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JL Audio 12W1v3-4 W1v3 Series 12" 4-ohm subwoofer

Item # 13692083

The affordable W1v3 subwoofer incorporates patented features developed by JL Audio for their legendary W7 subs.

The affordable W1v3 subwoofer incorporates patented features developed by JL Audio for their legendary W7 subs.

Item # 13692083

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About the JL Audio 12W1v3-4

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Product highlights:

  • 12" 4-ohm subwoofer
  • polypropylene cone with nitrile-butylene rubber surround
  • power range: 75-300 watts RMS
  • peak power handling: 600 watts
  • frequency response: 22-200 Hz
  • sensitivity: 86.1 dB
  • top-mount depth: 5-7/16"
  • sealed box volume: 1.15 cubic feet
  • ported box volume: 1.65 cubic feet
  • grille not included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 010-03207-00
  • Item # 13692083
  • California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.

What's in the box:

JL Audio 12W1v3-4 owner's manual

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  • One 12" Single 4-ohm voice coil subwoofer
  • Black plastic trim ring
  • Owner's manual

More details on the JL Audio 12W1v3-4

Pat M.

Product Research

Features
Enclosure Compatibility

Features

Woofer: The JL Audio W1v3-4 subwoofer features an injection-molded, mica-filled polypropylene cone with an embossed metallic JL Audio logo and a rubber surround for added durability, woofer excursion and bass response.

Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA): DMA is JL Audio's proprietary method of improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, the W1v3-4 motor remains linear over a long excursion range, and also maintains a 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.

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.

Vented Reinforcement Collar: The Vented Reinforcement Collar (VRC) is a composite structure that addresses two issues related to reliability:

  • Stress Relief: By reinforcing the critical junction between the cone, voice coil and spider, the VRC reduces failures due to glue breakdown or material weakness. It does this by increasing adhesive contact area and providing stress relief to the spider material at excursion extremes.
  • Air Flow: The VRC also features slots that facilitate air flow directly onto the voice coil windings, thus reducing thermal compression effects and enhancing reliability.

Insert Molded Suspension/Coil/Terminal Sub-Assembly: The W1v3-4 features a unique spider, coil and terminal subassembly, assembled prior to installation in the speaker frame for optimum alignment and glue-joint integrity. This type of assembly ensures precise lead wire length, lead wire entry and exit angles, and coil/spider alignment.

Elevated Frame Cooling System: The elevated frame design of the W1v3-4 delivers cool air through slots directly above the top-plate to the voice coil. This not only enhances power handling, but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression.

Customizable Trim Ring: The woofer comes with a removable ring made of black ABS plastic which can be painted to match the installation theme and create a personalized look. You can purchase an optional grille mesh insert specifically designed to fit into the inner diameter of the trim ring (item number 136SGR1231, sold separately).

Enclosure Compatibility

Sealed Enclosure: JL Audio recommends an optimum sealed enclosure volume for the 12W1v3-4 of 1.152 ft³ (1.1 ft³ net, plus the sub's 0.052 ft³ displacement), resulting in a -3dB point of 39.63 Hz.

Ported Enclosure: JL Audio recommends an optimum ported enclosure volume for the 12W1v3-4 of 1.652 ft³ (1.6 ft³ net, plus the sub's 0.052 ft³ displacement). The recommended slot port is 1-1/2" (wide) x 14" (tall) x 30-3/4" (long), resulting in a tuning frequency of 31.79 Hz and a -3dB point of 31.41 Hz.

The JL Audio 12W1v3-4 replaces these items:


Adding...
  • metallic-finish polypropylene cone with nitrile-butylene rubber surround
  • 20-200 Hz frequency response
  • 75-350 watts RMS power range

Adding...
  • metallic-finish polypropylene cone with nitrile-butylene rubber surround
  • 20-200 Hz frequency response
  • 75-350 watts RMS power range

Adding...
  • metallic-finish polypropylene cone with nitrile-butylene rubber surround
  • 22-200 Hz frequency response
  • 50-300 watts RMS power range

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Customer Q&A

4 questions already asked

Q
Iâ??m getting toe of these 12â?? installed in my car with a S2 A60 amp 600w, will that be good or enough even them being 300w each? And should they be wired to 1 or 2ohm?
diego  May 18, 2025
1 answer
A
Two of these subs can be wired together to make a 2 ohm load and handle 600 watts RMS which is a match to the watts RMS the Alpine amp outputs. Here is a link to it: www.crutchfield.com/p_500S2A60M/item.html
jason  May 18, 2025 (Staff)
Q
what amp would be best to run this sub?
kenneth  Aug 05, 2024
1 answer
A
Greetings Kenneth. For product recommendations, please contact one of our advisors at 800-324-9695.
thomas  Aug 06, 2024 (Staff)
Q
I would like to know if this subwoofer will preform well with .75sq ft in sealed encourage and if they can handle 400 watts with grain turned down low?
jason  Jul 26, 2021
1 answer
A
That box volume is a bit lower than recommended but can be fixed by adding Polyfill to the inside of it: www.crutchfield.com/p_027808/item.html The specifications on the amp indicates it is too powerful for this subwoofer and we do not recommend using them together. We have advisors that can be reached by calling 1-800-324-9695 who can help recommend a matched system
jason  Jul 31, 2021 (Staff)
Q
What amp should I use to push 2 of these?
jacob  Jan 21, 2015
1 answer
A
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 23, 2015 (Staff)

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