Subwoofer Drivers

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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  • 1500W 13.5" Subwoofer Driver, 1.5Ω Dual Voice Coil : JL Audio 13W7AE 1500W 13.5" Subwoofer Driver, 1.5Ω Dual Voice Coil : JL Audio 13W7AE, side view.

    JL Audio 13W7AE : 1500W 13.5" Subwoofer Driver, 1.5Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    W7-Series 13.5-Inch 1500-Watt RMS Subwoofer Driver, 1.5-Ohm DVC The JL Audio 13.5" W7AE audiophile reference grade automotive subwoofer driver offers a staggering linear excursion envelope that exceeds 1.25 inches (32 mm) one-way, with a suspension excursion of over 4-inches, peak-to-peak. The performance from this 13.5-Inch driver is reserved for the most demanding applications. The JL 13W7AE sub is not ideal for light capacity vehicles with small enclosure spaces. In larger capacity vehicles, enclosure limits simply vanish and amazing sub-bass from this 13.5" W7AE driver happens... on all fronts, at any level. JL's most potent subwoofer driver is best used with an amplifier in the 500W - 1500W RMS range and is optimized to operate in a 1.875 cu. ft. (53.1 l) sealed enclosure, or a 2.375 cu. ft. (67.3 l) ported enclosure. The JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but are they distinguished by the following cosmetic differences: Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring Anniversary Edition Cone Badge Anniversary Edition Terminal Label General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 1500W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 500W - 1500W RMS Nominal Impedance Dual 1.5Ω JL Audio 13W7AE Manual

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    $1,799.99

  • JL Audio 12W7AE : 12" 1000W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω, front side view. JL Audio 12W7AE : 12" 1000W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω

    JL Audio 12W7AE : 12" 1000W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω

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    W7-Series 12-Inch 1000-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 3-Ohm SVC The JL Audio 12" W7AE audiophile reference subwoofer driver delivers the ultimate performance by combining long-excursion W7 driver design with a large 12-inch bore. It has been called "addictive," "seductive" and "the new subwoofer reference", with limitless dynamics and exceptional balance and world-class sound quality. This 12W7AE automotive reference sub is best used with an amplifier in the 400-Watt - 1000-Watt range and is optimized to operate in a 1.375 cu. ft. (38.9 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 l) ported enclosure. The JL Audio 12W7AE-3 (Anniversary Edition) subwoofer celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but are they distinguished by the following cosmetic differences: Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring Anniversary Edition Cone Badge Anniversary Edition Terminal Label General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 1000 W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 400 - 1000 W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 3 Ω JL Audio 12W7AE Manual

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  • JL Audio 10W7AE : 10-Inch 750-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 3-Ohm SVC, 10th Anniversary Edition JL Audio 10W7AE : 10-Inch 750-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 3-Ohm SVC, 10th Anniversary Edition, side view.

    JL Audio 10W7AE : 750W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W7-Series 10-Inch 750-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 3-Ohm SVC The audiophile 10W7AE subwoofer driver delivers amazing excursion capability while maintaining undeniable tracking accuracy under power in the low end sound spectrum. This 10" W7AE sub is best used with an amplifier in the 300W - 750W RMS range and is optimized to operate in a 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 l) ported enclosure. The JL Audio 10W7AE-3 Anniversary Edition subwoofer driver is the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the JL W7 subwoofers. They are identical to the original W7's drivers but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences: Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring Anniversary Edition Cone Badge Anniversary Edition Terminal Label  General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 750W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 300W - 750W RMS Nominal Impedance 3Ω JL Audio 10W7AE Manual

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    $999.99

  • JL Audio 12W6v3 : 12-Inch 600-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm DVC 600W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Dual Voice Coil : JL Audio 12W6v3, top side view.

    JL Audio 12W6v3 : 600W 12" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    W6-Series 12-Inch 600-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm DVC The 12" W6v3 subwoofer driver is an audiophile subwoofer that offers powerful advantages in motor linearity and suspension behavior. The 12W6v3 sub offers a very efficient cooling circuit to deliver reduced distortion and outstanding dynamic balance. The JL 12W6v3-4 automotive sub is best used with an amplifier in the 200-Watt - 600-Watt RMS range and is optimized to operate in a sealed enclosure with only 1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 l) of air space, or a 1.3 cu. ft (36.8 l) ported enclosure. Greater excursion capability and higher power handling distinguish the 12" JL W6v3 subwoofer from the 12W3v3 12-inch subwoofer driver, allowing for higher output. Dual 4Ω voice coils allow the W6v3 to be wired in a 2Ω or 8Ω configuration. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 600W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 200W - 600W RMS Nominal Impedance Dual 4Ω JL Audio 12W6v3 Manual

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    $899.99

  • 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

  • 600W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Dual Voice Coil : JL Audio 10W6v3, shown with grille. JL Audio 10W6v3 : 10-inch 600-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm DVC

