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12W7-3

Free Air Resonance (Fs):

 27.2 Hz

Electrical “Q”  (Qes): 

0.514

Mechanical “Q” (Qms):

 7.807

Total Speaker “Q” (Qts):

 0.482

Equivalent Compliance (Vas):

  2.33 cu. ft. (66.0 ltrs)

One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax)*:

 1.15 in. (29 mm)

Thermal Power Handling (Pt):  

1000 Watts Continuous

Reference Efficiency (no):

 0.249 %

Efficiency (SPL @ 1W/1m):

 86.2 dB

DC Resistance (Re): 

2.47Ω

Effective Piston Area (Sd):

  84 sq. in. (0.0542 sq. m)

Nominal Impedance (Znom): 

 *  Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with 

no correction factors applied.

Infrasonic Filter: 

Turn 

for 

 

.

Turn 

 for 

 

 and 

set the knob to 

 Hz.

Bass EQ:

Generally not necessary in W7 applications (we recommend defeating it by 
switching the 

&

 switch to 

). May be used with Remote Bass 

Control to provide some user controllable broad bass boost. When used in this 
manner, set

&

to 

, set

 -

to 

 Hz, 

is defeated by 

connection of Remote Bass Control. 

Input Sensitivity Controls:

Proper adjustment of these controls is critical!

For virtually all aftermarket head units, 
set 

#,'*

 to 

$/

.

See 

#,++.+0+*!+

 

on pg. 14 for precise setting instructions.

Dual Mono Speaker 
Output Connections: 

Connect wire directly to 

 

and 

2(/),

connections and to the W7.

Remote Bass Port: 

Permits connection of an 
optional remote bass boost 
controller (RBC-1), giving you 
control over the boost of the 
parametric EQ from the front 
of the vehicle. The RBC-1 
controller is sold separately.

Amp Low-Pass Filter: 

Set

%,

switch to 

.

Set 

 + -"1

 knob to 

Lower settings are likely to result in a 
poor transition between the upper 
response of the W7 and the lower 
response of the mid-bass speakers.

Amplifier Input: 

Connect RCA-type 
cables from the head 
unit (or processor) to 
these two jacks. 
Use both jacks 
(with a Y-adapter 
if necessary).

Output Polarity:

Carefully listen to the sub-bass to 
mid-bass transition with music that 
has strong mid-bass content. Select 
the switch position which gives the 
smoothest, most natural mid-bass 
response. If using multiple 1000/1’s 
on multiple subwoofers, make sure 
this switch is set to the same position 
on all amplifiers.

JL Audio 1000/1v2: 

These settings are intended 
as a “baseline” for tuning your 
system. Depending on your 
vehicle and your preferences, 
some variation in the crossover 
and bass control settings may 
be necessary for optimum 
performance. 

(See settings 

on page 10 for 500/1.)

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

5 0 0 W

7 5 0 W

1 0 0 0 W

2 0 0 0 W

2 5 0 W

=  position of knob

=  position of switch

=  switch with two possible positions

=  setting will vary (see sidebar)

Amplifier Recommendation:

  1000/1v2 (pictured), HD750/1, 

500/1v2 or G-MAX

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Summary of Contents for 10W7-3

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...t sound quality but it will require significantly more space to install The recommended ported enclosure is not designed for peaky competition SPL performance it is designed for music listening It wil...

Page 3: ...oice coil of the speaker This not only enhances power handling but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression 7 Highly Linear DMA Optimized Motor System DMA is JL...

Page 4: ...is out of the way the surround is completely free of the speaker frame no glue is used to secure it Lift the surround up and fold it back inside the speaker frame picture 4a This exposes the mounting...

Page 5: ...disastrous consequences so don t do it While holding the surround back with two fingers picture 7a screw the speaker into the enclosure picture 7b Once all twelve screws are in place you did use all...

Page 6: ...ten to the sub bass to mid bass transition with music that has strong mid bass content Select the switch position which gives the smoothest most natural mid bass response If using multiple 1000 1 s on...

Page 7: ...if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure example...

Page 8: ...optional remote bass boost controller RBC 1 giving you control over the boost of the parametric EQ from the front of the vehicle The RBC 1 controller is sold separately Amp Low Pass Filter Set switch...

Page 9: ...s if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure exampl...

Page 10: ...termarket head units set to See 0 on pg 14 for precise setting instructions Dual Mono Speaker Output Connections Connect wire directly to and 2 connections and to the W7 10W7 3 Free Air Resonance Fs 3...

Page 11: ...ports if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure ex...

Page 12: ...bass boost controller RBC 1 giving you control over the EQ boost from the front of the vehicle The RBC 1 controller is sold separately 8W7 3 Free Air Resonance Fs 35 2 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 654 Mecha...

Page 13: ...f applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure examples...

Page 14: ...et the head unit s volume to 3 4 of full volume Step 5 Play a test track with a sine wave pure tone between 40 50 Hz Input Sensitivity Setting Guide Step 6 Connect the AC voltmeter to the Subwoofer Ou...

Page 15: ...imitations 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...

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