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JL Audio HO112R-W7AE Ported H.O. Wedge™ enclosure with one 12" W7AE subwoofer

Item # 136112RW7A

The "H.O." in JL Audio's H.O. Wedge enclosed subwoofer systems stands for "High Output"

The "H.O." in JL Audio's H.O. Wedge enclosed subwoofer systems stands for "High Output"

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About the JL Audio HO112R-W7AE

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JJL Audio Built In USAL Audio's best sub in an incredibly loud enclosure

The "H.O." in JL Audio's H.O. Wedge enclosed subwoofer systems stands for "High Output," and that's exactly what you'll hear and feel. High Output Wedges deliver efficient, accurate bass, with better sound quality than conventional ported and bandpass boxes. The woofer sits in recessed baffle, part of a separate chamber within the enclosure, and the front-firing port output combines with woofer output for extremely efficient performance. The HO112R-W7AE boasts a powerful 12" W7AE subwoofer, and JL Audio designed the enclosure as a perfect match for the sub so you can count on maximum performance.

JJL Audio Built In USAL Audio's best sub in an incredibly loud enclosure

The "H.O." in JL Audio's H.O. Wedge enclosed subwoofer systems stands for "High Output," and that's exactly what you'll hear and feel. High Output Wedges deliver efficient, accurate bass, with better sound quality than conventional ported and bandpass boxes. The woofer sits in recessed baffle, part of a separate chamber within the enclosure, and the front-firing port output combines with woofer output for extremely efficient performance. The HO112R-W7AE boasts a powerful 12" W7AE subwoofer, and JL Audio designed the enclosure as a perfect match for the sub so you can count on maximum performance.

HO112R-W7AE enclosure

Hand finished by JL Audio

JL Audio employs advanced woodcutting machinery to fabricate these enclosures, which are finished by hand at their facility in Florida. The angled back design saves precious cargo space, while strong internal bracing and the recessed one-inch thick mounting baffle maintain the enclosure's integrity and protect the sub.

Match this stunning enclosure with the proper amplifier and wiring to enjoy thrilling bass — call us at 1-888-955-6000 if you have questions on how to power the W7AE H.O. Wedge.

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Product highlights:

  • ported enclosure with one 12" W7AE subwoofer
  • 5/8" medium density fiberboard construction covered with gray carpet
  • 1" medium density fiberboard mounting baffle with black carpet cover
  • 3-ohm total impedance
  • power handling: 400-1,000 watts RMS (2,000 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 18-200 Hz
  • sensitivity: 86 dB
  • 34-7/8"W x 16-7/8"H x 20-3/8"D1 x 14-1/2"D2
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # 93276

What's in the box:

  • Ported hatchback-style enclosure with one 12" 12W7AE-3 subwoofer installed
  • HO-series sheet
  • Warranty information

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Features & specs

General
Woofer Size (inches) 12
Speakers Per Box 1
Woofer Material Polypropylene
Enclosure Type Ported
Color Gray/Black
Pieces in System 1
Width (inches) 33-7/8
Height (inches) 16-7/8
Depth (inches) 20-3/8
Connector Type 5-way post
Frequency Response 18-200 Hz
Power Range (Watts RMS) 1000
Maximum Wattage 2000
Sensitivity 86 dB
Impedance 3 ohms
Parts Warranty 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years

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Enclosure Features
Driver Features

Enclosure Features

H.O. Wedge Enclosure: The JL Audio H.O. (High Output) subwoofer enclosure system is designed around JL Audio's flagship 12W7AE-3 subwoofer, delivering very high SPL while retaining excellent sound quality. The enclosure features solid V-groove MDF construction with internal bracing to ensure structural integrity. It has an angled back to help save space in the cargo area. Using JL Audio's patented chamber-coupled port design, the slot-port wraps around the inside of the enclosure and terminates just above the woofer, coupling the port output to the woofer's direct output. This design provides the necessary surface area and port length to maximize the performance of the subwoofer. The enclosure's recessed mounting baffle also provides protection for the woofer.

Terminal: The enclosure features a pair of gold plated 5-way binding posts on the left side. They will accept pin connectors, spade connectors, single banana plugs, dual banana plugs (standard 3/4" width), and bare wire up to 10 gauge.

Enclosure Dimensions:

  • Width: 33-7/8"
  • Height: 16-7/8"
  • Depth (top of enclosure): 14-1/2"
  • Depth (bottom of enclosure): 20-3/8"
Driver Features

W-Cone: The JL Audio W7AE subwoofer utilizes a W-Cone design, a unit-body cone assembly, that maximizes cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides torsional rigidity, critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits. In order to gain maximum stiffness, two lightweight mineral-filled polypropylene skins are bonded together at the perimeter and the center of the assembly. The lower skin's cross-section is shaped like a "W", and provides incredible rigidity when bonded to the dished upper skin.

