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Alpine SWR-1522D

15" Dual 2 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 Kevlar 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.

  • 15" Dual 2 ohm Type-R Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2000 watts
    • RMS: 750 watts
  • Parabolic kevlar/pulp fiber cone
  • High amplitude multi-roll santoprene surround
  • Cast aluminum perimeter vented heat transfer frame
  • Compound Radius Curve (CRC) Motor structure
  • Spiral cut aluminum former with high temperature DVC Winding
  • Radial Vented (VC) heat sink and Airflow Management System
  • Mirrored progressive nomex spiders with reinforced layer integrated tinsel leads
  • 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 Series Type-R
Subwoofer Size 15"
Peak Power Handling 2000 watts
RMS Power Handling 750 watts
Voice Coil(s) Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 2 ohms
Frequency Response 20 - 400 Hz
Sensitivity 87 dB
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Silver
Woofer Composition Kevlar Fiber
Woofer Surround Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille No
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume 1.75 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume 1.75 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume 2.9 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume 2.9 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth 9.2"
Cutout Diameter 13.8"
Shallow Mount Installation No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Alpine SWR-1522D
Average Customer Rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars:
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August 19, 2010 Fantastic!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Peter from east moriches, NY
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I recently bought one of these. It's in a sealed box running off a nitro bmw 2000w amp and it sounds great. hits all the lows and as loud as you want it it'll never get distorted. Anybody looking for a single sub that gives you a back massage while you drive, look no further
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April 22, 2013 Awesome
Review by
Dope man from Chicago
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
It was a great product. I would recommend for anyone looking for deep bass.
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April 2, 2013 Alpine SWR-1522D
Review by
Skyler from Phoenix, AZ
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Fantastic subwoofer! You will not be disappointed! Best quality for Alpine Type R series.
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January 5, 2013 IT IS LOUD
Review by
Ian from WA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I went from a 300 watt rms 12" pioneer sub to this... and boy I can hear a difference! I have it powered by the Re Audio DTS 1000.1 amp and I have it wired in parallel to 1 ohm. I made a custom ported box out of mdf and have it to the suggested 2.9 ft2 and tuned to about 32 hz. This thing hits really hard and it's kinda annoying because it makes so many things (including the trunk) vibrate and rattle, which is kind of what you go for in this nice of a sub! It kind of makes you feel uncomfortable playing it loud and you can feel it! When playing some songs with really low bass you can definitely tell that it is a 15" because it plays the lows of the lows. aside from being just loud it is also clear and everything you could want from a 15". It turns a lot of heads... It just happened to me the other day I was a couple hundred feet from these group of guys going TOWARDS them and all of their heads turned at the same time lol.
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November 18, 2012 Dang!!
Review by
Everick from Rockford, IL
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  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Worth every penny..no joke these subs cand handel any thing u can give it.
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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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16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray 16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Binding Post Terminal Cup Binding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$4.99
Banana Clip Terminals Banana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
Installation, Tools & Accessories
Don't forget to get the tools and accessories that will help you install your new subwoofer in your vehicle. Whether you opt for the professional installation card or the do-it-yourself method, you will need the following to help you out!
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$12.99
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$12.99
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: SWR-1522D
UPC: 793276620774
Weight: 42.00 lbs
Internal SKU: swr1522d
Internal product ID: 7033