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12" Single 3 ohms TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer

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12" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1000 watts max • 500 watts RMS • 3 Ohm • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene Surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.625 Cubic Feet of Airspace

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12" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1000 watts max • 500 watts RMS • 3 Ohm • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene Surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.625 Cubic Feet of Airspace

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Redefining the Shallow Mount Subwoofer

If you are in need of a shallow mount subwoofer, then look no further that the JL Audio 12TW5-3. This new and unique thin-line sub is going to give you the most sound out of the smallest space. The DMA-optimized motor system will produce a consistent motor force over a long range of strokes and power levels. U.S. Patented Floating Cone Attach Method (FCAM) aligns the cone and surround without depending on the spider and coil assembly, resulting in an improved pistonic motion. Even with all the advanced technology that JL Audio uses, the best feature is still its mounting depth. The 12TW5-3 only requires 2-1/2" inches of space to mount. You are only 2-1/2" away from the greatest sounding shallow mount subwoofer you have heard.

  • 12" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1000 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Impedance: 3 Ohm
  • Mica-filled polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene surround
  • Unique design allows for small airspace requirements
  • Requires only 0.625 cubic feet of airspace
  • Cast alloy basket
  • "Concentric Tube" suspension design
  • Large diameter voice coil
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1000 watts
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
3 ohm
Xmax (millimeters)
9.7 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Woofer Composition
Mica Injected Polypropylene - MIPP
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Sealed
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2-1/2"
Cutout Diameter
12-1/2""
Shallow Mount Installation
Yes

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

12TW5-3

Weight:

13.00lbs

Internal SKU:

12tw53

Internal Product ID:

15349

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