OverRoll Surround: OverRoll Surround technology allows JL Audio to make full use of the entire footprint of the speaker, placing the surround further to the outside of the frame than in a conventional woofer. This means that W7AE subwoofer can use a large roll for all its benefits without sacrificing cone area. By maximizing the effective piston/total footprint ratio, the W7AE subwoofer can deliver more output for a given excursion and outside frame diameter. This means the excursion advantage of the W7AE can be put to full use enhancing output, rather than making up for lost piston area. This technology also provides a geometry advantage on the outside edge of the surround roll, allowing more linear operation. A further benefit is that the mounting holes are inherently sealed by the surround, resulting in an improved box seal.

Ultra-Long Voice Coil: The W7AE subwoofers feature an ultra-long voice coil to enhance linear excursion, power handling and control. The large surface area of the coil offers excellent heat dissipation, while the winding height provides the necessary motivational force to achieve the excursion of the W7AE design.

Floating Cone Attachment Method (FCAM): JL Audio's patented FCAM technology is an innovative method of bonding the surround/cone assembly to the voice coil/spider assembly. This assembly technique ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.

Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA): DMA is JL Audio's proprietary method of improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, W7AE motors maintain linear motor force over a very long range of excursion, and also maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range. The result is reduced distortion, faithfully reproduced transients, and tight, clean, articulate bass.

Forced Air Cooled: The elevated frame design of the W7AE delivers cool air through slots directly above the top-plate to the voice coil of the speaker. This not only enhances power handling, but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression.

Radial Cross-Drilled Pole Piece: This venting system enhances heat dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former, working in conjunction with the Forced Air Cooling technology.

Progressive-Roll Spider: The large, progressive-roll spider provides precise control and motor/voice coil alignment without limiting excursion prematurely.

Plateau-Reinforced Spider Attachment: A derivative of JL Audio's VRC technology, this suspension attachment relieves stress from the spider material at high excursions for enhanced reliability.

Co-Extruded Double Lead Wires: The extruded casing and carefully engineered attachments ensure controlled lead-wire behavior under the most extreme excursion demands. Two conductors are used per connection for ample current carrying capability.

