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12" Dual 2 ohm Type-S Series Car Subwoofer

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12" Dual 2 ohm Type-S Series Subwoofer • 900W Max • 300W RMS • Pulp/fiber cone reinforced with Kevlar • Santoprene rubber surround • Progressive NOMEX Spider • Reinforced layer spider integration • Compound radius curve motor structure

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Product Highlights


12" Dual 2 ohm Type-S Series Subwoofer • 900W Max • 300W RMS • Pulp/fiber cone reinforced with Kevlar • Santoprene rubber surround • Progressive NOMEX Spider • Reinforced layer spider integration • Compound radius curve motor structure

Description


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  • 12" Dual 2 ohm Type-S Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 900 watts
    • RMS: 300 watts
  • Impedance: Dual 2 ohm
  • Pulp/fiber cone reinforced with Kevlar
  • Santoprene rubber surround
  • Progressive NOMEX Spider
  • Reinforced layer spider integration
  • Compound radius curve motor structure
  • Co-molded Spider/voice coil coupling ring
  • High strength custom steel frame with perimeter venting
  • Frequency response: 27-700 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 86 dB
  • Top-mount depth: 5"
  • 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.

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Alpine S-W12D2 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine S2-W12D2)
Alpine SWS-12D2 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine S-W12D2)
Alpine SWS-1223D thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2)
Alpine SWS-1222D thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine SWS-1223D)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Alpine SWS-1223D Subwoofer

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Alpine SWS-1223D Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Alpine SWS-1223D Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Alpine SWS-1223D Subwoofers

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp


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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Type-S Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
900 watts
RMS Power Handling
300 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 ohm
Frequency Response
27 - 700 Hz
Sensitivity
86 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
12.8 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Glass Fiber and Pulp/Kevlar
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
.85 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.5 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
1.25 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
2.0 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5-1/16"
Cutout Diameter
10-11/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

SWS-1223D

Weight:

17.00lbs

Internal SKU:

sws1223d

Internal Product ID:

9332

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
64%
4 star
36%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
4.7
Features
4.7
Design
4.8
Usability
4.9

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Nice

Just recieved mine today hooked em up to a kicker 400 watt amp which pounds the hell out of em. Really good sound. Crystal clear bass.

By juan on February 23, 2012

28 found this helpful


Alpine Rules Only

I brought 4 and put them in a sealed box, sounds good real low bass. If you are looking for good woofers look no more. Alpine is top of the line and have been making good car audio since N.W.A and before! So who you with.

By DREWKANG34 on August 29, 2011

26 found this helpful


Capable shallow mount sub

I have been a fan of Alpine head units and speakers for over a decade, although this is my first Alpine sub. I mounted it in a 1.0 cf box (recommended) and it hits hard and tight. You don't get the deep lows you would with a sub with a bigger magnet or more play but it works well for under the back seat of a crew cab truck. Not the sub you need if you are looking for window cracking bass but it enhances all types of music and will still set off car alarms. I am pleased with my purchase and will continue to purchase quality Alpine gear.

By L. Suga on July 6, 2013

25 found this helpful


Great price!!! Great quality!!!

Very good subs I have 2 of em in my car. it is powerful and for a very cheap price + it is Alpine!
I suggest everyone this great product!!

By Vladimir on November 15, 2010

25 found this helpful


Dual Type S

i have 2 of these in my 1992 ford explorer and they hit very clearly and very hard......with 2 of these things its makes my vision vibrate, these are very good subs as long as you power them correctly......i would give these subs 4 staRS ****

By vince on July 11, 2008

24 found this helpful


great

Love these subs got them pretty cheep on a Christmas clearance and hooked them up to a re audio 1000 watt amp and they sound amazing get them while you still can only had them for a couple weeks tho so cant say on the durability.

By Matt on January 5, 2013

23 found this helpful


great subs

I have two of these subs and they pound hard! Mine arent even being powered by the proper amp and they pound very hard cant wait until i get a proper mono amp. I would recommend these subs. Alpine is an extremely good brand. Very good quality.

By Josh on January 30, 2012

23 found this helpful


last long!

I've had this same sub going strong for a good 2 years now it was in my car for a year and now its in my dads truck in a 2.0 cubic foot ported box tuned to 34 hz and it hits pretty hard and sounds amazing in my dads truck....i myself have the alpine type R 12 in a 2.3 cubic foot ported box tuned to 32hz and i love it! it's been living for a year now lol.....if you're looking for a good sq/spl sub that will last long either of these subs would be a good choice cuz you can't go wrong with /////ALPINE.......and i ALWAYS let my alpine subs break in for about a month or so before i start pounding them real real hard everyday so they will live longer and sound better down the road

By jordan on April 5, 2011

23 found this helpful


Pretty good.

Ive had this sub a couple days and it has great sq! The lows come out pretty good for me and its in a small sealed box. I haven't gotten too much spl out of it but its still breaking in.

By Brett on February 15, 2010

23 found this helpful


Good SQ and SPL

I usually stay away from alpine because just like JL audio they're way over priced and just like JL audio they cant hold up to their claim vs cost and will blow up quick!

By Walter on July 29, 2013

22 found this helpful




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