JL Audio 13TW5v2-4
TW5 13.5-inch Subwoofer Driver (600 W, 4 Ω)
We couldn’t leave the ultimate thin woofer alone... we had to make it even better.
Our patented thin-line woofer technology compresses the architecture of the 13TW5v2 using a “concentric tube” structure that supports the 7-inch diameter voice coil and the suspension attachments. This permits placement of the large motor structure much further forward in the speaker than with conventional designs, while allowing excellent linear excursion capability and mechanical stability.
To unleash even more performance from this technology, the v2 improves upon the original 13TW5 with 13% greater linear excursion capability. The cast alloy chassis has also been modified for greater strength and the redesigned motor now features an annular vent. The v2 is also available in single 2 ohm and single 4 ohm voice coil versions to fit a wide range of applications.
In keeping with its “tight-spaces” mission, the 13TW5v2 is optimized for enclosures that are far smaller than most 12-inch woofers require and only a bit larger than the air space needs of a typical, small-box 10-inch woofer. The mounting system is designed to fit in about the same footprint as a typical 12-inch woofer.
The 13TW5v2 is best used with amplifier power in the 250W - 600W range and is optimized to operate in a 0.80 cu. ft. (22.7 l) sealed enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.
Never has such high-quality sub-bass been possible in the most challenging installation applications.
General Specifications

Continuous Power Handling (RMS) | 600 W |
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) | 250 - 600 W |
Nominal Impedance (Znom) | 4 Ω |
Physical Specifications

Nominal Diameter | 13.5 in / 345 mm |
Overall Diameter (A) | A1: 14.2 in / 361 mm
A2: 13.0 in / 330 mm |
Mounting Hole Diameter (B) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) | 13.5 in / 343 mm |
Motor Outer Diameter (D) | 6.75 in / 171 mm |
Mounting Depth (E) | 2.625 in / 67 mm |
Driver Displacement | 0.052 cu ft / 1.47 L |
Net Weight | 20.5 lb / 9.3 kg |
Parameters
Free Air Resonance (Fs) | 27.61 Hz |
Electrical “Q” (Qes) | 0.553 |
Mechanical “Q” (Qms) | 10.692 |
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) | 0.526 |
Equivalent Compliance (Vas) | 2.13 cu ft / 60.31 L |
One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* | 0.433 in / 11 mm |
Reference Efficiency (no) | 0.23% |
Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** | 85.63 dB SPL |
Effective Piston Area (Sd) | 98.26 sq in / 0.0634 sq m |
DC Resistance (Re) | 3.513 Ω |
Sealed Enclosure Specifications

Wall Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
Front Baffle Thickness | 0.75 in / 19 mm |
Volume (net int.) | 0.80 cu ft / 22.6 L |
External Width (W) | 19 in / 483 mm |
External Height (H) | 15 in / 381 mm |
External Depth (D) | 7.75 in / 197 mm |
F3 | 41.42 Hz |
Fc | 52.84 Hz |
Qtc | 1.007 |
Ported Enclosure Specifications
Not Recommended For Ported Applicatons
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Size: |
13 Inch |
UPC: |
699440921831 |
RMS Power In Watts: |
600 |
Voice Coil: |
Single |
Impedance Per Voice Coil: |
4 |
Bundle: |
No |
Feature 1: |
This unique subwoofer driver is yet another example of JL Audio’s commitment to engineering innovation. Our thin-line woofer technology compresses the architecture of the 13TW5v2 using a “concentric tube” structure that supports the oversized voice c |
Feature 2: |
In keeping with its “tight-spaces” mission, the 13TW5v2 is also optimized for enclosures that are far smaller than most 12-inch woofers require and only a bit larger than the air space needs of a typical small-box 10-inch woofer. |
Feature 3: |
To unleash even more performance from this technology, the v2 improves upon the original 13TW5 with 13% greater linear excursion capability. |
Feature 4: |
The 13TW5v2 is best used with amplifier power in the 250W - 600W range and is optimized to operate in a 0.80 cu. ft. (22.7 l) sealed enclosure. |
Condition: |
NEW |
Manufacturer SKU: |
92183 |
Manual: |
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Weight: |
23.25 lbs |