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Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) is cheaper at $449.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)
US price $449.95
BrandRockford FosgateAlpine
Released
Cone size (in) 12 12
Rms power watts 600 750
Peak power watts 1200 2250
Impedance ohms 4 4
Voice coil config dual-voice-coil dual-voice-coil
Sensitivity (dB) 85 84.5
Frequency response (Hz) 24-200
Enclosure type component-driver component-driver
Mounting depth (in) 6.66 6.5
Xmax (mm) 15.9 20
Weight (lb) 15

Sources — Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12: rockfordfosgate.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R): alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 and Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R)?

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

  • Rms power watts: Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 600 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 750
  • Peak power watts: Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 1200 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 2250
  • Sensitivity (dB): Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 85 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 84.5
  • Mounting depth (in): Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 6.66 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 6.5
  • Xmax (mm): Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 15.9 vs Alpine R2-W12D4 (Type-R) 20

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