoprene surround is designed for excellent response, while assisting in smoother cone movement and excursion. The subwoofer will stay cool under extended hard playing with the unique thermal management system that Alpine designed into the Type R Subwoofer. The tinsel leads are hidden and woven into the dual Nomex spiders for a strong and unbreakable connection. For those looking for an industry standard subwoofer with break-taking bass, consider the Alpine Type-R subwoofer.

  • 10" Dual 4 Ohm Type-R Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1500 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Impedance: Dual 4 ohms
  • Kevlar reinforced pulp cone
  • Custom Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Perimeter Venting and Heat Transfer Plate
  • Mirrored Progressive Nomex ® Spiders with Reinforced Layer Integrated Tinsel Leads
  • Compound Radius Curve (CRC) Motor Structure
  • Multi-Stage Thermal Management System
  • HAMR Surround and Concealed Mount Gasket
  • Aluminum Airflow Motor Cover
  • Insert Push Terminals with One-sided Layout
  • Bumped Backplate
  • Compound Radius Curve Pole Geometry
  • Dual Stacked Magnets
  • Extra Length Extended Pole
  • Flared Pole Vent
  • High Strength Brass Voice Coil Bobbin
  • Magnetically Optimized Motor Structure (Pat. Pend.)
  • Oversized Parabolic Dustcap
  • Frequency Response: 26Hz – 500Hz
  • Designed and Engineered in the USA
  • 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-R
Subwoofer Size10"
Peak Power Handling1500 watts
RMS Power Handling500 watts
Voice Coil(s)Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Frequency Response26 - 600 Hz
Sensitivity83 dB
Xmax (millimeters)18.2 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorDark Gray
Woofer CompositionKevlar Reinforced Pulp (Paper)
Woofer SurroundHAMR Rubber Surround
Subwoofer GrilleNo
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume0.5 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume0.8 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume0.6 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume1.3 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth6-7/8"
Cutout Diameter9-1/8"
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-1042D
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January 26, 2010 Alpine Type R
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Vishal from Houston, TX
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I have always had alpine speakers. From my door speakers to my subs, i always rely on alpine. before i bought my alpine 10 type r i had two 12 type s which were alright, but i wanted more trunk space so i decided to go with that one. I advise ANYONE to go with this speaker..one type R matches up with 2 type s, or 3 type e, and plus you dont have to go crazy and buy the type x because type r sounds just as good for half the price. i recommend this product to everyone.
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December 10, 2011 alpine type r 10"
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Cooper from Delaware,Ohio
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I would recommend these speakers for one reason they will out last Kicker and MTX. I got mine 4 years ago almost five and they sound great. My 1 brother bought his kicker 12S around the same time and my buddy got his mtx a year after me. They're both only running 800 watts with ported boxes where I'm running a 1200watts Sony amp bridged with a non ported box. My brother crapped out a year ago and my buddies crapped out 2 years after. It will be 5 years on my birthday witch is a few days from now. I would recommend these to anyone wanting a sub that lasts.
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November 18, 2011 Amazing Quality A+++ Long Lasting
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Sam from East Islip, NY
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These subs are great. I have always had alpine subs and obviously would recommend them. My first subs were 2 12" Type R in a medium size ported box. It hit hard but the box was more SQL rather than SPL. I hit 137 db on SPL meter with them w/ 400 watts per sub (Hifonics Mono 1206d amp, 1200watts)

Next, i bought an Alpine Type X- 12". One of these in a large ported box, same amp. I hit 143 dbs on the meter. Stupid loud and MUCH louder than the two Type-Rs but with only one sub. Too bad the sub was stupid heavy (like 75+lbs in the box) So i sold it and got more than i paid for it.

I then got a 10" type-R for cheap on this website. I put it in a home made, large, ported SPL box and hit 145dbs on the meter with 2000watts RMS going to it. This was just for fun. But it didn't even blow the sub!!! I hooked it back up to the Hifonics amp and put it into a small ported box later and it's still going strong over 3 years later. Awesome SQL (sound quality) and great for SPL (Sound pressure level- In a way, Loudness)

This sub is great for anybody looking for window shaking, ear tickeling, license plate ratteling bass- to the daily driver listening to hiphop/rap music on the way to school or work, just looking for moderate bass that sounds great!
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July 26, 2011 NIce
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Got these babies wired down to 1ohm on a power acoustik bamf 2000d. These little guys POUND !!!! Everywhere i go ppl think i have 12's. Great way to get monster bass and preserve trunk space
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February 27, 2011 i love these speakers
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sabir from raleigh NC
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I have a set of the Alpine Type R tens and believe me, you will never want another brand of sub woofer. They hit so hard you would not think they was just tens i'd design my own custom box in 95 j30 Infiniti, and they sound great, I sound tested, I'm hitting at a163dBs on a 1200 watt Brutus at 1ohm. That's what I'm talking about. So if you really love clean good premium sound you have to get a set of these.
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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.
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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
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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.
$24.99
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.
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Alpine SWR-1042DAlpine SWR-1042D$124.95

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

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: SWR-1042D
UPC: 793276620804
Weight: 23.00 lbs
Internal SKU: swr1042d
Internal product ID: 4045

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