13W3v3 - Subwoofer JL Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Subwoofer
Brand	JL Audio
Model	13W3v3
Speaker Size	13.5 inches
Impedance	Single 4 ohm (SVC) or Dual 2 ohm (DVC) available
RMS Power Handling	500 Watts
Peak Power Handling	1000 Watts
Sensitivity	87 dB (1W/1m)
Frequency Response	22 - 200 Hz
Mounting Depth	6.5 inches
Cutout Diameter	12.375 inches
Recommended Sealed Enclosure	1.0 - 1.25 cu ft
Recommended Ported Enclosure	1.25 - 2.0 cu ft
Voice Coil Diameter	3 inches
Cone Material	Polypropylene with mica
Surround Material	Rubber
Magnet Type	Ferrite
Weight	20 lbs
Warranty	2 years
Cleaning	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth
Safety	Do not exceed recommended enclosure volume or power handling
Repairability	Recone kits and parts available from authorized dealers

Frequently Asked Questions - 13W3v3 JL Audio

What is the recommended enclosure type for the JL Audio 13W3v3?

The 13W3v3 performs well in both sealed and ported enclosures. For sealed, use 1.0-1.25 cu ft. For ported, use 1.25-2.0 cu ft tuned to 30-35 Hz.

What is the RMS power handling of the 13W3v3?

The RMS power handling is 500 Watts with a peak of 1000 Watts.

How do I break in a new JL Audio 13W3v3?

Play the subwoofer at moderate volume (about 50% power) for 10-20 hours with varied bass content to loosen the suspension.

What is the impedance of the 13W3v3?

The 13W3v3 is available in single 4 ohm (SVC) or dual 2 ohm (DVC) voice coil configurations. Check your model.

What are the mounting dimensions for the 13W3v3?

The mounting depth is 6.5 inches and the cutout diameter is 12.375 inches.

Can the 13W3v3 be used in a free-air setup?

No, the 13W3v3 requires an enclosure. It is not recommended for infinite baffle or free-air use.

What type of music is the 13W3v3 best for?

The 13W3v3 delivers tight, accurate bass ideal for jazz, rock, and electronic music, but can also handle low-frequency extension for hip-hop.

How do I wire a dual 2 ohm 13W3v3 to a 1 ohm load?

Wire both voice coils in parallel: connect positive to positive, negative to negative. This results in a 1 ohm load.

What is the sensitivity of the 13W3v3?

Sensitivity is 87 dB at 1W/1m, which is typical for a high-excursion subwoofer.

Where can I find replacement parts for the 13W3v3?

Recone kits and parts are available through authorized JL Audio dealers or directly from JL Audio's service department.

USER MANUAL 13W3v3 JL Audio

Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio subwoofer component. Your JL Audio subwoofer is a precision loudspeaker which 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, 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.

JL AUDIO®

Ahead of the Curve

JL AUDIO 13W3v3-2 / 13W3v3-4 / 13W3v3-8

U.S. PATENTS: #5,734,734 #6,501,844 #6,219,431 #D480,709 Other U.S. & Foreign patents pending.

JLADP A B C D E

13W3v3 SUBWOOFER PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Diameter:	13.5 in.343 mm
Overall Diameter (A):	14.0 in.356 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter (B):	12.5625 in.319 mm
Bolt Hole Circle (C):	13.2 in.335 mm
Magnet Diameter (D):	5.79 in.147 mm
Mounting Depth (E):	7.63 in.194 mm
Net Weight:	17.75 lbs.8.05 kg
Driver Displacement:	0.096 ft ^3 2.72 litres

SUBWOOFER 13W3v3-2 13W3v3-4 13W3v3-8
Free Air Resonance (Fs):	24.70 Hz 23.66 Hz	24.39 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes):	0.544 0.465 0.549
Mechanical “Q” (Qms):	6.936 6.774 6.310
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts):	0.504 0.435 0.505
Equivalent Compliance (Vas):	4.635 ft ^3 131.26 litres	4.793 ft ^3 135.74 litres	4.600 ft ^3 130.27 litres
One-way, Linear Excursion (Xmax)*:	0.610 in.15.5 mm	0.610 in.15.5 mm	0.610 in.15.5 mm
Efficiency (1W/1m)**:	87.63 dB SPL 87.90	dB SPL 87.39 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd):	103.850 in ^2 0.0670 m ^2	103.850 in ^2 0.0670 m ^2	103.850 in ^2 0.0670 m ^2
DC Resistance (Re):	1.659 ohm 3.569 ohm	7.717 ohm
Nominal Impedance:	2 ohm 4 ohm 8 ohm
Power Handling (continuous):	600W 600W 600W
* Xmax specifications are derived via 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” !

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

SUBWOOFER RECOMMENDED SEALED ENCLOSURES
	Volume(net int.)	External Dimensions( W dth × H eight × D epth)	F3(Hz)	Fc(Hz)	Qtc
13W3v3-2	1.750 ft ^3 49.6 litres	16.625 in. × 16 in. × 16 in.422 mm × 406 mm × 406 mm	37.7	47.2	0.96
13W3v3-4	1.500 ft ^3 42.5 litres	16 in. × 16 in. × 14.625 in.406 mm × 406 mm × 371 mm	40.4 48	5 0.89
13W3v3-8	1.750 ft ^3 49.6 litres	16.625 in. × 16 in. × 16 in.422 mm × 406 mm × 406 mm	37.2 46	5 0.96

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SUBWOOFER	RECOMMENDED PORTED ENCLOSURES
	Volume (net int.)	Enclosure External Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)	Slot Port Specs Slot Area × Slot Length	Rec. Slot Port Internal Dimensions Slot Width × Slot Height × Slot Length	Tune to: (Hz)	F3 (Hz)
13W3v3-2	2.5 ft ^3 70.8 litres	23.75 in. × 17 in. × 18.125 in.603 mm × 432 mm × 460 mm	23.25 sq. in. × 36.25 in.150 sq. cm. × 921 mm	1.5 in. × 15.5 in. × 36.25 in.38 mm × 394 mm × 921 mm	25.0 35.0
13W3v3-4	2.25 ft ^3 63.7 litres	23.75 in. × 17 in. × 16.625 in.603 mm × 432 mm × 422 mm	23.25 sq. in. × 34.375 in.150 sq. cm. × 873 mm	1.5 in. × 15.5 in. × 34.375 in.38 mm × 394 mm × 873 mm	27.0 35.0
13W3v3-8	2.5 ft ^3 70.8 litres	23.75 in. × 17 in. × 18.125 in.603 mm × 432 mm × 460 mm	23.25 sq. in. × 36.25 in.150 sq. cm. × 921 mm	1.5 in. × 15,5 in. × 36.25 in.38 mm × 394 mm × 921 mm	25.0 36.0

• 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.

D H SH W SL SW EL Overhead Cutaway View SW "EL" (Port Extension L 13W3v3-2: 18.125 in. (16

"EL" (Port Extension Length)
13W3v3-2: 18.125 in. (160 mm)
13W3v3-4: 17.75 in. (451 mm)
13W3v3-8: 18.125 in. (460 mm)

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 floorpan 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.

RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS (RMS) POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER:

75W | 150W 300W 600W | 1000W 13W3v3 LEG=ND: MINIMUM OPTIMUM MAXIMUM WARRANTY VOID

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.

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.

JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)

Automotive Subwoofer Components

JLL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 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, 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 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 purchase date. Return only defective components. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect. 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: [phone] 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.