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JL Audio 12TW3-D8 - New (Damaged Packaging, Product A+)

400W 12" TW3 (Thin-Line) Series Dual 8-ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofer

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• Mounting depth: 3.50 "
• Precision-built in USA at JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida factory
• Injection molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone
• Rubber Surround
• Cast Alloy Basket
• DMA-optimized motor design
• Very small sealed enclosure volume requirements

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Item Condition - New, Damaged Packaging:

The product is brand new with only the packaging not being in perfect condition. This occurs sometimes because our warehouse teared the box or it was slightly damaged during shipment to our warehouse.

Product Features:


 

 

 

 
  • 12" TW3 (Thin-Line) Series Shallow Mount Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • RMS: 400 watts
  • Recommended Power Range: 200 - 400 watts
  • Impedance: Dual 8-Ohm
  • Injection molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone
  • Rubber surround
  • No pole vent: permits mounting close to rear wall of enclosure.
  • Very small sealed enclosure volume requirements
  • Very long linear excursion capability
  • DMA-optimized motor designs
  • Patented “concentric tube” architecture
  • Patented “floating cone attach method” technology
  • Cast alloy frame
  • Aluminum-alloy dust cap and rear cap with JL Audio logo
  • Precision-built in USA at JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida factory
  • "Tab-Ear" frame design to fit driver in tight spaces
  • Black Steel-Mesh Grille Insert Available: JL Audio SGR-10TW3

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  • Mounting depth: 3.5 "
  • Cutout dimensions: 11.625 "
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 32.660 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 82.23 dB
  • Xmax: 15.2 mm
  • Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 34.12 L
  • Frequency response: ~24 ~ 200 Hz
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

JL Audio 12TW3-D8 owner’s manual


Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 JL Audio 12TW3-D8 - New (Damaged Packaging, Product A+) Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 JL Audio 12TW3-D8 - New (Damaged Packaging, Product A+) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 JL Audio 12TW3-D8 - New (Damaged Packaging, Product A+) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 JL Audio 12TW3-D8 - New (Damaged Packaging, Product A+) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
TW3 Shallow Mount Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
RMS Power Handling
400 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
22 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
84.23 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
15.2 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Mica Injected Polypropylene - MIPP
Woofer Surround
Rubber
Magnet Structure
Single Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
1 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.3 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
3.50"
Cutout Diameter
11.625"
Shallow Mount Installation
Yes
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
32.660 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
34.12 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.668
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.715
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
14.8 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
10.071
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

12TW3-D8

Weight:

17.22lbs

Internal SKU:

12tw3d8_obc

Internal Product ID:

201761

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