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Alpine Proline PO 10-S W R2 woofers shown in a black acrylic enclosure with a circular opening, labeled as 15 by 13 inches, on a dark blue background with product specifications and branding.
A performance-optimized Alpine R2-W series car subwoofer enclosure by Proline, shown as a dark gray wedge-shaped cabinet with dimension labels (15 inches tall, 13.1 inches wide, 6.

Proline X

Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 10" Enclosure | Alpine R2-W10

SKU: PO 10-S W R2 BB

QUICK SPECS
  • Best For: Alpine R2-W10 Trunk-Fit Daily Driver Builds
  • Net Volume: 0.50 cu ft (0.58 cu ft Gross)
  • Driver Match: Alpine R2-W10 (D2 or D4)
  • Construction: Rear-Firing Wedge | V-Groove/Dado | Double 1.5" Baffle | Threaded Inserts
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Built in Tennessee CNC cut from 3/4" Langboard Elite MDF. V-groove and dado joinery.
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Alpine Proline PO 10-S W R2 woofers shown in a black acrylic enclosure with a circular opening, labeled as 15 by 13 inches, on a dark blue background with product specifications and branding.

Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 10" Enclosure | Alpine R2-W10

Enclosure Type Sealed
External Dimensions 15" W x 13" H x 12.4" D at base tapering to 7.7" D at top
Gross Volume 0.70 cu ft
Net Volume 0.50 cu ft
Weight 20 lbs
Front Panel Thickness 1.5"
INSTALLER'S TAKE

The Alpine R2-W10 is one of the cleanest driver alignments I've built a wedge around this year. Both the D2 and D4 coil variants land essentially at Butterworth in the same 0.50 cubic foot net cabinet - D2 at Qtc 0.71 and D4 at Qtc 0.73. That's rare. Most dual-impedance drivers have T/S spread that forces a design compromise. This one does not.

The R2-Series driver itself is Alpine's flagship woofer platform. Reinforced parabolic cone in pulp/Kevlar composite, high-amplitude multi-roll Santoprene surround, progressive spider with reinforced tinsel leads, and a 65.5mm 4-layer voice coil on an aluminum former. The motor uses double-stacked strontium ferrite with compound-radius extended pole geometry - all Alpine patents, all doing real work. 20mm Xmax, 70mm mechanical travel, 750W RMS continuous. This is a serious musical driver disguised as a mainstream option.

The double-baffle 1.5" front is not optional. The R2-W10's cast aluminum frame plus 20mm Xmax puts real mechanical load into the mounting flange at high output, and a single 3/4" layer will telegraph flex back into the cone. Two bonded 3/4" layers with the CNC-precision cutout stops that entirely.

If you're bringing your own amp, target 500-750 watts RMS at the woofer's final impedance. The R2-W10's 8AWG push terminals with VC configuration jumpers let you wire the dual voice coils in series or parallel right at the driver, without needing external jumpers. The terminal cup on this enclosure provides the final connection to your amp.

Product Details
Specifications
Performance Graphs
Materials
Product Details

Performance Optimized Wedge | Alpine R2-W10

10" Sealed Wedge Enclosure | Rear-Firing Trunk-Load Design

0.58 ft³ Gross0.50 ft³ NetRear-Firing Wedge15" × 13" × 7.7/12.4"V-Groove / DadoBuilt in Tennessee

The Alpine R2-W10 in a Purpose-Built Sealed Wedge

Alpine's flagship R2-Series 10-inch subwoofer. Pulp/Kevlar cone with PP/ceramic dust cap, high-amplitude multi-roll Santoprene surround (US Pat 8,208,677), progressive spider with reinforced-layer tinsel leads (US Pat 6,810,988), cast aluminum frame with perimeter venting (US Pat 7,684,585). 65.5mm 4-layer voice coil on aluminum former, 123oz double-stacked strontium ferrite motor. 750W RMS, 20mm Xmax. R2-W10D2 or R2-W10D4.

0.58 cu ft gross produces 0.50 cu ft net after driver displacement. Clean alignment case: both coils land essentially at Butterworth in the same cabinet.

Trunk-Load Wedge Design Explained

The R2-W10 mounts on the vertical trunk-lid-side face and fires rearward into the trunk cavity.

Seat-Side Face Matches Seat Lean

Angled face matches ~20 degree factory seat lean.

Trunk-Lid-Side Face Fires the Woofer

Cone fires rearward into the trunk cavity.

