Alpine SWE-1242 Type-E 12" 4-ohm subwoofer Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item# 500SWE1242 offer details Item# 500SWE1242 Review Sumary 50 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all Component Subwoofers In-stock Alternative Alpine SWE-1043 $64.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Alpine SWE-1242 by Steven Johnson What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Affordable Alpine Type-E subwoofers add a solid shot of bass to your system without draining your bank account. These subs handle up to 25% more power than previous Type-E models, but still use the same tried-and-true design that's made this line so popular with budget-conscious bassheads. The SWE-1242 12" subwoofer uses a pulp cone reinforced with Kevlar® that responds quickly, yet is very durable. A Santoprene™ rubber surround controls the cone's extended movement for powerful and accurate low-frequency response. Alpine builds the heavy-gauge, custom-stamped steel frame to stand up to the demands of hard playing, while the sub's extended pole piece is vented to dissipate heat and control distortion. Highlights:12" 4-ohm subwooferKevlar®-treated pulp woofer cone with Santoprene rubber surrounddual oversized Nomex® spidersfrequency response: 28-1,000 Hzpower range: 50-250 watts RMSpeak power: 750 wattssensitivity: 89 dBtop mount depth: 6-1/4"sealed box volume: 0.8-1.7 cu. ft.Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: 1, 2warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker Note: Sorry, Crutchfield cannot ship Alpine products to Guam or Puerto Rico. Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Surround Material Loading... Santoprene rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Port diameter (inches) Loading... N/A Port length (inches) Loading... N/A Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 28 - 1000 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 50-250 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 750 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 1/4 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 13/16 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 10 7/8 Vas (liters) Loading... 61 Fs (Hz) Loading... 31 Qts Loading... 0.66 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 11.7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 12" subwoofer Type-E Subwoofer Application Guide (English/French) Warranty card Customer Care Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Enclosure Compatibility Manual Correction Features Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Cone: This Alpine Type-E subwoofer has a Kevlar reinforced pulp cone. Kevlar adds strength and tear resistance to the woofer cone while maintaining the benefits of a pulp cone design. Santoprene Rubber Surround: The high-excursion 3/4" Santoprene rubber surround is durable and resistant to the elements, resulting in a very reliable performance. The surround is specially designed to resist deformation that is common in woofers with wide surrounds. This design gives the surround more control over the woofer cone to reduce distortion and possible driver failure. Dual Progressive Nomex Spiders: This subwoofer has dual Nomex spiders for added stability and mechanical durability. The custom progressive roll gives the woofer a longer, more linear stroke with maximum centering and restoring force. Special edge control design and Nomex construction provide excellent tear resistance, strength and long-term reliability. Gasket Cover: Alpine uses a Concealed Mount Gasket System to cover the mounting screws for a clean look. Custom High Strength Steel Basket: The frame is custom stamped from high strength steel. Bumped Back Plate and Extended Vented Pole Piece: This woofer combines a bumped back plate and an extended pole piece, giving it a nearly 1" peak-to-peak cone excursion. This extra long cone movement provides a higher bass output. Enclosure Compatibility Sealed Box Volume: The sealed box sizes recommended by Alpine range from 0.8 cu/ft to 1.7 cu/ft. Manual Correction Frequency Response: The manual lists the frequency response as "Fs-1 kHz" (Fs=Free Air Resonance frequency). According to Alpine, the actual frequency response is 28 Hz to 1 kHz. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-10 of 50 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 4 in the Jeep Written By David, Fort Pierce, FL on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 I have four of these 12"s in the rear of my '02 Grand Cherokee in a sealed enclosure, wired parallel on a 2-channel amp (200 RMS watts per sub). The sound is incredible, and they have lasted 10 years and counting, despite the torture I have put them through. I listen to very noisy, purposely distorted, super-fast hardcore techno, and when I'm not in that mood, I listen to Digital Bass (Bass 305, Bass Alliance, Bass Boy, Techmaster P.E.B., etc) I can't believe these subs look and sound as good as they did back in the day (early 2000s, I think I bought them in '01 or '02) Absolutely awesome product. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Wow. Written By Kentra, Seneca Falls, NY on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Two of these in the trunk of my PT Cruiser. With the alpine mf450 amp. with the volume at 20; with the bass at 0 it vibrates the mirror, at 3 it beats in your chest well, and at 9 its just too loud to stay in the car. best part about it is, how clear and crisp the sound is, there is No distortion what so ever. Great buy. Not as loud as the type R, but just as clear. Same for the Rockford P3. