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15" Dual 4 ohm Subwoofer

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15" Arsenal Series Subwoofer • 4500W Max • 1500W RMS • Kevlar laminated hemp fiber cone woofer • Santoprene rubber surround • Aluminum-cast frame • ABS and copper terminals • Rapid-fire impedance selector technology

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15" Arsenal Series Subwoofer • 4500W Max • 1500W RMS • Kevlar laminated hemp fiber cone woofer • Santoprene rubber surround • Aluminum-cast frame • ABS and copper terminals • Rapid-fire impedance selector technology

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  • 15" Dual 4 ohm Arsenal Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 4500 watts
    • RMS: 1500 watts
  • Kevlar laminated hemp fiber cone woofer
  • Santoprene rubber surround
  • Aluminum-cast frame
  • ABS and copper terminals
  • Rapid-fire impedance selector technology
  • Dual-input 4 ohm voice coils
  • Triple stacked magnet structure
  • Frequency response: 20-500 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 88 dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 2-year Manufacturer's warranty

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 JVC Arsenal CS-AW8540 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 JVC Arsenal CS-AW8540 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 JVC Arsenal CS-AW8540 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 JVC Arsenal CS-AW8540 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp


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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Size
15"
Peak Power Handling
4500 watts
RMS Power Handling
1500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
20 - 500 Hz
Sensitivity
88 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
23 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Kevlar Laminated Hemp-Fiber
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
2.25 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
2.25 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
3.25 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
3.25 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
9-11/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
2 years
Labor Warranty Duration
2 years
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

JVC

Model Number:

CS-AW8540

Weight:

57.00lbs

Internal SKU:

csaw8540

Internal Product ID:

11515

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I built a box myself for this sub and i have it hooked up to a soundstream tarantuala edition amp and it pounds! Definitely worth the money. Hits just as hard as any single sub I have ever seen or heard. Definitely worth the money.

By Ryan on February 24, 2009

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