Trunk Cavity Loading

Trunk acts as acoustic extension for smoother presentation.

Preserves Trunk Cargo Space

Wedge tucks against seat back; cargo space in front stays usable.

Engineered for the Alpine R2-W10

0.50 cubic feet net produces Qtc 0.71 with the D2 coil and Qtc 0.73 with the D4 coil based on Alpine's published T/S parameters. Both are essentially textbook Butterworth alignments. F3 lands at 47 Hz across both coils. Matches Alpine's own recommended sealed volume.

Alignment Numbers

D2 Qtc: 0.71 · D4 Qtc: 0.73 · Fc: ~47-48 Hz · F3: ~47 Hz both coils

Mounting Geometry

Vertical baffle CNC-cut to 9.17" (Alpine spec). Mounting depth required 6.9". 8/32 threaded inserts pressed into baffle backside.

Performance Series Construction, Driver-Specific Tuning

Langboard Elite MDF

Premium 3/4" MDF.

V-Groove and Dado Joinery

CNC-cut V-grooves at every panel intersection.

Double-Layer 1.5" Front Baffle

Two bonded 3/4" MDF sheets at driver face.

Pre-Wired Terminal Cup

Proline X ABS/carbon-fiber composite, 12g OFC pre-wired.

Customize Your Build

Carpet Finish

Charcoal gray trunk liner standard; plush black +$10.

Acrylic Insert Color

Black, Blue, Red, White, or none (-$40).

Box-Only or Loaded

Box-only: bring your own R2-W10.

Wiring the Alpine R2-W10 to Your Amplifier

Ships R2-W10D2 or R2-W10D4. Alpine's 8AWG push terminals with VC configuration jumpers let you wire the dual voice coils in series or parallel right at the driver. Target 500-750W RMS at the woofer's final impedance.

Built in Tennessee, Backed by Audio Intensity

Manufactured in Tullahoma, Tennessee. 1-year limited warranty. Call 931-563-5151.

Alpine R2-W10: Butterworth Both Coils, One Cabinet

0.50 cubic feet net at Qtc 0.71-0.73. Essentially Butterworth on both coils in a wedge that fires the driver rearward into the trunk cavity.

Specifications
Enclosure TypeSealed | Wedge Geometry | Rear-Firing Trunk-Load
Driver-Specific FitmentAlpine R2-W10 - R2-W10D2 (DVC 2Ω) or R2-W10D4 (DVC 4Ω)
Internal Volume (Gross)0.58 Cubic Feet
Internal Volume (Net After Displacement)0.50 Cubic Feet
Target System Qtc (D2)0.71 (Butterworth | Based on Published T/S)
Target System Qtc (D4)0.73 (Butterworth | Based on Published T/S)
Predicted F3~47 Hz (Both Coils)
Predicted Fc~47-48 Hz
Driver Displacement0.08 Cubic Feet (Published by Alpine)
Baffle ConfigurationVertical Trunk-Lid-Side Woofer Mounting Face
MaterialLangboard Elite 3/4" MDF
Front Baffle ConstructionDouble-Layer 1.5" MDF (Two 3/4" Sheets Bonded)
JoineryV-Groove and Dado (CNC-Cut)
ConstructionShopSabre CNC / Angled Seat-Side Compound Cuts / Perimeter Cross-Brace
External Width15 Inches
External Height13 Inches
External Depth (Top)7.7 Inches
External Depth (Bottom)12.4 Inches
Baffle Angle~20° From Vertical (Seat-Side Face)
Mounting Hole Diameter9.17 Inches (Alpine Spec)
Mounting Depth Required6.9 Inches (Alpine Spec)
Mounting Hardware8/32 Threaded Inserts | Stainless Steel Machine Screws Included
Terminal CupProline X ABS/Carbon Fiber Composite | 12g OFC Pre-Wired
DampingPolyfill Pre-Installed
Recommended Power500-750 Watts RMS (Alpine Rated: 750W RMS Continuous)
Carpet FinishDark Gray Trunkliner (Standard) or Plush Black (+$10)
Acrylic InsertBlack, Blue, Red, White, or None (-$40)
Bundle OptionsEnclosure Only (Bring Your Own R2-W10D2 or R2-W10D4)
Warranty1-Year Limited (Enclosure)
ManufacturedTullahoma, Tennessee, USA
Performance Graphs
Net airspace
0.50
cu ft per chamber
System Qtc
0.71–0.73
sealed
Half power
46.6–47.2
Hz · F3
Xmax at
912
W RMS · no filter
With 25 Hz subsonic
1214
W RMS · +33%
Amplifier
750
W RMS recommended
This enclosure holds 0.50 cu ft net per chamber. In it the Alpine R2-W10D2 runs a system Qtc of 0.71–0.73 with half power at 46.6–47.2 Hz, and the cone reaches its 20.0 mm travel limit at 912 W, above the driver’s 750 W thermal rating, so heat stops you before travel does. Run a subsonic filter at 25 Hz and that becomes 1214 W — +302 W, or 33 percent more power for the same 20.0 mm of travel.

