JL AUDIO 10W3v3-2 - 25cm Subwoofer

10W3v3-2
W3v3 10-inch Subwoofer Driver (500 W, 2 ohms)

This acclaimed subwoofer driver strikes an outstanding balance in power handling, enclosure requirements and excursion to deliver excellent results in medium power applications. Several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 10W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability.

The 10W3v3-2 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W - 500W range and is optimized to operate in a compact 0.625 cu. ft. (17.7 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) ported enclosure.

General Specifications

• Continuous Power Handling (RMS): 500 W
• Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS): 150- 500 W
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 2 ohms

Physical Specifications (Pict. 5)

• Nominal Diameter: 10.0 in / 250 mm
• Overall Diameter (A): 10.5 in / 267 mm
• Mounting Hole Diameter (B): 9.0625 in / 230 mm
• Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C): 9.7 in / 246.5 mm
• Motor Outer Diameter (D): 5.25 in / 133 mm
• Mounting Depth (E): 5.93 in / 151 mm
• Driver Displacement: 0.049 cu ft / 1.39 L
• Net Weight: 12.25 lb / 5.56 kg

Parameters

• Free Air Resonance (Fs) 32.97 Hz
• Electrical “Q” (Qes) 0.533
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms) 7.027
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) 0.495
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas) 1.136 cu ft / 32.17 L
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* 0.550 in / 14.0 mm
• Reference Efficiency (no) 0.21%
• Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** 85.37 dB SPL
• Effective Piston Area (Sd) 53.475 sq in / 0.0345 sq m
• DC Resistance (Re) 1.70 ohms

* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied.
** Efficiency (1 W / 1 m) 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”.

Sealed Enclosure Specifications (Pict. 6)

• Wall Thickness: 0.75 in / 19 mm
• Front Baffle Thickness: 0.75 in / 19 mm
• Volume (net int.): 0.625 cu ft / 17.7 L
• External Width (W): 17.875 in / 454 mm
• External Height (H): 11 in / 279 mm
• External Depth (D): 9 in / 229 mm
• F3: 48.3 Hz
• Fc: 55.3 Hz
• Qtc: 0.831

Ported Enclosure Specifications (Pict. 7)

• Wall Thickness: 0.75 in / 19 mm
• Front Baffle Thickness: 0.75 in / 19 mm
• Volume (net int.): 1.25 cu ft / 35.4 L
• External Width (W): 25 in / 635 mm
• External Height (H): 12 in / 305 mm
• External Depth (D): 12.5 in / 318 mm
• Internal Slot Port Width (SW): 1.25 in / 32 mm
• Internal Slot Port Height (SH): 10.5 in / 267 mm
• Internal Slot Port Length (SL): 24.75 in / 629 mm
• Port Extension Length (EL): 11.625 in / 295 mm
• Tuning Frequency (Fb): 32.0 Hz
• F3: 31.4 Hz

Enclosure Notes
* The enclosure recommendations listed above are external dimensions which assume the use of 0.75 in (19 mm) thick material. If you are using 0.625 in (16 mm) thick material, subtract 0.25 in (6.5 mm) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less than 0.625 in (16 mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.
* All enclosure volumes listed above are net internal volumes! Driver displacement, port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal volume. All enclosure dimensions above have already taken this into account.
* When using multiple subwoofers in a common enclosure you will need to recalculate the enclosure and port dimensions. For assistance please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer or JL Audio Technical Support.
* We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi-amplified system using high-quality satellite speakers and a high-quality amplifier. We do not recommend the use of this subwoofer with a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely affect performance.
* All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety Notice
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.