Alpine Subwoofers
Alpine Subwoofers cover everything from compact powered underseat units to high-output bare drivers, starting from £89.90. Whether you want a simple plug-in bass upgrade or a tailored solution for a van or campervan, there is an Alpine subwoofer to suit.
The range spans self-contained amplified boxes, slim underseat powered subs, S Series and Type-G component drivers for use with your own amplifier, shallow-mount R Series drivers, and vehicle-specific enclosures for the VW Transporter, Ford Transit and Fiat Ducato.

Alpine Subwoofers at a glance
- SWE-815 — 8-inch amplified powered box, 100W RMS, wired remote, RCA and speaker-level inputs
- SWD-355 — 12-inch amplified powered box, 150W RMS, wired remote, plug-in connectors
- PWE-S8 — compact underseat powered sub, 8-inch, 120W RMS, fits under most seats
- PWE-V80 — compact underseat powered sub, 8-inch, 160W peak, speaker-level and RCA inputs
- S2-W8D2 / S2-W8D4 — 8-inch S Series drivers, 300W RMS, dual 2 or 4 ohm voice coils
- S2-W10D2 / S2-W10D4 — 10-inch S Series drivers, 600W RMS, dual 2 or 4 ohm voice coils
- S2-W12D2 / S2-W12D4 — 12-inch S Series drivers, 600W RMS, dual 2 or 4 ohm voice coils
- SWG-844 — 8-inch Type-G driver, 120W RMS, 114mm mounting depth
- SWG-1044 — 10-inch Type-G driver, 150W RMS, 139mm mounting depth
- SWG-1244 — 12-inch Type-G driver, 250W RMS, 172mm mounting depth
- RS-W10D2 / RS-W10D4 — 10-inch R Series shallow drivers, 600W RMS, 81mm mounting depth
- SS-SB10 — 10-inch S Series preloaded shallow sealed enclosure, 300W RMS, 114mm high
- SWC-D84T6 — 8-inch under-seat enclosure for VW Transporter T6 and T6.1, amplifier required separately
- SWC-W84TRA7 — 8-inch under-seat enclosure for Ford Transit MK7, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom, amplifier required separately
- SWC-D84S — 20cm shallow sub in sealed enclosure for Fiat Ducato III, Citroen Jumper II and Peugeot Boxer II, 75W RMS, ISO wiring kit included
- SWC-D84DU — 20cm shallow sub for Fiat Ducato 8 and 9 centre console, 75W RMS
- Alpine DSP Kit for VW T6 — 6-channel DSP amplifier, under-seat sub and component speakers for VW Transporter T6
- RUX-KNOB2 — remote bass level controller for Alpine X, R, S, V and PDX series amplifiers, 5m cable included
Which Alpine subwoofer should I choose?
For a bass upgrade without a separate amplifier, the SWE-815 (8-inch, 100W RMS) and SWD-355 (12-inch, 150W RMS) are self-contained powered boxes connecting directly to a head unit via RCA or speaker-level input. The PWE-S8 (120W RMS) and PWE-V80 (160W peak) are slim powered units that disappear under a seat. If you are building your own system, the S Series drivers handle 300W RMS at 8 inches and 600W RMS at 10 and 12 inches with carbon fibre and polypropylene cones and dual voice coil options; the Type-G range covers 8, 10 and 12-inch sizes at 120–250W RMS in a single 4 ohm configuration. The R Series RS-W10 shallow-mount drivers have an 81mm mounting depth for space-limited installs.
Van and camper owners can choose from vehicle-specific enclosures: the SWC-D84T6 for the VW Transporter T6, the SWC-W84TRA7 for the Ford Transit, and the SWC-D84S or SWC-D84DU for the Fiat Ducato, all fitting into existing spaces without cutting bodywork — though a compatible amplifier is required separately for each. The SS-SB10 preloaded sealed enclosure suits those who want a ready-built box to pair with their own amplifier.
Alpine Subwoofers FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the SWE-815 and SWD-355 powered subwoofer boxes?
A: The SWE-815 is an 8-inch amplified box rated at 100W RMS, while the SWD-355 is a 12-inch unit with 150W RMS output; both include a wired remote control and accept RCA and speaker-level inputs.
Q: Do the Alpine vehicle-specific enclosures such as the SWC-D84T6 and SWC-W84TRA7 include an amplifier?
A: No — the SWC-D84T6 (VW Transporter T6) and SWC-W84TRA7 (Ford Transit) require a separate compatible amplifier; the SWC-D84S for the Fiat Ducato also needs a separate amp but does include a plug-and-play ISO wiring kit.
Q: What is the difference between the Alpine S Series and Type-G subwoofer drivers?
A: The S Series (S2) drivers handle 300W RMS at 8 inches and 600W RMS at 10 and 12 inches with a carbon fibre and polypropylene cone and dual voice coil options; the Type-G range handles up to 120–250W RMS in a single 4 ohm configuration across the same three sizes.
Q: Can CEN fit an Alpine subwoofer at their Nottingham workshop?
A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop in Beeston, Nottingham, where the team can install Alpine subwoofers, including powered boxes, component drivers with an enclosure, and vehicle-specific underseat solutions.
Q: Which amplifiers does the Alpine RUX-KNOB2 remote work with?
A: The RUX-KNOB2 is compatible with Alpine X, R, S, V and PDX series amplifiers and connects via the supplied 5m RJ-14 cable for neat dashboard or under-dash mounting.
































