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12W1v3-2 / 12W1v3-4 Subwoofer Driver
Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio subwoofer component. Your JL Audio subwoofer
is a precision loudspeaker which has been engineered to produce the highest quality sub-bass
performance in your vehicle. Authorized JL Audio dealers have extensive technical information
for many different applications of your new speaker. They also have the knowledge, skills and tools
to build a high-quality enclosure that will maximize the performance of your speaker. We highly
recommend that you have your enclosure built by an authorized JL Audio dealer.
Inside you will find specifications and two recommended enclosures for your speaker; one is a
sealed enclosure, the other is a ported design. Both types of enclosures will give you excellent sound
quality and low-frequency extension. The sealed enclosure is a better choice if space is extremely
tight, but the ported enclosure will produce 3dB more output at the same power if you have the
extra space to work with.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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2 JL AUDIO 12W 1v 3- 2 /12 W1v 3 - 4
SUBWOOFER 12W1v3-2 12W1v3-4
Free Air Resonance (Fs): 26.55 Hz 26.21 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.554 0.535
Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 8.731 8.200
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.521 0.502
Equivalent Compliance (Vas):
2.544 ft
3
72.04 litres
2.706 ft
3
76.63 litres
One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax)*:
0.45 in
11.4 mm
0.45 in
11.4 mm
Efficiency (1W/1m)**: 85.9 dB SPL 86.1 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd):
81.426 in
2
0.0525 m
2
81.426 in
2
0.0525 m
2
DC Resistance (Re): 2.210 ohm 3.915 ohm
Nominal Impedance: 2 ohm 4 ohm
Power Handling (continuous): 300W 300W
* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied.
** Efficie ncy (1W/1m) is not an accurate ind icator of a subwoofer ’s output capabilit y and should not be u sed as a comparison to
other subwoofers to determine which one is “louder” !
A
C
D
B
E
12W1v3 SUBWOOFER PHYSICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Diameter:
12.0 in
300 mm
Overall Diameter (A):
12.50 in
318 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter (B):
11.0625 in
281 mm
Bolt Hole Circle (C):
11.7 in
297 mm
Magnet Diameter (D):
5.25 in
133 mm
Mounting Depth (E):
5.41 in
137 mm
Net Weight:
12.2 lbs
5.5 kg
Driver Displacement:
0.052 ft3
1.47 liters
JL AUDIO 12W1v3-2 / 12W1v3-4
U.S. PATENTS: #5,734,734 #6 ,501,844 # 6,219,431 #D480,709 Oth er U.S. & Foreign patents p ending.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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W
H
D
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SH
SW
SW
EL
SL
“EL” (Port Extension Length):
12W1v3: 17 in. (432 mm)
JL AUDIO 12W 1v 3- 2 /12 W1v 3 - 4 3
SUBWOOFER RECOMMENDED SEALED ENCLOSURES
Volume
(net int.)
External Dimensions
(Width x Height x Depth)
F3
(Hz)Fc(Hz)
Qtc
12W1v3-2
1.10 ft
3
31.15 litres
16 in x 16 in x 11 in
406 mm x 406 mm x 279 mm
38.99 48.39 0.9496
12W1v3-4
1.10 ft
3
31.15 litres
16 in x 16 in x 11 in
406 mm x 406 mm x 279 mm
39.63 48.75 0.9338
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
SUBWOOFER RECOMMENDED PORTED ENCLOSURES
Volume
(net int.)
Enclosure External Dimensions
(Width x Height x Depth)
Slot Port Internal Dimensions
(Slot Width x Slot Height x Slot Length)
Tune to:
(Hz)
F3
(Hz)
12W1v3-2
1.6 ft
3
45.3 litres
25 in x 15.5 in x 13 in
635 mm x 394 mm x 330 mm
1.5 in x 14 in x 30.75 in
38 mm x 356 mm x 781 mm
31.79 31.00
12W1v3-4
1.6 ft
3
45.3 litres
25 in x 15.5 in x 13 in
635 mm x 394 mm x 330 mm
1.5 in x 14 in x 30.75 in
38 mm x 356 mm x 781 mm
31.79 31.41
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CAUTION
!!
Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss. This high-performance
speaker can exceed this level. Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity.
When installing a subwoofer in your vehicle, it is extremely important to secure the enclosure firmly. We recommend
bolting the enclosure through the metal of the floorpan or the frame of the vehicle with large diameter washers
for reinforcement. If an enclosure is not firmly attached, it can become a projectile in a collision. This is particularly
important in a hatchback, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, or van.
• The enclosure recommendations listed are external
dimensions which assume the use of 3/4" (19mm)
thick material. If you are using 5/8" (16mm) thick
material, subtract 1/4" (6.5mm) from each dimension.
Do not use any material with a thickness of less than
5/8" (16mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of
the enclosure.
• All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes!
Box volume displacement, port displacement and
brace displacement must be added to obtain the final
gross internal volume. All enclosure dimensions listed
have already taken this into account.
• When using two subwoofers in a common
enclosure simply double the required volume and,
in the case of a ported enclosure, use two times the
recommended port(s).
• We recommend the use of this speaker in a
bi-amplified system using high-quality satellite
speakers and amplifiers. We do not recommend
the use of this subwoofer with a passive crossover
(coil), as this type of device will adversely affect
performance.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MINIMUM
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM
LEGEND:
WARRANTY VOID
12W1 v3
60W 125W 250W 500W30W
Printed in China JLA12W1v3_MAN_10_03_13
JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse,
abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions,
unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does
not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of
removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal
wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original
purchaser of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer. Warranty is
voided if the factory-applied product serial number is removed or defaced.
Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to
manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL AUDIO will, at its discretion, repair or replace
the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of
the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original
purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this
product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties,
therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an
authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase
(a copy of the original sales receipt.) Direct returns from consumers or nonauthorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO with
a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned
without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code.
Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Return only
defective components. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect.
Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product
to JL AUDIO. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty. Always
include proof of purchase (sales receipt).
RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER:
JL Audio offers an extensive line of high-performance subwoofer drivers to fit a wide variety of enclosure and power applications. When designing systems with our drivers, it is very important to achieve a
good power match between the subwoofer amplifier and the subwoofer driver's capabilities. The power levels listed in the above chart represent continuous (RMS) amplifier power per woofer and assume
that the user will regularly make full use of that power without drastically overdriving the amplifier(s). Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of subwoofers into your calculations.
Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable.
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:
JL Audio customer service: (954) 443-1100 during normal business hours (Eastern Time)
JL Audio, Inc
10369 North Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
International Warranties:
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY USA
Automotive Subwoofer Components
MEDIUM GRAY MINIMUM:
From a reliability standpoint, this zone represents
a very comfortable operating power range for
each driver. This level of power will not stress the
woofer but will not extract all of its performance
potential, either.
Use of less than the minimum power level will
not damage the woofer, but may result in
unsatisfactory performance.
LIGHT GRAY OPTIMUM:
This zone represents the best compromise
between long-term reliability, high-output and
low-distortion perfo rmance. Thi s power level i s
lower than the woofer’s continuous power rating
(as publish ed in its spe cificat ions), but you wil l still
be taking advantage of the woofer’s, low-distortion
perfo rmance range wit hout undue risk of f ailure.
DARK GRAY MAXIMUM:
Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing
the power into this zone, but typically not more
than 2dB, compared to the light gray zone. The
subwoofer driver is designed to operate safely
up to this power range, but not beyond. Operate
with caution.
BLACK WARRANTY VOID:
We do not recommend operating woofers at this
level of power. In this zone, there is a very high
probability that the driver will fail due to excessive
heat and/or mechanical stress.
Subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of
power are NOT covered under warranty.
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