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JL Audio 8W7AE-3 (Open Box, Like New)

500W RMS 8" W7AE Series 3-ohm Car Subwoofer

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• RMS Power: 500 watts
• Impedance: Single 3 ohm
• Polypropylene Cone
• Polyether Foam Surround
• Mount depth: 6.83"
• Sensitivity: 82.7 dB

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Description


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Item Condition - Like New (Open Box):

This product works and looks like new. It may have been opened for a visual demo or product video. In some cases there may be signs of an attempt at installation like opened packaging or mounting screw holes used, but there is no real sign of use or wear. Includes all original parts, packaging and accessories (or suitable replacement)


JL Audio 8W7AE-3

This Subwoofer has been called the "best damn 8-inch subwoofer ever made" for its remarkable performance capabilities and design attributes. An impressive linear excursion envelope that exceeds 0.75 in. (19 mm) one-way allows it to deliver impact well beyond the range of other 8-inch Subwoofers. The 8W7AE is best used with amplifier power in the 200W - 500W range and is optimized to operate in a 0.875 cu. ft. (24.8 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 l) ported enclosure.

W7AE (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but they are distinguished by cosmetic differences.


JL Audio 8W7AE-3

500W RMS 8" W7AE Series 3-ohm Car Subwoofer
Quantity: 1

Product Details:

  • 8" Single 3 ohm W7 Anniversary Edition Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • RMS: 500 watts
  • Polypropylene Cone
  • Polyether Foam Surround
  • Satin-black powder-coated baskets
  • Bright anodized surround clamp ring
  • Anniversary edition cone badge
  • Anniversary edition terminal label
  • 19 mm Xmax
  • Single Stacked magnet motor structure
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 35.2 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 82.7 dB
  • Recommended sealed box volume: 0.875 cubic feet
  • Recommended ported box volume: 1.0 cubic feet
  • Top-mount depth: 6.83"
  • Cutout diameter: 6.94"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • JL Audio SGR-8W7 optional protective subwoofer grille (sold separately)
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Priced Individually

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
W7 Anniversary Edition Series
Subwoofer Size
8"
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
3 ohm
Sensitivity
82.7 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
19 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Polyether Foam
Magnet Structure
Single Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
0.875 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
6.83"
Cutout Diameter
6.94"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
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 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
9.5
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:

8W7AE3_OBN

Weight:

22.85lbs

Internal SKU:

8w7ae3_obn

Internal Product ID:

223986

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
82%
4 star
9%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.7
Value
4.6
Features
4.9
Design
4.9
Usability
4.9

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Best 8" SQ sub on the market. Period.

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I've been running these subs since their intro back in '04, I believe - this 'll be my 2nd quad set. Yes, there are less expensive 8" subs out there, that might get louder too, but NONE of them will sound as good doing it. Worth every penny. If sound quality plays a greater role for you over just being 'loud', then these are the way to go. And make no mistake; they DO get loud too!!

By Dolfy on May 27, 2013

60 found this helpful


Nice

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Man these things are great sound like 12s. JL knows what they are doing.

By Brandon on February 5, 2012

55 found this helpful


Great subwoofer

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I got 2 and it sounds great!

By Marcus on August 13, 2011

49 found this helpful


JL Audio w7

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I have been installing car stereo systems for a while and today i built 2 boxes for customers. Once one of the boxes just so happened to be for this w7 8. I was truly impressed with the amount of output and how linear this woofer stays when it is being fully pushed. The amp was a rockford t1500 bdcp so it was clean power and let me tell you, this 8 got LOUD for its size and took the power extremely well. I have installed sundown sa 8's sundown x8's dc m3 8's as well as PSI 8" woofers and this woofer definitely held its ground against all the other competitors and took the power better then some of them. Overall a excellent woofer if you can swallow the price point.

By Cameron on August 1, 2015

42 found this helpful


Best subs you will find, period.

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

These subs are so great I bought four of them for my 2020 Chevy truck. When it came to purchasing them, Sonic Electronix had the best deal.

By Grant on May 15, 2020 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

31 found this helpful


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By michael on February 18, 2024 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Best sensation ever to be a Sonic Electronic customer im happy ???? enough said ????

The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Yes I think it would be worth to download some additional products pictures and videos if possible..thank you

By Victor on June 21, 2025 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

2 found this helpful


The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.
By Efrain on December 9, 2024 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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The following review is for 8W7AE-3, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.
By Sione on January 25, 2026 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase


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By Charles on August 3, 2025 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase




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