JL Audio 15W1-8, 15W1-4 Owners Manual

Subwoofer Specifi cations

Fs (free-air resonance):

Qts (total speaker “Q”):

Qes (electrical “Q”):

Qms (mechanical “Q”):

Vas (equivalent compliance):

Xmax (linear excursion one-way):

Effi ciency (1W/1m)*:

Sd (effective piston surface area):

Re (DC resistance):

Znom (nominal impedance):

Pt (continuous thermal power handling):

15W1-4

23.0 Hz

0.396

0.410

11.765

11.54 326.8

0.313 8.0

ft
in.

3

91.7 dB

127.6 0.0823

in

2

3.46 Ω
4 Ω

150 Watts

liters

mm

m

12.38 350.6

0.313 8.0

2

127.6 0.0823

15W1-8

21.3 Hz

0.374

0.389

9.789

3

ft
in.

91.2 dB

2

in

6.89 Ω
8 Ω

150 Watts

liters

mm

m

2

*Effi ciency (1W/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer’s output capability and should not be used as a

comparison to other subwoofers to determine which one is “louder”!

Physical Dimensions

Frame Diameter (A):

Mounting Hole Diameter (B):

Mounting Depth (C):

Overall Depth (D):

Magnet Diameter (E):

Displacement:

15.1875

13.875

6.375

6.9375

5.25

0.1

in.
in.
in.
in.

in.
ft

385.76

352.42

161.92

176.21

133.35

3

2.827

mm
mm
mm
mm

mm
liters

Be sure to allow 0.75 inches (19mm) for pole vent clearance on this driver.

A

D

B

E

C

Normal Recommended Enclosures (single driver)

Model

3

Sealed

Enclosure

Ported

Enclosure

2.50 ft

70.8 l

4.50 ft

127.4 l

3

Port

(inside dia. X length)

W

Sealed Enclosure

•Enclosure dimensions listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 0.75 inch (19mm) thick material. If you are using

0.625 inch (16mm) thick material, subtract 0.25 inches (6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use material with a thickness of
less than 0.625 inches (16mm).

•Enclosure volumes listed are NET internal volumes. Driver displacement, port displacement and brace displacement must be
added to obtain the fi nal gross volume. The dimensions listed have already taken this into account.

•When using two subwoofers in a common enclosure simply double the required volumes and use two of the recommended ports
(when needed). Likewise, when using three subwoofers in a common enclosure simply triple the required volume and number
of ports (when needed).

15W1-4

width X height X depthVolume (Net Int.)

22” x 16” x 16.5”

559mm x 406mm x 419mm

24” x 19” x 22.75”

610mm x 483mm x 578mm

6” X 13.2”

152mm X 335mm

H

D

15W1-8

3

2.25 ft

63.7 l

3

4.25 ft

120.4 l

Ported Enclosure

559mm x 406mm x 387mm

610mm x 483mm x 552mm

W

width X height X depthVolume (Net Int.)

22” x 16” x 15.25”

24” x 19” x 21.75”

6” X 15.7”

152mm X 399mm

H

D

Wired directly to the amplifi er:

A single 4Ω speaker will present a 4Ω load.
A single 8Ω speaker will present a 8Ω load.

With speakers wired in parallel:

Two 4Ω speakers will present a 2Ω load.
Two 8Ω speakers will present a 4Ω load.

With speakers wired in parallel:

Three 4Ω speakers will present a 1.3Ω load.
Three 8Ω speakers will present a 2.7Ω load.

•Do NOT use different impedance speakers when using multiple subwoofers!

•JL Audio recommends using subwoofers as part of a bi-amplifi ed system using high quality satellite speakers like our Evolution line

of coaxial and component speakers. We do not recommend the use of passive crossover components (coils) on subwoofers. These
components may adversely affect the performance of a subwoofer.

•When dealing with exceedingly long port lengths, we recommend the use of JL Audio’s Flex-Port System. The Flex-Port tubing is
fl exible, allowing it to fi t in otherwise tight locations. The Port mouths provide not only a convenient method of securing the port,

but a smooth, rounded edge for the port termination as well.