    JL Audio 10W6v3 : 600W 10" Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    W6-Series 10-Inch 600-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm DVC The 10W6v3 subwoofer driver offers several technologies similar to JL Audio's W7AE top line of subwoofers to provide powerful advantages in motor linearity and suspension behavior. This 10" automotive sub has a very efficient cooling circuit to deliver reduced distortion and outstanding dynamic balance. This 10" W6v3 driver is best used with an amplifier in the 200W - 600W RMS 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. The JL Audio 10W6V3-D4 subwoofer driver comes with Dual 4Ω voice coils that allow the 10W6v3 to be installed in a 2Ω or 8Ω configuration. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 600W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 200 - 600W RMS Nominal Impedance Dual 4Ω JL Audio 10W6v3 Manual

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    $799.99

  • JL Audio 8W7AE-3 : 500W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω Single Voice Coil JL Audio 8W7AE-3 : 500W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω Single Voice Coil, top side.

    JL Audio 8W7AE : 500W 8" Subwoofer Driver, 3Ω Single Voice Coil

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    W7-Series 8-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 3-Ohm SVC This subwoofer driver has been called the "best damn 8-inch subwoofer ever made" for its remarkable performance capabilities and design attributes. An impressive linear excursion envelope that exceeds 0.75 in. (19 mm) one-way allows it to deliver impact well beyond the range of other 8-inch subwoofer drivers. The 8W7AE is best used with amplifier power in the 200W - 500W range and is optimized to operate in a 0.875 cu. ft. (24.8 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.0 cu. ft. ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab. W7AE (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but are they distinguished by the following cosmetic differences: Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring Anniversary Edition Cone Badge Anniversary Edition Terminal Label General Specifications Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 500 W Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 200 - 500 W Nominal Impedance (Znom) 3 Ω JL Audio 8W7AE Manual

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    $699.99

  • JL Audio 12TW3 : 12-Inch 400-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm or 8-Ohm DVC, front side view. 400W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω Dual Voice Coil : JL Audio 12TW3

    JL Audio 12TW3 : 400W 12" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    TW3-Series 12-Inch 400-Watt Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm or 8-Ohm DVC The 12" TW3 thin subwoofer driver by JL Audio offers a shallow mounting depth with an excursion capability that is remarkably capable of greater excursion than JL's W3v3 full size subwoofers. JL Audio’s TW3 sub utilizes a patented thin-line woofer technology that compresses the architecture of the 12TW3 woofer using a “concentric tube” structure built into the injection-molded cone body. This structure supports the voice coil and spider, while allowing the placement of the large motor structure to be moved further forward on the chassis than with conventional designs. JL Audio 12TW3-D4 and 12TW4-D8 are optimized for small enclosures and offers JL's tab-ear mounting design to maximize cone area within their mounting footprints. Deep, powerful and accurate JL Audio bass is now possible in more applications than ever. Very shallow mounting depth (3.25 / 3.50 Inches) No pole vent: permits mounting close to rear wall of enclosure. Very small sealed enclosure volume requirements Very long linear excursion capability (0.60 In / 15.2 mm, one-way) DMA-optimized motor designs “concentric tube” architecture Patented “floating cone attach method” technology Cast alloy frame Injection molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone Rubber surround Aluminum-alloy dust cap and rear cap with JL Audio logo Precision-built in USA at JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida factory with global components General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 400W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 200W - 400W RMS Nominal Impedance Dual 4Ω/8Ω JL Audio 12TW3 Manual

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    $499.99

  • 1200W 15" Square Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil : Kicker 41L715 Kicker 41L715 : 15-Inch 1200-Watt Square Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm DVC L7 Series Driver, side view.

    Kicker 41L715 : 1200W 15" Square Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    15-Inch 1200-Watt Square Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm DVC L7 Series Driver The 15" L7 series automotive subwoofer by Kicker stands alone as the most unique subwoofer on the market, with a cone shape that is exclusively designed to produce more output. The Kicker 41L7152 and 41L7154 subwoofer is winner of the 2015 CES® Innovation Award solidifying itself as the crown jewel among competition subwoofer enthusiasts. For more than a decade, Kicker’s square woofer design has earned numerous awards including several CES accolades, and the 2015 version once again makes distinctive improvements on its way to another honor. The 15-Inch L7 square subwoofer drivers deliver 20% more surface area than a comparable circular sub. A bigger cone disperses more air for each excursion thus creating more sound! Oversized magnets and an aluminum voice coil allow maximum performance over long periods while remaining cool in operation. The Uniplate™ is a Kicker original, combining the pole piece and back plate as a single, seamless unit to pull damaging heat away from the sub.  Kicker's patented Santoprene™ corners allow the Kicker 41L7152 and the 41L7154 subs to play smooth, distortion-free music at any volume level. Kicker's Blue Lace™ spider and ribbed surround work together to give you the best suspension. You get unparalleled accuracy and volume to feel every note - every time. Specifications Rated Impedance [Ω] 2 DVC Fs [Hz] 26.3 Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 88.6 Qts 0.539 Qms 11.868 Qes 0.565 Re [Ω] 7 Vas [ft³, L] 5.263, 149.048 Recommended Amplifier Power (watts RMS) 1200 Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm] 15 5/8, 39.6 Mounting Depth [in, cm] 9 3/8, 23.9 Mounting Cutout [in, cm] 13 3/4, 34.9 Frequency Response [Hz] 18 - 100 Kicker L7 Subwoofer Manual

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  • JL Audio 10TW3 : 400W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω Dual Voice Coil JL Audio 10TW3 : 400W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω Dual Voice Coil, top side.

