600W RMS 13.5" W3v3 Series Single 8-Ohm Subwoofer
• Sensitivity: 87.39 dB
• Mounting depth: 7.63"
• Injection-molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone
• Nitrile butadiene rubber surround
•Customization trim ring
• Floating Cone Attach Method
• DMA Optimized Motor
• Sensitivity: 87.39 dB
• Mounting depth: 7.63"
• Injection-molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone
• Nitrile butadiene rubber surround
•Customization trim ring
• Floating Cone Attach Method
• DMA Optimized Motor
Easily the best selling subwoofer driver, next to the W6v3, the JL Audio W3v3 provides phenomenal performance at moderate power levels with superb sound quality. The W3 series is in its 3rd iteration, embodying the series' pursuit for providing outstanding output and world-class sound quality. This is accomplished by utilizing a whole suite of advanced technologies originally developed for JL Audio's flagship W7. An Elevated Frame Cooling design helps in delivering enhanced power handling and sound quality. The DMA-optimized, long linear excursion capability minimizes distortion and increases output, while multiple patented technologies enhance performance and reliability. Such advances make the v3's the best sounding, most reliable W3's yet.
Although the W3v3 Subwoofer can be driven with as little as 150 Watts, for best audio performance it is recommended to run an amplifier capable of between 400 - 600 Watts of continuous power per driver. It is important to remember, that this driver is a Single 8-Ohm, so plan accordingly. In addition, these subwoofers are optimized to operate in either a ported or sealed enclosure, needing only 1.75 cubic feet of air space in a sealed box and 2.50 cubic feet in a ported/vented enclosure. (Specific dimensions and figures can be found in the user manual, linked further below.)
Like many other high quality JL Audio products, all W3v3 subwoofers are built in JL Audio's Miramar, Florida factory, with extreme precision and top-notch build quality. Its this attention to detail that delivers the JL Audio quality and performance we have all become accustomed to.
JL Audio's patented Elevated Frame Cooling design delivers cool air into the heart of the subwoofer in ways no other manufacture's driver can. Purpose-engineered slots located directly above the top-plate stream air to the voice coil. In addition, the upper surface of the top-plate is directly exposed to this air flow, whereas on a conventional design it is isolated from this flow by the lower flange of the frame. This technology not only increases thermal power handling, but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression. In plain English, this driver keeps itself cool so you can play your system longer, safer and without having to worry about frying the motor.
DMA is JL Audio's proprietary Dynamic Motor Analysis system and is aimed at improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, W3v3 motors remain linear in motor force over an extreme range of excursion and also maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range. This leads to vastly reduced distortion and faithfully reproduced transients... or put simply: tight, clean, articulate bass. Its main catalyst is the driver's Ultra-long Voice Coil, that allows extreme linear excursion, phenomenal power handling and control, control, control.
JL Model Comparison | |||||||||
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Model | RMS Power | Cone Material | Surround Material | Sensitivity (dB) | Frequency Response | Xmax (mm | Terminals | Made In America | |
W7 Series | 500-1500 Watts | Polypropylene | Foam Overroll | 82.7 - 86.3 | 15-250 Hz | 19-32 | Push Terminals | ||
W6 Series | 600 Watts | Polypropylene | Rubber | 82.7 - 85.4 | 20-200 Hz | 19 | Push Terminals | ||
W3 Series | 150-600 Watts | Polypropylene | Rubber | 80.5-87.90 | 20-250 Hz | 8.89-15.5 | Push Terminals | ||
W1 Series | 150-300 Watts | Polypropylene | Rubber | 83.9-86.1 | 22-200 | 8-11 | Push Terminals | ||
W0 Series | 300-500 Watts | Polypropylene | Foam | 84-88.20 | 20-250 Hz | 11.4-12.7 | Push Terminals | ||
WX Series | 200 Watts | Polypropylene | Foam | 86-87.17 | 22-250 Hz | 10 | Spade Terminals |
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jl 13w3v3-8
I have 2 of these in my house. Both are powered by hafler sub plate amps. one is 3.2 ft3 at 25hz and the other is 5ft3 at 21hz.. they are very clean and musical. sealed small boxes dont work worth a s**t. large ported boxes work the best. slot ports tend to have alot of port noise at low hz. i found really long round flared ports work the best. using 90 degree elbows in the ports will let you get the length needed without effecting output. iv built several boxes for these subs and are happy with the results.
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found this helpful.amazing sub
I have got three of these bad boys hooked up to a mrp 2000 and it hits so hard I was so impressed that only being a w3 and hitting that hard cant wait to see it on the meter. The only thing is I'm pushing a little to much to them sometimes.
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