Question on the type R's

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

Okay so I am seeing two "different" type R's when looking at the 10 inch series. There is the Alpine SWR-1043D and then the Alpine SWR-1042D, I'm assuming that the 1043D is just a new version just going by looks, but does anyone know?

Also as a side question what do you guys think of the Sony XM-ZZR3301or Pioneer GM-D8500M to power one of these 10 inch type R's?

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[KidThump 10+ year member]

The SWR-1043d, is the newest version....

As long as you got 500-750rms on the sub, it will be happy...

I would use the Pioneer....

 

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

Alright cool thats what I was expecting, should I just go with the newer one?

 

[KidThump 10+ year member]

Alright cool thats what I was expecting, should I just go with the newer one?

I have no experience with the new version but the old one was insane for the price and the new one is supposedly upgraded, haven't heard anything bad about them so i say go for it....

 

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

So what gauge wire should I be using for this sub and 500-600rms?

 

[KidThump 10+ year member]

12 or 14 will do fine....

 

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

Would there be an advantage to building a box that is 1'' thick MDF as opposed to the norm 3/4'' thickness?

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

Would there be an advantage to building a box that is 1'' thick MDF as opposed to the norm 3/4'' thickness?

Not with the amount of power you will be running and with the size of the box. You won't get any box flex using 3/4.

 

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

Okay thank you I'm thinking of just building my own, anyone got any tips for doing this i.e. screws, glue, etc, basically just looking for some advice to prevent some uh ohs. I have looked at several diff sites on building these things so the only trouble that i think i would have is with cutting out the circular portion for the sub.

 

[amp roach 10+ year member]

I built a box for my type r (1222d). I used 2 inch screws and titebond wood glue. I think I was able to do it with only 2 bar clamps and my box is very solid. As for the hole for the subwoofer, I used a jigsaw and cut it slightly smaller than what the sub called for, then used a power sander to smooth it out and make it just large enough for the sub. I'm so glad I built my own cause it was fun, plus I know the quality is wayyy better than prefab or an overpriced custom box at a shop.

 

[BassnTruck 10+ year member]

You want to use titebond 2 glue. It is the glue that will hold the box together not the screws. The screws are just so the glue can set and do not provide the real clamping force.

 

[bbobb123 10+ year member]

I built a box for my type r (1222d). I used 2 inch screws and titebond wood glue. I think I was able to do it with only 2 bar clamps and my box is very solid. As for the hole for the subwoofer, I used a jigsaw and cut it slightly smaller than what the sub called for, then used a power sander to smooth it out and make it just large enough for the sub. I'm so glad I built my own cause it was fun, plus I know the quality is wayyy better than prefab or an overpriced custom box at a shop.

When you cut yours out was it a little crooked at all, if so does it even matter? And if you have a 12 inch type r sub dont you cut the hole at like 10 13/16'' of an inch in diameter, and then the "screw ring set thingy" around the sub sits over the board?