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Automotive Subwoofer Drivers

Automotive Subwoofer Driver Collection

Subwoofer drivers, also know as subs, are specific only to the lowest frequencies of the sound spectrum, and are the largest drivers in any car stereo. They are generally found in sizes of 8″ – 12″ diameters. Subs move massive amounts of air creating large pressure waves. These large pressure waves give that bottom end punch you expect from your kick drum, the undeniable funk of a bass guitar and the earthshaking bump of a house beat.

The frequency range of a subwoofer generally covers the first 2 octaves of the sound spectrum, also known as the lows. Subwoofers require their own mounting structure called a sub box. Sub boxes are built to create negative pressure on the sub to help move their large diameter cones back and forth for accurate reproduction of low end frequencies. Custom subwoofer boxes are built to meet certain cubic air space specifications of sub drivers and are sometimes custom built to fit under seats or other hidden areas to maximize the use of space in the vehicle. JL Audio’s Stealthbox's are custom designed to fit many vehicles while minimizing the footprint needed to be installed in your car.

RMS vs. MAX power: The RMS rating of any speaker driver is the continuous power rating that the speaker is designed to withstand at a maximum continued volume rating. The RMS rating is the only number to go by when pairing your speakers with an amplifier. As an example a speaker with a 100Watt, or 100W for short, RMS rating and a 300-Watt Max rating is ultimately a 100 Watt speaker. The Max rating is the temporary spikes in voltage that the speaker can handle. A 100-Watt RMS / 300-Watt Max speaker is going to outperform a 100W RMS / 250W Max speaker at higher volumes, but may not be the more detailed reference speaker.

Ohms: The Ohm rating, or resistance rating, of a speaker is an essential part of a well balanced car stereo system. Many JBL factory speaker systems have 2ohm drivers. Most aftermarket speakers are 4ohm drivers. Replacing these types of factory speakers may require a wiring bypass of the factory amplifier.

Driver resistance ratings are essential when pairing subwoofer and speaker drivers with amplifiers. An amplifier that is 750W @ 2ohms might only generally be 500W or less @ 4ohms. When purchasing a subwoofer driver the correct pairing of a subwoofer’s RMS wattage and Ohm ratings with an amplifier’s output power rating is absolutely essential.

Frequency Response: Frequencies are measured in Hertz or Hz for short. The frequency response of speaker drivers will generally fall between 20Hz and 22kHz. At 20Hz the sound spectrum begins. Every time you double your frequency you move up one octave in scale. 20-Hertz to 40-Hertz covers the first Octave, 40Hz to 80Hz covers the next octave and so on. Subwoofer drivers are generally tuned to crossover at 80 Hertz. This can depend on the subwoofer type and the type of music you listen to.

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  • Polk Audio MM1042SVC : 10" 400W Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Single Voice Coil Polk Audio MM1042SVC : 10" 400W Subwoofer Driver, bottom side.

    Polk Audio MM1042SVC : 10" 400W Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    MM-Series 400-Watt RMS 10-Inch Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm SVC The fiberglass-reinforced ABS basket resists flexing during heavy excursion, so your sub hits hard without distorting. Ultra-Marine certification and an IP56 rating. Specifications 10" 4-ohm subwoofer Titanium-plated composite cone Butyl rubber surround Fiberglass-reinforced ABS basket IP56 rating Power handling: 400W RMS Peak power handling: 1200W Frequency response: 28-2000Hz Sensitivity: 86dB @ 1W/1M Top mounting depth: 4.35" Cutout diameter: 9.1" Grille not included Warranty: 1 year Polk Audio MM1 Subwoofer Manual

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    $119.99

  • 350W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : Kicker 43CVT10 350W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : Kicker 43CVT10, side view.

    Kicker 43CVT10 : 350W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    10-Inch 350-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The CompVT 10" subwoofer by Kicker is a thin slimline driver that pounds in a limited space. A special four-layer voice coil provides the ability to work with serious amounts of power without the bulk of a standard subwoofer. The Kicker 43CVT102 and 43CVT104 subs work best with a sealed or ported enclosure and 350 watts of recommended power. Specifications SIZE [in, cm]: 10, 25 IMPEDANCE [Ohms]: 2 or 4 SVC Recommended Amplifier Power (watts RMS) 350 Peak Power (watts, per ANSI/CTA-2031-A) 700 SENSITIVITY [dB 1w/1m]: 87.2 MOUNTING DEPTH [in, cm]: 4 1/4, 10.8 MOUNTING DIAMETER [in, cm]: 9 3/16, 23.3 MIN SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 0.8, 22.7 MAX SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 3, 85 MIN VENTED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 1.25, 35.4 MAX VENTED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 1.75, 49.6 Kicker CompVT Subwoofer Manual

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    $169.99

  • 400W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : Kicker 43CVT12 400W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : Kicker 43CVT12, side view.