    JL Audio 10TW3 : 400W 10" Thin Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    TW3-Series 10-Inch 400-Watt Automotive Subwoofer Driver, 4Ω or 8Ω DVC  The 10" TW3 thin subwoofer driver by JL Audio delivers a powerful combination of shallow mounting depth and excursion capability. In fact, they are capable of greater excursion than JL's W3v3 subwoofers! JL Audio’s patented thin-line woofer technology compresses the architecture of the 10TW3 using 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 the large motor structure further forward in the speaker than with conventional 10-Inch thin subwoofer designs. The 10TW3-D4 and 10TW3-D8 subwoofers are optimized for small enclosures and offer JL's tab-ear mounting design to maximize cone area within their mounting footprints. Very shallow mounting depth (3.25 / 3.50 Inches) No pole vent: permits mounting close to rear wall of enclosure. Very small sealed enclosure volume requirements Very long linear excursion capability (0.60 In / 15.2 mm, one-way) DMA-optimized motor designs “concentric tube” architecture Patented “floating cone attach method” technology Cast alloy frame Injection molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone Rubber surround Aluminum-alloy dust cap and rear cap with JL Audio logo Precision-built in USA at JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida factory with global components General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 400W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 200W - 400W RMS Nominal Impedance Dual 4Ω/8Ω JL Audio 10TW3 Manual

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    $449.99

  • 1000W 15" Square Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil : Kicker 44L7S15 1000W 15" Square Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil : Kicker 44L7S15, side view.

    Kicker 44L7S15 : 1000W 15" Square Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    15-Inch Square 1000-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm DVC The audiophile competition 15" L7 square sub by Kicker has an advanced motor structure that includes a large-diameter spider for less flex, longer life and superior accuracy. This 15 inch 1000W driver has two dual high-temp voice coils, an injection-molded polypropylene cone, SoloKon™ 360-degree back bracing, a ribbed Santoprene surround with blue surround stitching and Kicker's patented UniPlate™ back plate and pole piece. Perimeter venting for thermal heat dispersion management keeps this earth shattering 15 inch square sub nice and cool.  This 15" L7 square sub can handle up to 1000W RMS of amplifier power and comes with dual spring-loaded speaker terminals for a solid speaker wire connection. Specifications Size (IN.,CM) 15, 38.1 Impedance (OHMS) 2 or 4 DVC Recommended Amplifier Power (watts RMS) 1000 Peak Power (watts, per ANSI/CTA-2031-A) 2000 Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 89.4 Frequency Response (Hz) 18-100 Mounting Depth (IN.,CM) 8 11/16, 22.1 Mounting Cutout, Square (IN.,CM) 13 3/4, 34.9 Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) 2.0, 56.64 Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) 6.0, 169.9 Min Rec Vented Box Volume (CU. Ft., Liters)** 3.0, 85.0 Max Rec Vented Box Volume (CU. Ft., Liters)** 6.0, 169.9 Kicker Solo-Baric L7 Subwoofer Manual

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  • Kicker 42CWQ15 : 15-Inch 1100-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm DVC. Kicker 42CWQ15 : 15-Inch 1100-Watt Subwoofer Driver, side view.

    Kicker 42CWQ15 : 1100W 15" Subwoofer Driver, 2Ω or 4Ω Dual Voice Coil

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    15-Inch 1100-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm DVC The CompQ 15” audiophile subwoofer from Kicker is their flagship round subwoofer line, with nearly identical construction and performance as the L7 square subs. The Kicker 42CWQ152 and 42CWQ154 were designed for high power handling and audiophile competition bass reproduction, this 15-Inch CompQ sub features Ribbed Santoprene® surrounds and a BlueLace™ large-diameter progressive roll spider for extreme flexibility at any volume level. This 15” subwoofer driver works best with a sealed or ported enclosure with 1,100-Watts of RMS power. See below for more details. Specifications Rated Impedance [Ω] 2 or 4 DVC Fs [Hz] 30.6 Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 88.6 Qts 0.472 Qms 9.672 Qes 0.496 Re [Ω] 6.03 Vas [ft³, L] 2.5, 70.747 Recommended Amplifier Power (watts RMS) 1100 Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm] 15 3/8, 39.1 Mounting Depth [in, cm] 8 15/16, 22.6 Mounting Cutout [in, cm] 13 7/8, 35.2 Frequency Response [Hz] 18 – 100 Kicker CompQ Subwoofer Manual

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    $399.99


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