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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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  • JL Audio 12W1v3 : 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC, front side view. 300W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : JL Audio 12W1v3

    JL Audio 12W1v3 : 300W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W1-Series 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The 12" W1v3 automotive subwoofer driver by JL Audio is a lightweight 12-inch driver with excellent performance capabilities at a moderate 300-Watts. The design of the chassis allows an average mounting depth with no pole-vent on the back side of the magnet so the rear of the motor structure can be placed directly against an enclosure boundary. This 12" subwoofer can reproduce sub-bass with shocking extension and quality. The JL Audio 12W1v3-2 and 12W1v3-4 subwoofers are best used with an amplifier in the 75W - 300W range and is optimized to operate in a compact 1.10 cu. ft. (31.5 l) sealed enclosure.  General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 300W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 75W - 300W RMS Nominal Impedance 2Ω JL Audio 12W1v3 Manual

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    $269.99

  • 300W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : JL Audio 10W1v3 300W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil : JL Audio 10W1v3, side view.

    JL Audio 10W1v3 : 300W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω

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    W1-Series 10-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The JL Audio 10" W1v3 subwoofer driver is a very suitable option when space is limited with smaller amplifiers. It features a low mounting depth of 4.6 inches and a compact motor structure that allows it to comfortably fit in tight mounting locations. There is no pole vent on the rear of the subwoofer which allows the motor structure to be placed directly against an enclosure boundary.  Excellent excursion capability and linearity allow the 10W1v3 to reproduce sub-bass with shocking extension and quality. The JL Audio 10W1v3 is best used with an amplifier in the 75W - 300W RMS range and is optimized to operate in a compact 0.55 cu. ft. (15.57 l) sealed enclosure. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 300W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 75W - 300W RMS Nominal Impedance 2Ω/4Ω JL Audio 10W1v3 Manual

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    $249.99

  • JL Audio 13W3v3 : 600W 13" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil. JL Audio 13W3v3 : 600W 13" Subwoofer Driver, back side.

    JL Audio 13W3v3 : 600W 13" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W3-Series 13-Inch 600-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm Single Voice Coil If you have the space, it makes a tremendous sense to maximize your subwoofer system's piston area to enhance efficiency (and output). It gets even better when the larger driver delivers additional power handling and excursion. For the preceding reasons, the 13W3v3 can be the best choice for those seeking high output with great sound quality at medium power levels. As with the smaller W3v3's, several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 13W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability. The 13W3v3 2Ω or 4Ω model is best used with an amplifier powered in the 150W - 600W range and is optimized to operate in a moderate size 1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 l) sealed enclosure, or a 2.25 cu. ft. (63.7 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 600W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 150 - 600W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 4Ω Nominal Diameter 13.5 in / 345 mm Overall Diameter (A) 14.0 in / 356 mm Mounting Hole Diameter (B) 12.5625 in / 319 mm Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) 13.2 in / 335 mm Motor Outer Diameter (D) 5.79 in / 147 mm Mounting Depth (E) 7.63 in / 194 mm Driver Displacement 0.096 cu ft / 2.72 liters Net Weight 17.75 lb / 8.05 kg Free Air Resonance (Fs) 23.66 Hz Electrical “Q” (Qes) 0.465 Mechanical “Q” (Qms) 6.774 Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) 0.435 Equivalent Compliance (Vas) 4.793 cu ft / 135.74 L One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* 0.610 in / 15.5 mm Reference Efficiency (no) 0.37% Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** 87.90 dB SPL Effective Piston Area (Sd) 103.850 sq in / 0.0670 sq m DC Resistance (Re) 3.569 Ω JL Audio 13W3v3 Manual

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    $379.99

  • 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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  • Alpine SWT-10S : 10" 350W Thin Subwoofer, 2Ω or 4Ω Alpine SWT-10S : 10" 350W Thin Subwoofer, 2Ω or 4Ω, side view.

    Alpine SWT-10S : 10" 350W Thin Subwoofer, 2Ω or 4Ω

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    Alpine 350-Watt Thin 10-Inch Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Impedance The SWT 10” Truck Subwoofer has been engineered to offer more installation flexibility without sacrificing big output to build the ideal sound system for your truck. At 4-1/8” deep, these subs provide deep bass performance where it normally couldn’t fit in a truck. And the vented pole optimized for 4-1/8” deep box is the ideal enclosure size meaning great bass performance can fit just about anywhere in your truck. The FEA-Optimized Motor Structure together with Alpine's revolutionary High-Amplitude Multi Roll (HAMR) Suspension Design gives the new SWT Truck Subwoofers the highest X-max and SPL output in its category. The new SWT Truck Subwoofers deliver the best-in-class bass output, ultra-low distortion, and unparalleled sound quality. With a real world, measured 11mm of X-max, the SWT subwoofers perform like traditional models, yet fit in smaller spaces. 4 UNIQUE ALPINE TECHNOLOGIES Radial Vented VC Heat Sink & Airflow Management SystemActively manages voice coil temperatures by forcing air directly across the heat sink system. FEA Optimized Dual-Sided Machined CRC Motor StructureCreates a symmetrical magnetic field with evenly distributed flux density to greatly reduce distortion, while further improving power handling and output. FEA Optimized Injection Molded TPE Spider with Pass-Through Gap DesignProvides the mechanical clearance needed for over 50mm of peak-to-peak excursion, unleashing massive output potential from a small package FEA Optimized HAMR SurroundThe High-Amplitude Multi Roll Surround Design allows for extreme excursions without sacrificing valuable cone area. FEA Optimized for linearity and made with injection-molded Santoprene ®, the HAMR surround is a key part of the suspension system that provides accurate, distortion-free control at extreme excursions. Specifications 350W RMS, 1000W Peak Power Handling Frequency Response: 30Hz-200Hz Mounting Depth 4-3/16" 2Ω or 4Ω Voice Coil

