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JBL Series III 500 Watt RMS 12" Bass Package (S31224 + GTX500)

JBL Series III 12" Subwoofer with Selectable 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm Impedance + GTX Series Class-D Monoblock Amplifier with Installation Kit

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• 1500W Max 12" Series II Car Audio Subwoofer
• Oversized 2.0" Voice Coil
• JBL Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
• Frequency Response: 20 - 200 Hz (±0.5 dB); 10 - 300 Hz (±3dB)
• Complete 4 Gauge 2-Channel Amplifier Installation Kit

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JBL S3-1024
12" (300mm) High-Performance Car Audio Subwoofer

JBL believes sound quality should never be compromised. And Series III subwoofers make sure you don't have to compromise flexibility, either. That's because the high-performance, step-up subwoofers feature SSI™ (Selectable Smart Impedance), an exclusive impedance switch that lets you select the optimum impedance—2 or 4 ohms—for your system. Special aero-cooling design in the voice coil boosts power handling as well as reliability. And an oversized voice coil handles more power than common two-inch voice coils. More power, more reliability, more flexibility—and no compromising. When you're ready to step up, Series III is your subwoofer.


Key Features:

    SSI™ (Selectable Smart Impedance)

    Most car audio system designs call for 2- or 4-ohm impedance. Series III subwoofers feature an exclusive dual impedance switch that lets you choose either load impedance option. Not available from any other manufacturer, SSI lets you reconfigure your system by simply flipping a switch.

    Aero-cooled voice coil

    The Series III voice coil significantly increases power handling and improves reliability by going with the flow—of air. The woofer's motor channels air pumped by the cone movement past the voice coil, and the voice coil former exposes the coil's inner and outer surfaces to the airflow. This aero-cooling design is unique among aftermarket subwoofers.

    Oversized voice coil

    The three-inch (75mm) voice coil proves you don't have to be a heavyweight to pack a serious punch. It handles more power than conventional two-inch voice coils, yet it's lighter than four-inch voice coils. It strikes the perfect balance between thermal power handling and low mass.

    Premium screw-down terminals

    Power is the lifeblood of any subwoofer. The terminals on the Series III accommodate up to 8-guage wire (8.37mm2 cross section), which transfers low-resistance, low-loss power to the woofer, even over long wire runs. This ensures the subwoofer—and your music—has the power it needs.


The Sound of quality

Sonic Electronix, one of the leaders in car audio, recently visited Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group, at their research and development locations in Northridge, California and Detroit, Michigan. The purpose of these visits was to utilize and combine the powerful brand of Harman and the industry leading knowledge behind Sonic Electronix to begin working together on developing future car audio projects.


JBL S3-1224 **Toggle between 2-Ohm & 4-Ohm Impedance!**

1500w 12" Series III Subwoofer with Selectable 2-Ohm or 4-Ohm Impedance
Quantity: 1


General Features:

  • 12" Series III High-Performance Car Audio Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1500 watts
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Nominal Impedance: Single 2 or 4 ohm
  • Polypropylene Cone
  • Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Surround
  • SSI™ (Selectable Smart Impedance)
  • Aero-cooled Voice Coil
  • Oversized 3.0" Voice Coil
  • Premium 8 AWG Screw-down Terminals
  • Stamped Steel Basket Frame
  • Top-mount depth: 7.00"
  • Cutout diameter: 11.125"
  • Frequency Response: 25 ~ 175 Hz
  • Xmax: 12.00 mm
  • Sensitivity: 92 dB
  • Sealed Enclosure Recommendation: 0.75ft³
  • Ported Enclosure Recommendation: 2.50ft³
  • *Infinite-baffle Mountable
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Priced Individually



Check out the JBL S3-1224 Owner's Manual

*Infinite-baffle mounting is possible, but the subwoofer's mechanical power handling will be reduced because there will be no volume of air to stiffen the subwoofer's suspension and prevent overexcursion. If you choose infinite-baffle mounting, consider the RMS and peak power-handling ratings to be half of what is listed

Tips for Installing the your subwoofer


JBL GTX500 (GTX 500)

770W Max (500W RMS) GTX Series Class-D Monoblock 2-Ohm Stable Amplifier
Quantity: 1

General Features:

  • JBL Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohm: 350 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.
    • 1 ohm: ----------N/A----------
  • Total max power output: 770 watts
  • Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
  • LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators
  • Soft start turn-on
  • Signal sensing turn-on
  • Speaker-level (high-level) inputs
    • Bare wire-to-RCA adapters included
  • Removable endcaps for clean installs
  • Nickel plated Power, Ground and Speaker connections
  • 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
  • High-density split-dome convection heat-sink for extreme heat dissipation
  • Input sensitivity:
    • Low level: 100mV - 2V
    • High level: 2V - 15V
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 200 Hz (±0.5 dB); 10 - 300 Hz (±3dB)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: > 80 dB
  • Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +12 dB @ 45Hz
  • Variable low-pass filter: 40 - 280 Hz
  • Fuse Rating: 25A x 2
  • 4 gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation.
  • Dimensions: 8-3/8"W x 9-11/16"L x 2-9/16"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty


Check out the JBL GTX 500 Owner's Manual

Belva BAK42

Complete 4 Gauge Amplifier Wiring Kit with 2-Channel RCA Interconnects (CCA Wiring)
Quantity: 1

General Features:

  • Complete 4 Gauge 2-Channel Amplifier Installation Kit
  • Designed specifically for car audio systems up to 1000 watts RMS
  • Premium Powerflex power and ground wire provides optimal power transfer
  • Made from Copper-Clad Aluminum for a pure uninterrupted transfer of power and signal
    • Belva CCA wire is made from 30% copper while other CCA wire is just 10% copper
  • Helical Twist Construction Audio Interconnect RCA cables minimize noise and interference
  • In-line Mini-ANL Fuse holder with a 80 amp Mini-ANL fuse offers ideal protection for high powered systems
  • Also available in Black, Blue and as a 4-Channel Kit
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Kit includes:

  1. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Red 4 gauge power wire
  2. 3 ft. (.91 meters) Black 4 gauge ground wire
  3. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Gray 18 gauge remote lead wire
  4. 17 ft. (5.2 meters) Helical Twist 2-channel RCA interconnect cable
  5. 20 ft. (6.1 meters) 16 Gauge Speaker cable
  6. One In-line Mini-ANL Fuse Holder with a 80 amp Mini-ANL fuse
  7. One Black rubber firewall grommet
  8. One 4 Gauge red chrome plated ring terminals
  9. One 4 Gauge black chrome plated ring terminal
  10. Three 18 Gauge red Spade terminal
  11. Two 18 Gauge black Spade terminal
  12. One 18 Gauge red butt connector
  13. Ten 4" Black zip ties

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 JBL Series III 500 Watt RMS 12" Bass Package (S31224 + GTX500) Subwoofer

Mono Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 JBL Series III 500 Watt RMS 12" Bass Package (S31224 + GTX500) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 JBL Series III 500 Watt RMS 12" Bass Package (S31224 + GTX500) Subwoofers

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 JBL Series III 500 Watt RMS 12" Bass Package (S31224 + GTX500) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp


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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1500 watts
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 or 4 ohm
Voice Coil Diameter
3.0"
Frequency Response
25 - 175 Hz
Sensitivity
92 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
12.00 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber NBR
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
0.75 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
2.50 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
7.00"
Cutout Diameter
11.125"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

JBL

Model Number:

S31224_GTX500_BAK42

Weight:

30.55lbs

Internal SKU:

s31224_gtx500_bak42

Internal Product ID:

117795

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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