At this present time our store location is open by appointment only.

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.

2 products

  • 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

    Pre-Order Today!

    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

    Pre-Order Today!

    $1,799.99

  • 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

    Pre-Order Today!

    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

    Pre-Order Today!

    $849.99

Login

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account yet?
Create account