JL Audio 12" W3 Mobile Subwoofer Black - 010-03160-00

JL Audio W3 Series 12" Mobile Subwoofer - 92153

Upgrade the sound system in your auto with the JL Audio W3 Series 12" subwoofer. Some think they may not need an upgrade, and it's true—the existing sound system might be listenable. But with the unbeatable design and 12" size of this sub, you'll feel music in a whole new way. Not all car subwoofers are for every amp, though; the JL Audio W3 is crafted to fit medium-power amplifications (amps with 150W-500W). With this amp installed, you'll hear mighty, pinpoint-accurate bass through every song on your playlist. And thanks to a design that works to both cool the hardware and reduce distortion, the JL Audio W3's car audio tech is a true upgrade.

Smart Design for Better Bass

The JL Audio W3 subwoofer is designed for performance you can rely on thanks to DMA-optimized motor systems and elevated frame cooling. As you play music, the DMA-optimized motor systems deliver balanced force across different stroke and input power levels. Meanwhile, the frame cooling technology moves air across the top plate and voice coil. When working together with the extra-rigid vented reinforcement collar, the result is well-directed airflow and better thermal performance, all thanks to the JL Audio W3 subwoofer. Additional upgrades to the the JL Audio W3 include FCAM™ or Floating Cone Attach Method. FCAM™ delivers concentric sound, all while relieving pressure that would otherwise weigh on the suspension. The final product is articulated lows and tight bass that come across clearly, no matter what you listen to.

The Right Look for Your Car

A flexible style makes the JL Audio W3 subwoofer a favorite. That's thanks to the customizable trim ring. Remove this and the sub can accept JL audio grille mesh, which can be painted to match your car's interior. If you know that the JL Audio W3 is the right subwoofer for your vehicle, order yours from Abt for swift delivery. And if you're looking for expert installation, we're here to help. Our Mobile Install team is MECP-certified, and we can tackle everything from RVs to classic cars to marine watercraft. If you have any questions, call us at 800-860-3577 or read up with our car subwoofer buying guide.

Features

• DMA Optimized Motor System
  DMA-optimized motor systems deliver highly consistent motor force over a long range of stroke and input power levels.
• Elevated Frame-Cooling
  (U.S. Patent #6,219,431) Creates a pathway for high-velocity air to flow directly across the top-plate and onto the voice coil.
• Vented Reinforcement Collar
  (U.S. Patent #5,734,734) JL Audio’s patented Vented Reinforcement Collar (VRC™) improves the rigidity and stability of the cone/spider/voice coil junction and directs airflow over the voice coil windings for improved thermal performance.
• Floating Cone Attach Method (FCAM™)
  (U.S. Patent #6,501,844) Allows the cone and surround to be aligned independently of the spider/coil assembly, improving pistonic motion.
• Insert Molded Suspension / Coil / Terminal Sub-Assembly
  (Patent Pending) Ensures precise lead wire length, lead wire entry and exit angles and coil to spider perpendicularity.
• Surround Stress-Relief
  (Patent Pending) Promotes smooth, consistent surround behavior at all excursion levels.
• Customizable Trim Ring
  (U.S. Patent #D480,709) This removable ring accepts optional grille mesh inserts directly and can be painted to match the installation theme.

Footnotes:

• * Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied.
• ** Efficiency (1 W / 1 m) 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”.

Specifications

Parameter

• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 27.97 Hz
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.534
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 7.678
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.5
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 2.806 cu ft / 79.47 L
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)*: 0.510 in / 13.0 mm
• Reference Efficiency (no): 0.31%
• Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)**: 87.15 dB SPL
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 80.600 sq in / 0.0520 sq m
• DC Resistance (Re): 1.658 Ω