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JL Audio 13W7-D1.5

13" Dual 1.5 ohm W7 Series Car Subwoofer

  • 4.6

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Product Features

  • 13" Dual 1.5 Ohm W7 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 3000 watts
    • RMS: 1500 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 500-1500 watts
  • Impedance: Dual 1.5 ohm
  • W-Cone woofer
  • OverRoll surround
  • 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
  • Dual ultra-long voice coils
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 13W7 Recommended Power Range

Product History:

JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
JL Audio 13W7 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5)
Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Series W7
Subwoofer Size 13"
Peak Power Handling 3000 watts
RMS Power Handling 1500 watts
Voice Coil(s) Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 1.5 ohms
Sensitivity 86.3 dB
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Black
Woofer Composition W-Cone
Woofer Surround Foam
Subwoofer Grille Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume 1.875 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume 1.875 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume 2.375 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume 2.375 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth 10-1/2"
Cutout Diameter 12"
Shallow Mount Installation No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for JL Audio 13W7-D1.5
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.7
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Value
  • 4.1
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Features
  • 4.6
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Design
  • 4.6
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Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
February 3, 2011 Hehe.
Review by
D from Toledo Ohio
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Have one of these in a spec box with a jl 1000/1 v2 in my eclipse hatchback. Loudest system around. Louder than my previous system of 2 kicker cvx 12s. Unremarkable prrformance. Kudos to jl audio.
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December 15, 2010 JL audio 13.5" w7
Review by
the dude from Chicago, IL
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 3.0
Recommend. If you're trying to crack the pavement when you ride by, I highly suggest you grab a pair or maybe even 1 of these. Ordered mine from Sonic and I'm 100% satisfied. I have two 13.5 JL W7 with one 1000/1 JL amp and It's exactly what I expected. I wanted one 1000/1 amp per speaker but didn't need it at all. I have more than enough with just 1 amp. Just my opinion.
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November 6, 2010 WOW just one sub beats 2 12s
Review by
Spencer from Estherville, IA
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 2.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I love this sub it looks awesome and sounds even better. not only is it loud but its sq is so d*** nice. I had mine ona 1000/1 v2 and it slapped the s*** out of my 83 eldorado. Only cons is the 1.5 ohm load and the fact that its way over priced for a sub in this RMS range. Way better subs for cheaper than this
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October 2, 2010 Quad box
Review by
Venfayon from New Baltimore, Michigan
Overall
  • 2.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 1.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I put 4 of these in a sealed quad box and it hit good. I had 2 MTX T9515-04 in a custom vented box tuned at 38.38 hz and the MTX subs had that insane bass and beat the sealed on low end shaking. For the recommended sealed enclosure JL specs, the sealed box sounds good when it hits 30 Hz, but the bass sounds funny when higher notes are hit, it makes you worry if the voice coil will be damaged. I'd never buy JL Audio subs again. Their components and HD amps are phenomenal though.
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April 25, 2010 Not worth the price.
Review by
jaritt from grand junction, CO
Overall
  • 3.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 2.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 3.0
My friend owns one of these paired with the JL performance box. and feeding it the correct RMS, and all i have to say is... BOO.... no way are these subs worth $650. I have two old MTX 8000 thunder 10" in my car that are louder then his $650 sub. It was loud don't get me wrong but not $650 loud.



*Admin Note: Make sure you build a custom box to specifications for the best sound quality and loudness*
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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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15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire 15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$24.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire 20 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.
$34.95
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 Roller Dynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Extreme Bulk Pack Dynamat 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.
$159.99
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-Fil 20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray 16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$6.99
Binding Post Terminal Cup Binding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$4.99
Banana Clip Terminals Banana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
Installation, Tools & Accessories
Don't forget to get the tools and accessories that will help you install your new subwoofer in your vehicle. Whether you opt for the professional installation card or the do-it-yourself method, you will need the following to help you out!
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Car Stereo and Speaker / Subwoofer Installation Tool Kit Car Stereo and Speaker / Subwoofer Installation Tool Kit
Includes Test Light, Crimp/Splice Tool, Multi-bit Screwdriver and more.
$14.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
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Scosche SPL Meter Scosche SPL Meter
Monitor the noise level of your new car audio system with this SPL meter measuring from 60-135 dB.
$24.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-101 AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102 AutoSound 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-103 AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99
Main Product
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JL Audio 13W7 JL Audio 13W7-D1.5 $1,105.02

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 13W7
UPC: 699440921138
Weight: 74.00 lbs
Internal SKU: 13w7
Internal product ID: 4008