JL Audio 8W7AE-3

500W RMS 8" 10th Anniversary Edition W7 Series Subwoofer

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10th Anniversary Edition
•Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets
• Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring
• Overroll Surround
• W-Cone
• Forced-Air-Cooled Aluminum Alloy Frame
• Radially Cross-Drilled Pole Piece
• Dual Ultra-Long Voice Coils
• Black Powder-Coating

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10th Anniversary Edition
•Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets
• Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring
• Overroll Surround
• W-Cone
• Forced-Air-Cooled Aluminum Alloy Frame
• Radially Cross-Drilled Pole Piece
• Dual Ultra-Long Voice Coils
• Black Powder-Coating

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W7AE 10th Anniversary Edition Subwoofer Driver
W7AE 10th Anniversary Edition Subwoofer Driver

The W7AE embodies JL Audio's commitment to pushing the envelope of speaker technology. This Tenth Anniversary edition of JL Audio’s ultimate performance subwoofer features multiple patented technologies inherited from the previous W7 driver, but are distinguished by a few cosmetic differences to set it apart - most notably the Satin-Black Powdercoated Basket and Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring. Moreover, an OverRoll™ Surround, W-Cone technology and a Floating-Cone attach method are just a few of the JL Audio exclusive assets that set the W7AE above any other "high end" subwoofer driver currently on the market. These drivers have set the bar for drivers wanting to provide the deep transparent lows of a Sound Quality woofer and the hard hitting power of an SPL sub. The W7AE is able to provide its sublime sound quality and extreme output by efficiently dissipating thermal buildup and optimizing its staggering linear excursion.

Although the 8W7AE-3 Subwoofer can be driven with as little as 200 Watts, for best audio performance it is recommended to run an amplifier capable of between 400 - 500 Watts of continuous power per driver, like the JL Audio JX500/1D or JL Audio XD600/1v2. In addition, these subwoofers are optimized to operate in either a ported or sealed enclosures, needing 0.875 cubic feet of air space in a sealed box and 1.00 cubic foot in a ported/vented enclosure. (Specific dimensions and figures can be found in the user manual, linked further below.)

Every W7AE subwoofer is built to exacting quality standards in JL Audio's Miramar, Florida factory. Each of the four models is a completely original design from surround to back-plate (even the bolts and screws used in assembly have been purpose-designed and manufactured to our specifications). Its this attention to detail that delivers the JL Audio quality and performance we have all become accustomed to.

0.75 inches (19 mm) one-way Linear Excursion

0.75 inches (19 mm) of Linear Excursion

By utilizing space wasted in conventional speakers, JL Audio's ground-breaking OverRoll™ Surround controls the W7's massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area. In addition, the W-Cone™ assembly delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides incredible torsional rigidity, which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits. Combined, these two technologies allow for the driver to achieve extraordinary linear excursion (Xmax), therefore providing that rich JL Audio bass.


Unparalleled Linearity and Accuracy

Unparalleled Linearity and Accuracy

DMA is JL Audio’s proprietary Dynamic Motor Analysis system and is aimed at improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, W7AE motors remain linear in motor force over an extreme range of excursion and also maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range. This leads to vastly reduced distortion and faithfully reproduced transients... or put simply: tight, clean, articulate bass. Its main catalyst is the driver's Ultra-long Voice Coil, that allows extreme linear excursion, phenomenal power handling and control, control, control



JL Audio 8W7AE-3 Recommended Power Range

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  • 8" W7 Series Subwoofer Driver
  • Power Handling:
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Recommended Power Range: 200 - 500 watts
  • 10th Anniversary Edition:
    • Satin-Black Powdercoated Basket
    • Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring
    • Anniversary Edition Cone Badge
    • Anniversary Edition Terminal Label
  • Impedance: Single 3 Ohm
  • Polypropylene W-Cone assembly
  • Polyester foam 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
  • Aluminum Bar Grille Available: JL Audio SGR-8W7
  • Precision-built in USA at JL Audios Miramar, Florida factory
  • Mounting depth: 6.83 "
  • Cutout dimensions: 6.94 "
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 35.2 Hz

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  • Sensitivity: 82.7 dB
  • Xmax: 19 mm
  • Reference Efficiency (no): 0.1100%
  • Frequency response: ~23 ~ 200 Hz
    • 85 Hz LPF recommended
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JL Model Comparison
From entry level woofers to competition grade, JL has them all. Let us find which one works for you.

Model RMS Power Cone Material Surround Material Sensitivity (dB) Frequency Response Xmax (mm Terminals Made In America
W7 Series 500-1500 Watts Polypropylene Foam Overroll 82.7 - 86.3 15-250 Hz 19-32 Push Terminals
W6 Series 600 Watts Polypropylene Rubber 82.7 - 85.4 20-200 Hz 19 Push Terminals
W3 Series 150-600 Watts Polypropylene Rubber 80.5-87.90 20-250 Hz 8.89-15.5 Push Terminals
W1 Series 150-300 Watts Polypropylene Rubber 83.9-86.1 22-200 8-11 Push Terminals
W0 Series 300-500 Watts Polypropylene Foam 84-88.20 20-250 Hz 11.4-12.7 Push Terminals
WX Series 200 Watts Polypropylene Foam 86-87.17 22-250 Hz 10 Spade Terminals


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Specifications & Details


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Subwoofer Specifications
Series
W7 Series
Subwoofer Size
8"
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
3 ohms
Voice Coil Material
Frequency Response
23 - 250 Hz
Sensitivity
82.7 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
19 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Polyether Foam
Magnet weight
Magnet Type
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
CTA-2031 Compliant
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.75 cubic feet
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
0.875 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.25 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
0.875 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.5 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
6.83"
Cutout Diameter
6.94"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
35.2 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
17.4 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.612
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.654
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
2.78 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
9.5
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Parts Warranty Duration
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Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
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Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

8W7AE-3

Weight:

22.85lbs

Internal SKU:

8w7ae3

Internal Product ID:

33505

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