JL Audio 12-inch Subwoofer Driver, 2 Ω 12W3v3-2

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.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Continuous Power Handling (RMS) | 500 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) | 150 - 500 W |
| Nominal Impedance (Znom) | 150 - 500 W 2 Ω |
| Parameters | |
| 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 |