Head to head
Alpine PWE-S8 vs Rockford Fosgate P300-12
Our pick
Rockford Fosgate P300-12
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Why this one
- The sealed box puts 300 watts of RMS power behind a 12 inch woofer, and no separate amplifier is needed.1


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What Alpine PWE-S8 offers
Consider the Alpine PWE-S8 for a compact installation, but check all enclosure dimensions and the space available under your seat.2
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | Alpine PWE-S8 | Rockford Fosgate P300-12 |
|---|---|---|
| RMS power | 120 W2 | 300 W1 |
| Woofer size | 8 in2 | 12 in1 |
More details
| Specification | Alpine PWE-S8 | Rockford Fosgate P300-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 9 in2 | Approx. 15 in3 |
| Enclosure type | Sealed2 | Sealed1 |
| Bass extension | Not published | 35 Hz1 |
| Speaker-level inputs | Not published | Yes1 |
| Auto turn-on | Not published | Yes1 |
| Bass level remote | Not published | Yes1 |