12-Inch Subwoofer Drivers that are Suitable for Enclosures with a Mounting Depth under 8.5-Inches
These 12" drivers are best recommended for subwoofer enclosures with a sub mounting clearance of 8.5". If your 12-inch sub box has a depth of less than 8.5-inches then not all of these drivers will fit in your box.
W0-Series 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer Driver, 4-Ohm SVC The 12" W0v3 subwoofer driver by JL Audio delivers excellent efficiency, excursion capability and linearity. This 12" subwoofer comes with a price point under $150.00 while supporting a beefy 2 in. diameter voice coil and JL's patented Elevated Frame Cooling design for enhanced power handling and reliability. The JL Audio 12W0v3-4 sub is best used with amplifier power in the 75W - 300W range and is optimized to operate in a moderately sized 1.375 cu. ft. (38.9 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 l) ported enclosure. General Specifications Continuous Power Handling 300W RMS Recommended Amplifier Power 75W - 300W RMS Nominal Impedance 4Ω JL Audio 12W0v3 Manual
$149.99
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
$249.99
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
$449.99
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
$899.99
