Description
JL Audio 12W3v3-4
W3v3 12-inch Subwoofer Driver (500 W, 4 Ω)
This powerhouse 12-inch driver 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 12W3v3-2 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W - 500W range and is optimized 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. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.
General Specifications
| Continuous Power Handling (RMS) | 500 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) | 150 - 500 W |
| Nominal Impedance (Znom) | 4 Ω |
Physical Specifications
| Nominal Diameter | 12.0 in / 300 mm |
| Overall Diameter (A) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
| Mounting Hole Diameter (B) | 11.0625 in / 281 mm |
| Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) | 11.7 in / 297 mm |
| Motor Outer Diameter (D) | 5.5 in / 140 mm |
| Mounting Depth (E) | 6.65 in / 169 mm |
| Driver Displacement | 0.071 cu ft / 2.01 L |
| Net Weight | 14.50 lb / 6.58 kg |
Parameters
| Free Air Resonance (Fs) | 26.72 Hz |
| Electrical “Q” (Qes) | 0.472 |
| Mechanical “Q” (Qms) | 7.572 |
| Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) | 0.444 |
| Equivalent Compliance (Vas) | 2.844 cu ft / 80.54 L |
| One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* | 0.510 in / 13.0 mm |
| Reference Efficiency (no) | 0.31% |
| Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** | 87.15 dB SPL |
| Effective Piston Area (Sd) | 80.600 sq in / 0.0520 sq m |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.563 Ω |
Sealed Enclosure Specifications
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Front Baffle Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Volume (net int.) | 1.250 cu ft / 35.4 L |
| External Width (W) | 23 in / 584 mm |
| External Height (H) | 14 in / 356 mm |
| External Depth (D) | 10 in / 254 mm |
| F3 | 41.8 Hz |
| Fc | 50.4 Hz |
| Qtc | 0.96 |
Ported Enclosure Specifications
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Front Baffle Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
| Volume (net int.) | 1.75 cu ft / 49.6 L |
| External Width (W) | 29 in / 737 mm |
| External Height (H) | 14 in / 356 mm |
| External Depth (D) | 12.625 in / 321 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Width (SW) | 1.375 in / 35 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Height (SH) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
| Internal Slot Port Length (SL) | 26.8125 in / 681 mm |
| Port Extension Length (EL) | 13.5 in / 343 mm |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 30 Hz |
| F3 | 36 Hz |
Used Frequently Asked Questions
- What does used mean? Used products may be unused customer returns that are essentially "new" items, or they may be previously installed products that were returned under warranty or during our return policy period.
- What is the warranty? All of our used items come with a 90-day warranty.
- What's it look like? All of our used items are inspected and graded by our returns team at our facilities. They will test them and grade them to one of four standard gradings: Used Open Box, Used Very Good, Used Good, and Used Acceptable. Please see the following descriptions of each grade - also note that if an item falls under ANY of the criteria for a certain grade, even though the rest of the product is better, we will give it the lowest grade.
- Used Open Box An item in perfect working condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible. Instructions are included.
- Used Very Good A well-cared-for item with limited use, remains in good working condition. The item may show some limited signs of wear,small scratches,cosmetic blemishes. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged and could be missing some accessories.
- Used Good The item shows wear from use, remains in good condition and functions properly. May have damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, have minor cosmetic damage. It may be missing some parts or accessories.
- Used Acceptable The item is fairly worn but continues to function properly. While repackaged; signs of wear can include aesthetic issues; scratches, dents. The item may have markings on it or show signs of previous use. Item may be missing some parts or accessories.
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