01Is it a sealed driver?

Efficiency bandwidth product places the motor before anything else is decided.

EBP = Fs ÷ Qes = 61.5–62.0
SEALED 0–50 TRANSITION 50–100 PORTED 100–150 0 50 100 150 D2 62.0 D4 61.5
D2 · EBP 62.0D4 · EBP 61.5
At 61.5–62.0 the R2-W10D2 sits in the transition band, not the sealed band. That is not a mismatch: a transition motor works in either alignment, and sealed buys a smaller box and a gentler roll-off at the cost of some low-end output. Stage 02 shows what this airspace actually does with it.

02What the box does to it

0.50 cu ft against a 18.2 L Vas.

α = Vas ÷ Vb = 1.29  ·  Fc = Fs√(α+1) = 47–48 Hz  ·  Qtc = 0.71–0.73
20 30 50 70 100 150 200 +6 +0 -6 -12 -18 -24 FREQUENCY · Hz LEVEL · dB −3 dB
D2 · Qtc 0.71, Fc 47 Hz, F3 46.6 HzD4 · Qtc 0.73, Fc 48 Hz, F3 47.2 Hz
The box lifts resonance from 31.0 Hz free-air to 47–48 Hz and half power lands at 46.6–47.2 Hz, anechoic, before any cabin gain. This enclosure ships without a driver, so both coil variants the maker offers are plotted. They do not load the same box the same way.

03The watts that reach Xmax (in this enclosure)

Travel scales with the square root of power, so there is one wattage that puts the cone exactly on 20.0 mm — and a bigger one once a subsonic filter stops it wasting travel below the passband.

PXmax = 912–962 W unfiltered  →  1214–1232 W with a 25 Hz subsonic
20 30 50 70 100 150 200 0 8 16 24 FREQUENCY · Hz CONE TRAVEL · mm PAST LINEAR TRAVEL · Xmax 20.0 mm 912 W reaches Xmax here
D2 · 912 W, no filterD4 · 962 W, no filterD2 · 1214 W with subsonic at 25 Hz, 24 dB/octD4 · 1232 W with subsonic at 25 Hz, 24 dB/octXmax 20.0 mm one-way
Every trace touches the limit and no further, because each is drawn at the exact power that puts that coil on 20.0 mm. Unfiltered that is 912 W, reached first at 20 Hz. It sits above the 750 W the driver can take thermally, so the voice coil gives up before the suspension does. The dashed traces are the same driver behind a subsonic filter at 25 Hz, 24 dB/oct: stopping the cone wasting travel below the passband lets it take 1214 W before hitting the same 20.0 mm. That is 33 percent more amplifier for the price of one filter setting.
ParamValueUnitNote
Fs31.00Hzfree-air resonance
Qts0.470 / 0.480D2 / D4
Vas18.20 / 18.20Lequivalent compliance
Sd333.0cm²effective piston area
Xmax20mmone-way linear travel
Pe750Wcontinuous RMS
SPL82.2dB1 W / 1 m, derived from T/S

Driver parameters as published by Alpine R2-W Thiele-Small sheet CN_TS_R2-W (2022). Curves computed against this enclosure’s actual net airspace.

Materials
Material

Built From a Spec Sheet, Not a Sales Sheet

Every Proline X Performance Series enclosure is CNC-cut from Langboard Elite MDF, 3/4" (18mm) panels produced to published mill specifications. Most enclosure manufacturers source generic MDF without published data. We can tell you the internal bond rating, the modulus of elasticity, the modulus of rupture, and the face and edge screw holding strength for every panel in this enclosure, because we chose the material based on those numbers, not on price or availability.

