Garage
Shop

JL Audio 13TW5-3

13.5" Single 3 ohm Thin-Line TW5 Series Car Subwoofer

JL Audio
Shop all JL Audio
Product videos
highlight-star-icon

13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1200 watts Max • 600 watts RMS • 3 Ohms • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.8 Cubic Feet of Airspace

Learn more about the 13tw5

We apologize

This item has been discontinued

Product Highlights


13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1200 watts Max • 600 watts RMS • 3 Ohms • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.8 Cubic Feet of Airspace

Description


JL Audio brand icon

Authorized dealer

Check out the New Versions of the 13TW5!

 
13TW5v2 (4 Ohm Version)
13TW5v2 (2 Ohm Version)

Redefining the Shallow Mount Subwoofer

If you are in need of a shallow mount subwoofer, then look no further that the JL Audio 13TW5-3. 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 13TW5-3 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.

Product Features:

  • 13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1200 watts
    • RMS: 600 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 100-600 watts
  • Impedance: 3 Ohm
  • Mica-filled polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene surround
  • Unique design allows for small airspace requirements
  • Requires only 0.8 cubic feet of airspace
  • Cast alloy basket
  • Frequency response: 20-500 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 85.87 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 13TW5-3 Recommended Power Range

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
TW5 Shallow Mount Series
Subwoofer Size
13.5"
Peak Power Handling
1200 watts
RMS Power Handling
600 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
3 ohms
Frequency Response
20 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
85.87 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
9.7 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
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
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2-1/2"
Cutout Diameter
12-1/2"
Shallow Mount Installation
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

13TW5-3

Weight:

21.00lbs

Internal SKU:

13tw5

Internal Product ID:

15350

Product and How-to Videos


  • Cutting Open a JL Audio TW5 Shallow Sub | Subwoofer Guts!
  • JL Audio TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer | Best Shallow Mount Sub Ever?
  • Car Subwoofer Size Buying Guide | What Size of Sub Should I Get?

Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
4.4
Features
4.8
Design
5
Usability
4.9

Customer Reviews

Sort by:

Loading...

Awesome Sub!!

I have had this in my car for almost six months now and I love it as much as the first time I got it hooked up! It takes up next to no space because its so thin and I built a box for it to fit right in my trunk. It pounds out a lot of bass and I'm very impressed. It's very expensive, but I would easily recommend it to anyone willing to spend the money

By Tyler on April 21, 2013

26

found this helpful.

13tw5

I have this sub, it sounds great! Once it gets broke in it will sound a lot better... Also i just bought a second one of these subs and im getting the box built next week by my buddy justin

By dave on February 21, 2011

24

found this helpful.

Great Sub

Heck of a sub, had one running on the JL 750/1 slash series hitting real good. friends heard me coming in my regular cab truck from quite a distance, and I am putting in a second one real soon! sounds great, great sound quality, and hits hard! If your looking for an outstanding sub without a lot of room, I would definitely recommend this!

By Dew53 on June 15, 2010

25

found this helpful.

VERY IMPRESSIVE. POWERFUL

Installed facing down into the spare tire well of a 94 civic.Powered by a 500/1. I have had the 13w7 12w6v2's etc. and love them. I purchase this in hopes of retaining my trunk space by using nothing more then my spare tire well. and if it wasn't loud enough i would just put it under the seat of my truck and use the one of the other jl models in the civic. Thats not going to happen though. This thing not only sounds good. it is powerful.... Looks like i will be selling my other models for these. Only drawback is the mounting flange is rather small between the tabs. Will need to get the mounting hole just right.

By nick on November 19, 2009

24

found this helpful.

Very nice

I heard it and it sounds good.

By Marcus on August 11, 2011

24

found this helpful.

JL Audio 13TW5-3

Very Nice sounding sub have it in my Cadillac Escalade its sounds awesome.

By Markel on June 6, 2011

23

found this helpful.

Awesome Thumper!!

This woofer is an awesome addition to my system! Between this and a 10W3v3 the low end is completely covered. It handles an Alpine PDX6 amp nicely and I have it tucked under the back seat in my F150 iin a 0.8 cubic foot box where it sits in less that six inches of clearance.

I don't think there is a better performing shallow anywhere!! I also think that this would outperform most standard speakers.

I highly recommend this speaker!!!

By Mike on February 10, 2011

25

found this helpful.

