alpine type r

reggie_c2005 · #1 31-08-2008, 05:52 PM

whats the best amp to power a 12 inch alpine type r sub? specs are 500 rms 1500 peak

TheyDontWantMusic · #2 31-08-2008, 06:21 PM

what voice coil config?

cpbait · #3 31-08-2008, 06:48 PM

what would the rms be off a 12" alpine type-s sub, single voice coil? going to be useing a pioneer amp to run it (bridged), the amps a 4x 600 watt amp.

might need a mono block amp for the type-r sub, i know alpine have some good amps for these obviously being alpine, and apparently clarion amps are very good too. a bit cheaper and just as good from what iv been told.

1991_Vn2nV · #4 01-09-2008, 12:12 AM

New model Alpine Type S are only 300wrms. But they are all dual voice coil, so if yours is single it must be a few models old so may be even lower.

Why are you using a 4 channel amp to run a single voice coil sub? Also, that 4x600 is peak watts which tells us nothing. We need the RMS power of the amp. But a 4 channel amp is not really suitable for running 1 sub. Get a 2 channel amp or a mono.

roon_VR · #5 01-09-2008, 10:54 AM

look at a response 2x150 watt RMS to power the alpine Type R sub. if the type R you're looking at is 2+2 ohms, the 2 channel response amp would be perfect!

Deutscher · #6 01-09-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by reggie_c2005

whats the best amp to power a 12 inch alpine type r sub? specs are 500 rms 1500 peak

Hey,

I just sold my Type R. I brought my gear from Alberts. The 12" type R came in the alpine box and a matching amp. The amp was a Mono block V12 amp (MRD-M605). That's what they recommend you run it with.

The Type R is a decent sub. was quite happy with it for awhile. Just ordered a new sub... rated 2400rms

can't wait.

The V12 model is discontinued from what I hear. But you could just ring alberts or something and ask them.

reggie_c2005 · #7 01-09-2008, 03:58 PM

oh yeah and another thing are subs better facing in towards the car or facing out?

1991_Vn2nV · #8 01-09-2008, 04:08 PM

Thats completely personal preference mate.

reggie_c2005 · #9 01-09-2008, 04:44 PM

so it doesnt make a sound difference facing inwards?

1991_Vn2nV · #10 01-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Its more that it there is no set better or worse depending on what way it faces. It just depends on which you prefer yourself. Everyone has a different opinion.

Bass is non directional to an extent so it won't make a huge difference. Alot of people turn it and have them face in through the ski port, which I did with my pioneers. Definitely improved in cabin bass.