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JL Audio 12W7-3

12" Single 3 ohm W7 Series Car Subwoofer

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The JL 12W7 is an incredible subwoofer created by one of the premier car audio companies, JL Audio. The 12W7 uses six patented JL Audio technologies to put this woofer among the top of its class. It uses an exclusive floating cone attach method to keep the voice coil secure and firm. The plateau-reinforced spider is tested to withstand a lot of use and will ensure that your woofer lasts a long time. This subwoofer isn't a short term investment. The 12w7 will provide you great bass and fantastic sound quality for years to come. JL's unique OverRoll foam surround allows for some intense excursion and a high Xmax. With 1,000 watts of power running through this subwoofer, you are going to be experiencing a whole new world of bass. Distortion is reduced with the help of W-Cone technology. If you have never heard the 12W7 before, get ready to take your car audio system to the next level!

  • 12" Single 3 ohm W7 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2000 watts
    • RMS: 1000 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 400-1000 watts
  • Impedance: Single 3 ohm
  • OverRoll surround
  • W-Cone
  • Floating-cone attach method
  • Plateau-reinforced spider attachment
  • Radially cross-drilled pole piece
  • Massive forced-air-cooled aluminum alloy frame
  • Highly Linear, DMA-Optimized motor system
  • Huge diameter, progressive roll spider
  • Co-extruded double lead wires
  • Ultra-long voice coil
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 13TW5-3 Recommended Power Range
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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesW7
Subwoofer Size12"
Peak Power Handling2000 watts
RMS Power Handling1000 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)3 ohms
Frequency ResponseN/A
Sensitivity86.2 dB
Xmax (millimeters)N/A
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Woofer CompositionPolypropylene
Woofer SurroundOverRoll
Subwoofer GrilleOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume1.375 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume1.375 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth9-1/2"
Cutout Diameter10-1/2"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for JL Audio 12W7-3
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Features
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Design
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Usability
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October 22, 2011 12" w7
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Jacob from Oahu, HI
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They are somewhat ovepriced, these subs are made to be a mix of SQ and SPL. When people buy these subs they are looking to be loud while sounding good doing it. I love my W7, just my 2 cents though.
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October 7, 2011 great sub good price
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cwsilva from mass
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The sub hits really hard and for the price I shoulda got 2.
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August 21, 2011 JL audio 12w-7
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Cooty83 from Va
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Best in the business!!!
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July 22, 2011 I agree with the review below me
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Rick from Pismo Beach, California
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I agree with the review below me, these are great woofers but they just don't put out enough to be this expensive. If you could snag one on Craigslist for $250 or so then all the power too you but they are not worth $500 some odd. I would definatly spend the extra $100 and get an RE audio xxx12. I bought a Jl w7 12 and put in a Ported box tuned to 37 hertz and it just felt lacking but then I sold it on Craigslist for 480 and bought a xxx12 and it blew the w7 out of the water! With just one xxx at 2400 watts rms I hit 147 decibels at an spl comp and blew the side windows clean off of my Cherokee! Don't buy w7's they are way too overpriced!
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March 18, 2011 a critic
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Sniper from South Bend, IN
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I know most people wont agree with my review, but I have heard many systems in my days and these just happen to be some very very overpriced woofers.
they arent bad, but for the price they should be much better.

2 12 dub 7s in a good box should produce more than a mid 130 on full tilt. the pair I heard never really impressed me, they were decent sounding but lacking for how expensive these are. I can spend 600 on 2 12s and a box and have a much better sound thats much louder than these.

and they are very noisy mechanically, plus this woofer just doesnt have enough b to keep up with large amounts of excursion.

mediocre at best. beatable for cheaper
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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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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
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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.
$24.49
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!
$159.99
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.
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Maxxsonics MX-3Maxxsonics MX-3
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$64.95
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
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JL Audio 12W7JL Audio 12W7-3$749.95

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 12W7
UPC: 699440921121
Weight: 56.00 lbs
Internal SKU: 12w7
Internal product ID: 4007

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