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Alpine S-W12D2

1800W Peak (600W RMS) 12" Type-S Series Dual 2 ohm Car Subwoofer

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• 1800 Watts Max
• 600 Watts RMS
• Pulp/Kevlar Cone
• High Amplitude Multi-Roll (HAMR) Surround
• High Strength Steel Frame Basket
• Progressive Spider with Reinforced Layer Tinsel Leads
• 65 mm Voice Coil with High-Temp 5-Layer DVC Winding on AL Former

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Description


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General Features:

  • 12" 2 Ohm Type-S Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1800 watts
    • RMS: 600 watts
  • Recommended power range: 250- 600W RMS
  • Pulp/Kevlar Cone
  • High Amplitude Multi-Roll (HAMR) Surround
  • Progressive Spider with Reinforced Layer Tinsel Leads
  • Airflow Optimized Dual Flare Pole Vent
  • High Strength Steel Frame Basket
  • 8 AWG Push Terminals with VC Configuration Jumpers
  • Dual Voice Coil
  • High Grade Strontium Ferrite Magnets
  • Top-mount depth: 5-1/16"
  • Cutout diameter: 10-9"
  • Frequency Response: 26- 200Hz
  • Sensitivity: 86.2dB
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 31 Hz
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty
  • Priced Individually

Product history:

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

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Alpine S-W12D2 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Alpine S-W12D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Alpine S-W12D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Alpine S-W12D2 Subwoofers

2 Channel Amp

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Type-S Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1800 watts
RMS Power Handling
600 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 ohm
Voice Coil Diameter
2.6"
Frequency Response
24 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
86.2 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
15 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Pressed Pulp Fiber
Woofer Surround
H.A.M.R
Magnet Structure
Double Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.55 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.5 cubic feet
Cutout Diameter
10-9/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
31 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
44.6 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.51
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.57
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
1.7 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
4.69
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
Warranty/Registration card
Serial number card
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Other Accessory #1
Banana Plugs (2)
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

S-W12D2

Weight:

15.00lbs

Internal SKU:

sw12d2

Internal Product ID:

153295

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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