JL TW5

Great sub. Put two in 08 gmc crew cab with 1000/1. Sound like my old w6. Cant ask for a better thin mount sub.

By Tommy on November 14, 2009

23

found this helpful.

Great for its size...

I love this sub. It is very loud, the depth of it is very thin and it looks good. My only gripe is that it seems a little slow on response. Now that can be due to the box type, the amp settings, the deck, etc... So far however, this is a great purchase.

By Philip on October 29, 2009

24

found this helpful.

very good bass

recomiendo estos bajos por que son muy delgados y tienen un sonido muy fuerte 144 db en db drag con un amp orion HCCA 275
OCUPAN POCO ESPACIO ES LO MEJOR
usadas en silverado 2003 cabina senciilla

GOOGLE TRANSLATION:
recommend this shallow because they are very thin and have a very loud 144 db in db drag Orion HCCA amp with a small footprint 275 IS BEST silverado 2003 cabin used in senciilla

By Juan on November 26, 2012

23

found this helpful.

Add-ons


Similar Products

Best selling similar products

JL Audio 13TW5v2-4

• RMS Power: 600 watts
• Impedance: Single 4 ohms
• Mica Injected Polypropylene - MIPP Cone
• Santoprene Rubber Surround
• Mount depth: 2.625"
• Sensitivity: 85.63 dB

(4)

$849.99

Rockford Fosgate Power T2S1-13

• Power Series 13" T2 Single 1-Ohm Subwoofer
• RMS: 2000 Watts
• Injection molded foam surround with VAST™
• Proprietary surround mechanical clamping ring
• Dual Nomex progressive spiders with integrated lead wires

(3)

$999.99

DC Audio (Soundlab) M5LV618D1

• Peak Power: 9000 watts
• RMS Power: 4500 watts
• Kraft Pulp Cone
• Wide Foam Surround
• Impedance: Dual
• Mount depth: 13"
• Sensitivity: 88.73 dB

$1339.99

JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5


• RMS Power: 1500 watts
• Impedance: Dual 1.5 ohms
• Polypropylene Cone
• Polyester Foam Surround
• Mount depth: 10.50"
• Sensitivity: 86.3 dB

(13)

$1799.99

DC Audio Level 6 18 m4 D.7

• 4500 Watts RMS
• 9000 Watts Max
• Kraft Pulp Fiber Reinforced Cone
• Wide Long Throw Foam Surround
• Dome Propylene dust cover with white DC logo
• Dual 4.0” 8 Layer Hi-temp Aluminum voice coil
• Top-mount depth: 13"

$1339.99

Related Searches


13TW5-3 small

Item added to your cart.

Price: $599.95

Essential add-ons
Belva 23 ft. of 12 Gauge Speaker Wire

Ultra-flexible PVC blended jacket for easy installation.

$14.99

$6.99

Add to cart
NVX SDTK20

20 Square Feet of Sound Damping Material

$89.99

$59.99

Add to cart
NVX SDBP40

40 Square Feet of Sound Dampening Material

$279.99

$89.99

Add to cart
Stinger RKX36B

Stinger's Roadkill sound dampening series is sure to kill unwanted road noise and rattles! Enough sound dampening for the whole car!

$219.00

$140.99

Add to cart
Dynamat Trunk Kit

Did you know sound dampening will reduce those annoying rattles and even increase your SPL?

$236.95

$149.95

Add to cart
Dynamat Bulk Pack

Did you know sound dampening will reduce those annoying rattles and even increase your SPL?

$383.95

$235.99

Add to cart
NVX SDRLR1 Sound Damping Rubber Roller

Universal Professional Heavy Duty Roller for Sound Damping

$9.99

$7.99

Add to cart
NVX SDRLR2 Sound Damping Rubber Roller

Universal Professional Heavy Duty Roller for Sound Damping

$11.24

$8.99

Add to cart
Belva BAMMD1

Six Function Digital Multimeter

$14.99

$6.99

Add to cart
Belva BAMMD3

Nine Function Digital Multimeter

$29.99

$9.99

Add to cart
Save up to 10 different vehicles in your garage

Loading...
Identify your vehicle and submodel details
  • Owner’s manual
  • Vehicle’s insurance card
  • Vehicle registration
  • Vehicle produced after 2005: Inside driver’s side door
  • Vehicle produced before 2005: Rear passenger doorjamb, glove box, center console, or engine compartment
Car Info Side Door Icon
Vehicle Registration Icon
Vehicle Insurance Icon