I was going to ask a question about how to best wire my alpine swr-1222d to my RF, but I guess the point is mute since I now want to have two of those subs. The problem is I need a sub I can run at 2 ohms in order to be able to power both of them with my RF.

In short, does anybody have an Alpine swr-1242d they'd be willing to trade for the 1222d version

 

I don't think anyone here runs Type-R's. You may have better luck over at www.caraudio.com

 

I think you mean "moot". Mute is a button on my TV's remote control.

-Robert

 

Indeed.

 

I think you mean "moo" .. as in a cow's opinion .. nm

 

I have two I purchased last year. I'll sell one to you, really don't need to trade right now.

 

why not run it at 4?

 

^^^good catch. It'll save you time, money and most likely trunk space. OP, what are the ratings of your amp?

 

1/2 power.

 

That's true, but some Rockfords run 1000rms @ 4ohms. Depends on what amp he has and how much power he'd be sending the sub. We would need to know the specs of his amp.

 

First things first. Seeing as how Robert saw fit to answer my question with an attempt to correct my grammar, I think it's only fit to offer a rebuttal. Mute (I'm pretty sure) comes from a Latin word that means dumb, and can still be used in that context, (see my first comment). Given the context, usage of the word is completely valid in how I used it. Furthermore, mute is not a button on your TV's remote control, the mute button is. Now, that "mute," usage has been settled, I'll try to get back to my issue.

jrpaytonAlpha- how old are the subs? any damage, superficial or internal?

I have a RF 750s. I don't have the certificate anymore, but if I remember correctly, the amp was rated at least 925+ Watts rms at 2 Ohms. I'm running the sub at 4 ohms right now, but that means I have to bridge the channels and set the gain low to get the best out of my sub without popping it.
I wanted two subs for the extra bump, and should be able to run two at 2 ohms. The type r's are not too expensive and can really bump. they're the best bang for the buck, literally. I'm also gonna look into porting my enclosure. I have a sealed enclosure that i made, but the one i made for my brother sounds a lot better

 

I nominate the 1st argument for "most pointless" of the year in the audio room...and trust me I know, I make plenty of bad/pointless arguments.

 

it wold hold him till he got a new 1 ohm stable amp,.. or another sub.

 

I purchased them March of '06. I had them in my other car for about a month. I blew the first box I had made so I switched to one sub in the trunk sending 1000rms(responsibly) to it. I'm using the other R in a ghetto fashion as my home theater sub after my original sub failed. Sending ~350rms to it.

Even if you got another one from me, you would have to upgrade your amp though.

 

I should have put a smiley. But you got a free bump and some answers.

And if you are willing to look at internet only brands, then there are dozens of options for subs.

-Robert

 

1000 watts rms? what sub is this? not the type r, you would have popped that easy. it's rated for 200-500 rms. even with the gain and bass low a spike would kill the sub. what do you mean by responsibly?

I'm pretty sure my amp could drive the subs. i put in my brother's once, so i had two type rs, and even at 4 ohms i got a decent bump from them, so at 2 ohms it should be right around where it should be.

I may have to sell the sub and get two new ones. anyone interested?

also, when a volume is called out for an enclosure, is that with the sub in it, or is that for the volume of free air?

 

i thought about maybe getting one of those newer shinier amps, but i would still need another sub. besides i like my setup right now, i think it sounds great, very efficient too, i just need some bass

 

Responsibly means not driving your amp into clipping and not abusing bass boost or not using it at all.
I knew someone that had a Orion 2500 D @ 1ohm on two Type R's, but that's a little excessive to me. However, you can drive those subs on 1000rms daily. Don't take my word for it, you can see for yourself.

http://www.realmofexcursion.com/videos.html

 

I have 2 type r's 12' hooked up to a 1000bd RF amp, i get a good bump out of them with gain 66% up. I used to run Punch HX'2s they hit harder but the type r's overall are better sounding. i have them wired to 2 ohms.