The Complete Guide to Alpine Car Audio: Upgrade Your In-Car Sound Experience

Whether you're chasing concert-hall clarity on your daily commute or building a serious sound system from the ground up, Alpine's car audio range delivers engineering precision that audiophiles and everyday drivers alike can appreciate. Here's everything you need to know about the Alpine lineup available at LX2001.

Why Alpine?

Alpine Electronics has been a benchmark in car audio for decades — and for good reason. Their engineering philosophy centres on three pillars: Hi-Res Audio certification, H.A.M.R (Hyper Amplitude Multi-Roll) surround technology, and vehicle-specific integration. The result is a range that doesn't just get loud — it gets accurate.

Head Units: The Heart of Your System

Your head unit is the command centre of your car audio setup. Alpine offers options across every budget and use case.

Entry to Mid-Range

• iLX-W670 7" Wired CarPlay & Android Auto — A clean double-DIN unit with 800x480 display, Bluetooth, 13-band graphic EQ, and 6-channel time correction. Ideal for those wanting smartphone integration without the premium price.
• iNE-AW409S 9" Mirror Link Multimedia Receiver — Full HD 1280x720 touchscreen with Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, and CAN interface for steering wheel control learning.

Premium Halo Series

• Alpine Halo9 9" Wireless CarPlay — 1-DIN floating 9" capacitive display with wireless CarPlay, Bluetooth LDAC (for high-res wireless audio), HDMI input, and Hi-Res music source support.
• Alpine Halo11 11" Wireless CarPlay — The flagship. An 11" laminated display with the same premium feature set as the Halo9, scaled up for maximum visibility and immersion.

Accessories

• UTX-A09 Hi-Res Audio Add-In Player — Adds 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio playback, 9-band parametric EQ, and 6-channel time correction to compatible head units.
• Wireless Bluetooth Volume Control — A touch-sensitive rotary controller for Halo 11/9 units, with reverse camera activation built in.
• Steering Wheel Control Interface — Retains factory steering wheel audio controls across 30+ vehicle models.

Amplifiers: Power Done Right

Alpine's amplifier lineup spans mono subwoofer amps to full 5-channel solutions, all built around Class-D efficiency with >1000 damping factor and THD+N under 0.1%.

S Series Amplifiers

• S-A60M Mono 600W RMS — 600W into 2Ω, adjustable crossover, remote bass control. The go-to for a single subwoofer setup.
• S-A36F 4-Channel 60W x4 RMS — Bridges to 180W x2, with variable mid-bass EQ. Perfect for a full front/rear speaker upgrade.

S2 Series Amplifiers

• S2-A60M Mono 600W RMS — Selectable remote turn-on, side-panel controls, removable end caps for clean installs.
• S2-A36F 4-Channel 60W x4 RMS — Hi-Res Audio Certified to 40kHz, 10Hz–30kHz response.
• S2-A55V 5-Channel — 40W x4 + 200W x1 RMS. The all-in-one solution for speakers and sub from a single amp.

R Series Amplifiers

• R2-A75M Mono 750W RMS — 500W into 4Ω, 750W into 2Ω. Pairs perfectly with R-Series subwoofers.

PowerStack

• KTA-200M Mono 200W RMS — Ultra-compact at 89x36x181mm. Ideal for tight installs where space is at a premium.

Subwoofers: Feel Every Note

S Series

• 12" S-Series 1800W Peak / 600W RMS (4Ω or 2Ω) — H.A.M.R surround, stamped steel frame, 24Hz–200Hz. Excellent value for serious bass.

S2 Series

• 10" S2-W10D4 — Carbon/polypropylene cone, dual voice coil, X-Max 15mm, twist-lock grille mount. Hi-Res ready.
• 12" S2-Series 1800W Peak / 600W RMS — Next-gen motor structure with H.A.M.R surround.

R Series

• 10" R-Series 2250W Peak / 750W RMS (2Ω or 4Ω) — Double-stacked neodymium magnets, Kevlar-treated cone, integrated Faraday ring for reduced distortion.
• 10" R-Series Shallow Profile — Alpine Gen2 DD linear magnetic circuit, cast aluminium frame, just 81mm deep. Fits where standard subs can't.
• 12" R-Series Shallow Profile (2Ω or 4Ω) — 600W RMS in an 81.7mm-deep enclosure. The premium shallow-mount option.

Underseat Solutions

• 7" PWE-M770 Underseat Sub 150W RMS — Square 7x7" enclosure, cast metal construction, 255x190x74mm. Disappears under the seat.
• 8" Underseat Sub 240W RMS — Super-shallow structure for tight spaces.

Speakers: From Entry to Reference Grade

S2 Series — Hi-Res Audio Certified

The S2 range is Hi-Res Audio certified to 40kHz, meaning they reproduce detail well beyond the limits of human hearing — which translates to noticeably smoother, more natural sound.

• 5" Coaxial S2-S50 — 170W peak, 87dB sensitivity. A great upgrade for factory positions.
• 6.5" Coaxial S2-S65 — 240W peak, H.A.M.R surround, integrated 2.5" tweeters.
• 6.5" Component S2-S65C — Separate tweeter with swivel housing for precise imaging.
• 6x9" Coaxial S2-S69 — 260W peak, 55Hz–40kHz.
• 6x9" Component S2-S69C — 7.9" mid-range with 2.5" swivel tweeter, in-line crossovers.
• 4" Component S2-S40C — 140W peak, 100Hz–40kHz. Ideal for dash or door fill.

S Series

• 3.5" Component DP2-Series — Hybrid fiber/carbon fiber CKIO cone, aluminium frame, gold-plated terminals.
• 6x9" Component S-Series — CFRP diaphragm, H.A.M.R surround, larger voice coil.

R Series — Reference Grade

• 6.5" Coaxial R-Series — Glass-fiber diaphragm, 35mm voice coil, 300W peak.
• 6.5" Component R-Series 2-Way — Die-cast aluminium basket, Hi-Res Audio magnesium hard dome tweeters, 65Hz–40kHz.
• 6.5" Component R-Series 3-Way — Adds a dedicated 10" mid-range driver for exceptional midrange clarity.
• 6x9" Coaxial R-Series — 300W peak, glass-fiber reinforced cone.
• 6x9" Component R-Series — Hi-Res Audio magnesium dome tweeters, 60Hz–40kHz.

DP Series — Premium Carbon Fibre

• 3.5" Coaxial DP-Series — Woven carbon-fibre hybrid diaphragm, ultra-high-density radial ring magnet, cast aluminium frame.
• 3.5" Component DP2-Series — CKIO cone, aluminium frame, gold-plated terminals.
• 6.5" Component DP-Series 2-Way — Carbon-fiber woven diaphragm, aluminium-magnesium alloy tweeter.
• 6.5" Component DP-Series 3-Way — Adds a dedicated mid-range for a full three-way soundstage.

Vehicle-Specific Solutions

One of Alpine's standout strengths is their plug-and-play vehicle integration — no cutting, no adapting, no compromising.

Tesla

Alpine has developed a dedicated ecosystem for Tesla owners:

• 10" Subwoofer for Tesla Model 3 — Carbon-fibre hybrid cone, 500W peak, plug-and-play.
• 10" Subwoofer for Tesla Model Y 2022 — Same premium build, Model Y fitment.
• 6.5" Component Speakers for Tesla — Neodymium magnets, H.A.M.R surround, gold-plated terminals.
• 4" Component Speakers for Tesla — Two options for different Tesla positions.
• PXE-X121-12EV 12-Channel DSP — 12-channel digital precision processor, 96kHz/24-bit, 31-band EQ, HPF/LPF/bandpass per channel.
• Tesla Model Y 2022 Harness Cable — Direct-fit dual amplifier connection harness.

BMW

• DP-80WF-B 8" Subwoofer for BMW — Plug-and-play, 100W RMS, 35Hz–500Hz.
• DP-45C-B 4.5" Component Speakers — Hybrid fiber/carbon fiber, H.A.M.R surround.
• DP-45-B 4.5" Coaxial Speakers — Same premium build in a coaxial format.
• DP-40C-B 4" Component Speakers — For BMW door positions requiring a 4" driver.
• 1" BMW Tweeter — Neodymium magnet, 50W rated, 1.5kHz–20kHz.
• PXE-X120-10DP 12-Channel DSP for BMW — 48kHz/24-bit, 31-band EQ, smartphone tuning app.
• BMW DSP Cables (old and new vehicle variants) — Required harness for the BMW DSP processor.
• BMW X Series Connecting Cable — Alpine exclusive BMW sound system integration.

DSP & Signal Processing: The Secret Weapon

If you want to get the absolute most from any speaker or amplifier investment, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is the single biggest upgrade most people overlook.

• PXE-X121-12EV Tesla DSP — 12 channels, 96kHz/24-bit, full parametric EQ, time alignment, and crossover per channel. Tunable via PC or Alpine app.
• PXE-X120-10DP BMW DSP — Same capability, BMW-specific fitment and tuning.

Remote Controls & Accessories

• Alpine Halo Remote Bass Knob — Wired remote for Halo receivers, 0 to -12dB gain, 16' cable.
• RUX-KNOB.2 Bass Control Knob — Universal remote for mono amplifiers, 16' cable.
• KCU-610RV-VOD Rear Vision HDMI Box — External HDMI connection for rear entertainment.

How to Build Your System: A Practical Guide

Starting out? Begin with a head unit upgrade (iLX-W670 or Halo9) and a set of S2-Series component speakers. Add an S-Series 4-channel amp to unlock their full potential.

Want more bass? Pair an S2-Series 12" subwoofer with the S-A60M mono amp. The combination delivers 600W RMS of clean, controlled low end.

Going all-in? Build around the Halo11 head unit, R-Series component speakers front and rear, R-Series subwoofer, R2-A75M mono amp, S2-A36F 4-channel amp, and a DSP processor for precise tuning. This is a reference-grade system by any measure.

Tesla or BMW owner? Alpine's plug-and-play vehicle-specific ecosystem means you get premium sound without voiding warranties or butchering your interior.

Shop the Alpine Range

Explore the full Alpine Car Audio collection at lx2001.co.nz/collections/alpine — with everything from entry-level speaker upgrades to full reference-grade system builds, there's an Alpine solution for every car and every budget.