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    $219.99

  • JL Audio 12TW1 : 300W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil JL Audio 12TW1 : 300W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

    JL Audio 12TW1 : 300W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    TW1-Series 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The 12" TW1 thin subwoofer driver by JL Audio has a shallow mounting depth while maintaining excellent excursion capability in a thin mounty chassis design to fit into an enclosure no bigger than (0.65 cu.ft. / 18.4 liters). This 12TW1 subwoofer is capable of operating in extremely tight spaces including under-seat installations in trucks and other automotive applications requiring a compact, low profile subwoofer design. JL Audio's patented thin-line woofer technology utilizes a "concentric tube" structure built into the injection-molded cone body supporting the voice coil and spider. This patented design places the large motor structure further forward in the speaker than conventional thin subwoofer designs. The JL Audio 12TW1 sub also features a chassis design that minimizes the top clearance required for the linear excursion limits of the subwoofer driver. This is accomplished by recessing the suspension attachment surface, so that most of the forward excursion occurs within the frame's dimensions. The 12TW1 requires only 0.87 inches (22 mm) of frontal clearance with or without the subwoofer grille installed. The JL Audio 12" 12TW1-2 and 12TW1-4 subwoofer drivers are optimized for an enclosure much smaller than any other JL Audio twelve-inch subwoofer driver, it never sounds like a big woofer struggling in a tiny box...instead, it delivers all the rich, deep, controlled bass you have come to expect from a JL Audio subwoofer system. Very shallow mounting depth (4.62 in / 117 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 (RMS) 75W - 300W RMS Nominal Impedance (Znom) 2Ω JL Audio 12TW1 Manual

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    $399.99

  • 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 12W3v3 : 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm Single Voice Coil JL Audio 12W3v3 : 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm Single Voice Coil, rear side view.

    JL Audio 12W3v3 : 500W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W3-Series 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm Single Voice Coil This 12-inch W3v3 subwoofer driver by JL Audio delivers world-class sound quality in a 500W RMS power package.  The JL Audio 12W3v3-2 and 12W3v3-4 automotive subs are best used with an amplifier in the 150-Watt - 500-Watt RMS range and are 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. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 500 W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 150 - 500 W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 2 Ω JL Audio 12W3v3 Manual

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  • JL Audio 10W3v3 : 10-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC, front side view. JL Audio 10W3v3 : 10-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC

    JL Audio 10W3v3 : 500W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W3-Series 10-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The JL Audio 10W3v3 subwoofer driver has excellent power handling, reasonable enclosure requirements, and a long excursion for its chassis to deliver excellent bass reproduction in 500W RMS power applications. JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly designs in the 10W3v3-2 and 10W3v3-4 subwoofers enhance linearity and reliable performance results. The JL Audio 10W3v3 is best used with an amplifier in the 150W - 500W RMS range and is optimized to operate in a compact 0.625 cu. ft. (17.7  l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) ported enclosure. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 500W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 150- 500W RMS Nominal Impedance 2Ω JL Audio 10W3v3 Manual

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    $359.99

  • JL Audio 13TW5v2 : 13.5-Inch 600-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC JL Audio 13TW5v2 : 13.5-Inch 600-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC, side view.

    JL Audio 13TW5v2 : 600W 13.5" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Single Voice Coil

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    TW5-Series 13.5-Inch 600-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm SVC The JL Audio 13.5" TW5v2 thin subwoofer driver uses a chassis with 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 subwoofer chassis than with conventional thin sub designs, while allowing excellent linear excursion capability and mechanical stability. The 13TW5v2 improves upon the original 13-Inch TW5 driver 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 available in single 2-ohm and single 4-ohm voice coil configurations. 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 12-inch woofer. The mounting system is designed to fit in about the same footprint as a typical 12-inch woofer. The JL Audio 13TW5v2-2 and the 13TW5v2-4 thin subwoofers are best used with amplifier power in the 250-Watt - 600-Watt range and is optimized to operate in a 0.80 cu. ft. (22.7 l) sealed enclosure. Never has such high-quality subwoofers-bass been possible in the most challenging thin installation applications. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 600W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 250W - 600W RMS Nominal Impedance 2Ω JL Audio 13TW5v2 Manual

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    $849.99

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