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Alpine SWE-12S4

250W 12" Type-E Single 4-Ohm Subwoofer

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• 750W Peak
• 250W RMS
• Single 4-Ohm Voice Coil
• Woven Fiber w/ Kevlar Reinforced Pulp cone
• Santoprene Woofer Surround

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• 750W Peak
• 250W RMS
• Single 4-Ohm Voice Coil
• Woven Fiber w/ Kevlar Reinforced Pulp cone
• Santoprene Woofer Surround

Description


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Genetically Built Like A Type-R

The new Type-E’s highly efficient design can play both louder and lower, and is more durable than its predecessor. With a shallow mounting depth, these subs can be installed just about anywhere, but they look so good, you won't want to hide them.

The Type-E cones are built with a reinforced parabolic cone structure and lightweight poly mica dust cap, enabling a faster snappy dynamic response. The high excursion Santoprene® H.A.M.R. surround allows for impressive linear excursion so Type-E subs play louder, and lower!

What is unique and amazing about the new Type-E subwoofer is not only the engineering behind the build, it's the new requirements for them to optimally perform. The new Type-E 12” specification requires 0.65 – 1.0 cubic feet air space for superior performance. That’s 35% less air space used in your vehicle!

General Features:

  • 12" Single 4-Ohm Type-E Series Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 750 watts
    • RMS: 250 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 ohm
  • Woven Fiber w/ Kevlar Reinforced Pulp cone
  • Santoprene Woofer Surround
  • Custom High Strength Steel Basket
  • Progressive Nomex Spider
  • 2.6" 3-Layer Single Voice Coil
  • FEA Optimized Design w/ Compound Radii
  • Frequency response: 28-200 Hz
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 36 Hz
  • Top-mount depth: 5"
  • Sensitivity: 87.9dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com Warranty

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(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-12S4 Subwoofer

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Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Alpine SWE-12S4 Subwoofers

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Alpine SWE-12S4 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

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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 ohm
Voice Coil Diameter
2.6"
Frequency Response
28 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
87.9 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
10 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Woven Kevlar and Glass Fiber Composite
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Magnet Structure
Single Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.65 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
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5"
Cutout Diameter
10-9/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
36 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
52 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.59
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.64
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
3.6 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
7.48
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

SWE-12S4

Weight:

14.00lbs

Internal SKU:

swe12s4

Internal Product ID:

45533

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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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 a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

25 found this helpful


PUMP UP THE BASS!!!

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

22 found this helpful


Alpine Type E

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

21 found this helpful


bumptastic

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

21 found this helpful


Sick!!!!!!!

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

20 found this helpful


Best sub for less then 100$

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

19 found this helpful


good

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

By thomas on April 19, 2011

18 found this helpful


Very Clean

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

18 found this helpful


Big Bang

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

By Alan on June 11, 2009

17 found this helpful


Wow! This is better than I expected!

The following review is for a previous version (SWE-1243).

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

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