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JL Audio 10W3v3-4

10" Single 4 ohm W3v3 Series Car Subwoofer

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Clean and Efficient W3v3 Series JL Audio Woofers

If you want to run a single subwoofer and have it be super efficient then look no further than the JL Audio 10W3v3-4. With a power rating of 500W RMS and an impedance of 4 ohms, this woofer will not disappoint even the most picky of listeners. If wired to a 4 ohm impedance the woofer will perform better because the amplifier will perform better. This woofer will out perform just about any other woofer in its class making it a real gem in the car audio industry. If you are looking for clarity, response rate, deep rich bass, and unmatched performance then you search stops here with the Jl Audio 10W3v3-4.

JL Audio is all about performance and quality. They manufacture products to meet extremely high standards and anything less than those standards is not good enough to carry the JL Audio name. The W3v3 subwoofer is one of the cleanest, most efficient, and best sounding subwoofers in its class. This series is available in a 6.5”, 8”, 10”, 12”, and 13.5” size woofer that can pretty much fit any vehicle size. The W3v3 features a DM Optimized Motor System that provides constant and strong linear excursion that result in reduced distortion and higher bass reproduction. These woofers also feature Elevated Frame Cooling technology that delivers cool air directly to the voice coil of the woofer. This increases power handling and sound quality. The W3v3 series subwoofers offer many more patented technologies that truly make this series stand out above the rest. If you are struggling on a decision, the decision if simple JL Audio, it will never disappoint.


 

Product Features:

  • 10" Single 4 Ohm W3v3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1000 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 100-500 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 Ohm
  • Mineral-filled polypropylene cone woofer
  • Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround
  • DMA-optimized, long linear excursion capability to virtually eliminate distortion and increase sound output
  • Vented reinforcement collar improves rigidity and stability of the cone, spider, and voice coil
  • Spider and lead wire assembly
  • Elevated frame cooling enhances power and sound quality
  • Floating Cone Attach Method allow the cone and surround to be aligned independently
  • Sensitivity: 86 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 10W3v34 Recommended Power Range

Product History:

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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Series W3v3
Subwoofer Size 10"
Peak Power Handling 1000 watts
RMS Power Handling 500 watts
Voice Coil(s) Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Sensitivity 86 dB
Xmax (millimeters) 14 mm
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Black
Woofer Composition Mineral-Filled Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)
Subwoofer Grille No
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume 0.625 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume 0.625 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume 1.125 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume 1.125 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth 5.93"
Cutout Diameter 9.0625"
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 10W3v3-4
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.7
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  • 4.8
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March 4, 2013 The Chosen Sub
Review by
BossPlatinum from Portales Nm
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I have one 10" sub in a custom ported box that I ordered off ebay powered by a 400 watt audiobahn amp. All I can say is damn. It hits hard clean. Its the cleanest bass I ever heard by one 10. Big ups to JL Audio. This sub is worth the penny. I enjoy quality sound it pushes out.
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November 22, 2012 Love these subs!!
Review by
Bassaholic25 from Valencia, Ca
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought 2 of these and put them in a mtx thunderform box with a hifonics 1400 amp in my 2004 Dodge Ram quad cab and they far exceeded my expectations. They bump as hard if not harder than my two 12" 1600 watt rms subs that I have in my car. Would recommend these to anyone over any other sub in its class.
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October 14, 2012 Not so good at all
Review by
Miklo from NJ
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 1.0
Value
  • 3.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I ordered (2) of the JL 10W3v3-4 from Sonic Electronix approximately on or around Feb/March of 2012 after reading some good reviews on the subs. Well, I guess this has to be one of the worst purchase I have ever made. Today, "Oct 11, 2012" I woke up early to the BIG 3 and also to run a bigger size wire from the battery to my amp. When opening the trunk of my car, I looked just to find out that both of the subs dust cap had came off. I have both subs hooked up to a JL Audio Slash 500/1v2 that I had bought from Sonic. I am only giving each sub 250w RMS which means they are not even pushed to their recommended continuous RMS power range and the dust caps on both subs already fell apart. Now, talk about good craftsmanship.
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March 6, 2012 great sub
Review by
Eduardo from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Hi fidelity sound of this subwoofer.
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December 10, 2011 JL Audio never lets me down
Review by
Kev from Saint George, UT
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
2 10" JL Audio3v3-4, paralleled down to 2 ohm. Amp is a G1700 Mono and can handle the load, won't push them up to optimum at 2ohm which is 500rms but takes them close enough for me. Box is sealed and fits nicely in the back of my Nissan Maxima, ported might be louder but I wanted the clean slap to the back of the head when a drumbeat kicks one out not a synthesizer. Kept the factory head and used the jl cleansweep to level out the signals for the amp to work with.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: 10W3v3-4
UPC: 699440921510
Weight: 14.50 lbs
Internal SKU: 10w3v34
Internal product ID: 7253