JL Audio 12W3v3-2 500W 12" 30cm Subwoofer Bass Driver

W3v3 12-inch Subwoofer Driver (500 W, 2 Ω)

This powerhouse 12-inch driver delivers potent performance and world-class sound quality in medium power applications. Several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 12W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability.

The 12W3v3-2 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W - 500W range and is optimized to operate in a compact 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.

JL Audio 12W3v3 JL Audio designed the W3v3 subwoofers to deliver powerful, accurate bass with a medium-power amplifier. Clearly the best sounding 12W3v3 's yet, these subwoofers feature DMA-optimized, long linear excursion capability to minimize distortion and increase output. 12W3v3 's are superb performers in compact sealed or ported enclosures.

Multiple patented technologies enhance performance and reliability. As with JL Audio 's flagship drivers, development was guided by JL Audio 's proprietary DMA (Dynamic Motor Analysis) modeling system to deliver outstanding dynamic stability and low-distortion operation within their intended power envelope.

A mineral-filled polypropylene upper cone body with a metallic JL Audio logo medallion provides a classy new look, while a removable (and customizable) mounting flange trim ring receives grille-mesh inserts directly, without the need for additional grille hardware. (Grille mesh inserts are sold separately.)

• RMS Watts - 500 W
• Recommended RMS Amplifier Power - 150 - 500 W
• Nominal Impedance - 2 Ω
• 12" subwoofer
• 2 Ohms
• Mineral-filled polypropylene cone
• Nitrile-butylene rubber surround
• Frequency response: 22-200 Hz
• Sensitivity: 871005 dB
• Top-mount depth: 6-5/8"
• Sealed box volume: 110025 cubic feet
• Ported box volume: 1.75 cubic feet

• Nominal Diameter - 12.0 in / 300 mm
• Overall Diameter (A) - 12.5 in / 318 mm
• Mounting Hole Diameter (B) - 11.0625 in / 281 mm
• Bolt Hole Circle (C) - 11.7 in / 297 mm
• Magnet Diameter (D) - 5.5 in / 140 mm
• Mounting Depth (E) - 6.65 in / 169 mm