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JL Audio 13W3v3-8

13.5" Single 8 ohm W3v3 Series Car Subwoofer

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Clean and Efficient W3v3 Series JL Audio Woofers

The JL Audio 13W3v3-8 subwoofer is not meant to be alone, not many amplifier can actually provide 600W RMS at an impedance of 8 ohms. For this reason it is best to pair up two of these bad boys and run them to a final impedance of 2 oh. With that much power you can pretty much guarantee that you will heard before you are even seen. The beauty of course is that this woofer even though it is larger in size will still performance with some of the most precise and accurate bass responses you will ever find. The woofer will provide unmatched performance and quality that will make you the envy of the block.

JL Audio is all about performance and quality. They manufacture products to meet extremely high standards and anything less than those standards is not good enough to carry the JL Audio name. The W3v3 subwoofer is one of the cleanest, most efficient, and best sounding subwoofers in its class. This series is available in a 6.5”, 8”, 10”, 12”, and 13.5” size woofer that can pretty much fit any vehicle size. The W3v3 features a DM Optimized Motor System that provides constant and strong linear excursion that result in reduced distortion and higher bass reproduction. These woofers also feature Elevated Frame Cooling technology that delivers cool air directly to the voice coil of the woofer. This increases power handling and sound quality. The W3v3 series subwoofers offer many more patented technologies that truly make this series stand out above the rest. If you are struggling on a decision, the decision if simple JL Audio, it will never disappoint.

  • 13.5" Single 8 ohm W3v3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1200 watts
    • RMS: 600 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 100-600 watts
  • Mineral-filled polypropylene cone
  • Rubber surround
  • DMA Optimized Motor System
  • Vented Reinforcement Collar
  • Elevated Frame-Cooling
  • Floating Cone Attach Method
  • Surround Stress-Relief
  • Insert Molded Suspension / Coil / Terminal Sub-Assembly
  • Customizable Trim Ring
  • Sensitivity: 88 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 13W3v32 Recommended Power Range
Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesW3v3
Subwoofer Size13.5"
Peak Power Handling1200 watts
RMS Power Handling600 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)8 ohms
Frequency ResponseN/A
Sensitivity88 dB
Xmax (millimeters)15.5 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Woofer CompositionMineral-Filled Polypropylene
Woofer SurroundRubber
Subwoofer GrilleOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume2.5 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume2.5 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth7-5/8"
Cutout Diameter12-1/2"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
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October 13, 2010 jl 13w3v3-8
Review by
shawn from salmo, bc, Canada
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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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October 9, 2010 amazing sub
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LT from Grand Island, NE
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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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Subwoofer Grilles
Protect your subwoofer while making your enclosure look great! These subwoofer grilles are the perfect addition to your new subwoofer.
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This grill is designed to perfectly fit your subwoofer's specific dimensions.
$19.95
Speaker Wire
Choose from our recommended speaker wire to hook up your amplifier to your new subwoofer. The higher quality of speaker wire that it used for this connection, the better your subwoofer will sound.
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24.6 ft. of 10 AWG Monster Cable 400 Series Speaker Wire24.6 ft. of 10 AWG Monster Cable 400 Series Speaker Wire
For the ultimate connection, Monster uses a MultiTwist™ construction, a Magnetic Flux Tube, and even more cutting edge wire technology.
$50.00
15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$19.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire
Kicker uses twisted pair technology and hyper-flex cable to provide you with the cleanest sound and a simple installation.
$24.99
Sound Dampening Material
Get the most sound out of your new subwoofer with some high quality sound dampening material. It will keep the road noise out and the music inside the car.
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Dynamat Rubber RollerDynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Extreme Bulk PackDynamat Extreme Bulk Pack
36 ft. Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack enhances the sound for your entire car!
$149.99
Bass Reconstruction Processors
These sound processors are perfect for enhancing the lower frequencies of a car audio system. After some installation and tuning, your new system will sound better than ever!
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The Epicenter by AudioControl (Gray)The Epicenter by AudioControl (Gray)
The original bass booster expander with included remote will enhance the bass of your new system.
$149.99
Maxxsonics MX-3Maxxsonics MX-3
Enhances the bass response, increases linearity, buffers unwanted noise, and improves the frequency range of your subwoofer.
$59.99
Enclosure Accessories
These accessories are designed to help you build the custom enclosure that you have always wanted, or add to the box that you already bought. Either way, these products can assist you in achieving better sound, better looks, and more bass!
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20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Spring Post Terminal CupSpring Post Terminal Cup
Makes adding a spring post terminal to an enclosure simple! Banana clip ready!
$2.99
Binding Post Terminal CupBinding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$2.99
Banana Clip TerminalsBanana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
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AutoSound 2000 CD-101AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102AutoSound 2000 CD-102
High frequency test CD specifically designed for the set-up and evaluation of sound system imaging and placement.
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-103AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99

For more information on wiring subwoofers, visit our Subwoofer Wiring Guide: Subwoofer Wiring Guide

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 13W3v3-8
UPC: 699440921589
Weight: 18.00 lbs
Internal SKU: 13w3v38
Internal product ID: 10289
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