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JL Audio In-Wall Subwoofer - 96098
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Abt Model: IWE108
UPC: 699440960984
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JL Audio 96098 In-Wall Subwoofer
The same minds that engineered JL Audio's reference-grade Fathom® and Gotham® powered subwoofers have created amazing in-wall subwoofer solutions, centered on purpose-engineered, thin-line drivers with patented technology. The results are in-wall subwoofer systems fully worthy of the Fathom® name, with outstanding low frequency extension, dynamics and sound quality—and all the signal processing features of their in-room counterparts. Each Fathom IWS system consists of one or two in-wall cabinets, plus an outboard, rack-mountable amplifier.
Features
- Unbalanced Inputs
Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks) - Speaker/High-Level Inputs
Stereo or Mono (removable plug) - Line Outputs
Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks - Pass-Through or High-Pass) - Speaker Outputs
Neutrik speak-On® 2-Pole Connectors (uses Neutrik part: NL2FX, included) - Input Grounding
Isolated or Grounded - Level Modes
Reference (fixed gain) or Variable from –50 dB to +15 dB over reference gain (0.5 dB increments) - Power Modes
Off, On, Automatic (Signal-Sensing or 12V Trigger) - Filter Mode
Off, 12 dB per octave or 24 dB per octave (Low-Pass, with tracking High-Pass Outputs) - Filter Cutoff Frequency
Variable from 30 Hz – 130.1 Hz - Polarity
0 or 180 degrees - Delay
Variable from 0 – 25 ms (0.1 ms increments, Sub and HP outputs) - E.L.F. Trim
Variable from –12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz (0.5 dB increments) - Equalizer / Frequency Range
3 bands / 20 Hz to 160 Hz (1 Hz increments) - Equalizer Gain Range
–12 dB to +12 dB (0.2 dB increments) - Equalizer Q Range
0.7 to 5.0 (0.1 increments) - Controls
D-Pad navigation buttons with LCD display - Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.)
Optional, 18-Band equalizer, requires laboratorygrade calibration microphone (sold separately) - 12V Trigger Output Capacity
150 mA (1/8-inch/3.5mm mini jack) - Wireless Connectivity
Optional, JLINK™ TRX System (sold separately) - Built in USA, with global components
Subwoofer Enclosure and Subwoofer Driver (Amplifier is manufactured in China)
California customers:
General
Color
Black
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
No
Speaker Phone
No
USB Port
No
NFC
No
Water Resistant
No
Rock Speaker
No
Waterproof
No
AirPlay
No
Built-In Mic
No
Digital Display
Yes
Aux Input
No
App Controlled
No
Optical Digital Input
No
Rechargeable
No
SonosNet
No
Control Button(s)
No
Microphone Mute
No
Coaxial Digital Input
No
HDMI Input
No
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
No
4K Video Passthrough
No
8K Video Passthrough
No
Remote Control Included
No
Wireless Subwoofer
No
Input(s)
1 x Stereo or Mono (removable plug)
Output(s)
2 x Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks - Pass-Through or High-Pass)
HDR Support
No
Woofer Size (in)
8
Woofer(s)
1 x 8" Driver
Wireless Multi-Room Audio
No
Center Speaker
No
Side-Firing Speaker
No
Up-Firing Speaker
No
Dolby Atmos
No
DTS: X
No
Frequency Response
24.9Hz - 109Hz (+/- 1.5 dB)
Powered / Passive
Passive
Shape (In-Wall/Ceiling)
Rectangular
Enclosure Type
Ported
Speaker Design
Subwoofer
Speaker Type
In-Wall
Approximate Dimensions
Height (in)
61.6
Width (in)
14
Depth (in)
3.25
Cut-Out Height (in)
75" (1,905mm)
Cut-Out Width (in)
14.375" (365 mm)
Cut-Out Diameter (in)
9.75
Package Size HxWxL (in)
10 x 21 x 65
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
13.5
Subwoofer Weight (lbs)
20
Package Weight (lbs)
52
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
2 Years
Labor Warranty
2 Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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This subwoofer supports unbalanced inputs via stereo or mono two RCA jacks and speaker/high-level inputs through a removable plug that supports stereo or mono. It also has line outputs with two RCA jacks for pass-through or high-pass configuration and speaker outputs with Neutrik speak-On 2-pole connectors included.
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The power modes include Off, On, and Automatic modes with signal-sensing or 12V trigger. Filter modes include Off, 12 dB per octave, or 24 dB per octave low-pass filters with tracking high-pass outputs. The cutoff frequency is adjustable from 30 Hz to 130.1 Hz.
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The subwoofer features a three-band equalizer that covers 20 Hz to 160 Hz frequency range with gain adjustable from -12 dB to +12 dB and Q factor from 0.7 to 5.0. Additional customizable settings include level modes, polarity, delay, and E.L.F. trim to fine-tune low frequency response.
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Yes, it supports optional Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) via an 18-band equalizer that requires a laboratory-grade calibration microphone, which is sold separately, to calibrate the system for optimal sound in your listening environment.
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The in-wall subwoofer has a rectangular shape designed to fit with cutout dimensions of 75 inches in height and 14.375 inches in width, with a depth of 3.25 inches. It has a low profile for minimal wall thickness and an 8-inch driver. The cutout diameter for height and length is 9.75 inches.
Key Features
- 8-inch Driver
- 300 Watts
- Stereo Or Mono (Two RCA Jacks)
- 3 Bands Equalizer
- D-pad Navigation Buttons With LCD Display
- Low Profile And Minimal Wall Thickness.
- Black Finish
