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JL Audio 8W3V3-4

8" Single 4 ohm W3v3 Series Car Subwoofer

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Clean and Efficient W3v3 Series JL Audio Woofers

This JL Audio 8W3v3-4 is the perfect subwoofer when looking to replace a factory installed woofer. With this woofer installed in place of the old one you will increase your bass response, your clarity and performance. With a rating of 250W RMS this woofer will provide a good steady amount of bass to improve the all around sound quality inside your vehicle. It is only in the presence of greatness do we see how much better things can be.

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.

  • 8" Single 4 ohm W3v3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 500 watts
    • RMS: 250 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 50-250 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 ohm
  • Mineral-filled polypropylene cone woofer
  • Rubber surround
  • DMA optimized motor system
  • Elevated frame cooling
  • Vented reinforcement collar
  • Floating Cone Attach Method (FCAM)
  • Insert molded suspension, coil, and terminal-sub assembly
  • Surround stress relief design
  • Customizable trim ring
  • Sensitivity: 83 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 8W3v34 Recommended Power Range
Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesW3v3
Subwoofer Size8"
Peak Power Handling500 watts
RMS Power Handling250 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Frequency Response28 - 250 Hz
Sensitivity83 dB
Xmax (millimeters)10 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 VolumeN/A
Maximum Sealed Box VolumeN/A
Minimum Ported Box VolumeN/A
Maximum Ported Box VolumeN/A
Top-Mount Depth4-9/16"
Cutout Diameter7-1/16"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for JL Audio 8W3V3-4
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June 14, 2010 sound supreme ++
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Phillip from Las Vegas, NV
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i have a lexus sc 400 these speakers with components and all fit flawlessly and offer a sound that is truly extraordinary, i was advised to buy this brand with guaranteed satisfaction, and i openly admit that is what i have. Complete satisfaction and super pounding power, highly recommended, state of the art is JL Audio, and i got a 8 inch sub instead of 10 i was very worried it would not provide the bass i wanted wow it vibrates the mirrors and seats and thumps!! more than expected and surpassed 2 friends 10 and 12s they had
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December 22, 2011 Great Sub
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Smiley Jake from Plano TX
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Have 2 of these underneath the backseat in a F-150 2010 extended cab. Great sub hits the notes very LOUD!!! Great sub for having no space to put them. Have it setup w/ JL audio to get rid of factory speakers and you can hear every note high and low. Worth the buy. May be worried about not getting the bass you want. DON'T worry about that at all. Get a great box too and they work superb.
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October 30, 2011 Sounds great
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Matthew from Des Moines, IA
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Sounds very crisp!
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July 27, 2011 JL 8
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Pookie#1 from Ohio
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I have 1 JL8W3 in my sierra extended cab w/ factory Bose and this tiny little speaker rocks. It brought the complete system to life. If your tight on space I'd say this is the way to go!
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March 13, 2011 thats an 8?!
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mike b from fort smith ar
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Skeptical is the first word that comes to mind when I think of my purchase of this speaker. I have only had JL in any car I've ever owned, but never an 8. I knew the quality, but had never heard one before. Well, now I have and oh my, is it amazing! I built a custom box and hooked it up to a RF 330-1 amp(also awesome) and am now in audio bliss. These little speakers hit every note thrown at them and they do it precisely and effectively. They need very little power to work so thats a big plus to the cost conscious buyer. I have one 8 in a 2010 toyota venza and couldnt be happier. Good work as always jl!
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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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Manufacturer Subwoofer GrillManufacturer Subwoofer Grill
This grill is designed to perfectly fit your subwoofer's specific dimensions.
$12.95
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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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
50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable
Monsters exclusive SingleHelix® and XLN® construction result in excellent sound reproduction.
$35.00
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 Xtreme Trunk KitDynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit
Get better sounding bass from your new subwoofer with enough Dynamat Extreme for your entire trunk.
$94.99
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
Main Product
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JL Audio 8W3V3-4JL Audio 8W3V3-4$149.95

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

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 8W3V3-4
UPC: 699440921480
Weight: 10.50 lbs
Internal SKU: 8w3v34
Internal product ID: 13228

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