Right now I have a 10" type S alpine sub powered by a 400W alpine mono amp. My question is will there be any difference if I were to get a 10" type R sub? The type R is more powerful but if the amp stays the same will there be any difference?

Thanks guys!

Type R[*]10" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils[*]Kevlar® reinforced pulp cone with Santoprene™ rubber surround[*]cast aluminum frame with perimeter venting[*]frequency response: 24-600 Hz[*]power handling: 200-500 watts RMS (250 watts per coil)[*]peak power: 1,500 watts[*]sensitivity: 83 dB

Type S[*]10" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils[*]pulp/glass fiber cone reinforced with Kevlar[*]Santoprene rubber surround[*]power range: 50-300 watts RMS (150 watts per voice coil)[*]peak power handling: 900 watts[*]frequency response: 30-700 Hz[*]sensitivity: 84 dB

 

I would vote little to no difference.

 

There probably won't be a lot of volume difference... But there's probably going to be a little bit of sound quality difference...

Don't ask me which way, I've never heard a Type-R in person, lol, just my Type-S.

 

quaility will probably differ but dought the volume will unless you change the amp

 

also try upgrading your wiring first before you get a new sub, it can make a diff.

 

very little, but I bet the R would have a deeper sound is all.

your best bet would be a ported box

 

most likely wont notice any loudness difference if your keeping the same amp...actually you will probably be a little deeper in tone....do a ported box and upgrade the "Big 3"

 

The only wiresI could upgrade are the big three. I spent about a hundred dollars on rockford fosgate wires. I am planning on doing the big three soon btw. Before it gets too cold.

 

wiring will not affect your sound, but it will allow it to run more efficiently.

less strain on your electrical........but your only running 400 watts. If its going to stay at that the big 3 will be a waste of money and effort.