JL AUDIO 10W3v3-2 Subwoofers Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- JL AUDIO
Table of Contents
JL AUDIO 10W3v3-2 Subwoofers
Product Information
Specifications
- Nominal Diameter: 10.0 in. (250 mm)
- Overall Diameter: 10.5 in. (267 mm)
- Mounting Hole Diameter: 9.0625 in. (230 mm)
- Bolt Hole Circle: 9.7 in. (246.5 mm)
- Magnet Diameter: 5.25 in. (133 mm)
- Mounting Depth: 5.93 in. (151 mm)
- Net Weight: 12.25 lbs. (5.56 kg)
10W3v3-2 Subwoofer
- Free Air Resonance (Fs): 32.97 Hz
- Electrical Q (Qes): 0.533
- Mechanical Q (Qms): 7.027
- Total Speaker Q (Qts): 0.495
- One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 0.550 in. (14.0 mm)
- Efficiency (1W/1m): 85.37 dB SPL
- DC Resistance (Re): 1.7 ohm
- Nominal Impedance: 2 ohm
- Power Handling (continuous): 500W
10W3v3-4 Subwoofer
- Free Air Resonance (Fs): 31.49 Hz
- Electrical Q (Qes): 0.523
- Mechanical Q (Qms): 7.017
- Total Speaker Q (Qts): 0.495
- One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 0.550 in. (14.0 mm)
- Efficiency (1W/1m): 85.37 dB SPL
- DC Resistance (Re): 4 ohm
- Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
- Power Handling (continuous): 500W
10W3v3-8 Subwoofer
- Free Air Resonance (Fs): 32.60 Hz
- Electrical Q (Qes): 0.534
- Mechanical Q (Qms): 6.590
- Total Speaker Q (Qts): 0.495
- One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 0.550 in. (14.0 mm)
- Efficiency (1W/1m): 85.37 dB SPL
- DC Resistance (Re): 8 ohm
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm
- Power Handling (continuous): 500W
Product Usage Instructions
Enclosure Recommendations
Your JL Audio subwoofer is designed to work optimally in either a sealed
enclosure or a ported enclosure. Both types of enclosures will provide
excellent sound quality and low-frequency extension. The choice between the
two depends on the available space.
Sealed Enclosure
The sealed enclosure is recommended if space is extremely tight. It will
provide a compact solution while still delivering high-quality sub-bass
performance. The recommended external dimensions for the sealed enclosure are
17.875 in. x 11 in. x 9 in. (454 mm x 279 mm x 229 mm). The enclosure has an
F3 (Hz) of 48.3 for the 10W3v3-2, 46.9 for the 10W3v3-4, and 47.8 for the
10W3v3-8.
Ported Enclosure
The ported enclosure is recommended if you have extra space to work with. It
will produce 3dB more output at the same power compared to a sealed enclosure.
The recommended external dimensions for the ported enclosure are 25 in. x 12
in. x 12.5 in. (635 mm x 305 mm x 318 mm). The enclosure requires a slot port
with internal dimensions of 1.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 24.75 in. (32 mm x 267 mm x
629 mm) for the 10W3v3-2, and 1.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 28.625 in. (32 mm x 267 mm
x 727 mm) for the 10W3v3-4 and 10W3v3-8.
FAQ
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Q: Can I use the subwoofer without an enclosure?
A: No, the subwoofer requires an enclosure to function properly and deliver optimal performance. -
Q: Can I use any enclosure for the subwoofer?
A: It is recommended to use the specified sealed or ported enclosures for the best performance. These enclosures have been designed to match the characteristics of the subwoofer. -
Q: Can I build my own enclosure?
A: While it is possible to build your own enclosure, it is highly recommended to have it built by an authorized JL Audio dealer. They have the technical knowledge and expertise to create a high-quality enclosure that will maximize the performance of your subwoofer. -
Q: Can I use the subwoofer with any amplifier?
A: The subwoofer has a power handling capacity of 500W (continuous). Make sure your amplifier’s power output matches or is within this range to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to the subwoofer.
Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio subwoofer component. Your JL Audio subwoofer is a precision loudspeaker that has been engineered to produce the highest quality sub-bass performance in your vehicle. Authorized JL Audio dealers have extensive technical information for many different applications of your new speaker. They also have the knowledge, skills and tools to build a high-quality enclosure that will maximize the performance of your speaker. We highly recommend that you have your enclosure built by an authorized JL Audio dealer.
Inside you will find specifications and two recommended enclosures for your speaker; one is a sealed enclosure, and the other is a ported design. Both types of enclosures will give you excellent sound quality and low-frequency extension. The sealed enclosure is a better choice if space is extremely tight, but the ported enclosure will produce 3dB more output at the same power if you have the extra space to work with.
SPECIFICATIONS
JL AUDIO 10W3v3-2/10W3v3-4/10W3v3-8
U.S. PATENTS: #5,734,734 #6,501,844 #6,219,431 #D480,709 Other U.S. & Foreign patents pending.
10W3v3 SUBWOOFER PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Diameter:
| 10.0 in. 250 mm
Overall Diameter (A):
| 10.5 in. 267 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter (B):
| 9.0625 in.
230 mm
Bolt Hole Circle (C):
| 9.7 in.
246.5 mm
Magnet Diameter (D):
| 5.25 in. 133 mm
Mounting Depth (E):
| 5.93 in. 151 mm
Net Weight:
| 12.25 lbs.
5.56 kg
Driver Displacement:
| 0.049 ft³
1.39 litres
SUBWOOFER 10W3v3-2 10W3v3-4 10W3v3-8
Free Air Resonance (Fs):| 32.97 Hz| 31.49 Hz| 32.60 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes):| 0.533| 0.523| 0.534
Mechanical “Q” (Qms):| 7.027| 7.017| 6.590
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts):| 0.495| 0.485| 0.494
Equivalent Compliance (Vas):
| 1.136 ft³
32.17 litres
| 1.138 ft³
32.23 litres
| 1.136 ft³
32.17 litres
One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax)*:
| 0.550 in.
14.0 mm
| 0.550 in.
14.0 mm
| 0.550 in.
14.0 mm
Efficiency (1W/1m)**:| 85.37 dB SPL| 84.87 dB SPL| 85.22 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd):
| 53.475 in² 0.0345 m²| 53.475 in² 0.0345 m²| 53.475 in² 0.0345 m²
DC Resistance (Re):| 1.7 ohm| 3.567 ohm| 7.240 ohm
Nominal Impedance:| 2 ohm| 4 ohm| 8 ohm
Power Handling (continuous):| 500W| 500W| 500W
* Xmax specifications are derived via the one-way voice coil overhang
method with no correction factors applied.
** Efficiency (1W/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer’s output capability and should not be used as a comparison to other subwoofers to determine which one is “louder”!
SUBWOOFER| RECOMMENDED SEALED ENCLOSURES|
---|---|---
| Volume
(net int.)
| External Dimensions
( W idth x H eight x D epth)
| F3
(Hz)
| Fc
(Hz)
| Qtc
10W3v3- 2| 0.625 ft³
17.7 litres
| 17.875 in. x 11 in. x 9 in.
454 mm x 279 mm x 229 mm
|
48.3
|
55.3
|
0.831
10W3v3- 4| 0.625 ft³
17.7 litres
| 17.875 in. x 11 in. x 9 in.
454 mm x 279 mm x 229 mm
|
46.9
|
52.9
|
0.818
10W3v3- 8| 0.625 ft³
17.7 litres
| 17.875 in. x 11 in. x 9 in.
454 mm x 279 mm x 229 mm
| 47.8| 54.7| 0.829
SUBWOOFER| RECOMMENDED PORTED ENCLOSURES
| Volume
(net int.)
| Enclosure External Dimensions
( W idth x H eight x D epth)
| Rec. Slot Port Internal Dimensions S lot W idth x S lot H eight x S lot L ength| Tune to:
(Hz)
| F3
(Hz)
10W3v3- 2| 1.25 ft³
35.4 litres
| 25 in. x 12 in. x 12.5 in.
635 mm x 305 mm x 318 mm
| 1.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 24.75 in.
32 mm x 267 mm x 629 mm
|
32.0
|
31.4
10W3v3- 4| 1.125 ft³
31.9 litres
| 23 in. x 12 in. x 13 in.
584 mm x 305 mm x 330 mm
| 1.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 28.625 in.
32 mm x 267 mm x 727 mm
|
31.8
|
31.7
10W3v3- 8| 1.25 ft³
35.4 litres
| 25 in. x 12 in. x 12.5 in.
635 mm x 305 mm x 318 mm
| 1.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 24.75 in.
32 mm x 267 mm x 629 mm
|
32.0
|
31.3
- The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 3/4″ (19mm) thick material. If you are using 5/8″ (16mm) thick material, subtract 1/4″ (6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less than 5/8″ (16mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.
- All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes!Box volume displacement, port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal volume. All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account.
- When using two subwoofers in a common enclosure simply double the required volume and, in the case of a ported enclosure, use two times the recommended port(s).
- We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi-amplified system using high-quality satellite speakers and amplifiers. We do not recommend the use of this subwoofer with a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely affect performance.
CAUTION
- Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss. This high-performance speaker can exceed this level. Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity.
- When installing a subwoofer in your vehicle, it is extremely important to secure the enclosure firmly. We recommend bolting the enclosure through the metal of the floorplan or the frame of the vehicle with large-diameter washers for reinforcement. If an enclosure is not firmly attached, it can become a projectile in a collision. This is particularly important in a hatchback, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, or van.
POWER RANGE
RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS (RMS) POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER:
MEDIUM GRAY (MINIMUM):
- From a reliability standpoint, this zone represents a very comfortable operating power range for each driver. This level of power will not stress the woofer but will not extract all of its performance potential, either.
- Use of less than the minimum power level will not damage the woofer, but may result in unsatisfactory performance.
LIGHT GRAY (OPTIMUM):
This zone represents the best compromise between long-term reliability, high-
output and low-distortion performance. This power level is lower than the
woofer’s continuous power rating (as published in its specifications), but you
will still be taking advantage of the woofer’s, low-distortion performance
range without undue risk of failure.
DARK GRAY (MAXIMUM):
Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing the power into this zone, but
typically not more than 2dB, compared to the light gray zone. The subwoofer
driver is designed to operate safely up to this power range, but not beyond.
Operate with caution.
BLACK (WARRANTY VOID):
- We do not recommend operating woofers at this level of power. In this zone, there is a very high probability that the driver will fail due to excessive heat and/or mechanical stress.
- Subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of power are NOT covered under warranty.
JL Audio offers an extensive line of high-performance subwoofer drivers to fit a wide variety of enclosure and power applications. When designing systems with our drivers, it is very important to achieve a good power match between the subwoofer amplifier and the subwoofer driver’s capabilities. The power levels listed in the above chart represent continuous (RMS) amplifier power per woofer and assume that the user will regularly make full use of that power without drastically overdriving the amplifier(s). Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of subwoofers into your calculations. Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable.
WARRANTY
JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)
Automotive Subwoofer Components
- JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
- Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, and misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
- This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer. Warranty is voided if the factory-applied product serial number is removed or defaced.
- Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL AUDIO will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective product with the new or remanufactured product at no charge.
- Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an
authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a
copy of the original sales receipt.) Direct returns from consumers or non-
authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO
with a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products
returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing
date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to the
purchase date. Return only defective components. Non-defective items received
will be returned freight-collect. The customer is responsible for shipping
charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO. Freight damage on
returns is not covered under warranty. Always include proof of purchase (sales
receipt).
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:
- JL Audio customer service: 954-443-1100 during normal business hours (Eastern Time)
- JL Audio, Inc 10369 North Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
International Warranties:
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by
that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
Printed in USA.