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bangin'! Written By 2005dakota, Clarksville. Tn on Sunday, April 06, 2008 These subs are sick! Got two wired up to a Blaupunkt PCA-1350 mono amp pushing 500 watts @ 2 ohms. they sound clear plus they hit hard in my 2005 Dakota club cab Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Alpine SWE-1242 Written By Rudy, Hollister, Ca on Thursday, March 27, 2008 I just bought these and installed them the other day and they hit hard...great price and great quality, I have not broken them in yet but I still have played it to see how loud it sounds and its great 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Subs, Great Price Written By Melissa, Jacksonville, AL on Saturday, February 02, 2008 I bought two of these subs last year along with a Alpine MRP-M450 amp to put in my 2002 VW Jetta. It was the first time I've ever bought/installed a system in my car. These are the best subs money can buy. I've had them for about a year and they are still going strong. I'm about to put them in my 2006 Mustang with the same amp plus a Pioneer DEH-P400UB stereo and 4 Sony GT5725A 6x8's and I'm sure I'll have an ever better sound with a better CD player and better speakers. I highly recommed this sub to anyone that is looking for a great sound with great bass! 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great low price subs Written By Nathaniel, Salisbury NC on Sunday, January 20, 2008 I bought these for a christmas present for my son. He loves them! Built our own sealed box. Hooked them to a clarion amp. Great customer service! 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 I LOVE THESE WOOFERS Written By no cause i'm in Iraq, HONOLULU HI on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 When I first saw that crutchfield was having a sale on these woofers I said to myself they are selling these for a low price. They must be terrible or they just don't perform to well. I was wrong I purchased four 12" woofers and they are loud. I have them running off of an 1000 watt amp @ 2ohm stereo and they are again very loud. The first day I had them installed I pushed them hard. I had so much pressure in my little dodge neon my ears hurt for about three days. Things started coming apart inside my vehicle and my mirror fell of my windshield. I would recommend anyone buy these woofers. IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Alpine Type E 12" Written By Josh, Sidney,OH on Monday, September 17, 2007 Ok, Ok, I was shoppin around and I didnt have much money. I found these Alpine 12's. WOW... For the price they are, they are probably the best bang for the Buck. I put these in a sealed box and I broke them in and, WOW did they pound. I drive a '91 ford escort and Im Bangin. After a while It just didnt sound too loud to me anymore,so, I went and was lookin around for a 15" sub... One of my friends had an extra 15" sub...He said it was an older speaker and he didnt want it. So i hooked it up With the 12" alpines and Im poundin Harder that four 12's. Im runnin an older, But Very Reliable amp...Four channel/300 watts per channel. It aint much but it POUNDS....I dont know much of The 15 or the amp... 3 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 great buy Written By T.J., Lovington, NM on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 I got 2 of them in a single cab 86' chevy 1-ton welding truck. My biggest problem was obviously space so I had the original bench seat pulled out and a set of bucket seats installed. Then a center console was built that houses the speakers and fires them straight down into the floorpan. It's a sealed unit with 1.2 cubic ft per speaker. They are being pushed by a Kenwood KAC-8103D 300watt mono amp. But wired to create a 2 ohm load which gets a 500 watt delivery out of the amp. They sound great and hit hard. I get little to no distortion at high volumes no matter what I'm listening to and I've even gotten quite a few compliments lately on how clean and well balanced everything sounds. I think I definately got my moneys worth on this deal and recommend them to anyone looking for clean tight bass at an affordable price. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 type e sub Written By jon, pennsauken, nj on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 the type-e is good for the money but there are better subs out there no doubt 1 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 50 items >> Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 374 ratings (6 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 117 ratings (134 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2008 based on 236 ratings (37 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 190 ratings (41 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 Disc One Low Frequency Test CD (Disc One) $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Five System Demonstration — Test CD $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Four Amplifier Optimizer Test CD $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Three System/Environmental Test CD $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Two Image/Placement Test CD $19.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Alpine SWE-1242, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_500SWE1242/Alpine-SWE-1242.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Alpine SWE-1242 by Steven Johnson What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Affordable Alpine Type-E subwoofers add a solid shot of bass to your system without draining your bank account. These subs handle up to 25% more power than previous Type-E models, but still use the same tried-and-true design that's made this line so popular with budget-conscious bassheads. The SWE-1242 12" subwoofer uses a pulp cone reinforced with Kevlar® that responds quickly, yet is very durable. A Santoprene™ rubber surround controls the cone's extended movement for powerful and accurate low-frequency response. Alpine builds the heavy-gauge, custom-stamped steel frame to stand up to the demands of hard playing, while the sub's extended pole piece is vented to dissipate heat and control distortion. Highlights:12" 4-ohm subwooferKevlar®-treated pulp woofer cone with Santoprene rubber surrounddual oversized Nomex® spidersfrequency response: 28-1,000 Hzpower range: 50-250 watts RMSpeak power: 750 wattssensitivity: 89 dBtop mount depth: 6-1/4"sealed box volume: 0.8-1.7 cu. ft.Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: 1, 2warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker Note: Sorry, Crutchfield cannot ship Alpine products to Guam or Puerto Rico.