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24 questions already asked

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Will a JL Audio HO112R-W7AE fit in the trunk of a Honda Accord 2014 Sedan?
aarón garcia  Mar 10, 2024
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Hey Aaron, great question. So looking at the usable trunk space in that Accord, I show you have 46" W, 44" D, 16" H. Comparing it to the box, the JL is going to be 7/8" too tall for that location.
red  Mar 10, 2024 (Staff)
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Will this fit a 2016 Toyota Avalon trunk?
hal  May 29, 2023
1 answer
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We do not qualify universal fit subwoofer enclosures like the JL Audio HO112R-W7AE for specific vehicle fitment, Hal. We do have some rough measurements listed for the subwoofer location, and I am looking at the info for the non-hybrid Avalon in those years. We show the subwoofer space listed at: 38" width 32" depth 1 (bottom of box) 29" depth 2 (top of box) 19" high Comparing these measurements to the JL box dimensions this does show a fit, however we do advise taking careful measurements of the space (as well as the trunk opening) to make sure of a fit, though it looks promising from here! What I can guarantee is that if you pair the JL box with the HD750/1 amp in the link below you will get exceptional sound quality and performance! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136HD7501/JL-Audio-HD-Series-HD750-1.html
bo  May 30, 2023 (Staff)
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How heavy is this full unit? And where the speaker is at, the front of the box, can lights be added there? Thank you
james  Apr 18, 2023
1 answer
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Hi James, thank you for your question. This box has a ship weight of 134lbs. If you add lights it would be considered a custom installation.
andrea  Apr 18, 2023 (Staff)
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Will this fit in the trunk of a 2016 Jetta?
drew  Apr 12, 2023
1 answer
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We do not qualify universal fit subwoofers like the JL Audio HO112R-W7AE for specific vehicle fit, Drew. We do have some rough measurements for trunk space in your 2016 Jetta listed at 41" width 37" deep 19" height We advise taking some accurate measurements of your space and confirming with the listed specs on the JL box, sometimes with vehicles boxes that fit according to measurements are simply too large to be maneuvered in the trunk opening also. Any items purchased from Crutchfield can be returned within the first 60-days even after due diligence on measuring, so no worries! Personally, this JL beast is one of the best subwoofers I have ever heard, a solid call for high-quality sound.
bo  Apr 12, 2023 (Staff)
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Hello would this fit in a 18 maxima?
sukhjit  Oct 15, 2022
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Greetings Sukha, and thank you for your question. Its going to be tight, but will fit. It will take up most of your trunk however.
hogan  Oct 15, 2022 (Staff)
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Will this fit in a 2020 Malibu?
andre  Jul 04, 2022
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Yes, the JL Audio HO112R-W7AE will fit in the trunk of a 2020 Malibu. When we measured the dimensions of the trunk of that Malibu we measured width(side to side) = 39", Height = 17", Depth (front to rear) = 38" at top, 43" at bottom. This enclsoure measures 34-7/8"W x 16-7/8"H x 20-3/8"D1 x 14-1/2"D2. There shouldn't be any issues with fitment!
allison  Jul 05, 2022 (Staff)
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Will this fit in a 2012 Ford Taurus limited trunk?
poppa  Apr 24, 2022
1 answer
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No idea but it fit in my 2014 Toyota corolla. Crutchfield gave me the measurements and I measured
dean  Apr 24, 2022
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Will this fit in trunk of 2003 Mercedes S600?
dominick  Oct 19, 2021
1 answer
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It should Mercedes are known to have big trunks
michael  Oct 20, 2021
Q
Will this fit in a 2019 Honda accord sport?
carlos  May 18, 2021
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It fit like a glove in my 2020 sport... I'm pretty sure they are the same dimensions so you should be good!
christopher  Jun 02, 2021
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I think it should. I have a 2017 Civic coupe and it fits in the trunk. I measured before I bought to make sure though.
michael  Jun 02, 2021
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The box measures 35" wide x 17" high x 21" depth. So you may need to measure your trunk. I recently installed it in my grand Cherokee and it is very loud. Would recommend dynamat to go with it.
kenneth  Jun 02, 2021
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Will this fit in the trunk of 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXS?
lupe  Apr 08, 2021
1 answer
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We do expect this box to fit. It is smaller than the maximum dimensions our research department found available for a subwoofer in the trunk.
jason  Apr 25, 2021 (Staff)
Q
Will this fit in the trunk of a 2018 Ford Mustang?
jason  Mar 19, 2021
2 answers
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No to big
melvin  Mar 20, 2021
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I highly doubt it
william  Mar 20, 2021
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Will this fit in a Nissian Frontier SV King Cab?
jesse  Sep 04, 2020
1 answer
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I don't think it will fit big box!!
melvin  Sep 08, 2020
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Will a 12jlw7ae HO ported enclosure box fits in a 2007 Lexus LS 460? Thanks
jonjon  Mar 21, 2020
1 answer
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It might be just a bit too high according to our specs. There is only 16" of clearance for height and that comes in at 16 7/8"
casey  Apr 20, 2020 (Staff)
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Will the jl audio 500/1 push this sub?
professor  Sep 22, 2019
1 answer
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It should but you might want more power. I am using a 1200 watt Alpine amp. This sub is awesome, high output out of single 12.
charles dietric  Sep 22, 2019
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Which amp would work best with this setup?
noah  Jan 10, 2019
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp for your subs I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Jan 12, 2019 (Staff)
Q
Will this fit in the trunk of a 2014 chrystler 300 s?
joshua559madera  Aug 11, 2018
1 answer
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It's close but we found the enclosure to be about an inch too tall for the available space in the trunk of the 2014 300.
ryan  Aug 16, 2018 (Staff)
Q
Will this fit inside a 2011 Camaro?
jesse  Feb 18, 2018
1 answer
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This subwoofer box is too big. Looks like the trunk opening is going to limit the size of the subwoofer box that can fit. I recommend contacting an advisor on 1-800-324-9695 for a personal recommendation on one that can fit your Camaro My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101
jason  Feb 26, 2018 (Staff)
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Can I get this box on its own without the tw7? I already have a tw3 driver, just need a better box for it.
joe  Nov 22, 2016
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I'm afraid not. As noted on JL Audio's website, "JL Audio enclosures are patented designs that have been created specifically for use with the JL Audio subwoofer that's loaded inside. For this reason, the option to purchase empty enclosures is not offered, since this would open up the opportunity for the wrong subwoofer(s) to be loaded into them." If you'd like help selecting a box for your JL TW3 sub, feel free to contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. I hope that helps!
david  Nov 26, 2016 (Staff)
Q
I have the 1000/1 slash series mono class D amplifier from jl audio. Is this enough? Should I put it bigger amp on it? If so, which one?
keasley  Mar 24, 2016
2 answers
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No this is the same amp I have and it sounds really good but you have to turn the gain down a little
michael  Mar 20, 2021
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It's plenty. I run a 750 hd and it will beat your eardrums out. The difference in the 250 watts will be less than a few db. At that volume you won't be able to notice it. Lance
lance  Mar 25, 2016
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How long does this sub and box generally last? I've heard around ten years. Is that about accurate?
landon  Feb 22, 2014
1 answer
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It comes with a 2-year warranty, but should last a lot longer than that. Most subwoofer enclosures will last between 5-10 years.
kristina  Feb 25, 2014 (Staff)
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