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Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2

1500W Peak 12" Type-S Series Dual 2-Ohm High Performance Subwoofer

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• 1500W Peak
• 500W RMS
• Dual 2-Ohm Voice Coil
• Kevlar Treated Pulp Cone
• Durable HAMR Santoprene™ Surround

Learn more about the sws12d2

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Alpine S2-W12D2

OUR PRICE: $175.95

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Product Highlights


• 1500W Peak
• 500W RMS
• Dual 2-Ohm Voice Coil
• Kevlar Treated Pulp Cone
• Durable HAMR Santoprene™ Surround

Description


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General Features:

  • 12" Type-S Series Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1500 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Recommended power range: 150 - 500 watts RMS
  • Impedance: Dual 2 ohms
  • Kevlar treated pulp cone
  • Durable HAMR Santoprene surround
  • High strength steel frame
  • Progressive conex
  • 2.6" 5-Layer High-Temp Voice Coil
  • 64oz. Strontanium Ferrite magnet motor structure
  • 12" Protective 2-Piece Subwoofer Grille Available, sold separately:
  • Frequency response: 26-200 Hz
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 34Hz
  • Top-mount depth: 5-7/8"
  • Sensitivity: 86.4dB
  • CEA-2031 compliant
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty




PROP 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Product history:

Alpine S2-W12D2 thumbnail
(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 Type-S SWS-12D2 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2 Subwoofers

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Type-S Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1500 watts
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter
2.6"
Frequency Response
26 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
86.4 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
15 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Paper
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
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
0.75 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.25 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.50 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5-7/8"
Cutout Diameter
10-9/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
34 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
44 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.61
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.66
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
3.6 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
8.37
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

SWS-12D2

Weight:

15.00lbs

Internal SKU:

sws12d2

Internal Product ID:

45530

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
78%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.4
Value
4.7
Features
4.7
Design
4.6
Usability
4.8

Customer Reviews

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Good

I bought two of the 12 inch type s subs and am happy with them. They arnt the loudest but are worth the money. Great for someone getting into the sub game

By Charlie on January 10, 2013

44

found this helpful.

Alpine Subs

Worked great in my application, always have had good experience with Alpine products. The dual voice coil configuration makes it easy to order what you need to run your subs at 2 ohms.

By Brandon on July 23, 2013

43

found this helpful.

Great sub and great price!

Alpine has never let me down. This subwoofer hits extremely hard. I have one powered by an alpine mrv-m500 wired at 4 ohms in a ported box. The amp is only at the normal output power setting and that's all I need. This sub is a great buy for anyone who wants the perfect amount of bass to not drown out the music completely. Don't get me wrong though, this sub is capable of doing that if you want it to.

By Steven on August 17, 2014

40

found this helpful.

Yeaaaaa!

If u know me I like bass! I have 2 of these in the ground shaker 2 12 sqp
Box and it slams. I was surprised cause that's really nota big box. Imagine
A custom box! Other than that I have it hooked up to a brutis 1200 @ 2 ohms. Good subs.

By Dfife on February 25, 2013

40

found this helpful.

subs

My boyfriend wanted these subs so i decided to buy them fir him hes happy with them

By lily on March 27, 2014

39

found this helpful.

descent!

This speaker was second choice in regards of finding one that had high temp voice coils. I hooked it up to class d autotek1500d and dropped ohms to 1. I broke it in over three weeks and then as soon as she started banging good, it blew. It had great sound but maybe sealed box and hot summer day banging didn't go well? Either way can't really be mad it was good just not good enough for my application. Vented boxes keep speakers cooler just don't have that tight low I like so if you like sealed set up then get something that can handle the heat!

By oldschoolbasshead on September 2, 2013

38

found this helpful.

Best subs around for the price

Started with a 10" alpine type E that is now in my girlfriends toyota celica. Bought 2 of these for my car and they sound amazing no matter what style of music im listening to. I couldnt say enough good things about these subs. Extremely satisfied with all alpime products, especially the type S subs.

By Jacob on August 21, 2013

39

found this helpful.

bass shaking, hard hitting, deep low traveling bass by far!!!!!

I had just replaced 4 10" orion cobalt subwoofers in a 5 cubic foot box ported at 45hertz. with a sws12d2 subwoofer in a 1.5 cubic foot L vented wedge box tuned at 35.1 hertz. this thing hits as hard as my old 4 orion 10" and hits as low as the 4 10". for the price of this sws you get more then your money's worth!!! this sub slams hard in my hatch back!!! I've been thinking bout getting a sws15d2. don't get me wrong the 12 is loud n hits low. but im a bass head!!!! to the fullest!!!

By bass head!!! on November 12, 2012

40

found this helpful.

It Alright

I have owned two of these both have broken on me. Thee first was my fault and the second was a factory issue but would not honor warrenty. They sounded awesome when they worked. I had only one hooked up at a time in a ported box with a alpine mrv500 amp.

By Tyler on August 10, 2013

38

found this helpful.

excellent budget sub

Great service from the guys at sonic electronix as always. Sub is one of the best bangs for the buck. It sounds great paired with my hifonics amp. I can't imagine how it would sound if I built a tuned box

By Darius on March 27, 2014

36

found this helpful.

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