Description
10W6v3-D4
W6v3 10-inch Subwoofer Driver (600 W, dual 4 Ω voice coils)
If you are seeking to reproduce the highest quality sub-bass in a very compact enclosure application, the 10W6v3 is the ultimate choice. This advanced subwoofer driver offers several technologies shared with the flagship W7AE subwoofers to provide powerful advantages in motor linearity and suspension behavior. These combine with a very efficient cooling circuit to deliver reduced distortion and outstanding dynamic balance.
The 10W6v3 is best used with amplifier power in the 200W - 600W range and is optimized to operate in a sealed enclosure with only 0.55 cu. ft. (15.6 l) of air space, or a 0.75 cu. ft. (21.2 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.
Greater excursion capability and higher power handling distinguish it from our 10W3v3 10-inch subwoofer driver, allowing for higher output. Dual 4 Ω voice coils permit deploying the W6v3 as a 2 Ω or 8 Ω driver.
General Specifications
| Continuous Power Handling (RMS) | 600 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) | 200 - 600 W |
| Nominal Impedance (Znom) | Dual 4 Ω |
Physical Specifications
| Nominal Diameter | 10.0 in / 250 mm |
| Overall Diameter (A) | 10.5 in / 267 mm |
| Mounting Hole Diameter (B) | 9.02 in / 229 mm |
| Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) | 9.86 in / 250 mm |
| Motor Outer Diameter (D) | 6.3 in / 160 mm |
| Required Pole Vent Clearance | 0.50 in / 13 mm |
| Mounting Depth (E) | 6.89 in / 175 mm |
| Driver Displacement | 0.078 cu ft / 2.1 L |
| Net Weight | 20 lb / 9.1 kg |
Parameters
| Free Air Resonance (Fs) | 30.12 Hz |
| Electrical “Q” (Qes) | 0.543 |
| Mechanical “Q” (Qms) | 9.228 |
| Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) | 0.513 |
| Equivalent Compliance (Vas) | 0.821 cu ft / 23.25 L |
| One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Reference Efficiency (no) | 0.11% |
| Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** | 82.7 dB SPL |
| Effective Piston Area (Sd) | 49.303 sq in / 0.0318 sq m |
| DC Resistance (Re)*** | 6.452 Ω |
* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied.
** For parallel-wired voice coils, divide "Re" by 4. All other specifications remain the same.
*** Re (DC resistance) is measured with the voice coils in series, for parallel-wired specification divide Re by 4. All other specifications remain the same.
Sealed Enclosure Specifications
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Front Baffle Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Volume (net int.) | 0.55 cu ft / 15.57 L |
| External Width (W) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
| External Height (H) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
| External Depth (D) | 10.5 in / 267 mm |
| F3 | 42.27 Hz |
| Fc | 47.55 Hz |
| Qtc | 0.8099 |
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Enclosure Notes
* The W6v3’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker. This vent is located around the JL Audio badge at the rear of the speaker. A minimum distance of 0.5 in (13 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.
* The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 0.75 in (19 mm) thick material. If you are using 0.625 in (16 mm) thick material, subtract 0.25 in (6) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less than 0.625 in (16 mm) 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.
Safety Notice
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.
Ported Enclosure Specifications
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Front Baffle Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Volume (net int.) | 0.75 cu ft / 21.2 L |
| External Width (W) | 21.5 in / 546 mm |
| External Height (H) | 12.375 in / 314 mm |
| External Depth (D) | 11.125 in / 282 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Width (SW) | 1.375 in / 35 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Height (SH) | 10.875 in / 275 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Length (SL) | 30.40 in / 772 mm |
| Port Extension Length (EL) | 16.5 in / 419 mm |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 39 Hz |
| F3 | 33 Hz |