Langboard Elite is produced in the United States. The specifications below are pulled directly from Langboard's published mill data and are verifiable. This is the same panel stock used in our full Proline X lineup.

Specifications

Langboard Elite MDF: Published Mill Data

Property Value Why It Matters
Panel Stock Langboard Elite MDF Named, verifiable panel source, not generic "high-density MDF"
Thickness 3/4" (18mm) Industry standard for subwoofer enclosures; panels below this flex under pressure
Density 48.5 lbs/ft³ Higher density = less porosity, better screw retention, reduced resonance
Internal Bond 200 psi Measures resistance to delamination under sustained internal pressure. The most enclosure-relevant spec on this sheet
Modulus of Rupture (MOR) 4,200 psi Bending strength before the panel breaks, relevant for larger unsupported baffle spans
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 410,000 psi Stiffness under load; higher MOE means less panel flex under bass pressure, less resonance
Face Screw Holding 325 lbs How firmly the panel surface holds a screw; critical for baffle joint integrity over time
Edge Screw Holding 250 lbs Panel edge retention, relevant for every joint that isn't face-to-face
Internal Bond

200 psi: The Number That Actually Matters for Enclosures

The internal bond rating measures how well the MDF panel resists delamination under sustained pressure applied perpendicular to the face. In a subwoofer enclosure, every bass transient generates a pressure pulse that pushes outward on every panel simultaneously. A panel that begins to delaminate internally loses stiffness gradually. The symptoms are slow: a box that starts to sound softer, less defined, less punchy over months of use. 200 psi internal bond is the spec that determines how long this enclosure holds its acoustic integrity under daily use at real power levels.

Stiffness

410,000 psi MOE: Less Flex, Less Resonance

The modulus of elasticity measures panel stiffness, its resistance to bending under load. A stiffer panel flexes less under the pressure generated by a high-excursion driver at volume. Panel flex is a source of acoustic coloration: the panel itself begins to radiate sound at its own resonant frequency, adding distortion to the output. 410,000 psi stiffness combined with V-groove and dado joinery means the panels stay rigid and the bracing controls resonance at the structure level, not the panel level. The bass you hear comes from the driver, not the box.

Screw Holding

325 lb Face / 250 lb Edge: Joints That Stay Locked

Screw holding strength determines how firmly the panel grips a fastener at the face and at the edge. This matters most at the baffle joint, where the front panel meets the side panels and where the driver is mounted. A panel with low screw holding strength allows fasteners to loosen over time under vibration, leading to air gaps at the joint and loss of acoustic seal. 325 lb face screw holding strength means the baffle hardware stays put. Combined with dado joinery and adhesive, the front panel on a Proline X Performance Series enclosure is not going anywhere.

Sourcing

Named Panel Stock: Not "Premium MDF"

The phrase "premium MDF" or "high-density MDF" appears on marketing copy for enclosures across every price point, from $40 to $400. It is not a specification. It is a description with no defined standard. Langboard Elite is a named, sourced, mill-documented product with published data. We name it in our copy because naming it holds us accountable to the spec. You can look up Langboard Elite independently, verify the numbers on this page, and confirm you are getting what we say you are getting. That is the point.

Why Proline X?

Most enclosures are built to a price point. Proline X is built to a spec. Every box starts with published-data MDF, gets CNC-cut to exact internal volume, and is assembled by hand in our Tennessee facility. The difference shows up in the measurements, and in how the box holds up two years into daily use.

CNC-Cut to Spec

CNC-Cut to Spec

Panels are machine-cut on ShopSabre CNC routers and joined with V-groove and dado joinery. Consistent geometry, no hand-cut variance, no gaps at the joints.

Handcrafted in USA

Handcrafted in USA

Hand-assembled at our facility in Tullahoma, TN. Every enclosure is inspected before it ships.

Tuned to the Build

Tuned to the Build

Internal volume and port geometry are calculated to spec and CNC-cut to exact dimensions. The box performs the same way every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this enclosure fit both the R2-W10D2 and R2-W10D4?

Why did you pick 0.50 cubic feet net?

What amplifier power should I run to this enclosure?

How does a wedge enclosure improve the sound in a trunk installation?

Why is the front baffle double-layered on this enclosure?

What is the expected low-frequency extension of this enclosure?

Do I need to add any additional damping or polyfill to this enclosure?

Is the Alpine R2-W10 subwoofer included with this enclosure?

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