SWS-2587 Review

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Alpine Type VR 10” REVIEW

Model # SWS-2587

8ohm (wired in parallel (4ohm))

100RMS

200MAX

I bought a pair of these subs a while back, for $225CA. I thought it wasn’t a bad price and plus he threw in a custom box.

Of course, you wont be competing with these subs or anything, but as an entry-level sub they sound good and get fairly loud.

I first put these subs in a custom bandpass box (I forget the cft) and they sounded decent. I was sending them about 140 watts and they bumped fairly hard. In the bandpass box, the subs almost seemed to “lock up” on certain frequencies. Played a variety of songs…Eminem – Stan sounded pretty good on most frequencies, Paul Okenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise sounded really good.

I then placed these subs in a 1.25 cft sealed enclosure. Sent them about 140 watts again and they seemed to enjoy it. They sounded great and bumped fairly hard. Played the same two songs as above and they sounded pretty dam good, plus they got fairly loud.

These subs could probably be compared to the lower RF’s (Punch?) and the MTX Thunder 4000/6000 series. They are a decent entry-level sub, for an entry-level system.

Rating:

Performance at high volume: 3.5/5 I gave this a 3.5 because there was some distortion at high volumes in the bandpass box, but the sealed box he’s yet to distort on me(4/5)

Value: 4/5 Like I said, a decent entry level sub, if you can get them for cheap, play with them, they are very underrated.

Sound Quality: 4/5 Sound great sealed, wouldn’t recommend bandpass unless your box is perfect.

Durability: 4/5 They hold up fine, don’t send them too

much power.

Design/Appearance: 3.5/5 Alpine could’ve made them a lil’ prettier.

- Steve

PS: First review done by me(followed by a ton more I will be doing as time permits)

PS x 2: This is only like the 3rd thread I've started...lol, gotta laugh at that.

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[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Nice review. I thought pretty much the same about them. if you get a chance sometime, try them in a ported box. Tuned around 25-30hz. It will surprise you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by ramos Nice review. I thought pretty much the same about them. if you get a chance sometime, try them in a ported box. Tuned around 25-30hz. It will surprise you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Thanks, youve worked with these before? I will be trying a ported box now that you suggested it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

- Steve

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Yes sir //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif The R's once or twice also. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[RangerMan Premium Member]

Very nice!!! You have earned your badge!!!

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by RangerMan Very nice!!! You have earned your badge!!!

LOL, I want a hero cookie!!!! More reviews to come, see sig.

- Steve

 

[RangerMan Premium Member]

Originally posted by ss3079 LOL, I want a hero cookie!!!! More reviews to come, see sig.

 

- Steve

Looking foward to that IDQ!!!

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by RangerMan Looking foward to that IDQ!!!

Yeah I hope it kicks ***...check out that racing thread...

- Steve

 

[BASSBOY 10+ year member]

are these subs actually type r's? or are they the type e's? anyone got any info on where i can get em? i dont wanna order them, and any expirience with the type E'S?

 

[bass_mekanik 10+ year member]

if you are referring to the subs at the top of the page they are equal to... well below the specs of the type s woofers type r 's no way type e's possibly simmalar but i have not had a listen to the type e's b4:evil://content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/banghead.gif.8606515f668c74f6de0281deb475b6fd.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif