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Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 or Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 is the cheaper at $379.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)
US price $379.99 $449.95
BrandKickerAlpine
Released
Cone size (in) 12 12
Rms power watts 750 750
Peak power watts 1500 2250
Impedance ohms 4 4
Voice coil config dual-voice-coil dual-voice-coil
Sensitivity (dB) 88.6 84.5
Frequency response (Hz) 20-100 24-200
Enclosure type component-driver component-driver
Mounting depth (in) 6.6875 6.5
Xmax (mm) 19.25 20
Weight (lb) 15

Sources — Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124: kicker.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R): alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 and Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Peak power watts: Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 1500 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 2250
  • Sensitivity (dB): Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 88.6 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 84.5
  • Frequency response (Hz): Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 20-100 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 24-200
  • Mounting depth (in): Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 6.6875 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 6.5
  • Xmax (mm): Kicker Solo-Baric L7S 44L7S124 19.25 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 20

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