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There is not a single thing wrong with this sub. The sound quality is perfect and when you want it to, it will blow you away with smooth powerful bass. I have it wired to an alpine MRP-M650 amp and it sounds perfect. It's actually better than the two twelve's I had before. The best thing about is the price, you can't beat it. Trust me, I did a lot of shopping before I picked this one. I listen to a lot of rock, techno, and some rap. This sub sounds great with it all. I highly recommend it. Someguy (the other reviewer) either needs to tune his amp or buy a better one. The bas IS deep and it IS most definitely clean. Don't get me wrong, this thing does have the power to bring the apocalypse but that is why you can adjust your amp to your preference.

The Alpine type -R. Where do I begin? I've been in the car audio scene before I could legally drive. I am now 30 years old and still enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, there are a few subwoofers that outclass the type-r in my OPINION. i.e. L7's (kicker), and the W7's (JL) but for the price.... they can't be touched. I can't believe someone would put these under audiobahn. The alpine type-r will not fall apart, blow, or distort if matched with the proper amp and wired correctly. I was so impressed I am now curious if something for a $100 dollars sounds so good what do the type-x's sound like. Might have to buy a pair and find out. If you seriously want a great and powerful system for under a thousand dollars go with the type-r's as your subs. Don't cheap out and go audiobahn, lanzar, soundstream, sony, or any other cheaply priced and manufactured subs. Those subs are priced under 50 dollars for a reason. One alternative is power acoustik. We murdered a soundstream demo vehicle during a sound off at a grand opening of a electronics store that is "ultimate" with a power acoustik based system.

These thing is unbelieveable,I have them wired to a Alpine pdx 1000 watt amp,everything shakes on my 2002 mercury mountaineer,when I turn them up I feel like my skin is leaving my body, othe peeps in my vehicle complain of their heart.But overall great subs.

this sub will take abuse, its bullet proof weather ur bumping at 200w or slammming it at 1000w dont forget ur ear plugs and a tube of rear view mirror adhiesive.

I bought this sub 2 years ago and it is great. I like how loud it can get while still maintaining good sound quality. This is a great sub for someone looking to get into car audio. It can be found online for half the cost of what retail stores like best buy and circuit city sell it for.