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Alpine SPR-50C Type-R 5-1/4" component speaker system

Item # 500SPR50C

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About the Alpine SPR-50C

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Exceptional performance, even at high volume

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Like it loud? Alpine designed their Type-R speakers for people who like to turn it up. They'll deliver big, dynamic sound with plenty of bass, and they'll handle lots of volume. They'll work great with your car stereo, but they really come into their own when you power them with an outboard amp.

Alpine SPR-50C

Fine-tuned for clarity and balance

The Type-R SPR-50C component system features 5-1/4" woofers with multi-layer hybrid fiber cones that deliver really strong bass response. Alpine's adapted the specially ridged surround, originally developed for their subs, to these speakers, so you get consistent, extended cone movement that pushes a lot of air. The silk tweeters produce smooth highs that bring out your music's detail and depth with no shrillness. Alpine mounts an EQ ring in front of the tweeters to help disperse the highs for a larger listening "sweet spot" in your ride. The tweeters mount separately so you can focus the sound better for your seating position.

Smaller, stronger neodymium magnets

Alpine uses powerful neodymium magnets which are much smaller than traditional magnets, so the SPR-50C's high-density polymer frames will fit into more places than most 5-1/4" woofers. External 2-way crossover networks control the high and low frequencies for seamless, clear sound — and they're 60% smaller than the old Type-R crossovers so they're easier to install. Type-R speakers have earned their reputation in the past as the masters of "crank it to the max," but Alpine has really kicked the performance factor of the latest models up a notch or two.

Installation note: You'll need a pair of our universal backstraps to install the tweeters in the factory locations.

Priced per pair

Product highlights:

  • system includes two 5-1/4" woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 crossovers
  • multi-layer hybrid fiber woofer cone
  • High Amplitude Multi Roll (HAMR) Santoprene® rubber surround
  • 1" silk dome tweeter
  • external 2-way crossovers with 4-level tweeter adjustment
  • power range: 8-100 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 70-29,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 87 dB
  • top-mount depth: 2-1/4"
  • grilles included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # SPR-50C

What's in the box:

  • 2 Woofers
  • 2 Woofer grilles
  • 2 Grille badges
  • 2 Tweeters (each has an attached 29" length of wire)
  • 2 Tweeter grilles (installed)
  • 2 Swivel flush mount housings (with tweeters installed)
  • Two crossovers (each has attached 32" input and 12" output wires)
  • 2 Flush mount retention rings
  • 2 Stealth brackets
  • 2 Foam self-adhesive pads
  • 2 Foam self-adhesive rings
  • Eight 1-1/8" Self-tapping screws
  • 8 Speed-clips
  • Four 5" Zip ties
  • 2 Pieces of two-sided tape
  • Warranty information
  • Important Notice sheet
  • Template and specs on box

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size 5 1/4
Design 2-way
Tweeter Design 1" Dome
Impedance (Ohms) 4
Tweeter Composition Silk
Woofer Composition Multi-Layer Hybrid Fiber
Woofer Surround Santoprene Rubber
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter) 87
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts N/A
Frequency Response 70 - 29k Hz
Minimum RMS Wattage 8
Maximum RMS Wattage 100
Peak Power Handling (Watts) 300
Top-mount Depth (Inches) 2 1/4
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) 4 5/8
Mounting Height (Inches) 0.375
Frame Width 5.114
Frame Length 5.114
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Features

Woofers: The Alpine Type-R series component speakers feature multi-layered hybrid fiber woofer cones; for durability and superior linearity, they use rubber surrounds.

HAMR Surround: Type-R speakers use Alpine's multi roll HAMR surround (patent pending), a technology developed for Alpine subwoofers that maintains control and stability at higher volume levels. HAMR surround combines increased cone area and long linear cone excursion for deep, powerful bass response.

Motor Structure: The woofer's High-performance Linear Drive Motor structure features a square-wire voice coil with a large 30mm diameter, driven by a small but powerful neodymium magnet. This design provides linear motion over a wide cone excursion.

