Review written by LilJ from Denver, Colorado

This sub hits hard!! however after hooking it up i noticed it does not play every note. cannot hit the highs well and the low lows. overall it bumps!!!

Review written by Kevin W from Red hook, NY

I own 1 of these and hooked it up to my jbl amp which is 1000 watts rms at 2 ohms. this is exceptional because the type x sub is also 1000 watts rms at 2 ohms. I have it in my 2005 mustang gt and i feel like either my brain will melt or my throat will vibrate to pieces. this sub is so clear and so hard hitting it is ridiculous. the low bass is so deep it is unbelievable. i have it in a 2 cubic foot box and it is at 155 db don't believe me well buy one and prove me wrong. this 1 12 inch sub hits harder and is louder then my previous 2 15 inch subs combine. my grandfather was in his house 1/4 mile away with the air conditioner on and a radio playing and still he could feel and hear the 12 inch type x subwoofer bumping the country. yes i said country music. when i play hip hop music such as the song "a millie" well forget about it i might as well take my trunk and rip it off lol. will my warranty for the sub cover my trunk haha. I definitely give this sub a perfect score. BUY THIS SUB ASAP AND BE AMAZED.

Review written by Mike from Bismarck, ND

Ok so about a month ago my 04 12inch kicker L7 voice coil fried. So I decided it was time for a new a sub. I wanted something with better musicality. While the kicker was loud it was sloppy. muffled, and muddy sounding all the time and the bass was always loud and you couldn't differentiate the tonal qualities the bass had to offer.

For my lows amp I have an older KX600.1 it runs about 745 RMS so it has got a little bit of power but not a beast by any means. I wanted to get a sub I felt had better sound quality and product quality. I had several opinions, Kicker comp series, Rockford T1's(second choice BTW) Jl Audio W6 and W7. I was really thinking the W6 was perfect for my amp until I on a whim decided after reading reviews and watching Youtube videos that for a single sub I was going Alpine.

I immediately was scared since I hadn't heard them before I had only heard type R's and they sound great best sub for the dollar IMHO.
Well I got a vented or slotted box and now have the Alpine hooked up and the sound quality difference is night and day. The Kicker was all over the place when it came to power it never really got louder when I turned up the amp while the Alpine continues to get louder. The sound difference was my biggest sticking point or SPL, but little did I know that this Sub would get louder and much much deeper with better response. I have tested this sub with Godsmack, NIN, Black eyed Peas, The roots, Nappy roots, Bedouin Soundclash, Breaking Benjamin. All of these genres sound better, even Rap or R&B which is suppose to be Kickers MO. I think the only sub I liked better for loud good bass was the W7 but honestly the sound quality wasn't better which it is suppose to with a $839 MSRP sub compared to $450. I will say the W6 and the T1 were the only comparable subs, the W6 didn't get the volume I wanted the T1 did but was a hair worse in sound quality. The honest to god truth for non comp( sorry I mean serious comp like SPL comps) subs I thought the T1 was the best until I heard this now I couldn't be happier.

If you want two subs go with type R's or Type X's if you have a little more coin. They both are built for quality and great price to boot. I don't test DB's or anything like that I tested my ears and the bass coming out of these is perfect according to my ears. The low extension is amazing and better than the L7 while the volume is very comparable if not better(actually its better for sure). Kick Bass is amazing as well ok I am done sorry to ramble but I love this sub. It sounds absolutely Perfect. GO out and buy one or two you won't be mad you did.

Review written by Johnson boy from Eustis Fl

I just bought 2 of these 12" monsters to put in a cut through box in the back of my 02 silverado. I havent heard them in person but i seen some videos and heard the type r's, so i figured.. go big or go home. im gonna be running a 1000 alpine mono amp to each one. hopfully it will sound good.. i never boght a system b4 but i have about a $3,000 dollar list racked up and i dont like to go cheap. haha this is gonna prolly be way overkill for this extended cab truck but i cant wait to hear them

Review written by Geoff from House Springs, MO

The best of Alpine, what else is there to say. I bought one 12" of these and put it in a custom box, with a 2400watt amp. It pounds my SRT-4 as well as many cars with two 12's. It also sounds very clean and has a large range. I highly recommend this sub for people who want bang for there buck. You wont be disappointed.

Review written by aoro29 from Sacramento Calif.

I looked and researched this sub vs. JL Audio W7-13. Finally decided to go with a complete Alpine set up for my Tahoe and let me tell you this sub is crazy. I have an alpine pdx-1.1000 mono block amp pushing this sub and you can feel your nose vibrate from the bass. Great value and service from Sonic Electronix.

Review written by Nathan from Tucson, AZ

OMG.....if you want some serious bass and not to mention OUTSTANDING sound quality....look into buying this sub! I have one 12" powered by an MTX X1000D amp (great amp) and its flat out amazing!!!! I haven't heard anything better...don't spend hundreds of dollars on other crap..this is the best value you can get hands down!! great brand name you can trust which is a plus...i recommend this to everyone who wants a GREAT system, i also recommend the MTX X1000D amp to go with it..only $270 instead of the $500 alpine pdx-1.1000..also check out youtube vids for sure!

Review written by Omar from Brownsville, TX

I had two of these and its a really good sub.

Review written by Miguel from salt lake, utah

I just got the best deal you will ever get. I saw this type x and bought it right away. I hooked it up and yes it pounds GREAT. its powered by a
PlanetAudio rxd1400(1200rms@2ohms)

Review written by Ogre from Kokomo, IN

I highly recommend these woofers. I have installed car audio for 9 years and I have yet to hear any subs compare to these in both sound quality and SPL without adding a LOT more money. Forget those MTX, JL, and all the others. I own two of these with two alpine amps purchased from sonic and I'm blowing out the competition. Definitely a must for a GREAT system.

Review written by Alex from Clive, Iowa

man i love this sub!!!! i just have one in my car powered by the power acoustik A3000DB and it hits!!!!

Review written by Cody from Cambridge, ON, Canada

I just had this sub installed in my car and all i can say is WOW it hits hard great sub and i don't even have it broken in yet good job done by alpine...

Review written by Gregory from Enfield, CT

I just hooked one of these up in my 01 prelude at a 2ohm load running about 2000 to it and it freaking slams...I was just used to my Rockford p3 at 800 watts...This sub is very loud..my favorite sub I have owned so far... I have had SWS's and SWR's and my Rockford p3 and I had a w7 that got stolen and I still like the type x way better than the w7. And I paid twice the amount for the w7...

Review written by Trae from Foley, AL

Plainly put, I beat my cousins Solo-baric L7's by 1db! 160db v 161db ! He was soooo mad! Not to mention the SQ you get out of these is insane with the SPL mixture! All around great sub! Every parking lot I go through I set off car alarms!!

P.S: After my cousin sold his car with his Solo's in it , he said when he gets his new car he's buying Type-X's!

Review written by Chris from Solon, OH

this thing bumpssssssssssssssss
even in the trunk without any connection to me
can hear me for milessssssssssssss
even cracked my rear window a little

Review written by Tyler from Rosemount, MN

Definately the best 12" sub your gonna find. Has better bass, sound quality and looks than JL, Kicker, or Rockford. I have one of these right now and it outpounds my buddy's two L7's. Don't buy this sub unless you want some serious bass notes!

Review written by Cory from Rosthern, SK, Canada

I have one of these in a ported bassworks box hooked up to a Alpine MRP-M2000 mono power amp and all i can say is wow!!This sub is crystal clear and hits harder than anything ive ever heard...It cracked my dash, rattled out my weather stripping and can be heard from blocks away...best car audio purchase of my life. Add my 4 type x speakers to it with my alpine in dash dvd and a car stereo really cant get much better...lol

Review written by adalberto from wilmington, NC

this is the best performing sub out on the market. the money you spent is well spent. i have not heard a subwoofer that sounds better than this. im really glad i choose alpine from the start. i only have one of these in my car and it makes the wipers bounce up and down on the windshield. i will be installing another one in the near future and i am sure there will not be many cars out there with a system better than mine. i drive an acura 05 rsx

Review written by Dustin from Hillsdale, IL

This Sub beats. It is a tank. My friend thought his xplodes were loud. I shut him up with a pair of these. I have them hooked up to a Kole Audio 5500 and man do hit. It shakes things in my house from my car.

Review written by Andrew from marinette, WI

I have owned one of these and they hit like crazy for 1 sub in my 03 impala it was very loud i highly recommend getting one.

Review written by Jeff from Santa Clarita, CA

i have owned Alpine type r's... JL AUDIO W3 and W6 woofers.. And Rockford Fosgate P3 woofers.... by Far the Alpine type-x is the best... They hit insanely loud... I haver two of these in my Sentra SE-R and man they hit... I maxed out my friend DB Meter which went to 140db so i know its atleast that loud... You cant really find anything better on the market... I dont care what anyone says "JL is better' says alot of people... Well they obviously havnt heard the type X then... Period

*Edit*
I went to a car audio shop and had the DB measured.. 149.7 DB

Review written by ben from Troutman, NC

i have three of these paired with three pdx 1000's in a 2008 avalanche. im running a 250 amp alternator to keep these babies juiced up. the sound is crazy im planning to taking home more trophies at the dub shows!!

Review written by Andrew from South Sioux City, NE

Don't let the picture fool you. This sub is a tank. I have 2 of these powered by a RF T10001bd. I just laugh when people think that their subs are loud. This baby hits lows like you can't imagine. And forget about ever being able to use your mirrors ever again. A must have for anyone who wants to shake not only their car but even the pissed off old guy's car two lanes over:). I highly recommend not only sonic, but RF, and alpine. Best prices anywhere and you know your product is coming fast!!

Review written by keith from lenox, MA

This subwoofer is the best sub I have heard ever. It hits so hard it makes my glasses almost shake off my face! definitely worth the money and its one of the best looking subs I have seen.

Review written by Benjamin from Kihei, HI

when i first recieved this sub i was sketchy about the 3000 watts but it turned out that the sound quality is amazing and its not just an obnoxious sound. pushing it with a 1800 watt kenwood amp. sounds great.

Review written by Paul from bonita springs, FL

I have 2 of these 12" monsters... I only have 1200 watts going to them and they outperform most subs out there. I am planning on putting another 1200 watts on these bad boys. They hit lows like no other and can pound for hours on end without any problems. A must have for someone who has the nerve to piss off their neighbors and everyone else...

Review written by manish from Farmington, MI

I love the sound you get out of just one of these subs. Amazing. I have one in my setup and I cant believe how it sounds, i've never heard anything rock like this thing!