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JL Audio 13TW5-3

13.5" Single 3 ohm Thin-Line TW5 Series Car Subwoofer

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13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1200 watts Max • 600 watts RMS • 3 Ohm • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.8 Cubic Feet of Airspace

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13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer • 1200 watts Max • 600 watts RMS • 3 Ohm • Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone • Santoprene surround • Cast Alloy Basket • Requires Only 0.8 Cubic Feet of Airspace

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Redefining the Shallow Mount Subwoofer

If you are in need of a shallow mount subwoofer, then look no further that the JL Audio 13TW5-3. This new and unique thin-line sub is going to give you the most sound out of the smallest space. The DMA-optimized motor system will produce a consistent motor force over a long range of strokes and power levels. U.S. Patented Floating Cone Attach Method (FCAM) aligns the cone and surround without depending on the spider and coil assembly, resulting in an improved pistonic motion. Even with all the advanced technology that JL Audio uses, the best feature is still its mounting depth. The 13TW5-3 only requires 2-1/2" inches of space to mount. You are only 2-1/2" away from the greatest sounding shallow mount subwoofer you have heard.


Product Features:

  • 13-1/2" Single 3 ohm TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1200 watts
    • RMS: 600 watts
    • Recommended Power Range: 100-600 watts
  • Impedance: 3 Ohm
  • Mica-filled polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene surround
  • Unique design allows for small airspace requirements
  • Requires only 0.8 cubic feet of airspace
  • Cast alloy basket
  • Frequency response: 20-500 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 85.87 dB
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
JL Audio 13TW5-3 Recommended Power Range

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
TW5 Shallow Mount Series
Subwoofer Size
13.5"
Peak Power Handling
1200 watts
RMS Power Handling
600 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
3 ohm
Frequency Response
20 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
85.87 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
9.7 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Mica Injected Polypropylene - MIPP
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2-1/2"
Cutout Diameter
12-1/2"
Shallow Mount Installation
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

13TW5-3

Weight:

21.00lbs

Internal SKU:

13tw5

Internal Product ID:

15350

Product and How-to Videos


  • Cutting Open a JL Audio TW5 Shallow Sub | Subwoofer Guts!
  • JL Audio TW5 Thin-Line Subwoofer | Best Shallow Mount Sub Ever?
  • Car Subwoofer Size Buying Guide | What Size of Sub Should I Get?

Customer Ratings & Reviews



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Durability
4.8
Value
4.4
Features
4.8
Design
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Usability
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Awesome Sub!!

I have had this in my car for almost six months now and I love it as much as the first time I got it hooked up! It takes up next to no space because its so thin and I built a box for it to fit right in my trunk. It pounds out a lot of bass and I'm very impressed. It's very expensive, but I would easily recommend it to anyone willing to spend the money

By Tyler on April 21, 2013

42 found this helpful Helpful?


13tw5

I have this sub, it sounds great! Once it gets broke in it will sound a lot better... Also i just bought a second one of these subs and im getting the box built next week by my buddy justin

By dave on February 21, 2011

40 found this helpful Helpful?


Great Sub

Heck of a sub, had one running on the JL 750/1 slash series hitting real good. friends heard me coming in my regular cab truck from quite a distance, and I am putting in a second one real soon! sounds great, great sound quality, and hits hard! If your looking for an outstanding sub without a lot of room, I would definitely recommend this!

By Dew53 on June 15, 2010

41 found this helpful Helpful?


VERY IMPRESSIVE. POWERFUL

Installed facing down into the spare tire well of a 94 civic.Powered by a 500/1. I have had the 13w7 12w6v2's etc. and love them. I purchase this in hopes of retaining my trunk space by using nothing more then my spare tire well. and if it wasn't loud enough i would just put it under the seat of my truck and use the one of the other jl models in the civic. Thats not going to happen though. This thing not only sounds good. it is powerful.... Looks like i will be selling my other models for these. Only drawback is the mounting flange is rather small between the tabs. Will need to get the mounting hole just right.

By nick on November 19, 2009

40 found this helpful Helpful?


Very nice

I heard it and it sounds good.

By Marcus on August 11, 2011

40 found this helpful Helpful?


JL Audio 13TW5-3

Very Nice sounding sub have it in my Cadillac Escalade its sounds awesome.

By Markel on June 6, 2011

39 found this helpful Helpful?


Awesome Thumper!!

This woofer is an awesome addition to my system! Between this and a 10W3v3 the low end is completely covered. It handles an Alpine PDX6 amp nicely and I have it tucked under the back seat in my F150 iin a 0.8 cubic foot box where it sits in less that six inches of clearance.

I don't think there is a better performing shallow anywhere!! I also think that this would outperform most standard speakers.

I highly recommend this speaker!!!

By Mike on February 10, 2011

41 found this helpful Helpful?


JL TW5

Great sub. Put two in 08 gmc crew cab with 1000/1. Sound like my old w6. Cant ask for a better thin mount sub.

By Tommy on November 14, 2009

39 found this helpful Helpful?


Great for its size...

I love this sub. It is very loud, the depth of it is very thin and it looks good. My only gripe is that it seems a little slow on response. Now that can be due to the box type, the amp settings, the deck, etc... So far however, this is a great purchase.

By Philip on October 29, 2009

40 found this helpful Helpful?


very good bass

recomiendo estos bajos por que son muy delgados y tienen un sonido muy fuerte 144 db en db drag con un amp orion HCCA 275
OCUPAN POCO ESPACIO ES LO MEJOR
usadas en silverado 2003 cabina senciilla

GOOGLE TRANSLATION:
recommend this shallow because they are very thin and have a very loud 144 db in db drag Orion HCCA amp with a small footprint 275 IS BEST silverado 2003 cabin used in senciilla

By Juan on November 26, 2012

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