JL Audio 12W1v3 and 10W1v3 Car Subwoofers

For 2012, JL Audio announced the v3 generation of the W1 car subwoofer drivers, incorporating a number of significant advances, starting with the motor systems. Beefy six and eight-layer voice coils now work within a 25% larger motor structure than the v2's, while only increasing mounting depth by 1/10th of an inch (2.5 mm). The big payoff is a whopping 20% increase in linear excursion capability over the v2's, without changing the essential small-box excellence of the core design.

These motor enhancements were guided by JL Audio's proprietary DMA modeling system to deliver superior dynamic stability and low distortion within the W1v3's intended power envelope.

A new injection-molded cone body with a classic JL Audio logo steps up the cosmetics on the front of the driver, while a new black basket finish and field plates with machined surfaces dress up the rear in a major way.

Features

• Very small sealed enclosure volume requirements
• Shallow mounting depth
• No pole vent: permits mounting close to rear wall of enclosure.
• Long linear excursion capability
• Patented “VRC” vented reinforcement collar
• Patented “floating cone attach method” technology
• DMA-optimized motor designs
• Stamped steel frame
• Injection molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone with rubber surround

Specifications

Key Improvements over W1v2's:

• Larger, more powerful motor systems 12W1v3: 25% larger 10W1v3: 27% larger
• 20% more linear excursion capability