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Surround Material Loading... Santoprene rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Port diameter (inches) Loading... N/A Port length (inches) Loading... N/A Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 28 - 1000 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 50-250 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 750 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 1/4 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 13/16 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 10 7/8 Vas (liters) Loading... 61 Fs (Hz) Loading... 31 Qts Loading... 0.66 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 11.7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 12" subwoofer Type-E Subwoofer Application Guide (English/French) Warranty card Customer Care Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Enclosure Compatibility Manual Correction Features Kevlar Reinforced Pulp Cone: This Alpine Type-E subwoofer has a Kevlar reinforced pulp cone. Kevlar adds strength and tear resistance to the woofer cone while maintaining the benefits of a pulp cone design. Santoprene Rubber Surround: The high-excursion 3/4" Santoprene rubber surround is durable and resistant to the elements, resulting in a very reliable performance. The surround is specially designed to resist deformation that is common in woofers with wide surrounds. This design gives the surround more control over the woofer cone to reduce distortion and possible driver failure. Dual Progressive Nomex Spiders: This subwoofer has dual Nomex spiders for added stability and mechanical durability. The custom progressive roll gives the woofer a longer, more linear stroke with maximum centering and restoring force. Special edge control design and Nomex construction provide excellent tear resistance, strength and long-term reliability. Gasket Cover: Alpine uses a Concealed Mount Gasket System to cover the mounting screws for a clean look. Custom High Strength Steel Basket: The frame is custom stamped from high strength steel. Bumped Back Plate and Extended Vented Pole Piece: This woofer combines a bumped back plate and an extended pole piece, giving it a nearly 1" peak-to-peak cone excursion. This extra long cone movement provides a higher bass output. Enclosure Compatibility Sealed Box Volume: The sealed box sizes recommended by Alpine range from 0.8 cu/ft to 1.7 cu/ft. Manual Correction Frequency Response: The manual lists the frequency response as "Fs-1 kHz" (Fs=Free Air Resonance frequency). According to Alpine, the actual frequency response is 28 Hz to 1 kHz.
