Mach5 12 vs. Alpine Type R 12

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10-20-2007, 08:24 PM

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Mach5 12 vs. Alpine Type R 12

Ok, I'm either going to go for a mach5 audio 12" or an alpine type r 12". Amp will be a alpine m450 (400 watts). I can get the mach5 for about 100, type r for about 175. Would the type R be worth the extra? Either sub would be put in a proper ported enclosure, going in a 96 golf. Looking for sq as a priority with the ability to get loud (compared to what I've had in the past).

10-22-2007, 09:23 AM

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The Mach5's are hard to beat in terms of value. But IMO the Type is a superior driver...much more advanced.

10-22-2007, 09:58 AM

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Never used the Mach, but at 100.00 and judging from the comments and the photos, it looks like a good deal. That said, I do have 2 type r 12's, new model, and they sound great when properly set up...very tight, clean bass and they get loud even in a small sealed box.

10-22-2007, 12:10 PM

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The mach5's look nice, and I've heard good things, but for 75 bones more I'm gonna go for the type r. I might try a mach5 next spring, but I want to go with something a little more proven (and support my buddy locally). Thanks for the advice guys.

10-22-2007, 02:19 PM

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just as a note...I noticed future shop has Infinity perfect 12" subs and a sealed box for 200.00. That's an excellent sub as well and the price is great. Just thought I'd mention it.

10-22-2007, 02:34 PM

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Meh, pre fab boxes scare the hell out of me, plus I have gone ported on every sub box the last 3 years. That, and the type r excels in ported boxes from what I hear. Probably do 1.8@35 hertz.

10-23-2007, 03:22 AM

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my type r impressed me alot(and im running like 400rms to it right now), one of the best subs ive owned for the price i paid.

10-24-2007, 12:36 AM

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Don't laugh, but when I went to pick one up from my buddy they had like 7 dual 2 ohm and 0 dual 4 ohm. I just decided to go with the type S 12 instead of the type R 10. Worst case scenario I **** the hell out of the type S all winter and buy a new sub in the spring, or hopefully get a new vehicle and go to town once school is done.