New Alpine Type-R subwoofer

[The Architect]

hmm, I'm skeptical but they're slightly sexier with the tech talk to back it up (At least from Alpine)

170 shipped each on ebay isnt too bad but I wanna see real world differences and results before I buy 3 new ones and a 2000 watt amp to match the new specs.

[Palmer812]

Architect just drive to NC and I will let you put them in your car and try them out.

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by The Architect

hmm, I'm skeptical but they're slightly sexier with the tech talk to back it up (At least from Alpine)

170 shipped each on ebay isnt too bad but I wanna see real world differences and results before I buy 3 new ones and a 2000 watt amp to match the new specs.

Since you already have Type-R subs, I wouldn't get the new ones.

Can't be that much difference in sound quality.


The new ones are a little more shallow, and can handle a little more power.
( 100 more watts RMS )

I still like last years model Type-R subs.
My little 10" Type-R sounds great. I enjoy it more everytime I listen to it.
It's not overpowering, it sits nice in the mix.
Good strong bass. I'm glad I didn't get two of them.
One gets the job done.

If I didn't already have my Type-R sub, I would get one of the new ones.

[talnlnky]

thats cool that they are using, or came up with a new linear motor technology, and even added Dumax Charts for the Bl curve & Kms. However, that new motor doesn't really stay linear that long. It was flat for the first half of the x-max value (first 10mm)... then went to a normal Bl curve... and then eventually craped out at 17mm.

All in all, it should be a good sounding sub. Probably one of the lowest distortion subs that retails for under $200.

I haven't looked at the T/S specs yet... hopefully this thing isn't running a crazy high Qts value which would make it a large box woofer like the W7 or all the LMS motor woofers.