Neodymium Magnet: The neodymium magnet on the Type-R series woofers allows smaller speaker dimensions, making them easier to install in a wide variety of vehicles. They are also lighter than designs using standard magnet technology.

HD Polymer Frame: The new Type-R woofers use a revolutionary HD Polymer frame, making the speaker stronger, lighter, and easier to install.

Tweeters: The SPR-50C includes 1" (25mm) silk dome tweeters. Alpine's EQ Ring improves the tweeter's dispersion characteristics, providing excellent off-axis response. When using the flush-mount housing you can also tilt the tweeters up to 15° to focus the sound toward your ears.

Tweeter Mounting Options: The tweeters come installed in a swiveling flush-mount housing. You can also install the tweeters behind factory grilles using the included stealth mount brackets. The stealth mount brackets can be top or bottom mounted. The installed tweeter dimensions are:

  Flush Mount (swivel) Factory Location (bottom mount) Factory Location (top mount)
Mounting Depth 0.67" 0.965" 0"
Mounting Height 0.43" 0" 0.8"
Cutout Diameter 2.007" N/A N/A
Frame Diameter 2.275" 1.7" x 2.8" 1.7" x 2.8"

Crossovers: The SPR-50C features low-pass crossovers attached to each woofer's input terminal and separate high-pass crossovers in-line between the woofers and tweeters. Because the crossovers are separate, the system can be bi-amped. Two-sided tape is included to mount the high-pass crossovers and their dimensions are:

  • Width: 2.65"
  • Height: 0.97"
  • Depth: 1.27"

Tweeter Attenuation: Each crossover has four tweeter level options, allowing you to precisely tune the high frequencies to the car interior and tweeter placement. Using the supplied jumpers select 0dB (no attenuation), -2dB, -4dB, or -6dB.

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Q
Added new speakers would it require changing out base stock radio?
chief  Apr 25, 2019
3 answers
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No
james  May 01, 2019
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Only if your OHM Impedance of your Stock Head Unit is not a match to the Components.
kenneth  May 01, 2019
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You don't have to change your base radio but speakers usually get damaged when people crank up the volume to the point that it's distorted because there wasn't enough amplification. By adding an amplifier you get to take full advantage of the speakers. Your stock radio might already have an amplifier built in.
george david  May 01, 2019
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What will be a good amp for the alpine spr-50c?
jamarius  Feb 13, 2018
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Feb 14, 2018 (Staff)
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I'm going to install these in a 2013 Mazda 3 iTouring. My question is where to I mount the crossovers? My guess would be under the dash in the front. Is that a normal place to mount crossovers like these?
anonymous  Oct 19, 2016
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It depends on how you are feeding the wires and the length you have between the tweeters and woofers. On my E36 BMW, I measured the lengths and found that I was nominal for the dash so I had to put them in the doors. The crossovers are small enough to fit easily in either location.
derek  Oct 20, 2016
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I had enough space in my door to Velcro the cross over. But mounting it under the dashboard will work to just need to make the wires longer
garland l  Oct 20, 2016
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what is the difference between Alpine SPR-50C and the Alpine SPR-50? If the Alpine SPR-50Cfit in my truck will the Alpine SPR-50 also.
jason  Oct 02, 2015
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on comparing two or more models I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences and help you make the best choice for your system and your budget.
kristina  Oct 03, 2015 (Staff)
Q
What gauge wire to use in an 18 wheeler???
charles  Apr 04, 2015
4 answers
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Vehicle application shouldn't matter for wire size. I generally use 12 gauge wire unless I am running directly from an amp and then I would step up to 10 guage
melvin st  Apr 05, 2015
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Sorry, i did not do the installation. The tech department at Cruchfield should be able to answer.
james  Apr 05, 2015
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18, same as any other type of vehicle
zijian  Apr 05, 2015
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I used 16 gauge speaker wire shouldn't be any different for an 18 wheeler they are going to get the same power to them as in a car
nicholas  Apr 05, 2015
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