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JL Audio 8W7-3

8" Single 3 ohm W7 Series Car Subwoofer

4.9

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  • 8" Single 3 Ohm W7 Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1000 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 150-500 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
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 8W7 Recommended Power Range
Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesW7
Subwoofer Size8"
Peak Power Handling1000 watts
RMS Power Handling500 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)3 ohms
Frequency Response23 - 250 Hz
Sensitivity83 dB
Xmax (millimeters)19 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Woofer CompositionPolypropylene
Woofer SurroundFoam
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 Depth6.83"
Cutout Diameter6.94"
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 8W7-3
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
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Value
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Features
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Design
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Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
September 29, 2010 Great Sub!
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Ben from Corolla, NC.
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Great Subs. I got the 8" to fit in my Dcab Tacoma. It sounds great for an 8" sub. Still fills out nice and low. It is in a sealed box and is very accurate and tight sounding. Very comparable to the old Rockford Fosgate HX2 Power series. Would by again.
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March 25, 2010 Great sounding woofer... lots of output.
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WillyCAD from Phoenix, Arizona
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Awesome sub, well worth the money. Beats the 12" and 2 10" subs I had in my truck before and sounds waaaaay better. Have it in a slot port box.
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February 7, 2010 ol yea, lil bulldawgs
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M extra from Brentwood, TN
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If you think you need (2) 10's or 12's forget it.. I have (2) 8w7's on a PPI D3000/1 feeding it appox 1000w plus @ 1.5ohms talk about SQ/SQL.

Yea, the JL w7 line is expensive we all know that BUT when you have (2) 8's that sound better then (2) 10's/12's (maybe NOT louder but BETTER) thats when JL's quality shines. Port these lil bulldawgs and sit back and enjoy. One ported can do it, but two will be perfect. The key too these are properly tuned enclosures and feeding them nothing less the 500rms per.

I have these in 2cf after displacement, tuned to 34htz.
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February 4, 2010 JL Audio is the ONLY option
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Jason from New Port Richey, FL
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Once you try JL you will never want to buy another brand again. I previously owned 2 JL 10" W3's and was very nervous about having to downsize my system because of space. This 8" W7 is amazing! W7 is the only way to go, especially if your looking at a little 8" woofer. This thing kicks @$$!
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December 30, 2009 Best 8" sub
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Stephen from Fort Valley, GA
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I have an 08 chevy crew cab, I have installed a quality sound system in every vehicle I have ever owned and of coarse wanted another. This one was a challenge due to the limited space under the seats. But these 8" subs are beasts in small size. I actually place two in a single chamber box with a single slot port tuned to 42 hz with available power of 800 watts each. I am amazed in the clarity and extension these subs deliver. I'm in the 140's db with pure clean sound. I can't believe that they hit the 30 hz music so well too! Just awesome to hear! I looked at allot of 8" subs and these blow all those away! Plus since they are 8" there is almost no roll off between my mids and subs. You can set the crossover to 80hz for a great blend!
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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.
$14.99
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
For the ultimate connection, Monster uses a MultiTwist™ construction, a Magnetic Flux Tube, and even more cutting edge wire technology.
$50.00
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.
$149.99
Maxxsonics MX-3Maxxsonics MX-3
Enhances the bass response, increases linearity, buffers unwanted noise, and improves the frequency range of your subwoofer.
$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
Main Product
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JL Audio 8W7JL Audio 8W7-3$449.95

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 8W7
UPC: 699440921084
Weight: 23.00 lbs
Internal SKU: 8w7
Internal product ID: 4198

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The price on the sub woofers we ordered were unbeatable and they arrived quickly. Your concern for customer satisfaction is also unbeatable. Thanks for a great buying experience.

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