5 out of 5 4 in the Jeep Written By David, Fort Pierce, FL on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 I have four of these 12"s in the rear of my '02 Grand Cherokee in a sealed enclosure, wired parallel on a 2-channel amp (200 RMS watts per sub). The sound is incredible, and they have lasted 10 years and counting, despite the torture I have put them through. I listen to very noisy, purposely distorted, super-fast hardcore techno, and when I'm not in that mood, I listen to Digital Bass (Bass 305, Bass Alliance, Bass Boy, Techmaster P.E.B., etc) I can't believe these subs look and sound as good as they did back in the day (early 2000s, I think I bought them in '01 or '02) Absolutely awesome product. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Wow. Written By Kentra, Seneca Falls, NY on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Two of these in the trunk of my PT Cruiser. With the alpine mf450 amp. with the volume at 20; with the bass at 0 it vibrates the mirror, at 3 it beats in your chest well, and at 9 its just too loud to stay in the car. best part about it is, how clear and crisp the sound is, there is No distortion what so ever. Great buy. Not as loud as the type R, but just as clear. Same for the Rockford P3. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bangin'! Written By 2005dakota, Clarksville. Tn on Sunday, April 06, 2008 These subs are sick! Got two wired up to a Blaupunkt PCA-1350 mono amp pushing 500 watts @ 2 ohms. they sound clear plus they hit hard in my 2005 Dakota club cab Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Alpine SWE-1242 Written By Rudy, Hollister, Ca on Thursday, March 27, 2008 I just bought these and installed them the other day and they hit hard...great price and great quality, I have not broken them in yet but I still have played it to see how loud it sounds and its great 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Subs, Great Price Written By Melissa, Jacksonville, AL on Saturday, February 02, 2008 I bought two of these subs last year along with a Alpine MRP-M450 amp to put in my 2002 VW Jetta. It was the first time I've ever bought/installed a system in my car. These are the best subs money can buy. I've had them for about a year and they are still going strong. I'm about to put them in my 2006 Mustang with the same amp plus a Pioneer DEH-P400UB stereo and 4 Sony GT5725A 6x8's and I'm sure I'll have an ever better sound with a better CD player and better speakers. I highly recommed this sub to anyone that is looking for a great sound with great bass! 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great low price subs Written By Nathaniel, Salisbury NC on Sunday, January 20, 2008 I bought these for a christmas present for my son. He loves them! Built our own sealed box. Hooked them to a clarion amp. Great customer service! 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 I LOVE THESE WOOFERS Written By no cause i'm in Iraq, HONOLULU HI on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 When I first saw that crutchfield was having a sale on these woofers I said to myself they are selling these for a low price. They must be terrible or they just don't perform to well. I was wrong I purchased four 12" woofers and they are loud. I have them running off of an 1000 watt amp @ 2ohm stereo and they are again very loud. The first day I had them installed I pushed them hard. I had so much pressure in my little dodge neon my ears hurt for about three days. Things started coming apart inside my vehicle and my mirror fell of my windshield. I would recommend anyone buy these woofers. IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Alpine Type E 12" Written By Josh, Sidney,OH on Monday, September 17, 2007 Ok, Ok, I was shoppin around and I didnt have much money. I found these Alpine 12's. WOW... For the price they are, they are probably the best bang for the Buck. I put these in a sealed box and I broke them in and, WOW did they pound. I drive a '91 ford escort and Im Bangin. After a while It just didnt sound too loud to me anymore,so, I went and was lookin around for a 15" sub... One of my friends had an extra 15" sub...He said it was an older speaker and he didnt want it. So i hooked it up With the 12" alpines and Im poundin Harder that four 12's. Im runnin an older, But Very Reliable amp...Four channel/300 watts per channel. It aint much but it POUNDS....I dont know much of The 15 or the amp... 3 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 great buy Written By T.J., Lovington, NM on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 I got 2 of them in a single cab 86' chevy 1-ton welding truck. My biggest problem was obviously space so I had the original bench seat pulled out and a set of bucket seats installed. Then a center console was built that houses the speakers and fires them straight down into the floorpan. It's a sealed unit with 1.2 cubic ft per speaker. They are being pushed by a Kenwood KAC-8103D 300watt mono amp. But wired to create a 2 ohm load which gets a 500 watt delivery out of the amp. They sound great and hit hard. I get little to no distortion at high volumes no matter what I'm listening to and I've even gotten quite a few compliments lately on how clean and well balanced everything sounds. I think I definately got my moneys worth on this deal and recommend them to anyone looking for clean tight bass at an affordable price. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 type e sub Written By jon, pennsauken, nj on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 the type-e is good for the money but there are better subs out there no doubt 1 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 374 ratings (6 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 117 ratings (134 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2008 based on 236 ratings (37 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 190 ratings (41 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers
Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall...
Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 374 ratings (6 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures...
Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 117 ratings (134 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2008 based on 236 ratings (37 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance.
Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 190 ratings (41 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your...
Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 Disc One Low Frequency Test CD (Disc One) $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Five System Demonstration — Test CD $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Four Amplifier Optimizer Test CD $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Three System/Environmental Test CD $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Two Image/Placement Test CD $19.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart
