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12" Single 4 ohm Type-E Series Car Subwoofer

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750 Watts Peak Power Handling / 250 Watts RMS • Frequency Response : 28Hz - 1kHz • Sensitivity : 89 dB • 64 oz Magnet

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This item has been discontinued

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Alpine SWE-12S4

OUR PRICE: $79.99

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Product Highlights


750 Watts Peak Power Handling / 250 Watts RMS • Frequency Response : 28Hz - 1kHz • Sensitivity : 89 dB • 64 oz Magnet

Description


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  • 750 Watts Peak Power Handling / 250 Watts RMS
  • Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Cone
  • High Excursion 3/4" Santoprene Surround
  • Oversized Parabolic Dustcap
  • Custom High-Strength Steel Basket
  • High Strength Brass Voice Coil Bobbin
  • Dual Progressive Nomex® Spiders with Integrated Tinsel Leads with Edge Control
  • Bumped Backplate
  • Voice Coil Diameter : 38mm
  • Mounting Depth (top mount) : 159mm (6.4"))
  • Mounting Diameter (top mount): 274mm (11")
  • Magnetic Weight: 64 oz
  • Recommended Box Types : Sealed/Bandpass
  • Recommended Sealed Box Volume : 0.6 - 1.25 cu. ft.
  • Impedance: 4 Ohm
  • Frequency Response : 28Hz - 1kHz
  • Sensitivity : 89 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Product history:

Alpine SWE-12S4 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Alpine SWE-1243 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine SWE-12S4)
Alpine SWE-1242 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine SWE-1243)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Alpine SWE-1242 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Alpine SWE-1242 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Alpine SWE-1242 Subwoofers

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Alpine SWE-1242 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Type-E Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
750 watts
RMS Power Handling
250 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohms
Frequency Response
28 - 1000 Hz
Sensitivity
89 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
23.4 mm
Woofer Composition
Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Cone
Woofer Surround
Santoprene
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
159mm (6.4")
Cutout Diameter
274mm (11")
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

SWE-1242

Weight:

16.00lbs

Internal SKU:

swe1242

Internal Product ID:

7918

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
72%
4 star
25%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.6
Value
4.9
Features
4.5
Design
4.6
Usability
4.9

Customer Reviews

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Great sub for the price

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

You simply can't beat this sub for the price. I'm powering it with a little Rockford Fosgate 150-2 amp and it hits hard. I run it at half the power I was with my other setup (12" Apline Type-S and some cheap Power Acoustik amp) and it hits harder than the old setup ever did. Pair this sub up with a nice quality amp and it will produce some awesome bass that hits hard and still sounds clear for a fraction of the cost of the higher end stuff.

By Bryce on July 4, 2010

18

found this helpful.

PUMP UP THE BASS!!!

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

YEAH BOY! Two of these in a custom ported box and damage was done.... Cracked my windshield from the reflex, my mirror broke (wouldn't stay in one position always tilting down) and it fell off. My meter reads at about 550 watts max per sub at close to full volume on the speakers. I get looks from everyone when I turn these BAD BOYS UP! Alpine is the way to go. Get some today. Make it 2 or 3 or 4...... either way these subs KICK OUT THE JAMS!

By Josh on March 13, 2011

17

found this helpful.

bumptastic

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

My friend has two of these hooked up to a crunch amp. They hit pretty hard, and the clarity is amazing. a guy i know has 4 type r alpines, and they make his back windshield flex. alpine is the way to go, no doubt.

By Matt on December 23, 2008

17

found this helpful.

Sick!!!!!!!

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

these subs are NASTY!!!!!!!!! i dont have them but my buddy does and they PUMP!!!!!!!!! at any store they are 120 each. but soo much cheaper here i recommend these for people buying their first set because they are sick for the price.

By Will on November 6, 2008

16

found this helpful.

Alpine Type E

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

For the price of the sub, its a good buy. I would recommend to buy two of them, it sounds so much better. but the con of buying them is that they seem fragile so don't push it with them.

By Pep on February 25, 2011

15

found this helpful.

Best sub for less then 100$

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

This sub is very very clean on the bass ... I cranked it all the way up on a rf-500 and no distortion ... best sub under 100$ ... if ur on a budget .. buy it

By ryan on December 23, 2010

15

found this helpful.

Big Bang

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Have two of these in a custom box and they bang. Good quality and value.

By Alan on June 11, 2009

14

found this helpful.

good

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Good for the price you get what you pay for mid grade enough to feel the bass move

By thomas on April 19, 2011

13

found this helpful.

Wow! This is better than I expected!

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I have one of these with a 300 watt alpine amp and this thing bumps. I don't have it turned up all the way and my mirror shakes, rattles my trunk and people hear me coming. It's great with all types of music and alpine is the best you can get!

By Stratus05 on March 1, 2011

13

found this helpful.

Very Clean

The following review is for SWE-1243, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

This sub is great. Definitely worth the price. It kicks out nothing but clean solid bass. Mine is in a 2 cubic ft custom ported box I built myself and it sounds so good. It is cleaner than JL. I really like how it comes with the grill too, it adds a smooth look to it. The best part about this sub is the cone composition. Very strong and very cool look. One of the best looking subs around in my opinion. Buy it and you won't be disappointed.

By Luke on July 19, 2010

13

found this helpful.

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