    Kicker 43CVT12 : 400W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    12-Inch 400-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The CompVT 12" subwoofer by Kicker is a thin slimline driver that pounds in a limited space. A special four-layer voice coil provides the ability to work with serious amounts of power without the bulk of a standard subwoofer. The Kicker 43CVT122 and 43CVT124 subs work best with a sealed or ported enclosure and 400 watts of recommended power. Specifications SIZE [in, cm]: 12, 30 IMPEDANCE [Ohms]: 2 or 4 SVC Recommended Amplifier Power (watts RMS) 400 Peak Power (watts, per ANSI/CTA-2031-A) 800 SENSITIVITY [dB 1w/1m]: 87.1 MOUNTING DEPTH [in, cm]: 4 3/8, 11.1 MOUNTING DIAMETER [in, cm]: 11, 28.1 MIN SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 1, 28.3 MAX SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 4.6, 130 MIN VENTED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 1.75, 49.6 MAX VENTED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 2.25, 63.7 Kicker CompVT Subwoofer Manual

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    $189.99

  • JL Audio 8W1v3-4 : 150W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Single Voice Coil JL Audio 8W1v3-4 : 150W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Single Voice Coil, top side.

    JL Audio 8W1v3 : 150W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W1-Series 8-Inch 150-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm SVC The 8W1v3 is an outstanding choice when space is very tight and amplifier power is moderate. It features shallow mounting depth (3.86 in. / 98 mm) and a compact motor structure, allowing it to comfortably fit in a lot of spaces where a typical 8-inch driver will not. Lacking a pole vent, the rear of the motor structure can be placed directly against an enclosure boundary. Excellent excursion capability and linearity allow it to reproduce sub-bass with shocking extension and quality. Several of JL Audio's proprietary technologies enhance its performance and reliability. The 8W1v3-4 is best used with amplifier power in the 50W - 150W range and is optimized to operate in a compact 0.350 cu. ft. (9.90 l) sealed enclosure. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 150 W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 50 - 150 W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 4 Ω JL Audio 8W1v3 Manual

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    $199.99

  • 300W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : JL Audio 10TW1 300W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : JL Audio 10TW1, side view.

    JL Audio 10TW1 : 300W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    10-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The JL Audio 10" TW1 automotive thin subwoofer driver chassis offers a shallow mounting depth and excellent linear excursion capability while requiring a small enclosure (0.35 cu.ft. / 10 liters). The cast alloy frame design on the JL 10TW1 is capable of operating in very tight spaces like under-seat installations in trucks. The 10TW1 design uses a "concentric tube" structure built into the injection-molded cone body. This structure supports the voice coil and a full annular spider, while permitting the placement of a large motor structure further forward in the speaker than with conventional designs. The 10TW1 thin subwoofer also features a clever frame design that minimizes the frontal clearance required for the excursion of the driver. This is accomplished by recessing the suspension attachment surface, so that most of the forward excursion occurs within the frame's dimensions. Thanks to this feature, the 10TW1 requires only 0.87 inches (22 mm) of frontal clearance, even with its grille installed. This allows for more efficient use of space and increased enclosure volume within a given overall depth. Although the JL Audio 10TW1-2  and 10TW1-4 thin subwoofer drivers are optimized for an enclosure much smaller than most other 10 inch subwoofer drivers, they never sound like a big woofer struggling in a tiny box...instead, the 10TW1's delivers all the rich, deep, controlled bass you have come to expect from a JL Audio subwoofer system. Very shallow mounting depth (4.36 in / 111 mm) No pole vent: permits mounting close to rear wall of enclosure Extremely small sealed enclosure volume requirements Long linear excursion capability (0.40 in / 10 mm, one-way) DMA-optimized motor design Patented "concentric tube" architecture Patented "floating cone attach method" technology Cast alloy frame with flat edges for tight driver grouping Injection molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone Rubber surround Steel mesh grille included with each driver Precision-built in USA at JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida factory with global components General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 300W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 75W - 300W RMS Nominal Impedance 2Ω/4Ω JL Audio 10TW1 Manual

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    $349.99

  • JL Audio 6W3v3-4 : 150W 6.5" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω JL Audio 6W3v3-4 : 150W 6.5" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω, rear view.

    JL Audio 6W3v3 : 150W 6.5" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω

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    W6-Series 6.5-Inch 150-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm If you need a small-format subwoofer that really delivers in extremely small enclosures, this is where your search ends. The 6W3v3 is a true subwoofer, through-and-through. It employs the same technologies as its larger diameter brethren to deliver a whopping 0.35 in. (8.9 mm) one-way linear excursion. The 6W3v3-4 is best used with amplifier power in the 50W - 150W range and is optimized to operate in a tiny 0.15 cu. ft. (4.2 l) sealed enclosure, or a 0.25 cu. ft. ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 150 W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 50 - 150 W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 4 Ω JL Audio 6W3v3 Manual

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    $279.99

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