The JL Audio 12W3v3 12 Inch Subwoofer is a driver that delivers potent performance and world-class sound quality in medium power applications. Several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 12W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability.
The 12W3v3 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W - 500W range and is optimided to operate in a compact 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 L) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 L) ported enclosure.
Technical Specifications
SUBWOOFER | 12W3v3 - 2 Ohm | 12W3v3 - 4 Ohm |
Free Air Resonance (Fs): | 27.97 Hz | 26.72 Hz |
Electrical “Q” (Qes): | 0.534 | 0.472 |
Mechanical “Q” (Qms): | 7.678 | 7.572 |
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): | 0.500 | 0.444 |
Equivalent Compliance (Vas): | 79.47 litres | 80.54 litres |
One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): | 13.0 mm | 13.0 mm |
Efficiency (1W/1m): | 87.15 dB SPL | 87.15 dB SPL |
Effective Piston Area (Sd): | 0.0520 m2 | 0.0520 m2 |
DC Resistance (Re): | 1.658 ohm | 3.563 ohm |
Nominal Impedance: | 2 ohm | 4 ohm |
Power Handling (continuous): | 500 W | 500 W |