would putting that much more power to the 12" alpine blow the sub?

 

running one 12" type r now , feeding it 500-600 rms and more then that is too much

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hits hard, but it needs a big box, 2 cubes right now

 

I've read that it recommends .85 to 1 cube, the point was to save space

 

Well I've heard em in small boxs and its night and day. Type r needs a big box. Do a search and u will see

Sealed ya might be able to get away with it

 

All this audio electrical stuff just confusing the hell outta me. should I just sell the type R and go for the eclipse? is the eclipse a better sub?

 

I alwya vote use the better sub. in your specific application I'd build a custom enclosure for the type R. the Infinity Reference series subs are really boomy and colored.

 

Eclipse doesn't recommend ported for the SW series but I've used the 12 in 2.2 cubes and it was great on 750W RMS. It's better sealed, the low end extention is insane using 2 12's in 2.5 cubes. They're a little boomy because of it. 1.5 cf3 = 35hz, 1.75 cf3 = 30hz, from Eclipse. The Infinities are boomy and colored and still sound better than a Type-R. Get the Eclipse.

 

i dont think the infinitys sound better then the alpines, but what do i know

cant vouch for the eclipse as i have no experience with em

 

So I guess the next question would be if the eclipse sw8200 would supply the same SQ and SPL as the two 10's without needing as big a box because I like the sound I get from the two 10's right now.

On another note how much would I be able to sell the alpine swr-1241D for?

 

I would be going with the type r, but that is my preference between the 2. If you want to keep the 10s do that, because you most likely will have to have a well built box for it to perform to your liking, so if you like how the 10s sound now, stick with em. As for selling the type r, if its MINT cosmetically and mechanically, you could sell it for 120-150. More if you find someone who really wants it.