10W6v2-D4 12W6v2-D4 13W6v2-D4
Subwoofers
o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l
Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio subwoofer component. Your JL Audio subwoofer is a
precision loudspeaker which has been engineered to produce the highest quality sub-bass performance
in your vehicle. Authorized JL Audio dealers have extensive technical information for many different
applications of your new speaker. They also have the knowledge, skills and tools to build a high-quality
enclosure that will maximize the performance of your speaker. We highly recommend that you have
your enclosure built by an authorized JL Audio dealer.
Inside you will find specifications and two recommended enclosures for your speaker; one is a sealed
enclosure, the other is a ported design. Both types of enclosures will give you excellent sound quality and
low-frequency extension. The sealed enclosure is a better choice if space is extremely tight, but the ported
enclosure will produce 3dB more output at the same power if you have the extra space to work with.
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
SUBWOOFER: 10W6v2-D4 12W6v2-D4 13W6v2-D4
W6v2TECHNOLOGIES
W6v2TERMINAL JUMPER SYSTEM
Please note that the W6v2 is a dual voice coil driver.
BOTHvoice coils must be connected to the amplifier
(in series or parallel) for the speaker to operate
properly. To accomplish this, each W6v2 features a
pair of main input connection push-terminals and
four voice coil configuration tab terminals.These are
located behind the main input connectors and are
used to interconnect the dual voice coils in one of
two ways:DiagramA shows a series connection (8Ω
nominal impedance per speaker). Diagram B shows
a parallel connection (2Ω nominal impedance per
speaker) and is the way the speaker is configured at
the factory.After verifying that the tabs are properly
configured using the supplied jumper(s), connect
the amplifier’s output wires to the W6v2’s main
input push-terminals and install the speaker into the
enclosure.
* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with
no correction factors applied.
** Efficiency (1W/1m) 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” !
*** Re (DC resistance) is measured with the voice coils in series, for parallel-
wired specification divide Re by 4. All other specifications remain the same.
Free Air Resonance (Fs):
Electrical “Q” (Qes):
28.5 Hz
0.497
25.0 Hz
0.480
24.3 Hz
0.464
Mechanical “Q” (Qms):
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts):
Equiv. Compliance (Vas):
8.458
0.469
1.18 ft3
33.4 litres
0.60 in
15.2 mm
7.100
0.450
6.700
0.434
2.82 ft3
79.9 litres
0.65 in
16.5 mm
85.9 dB SPL
77.8 in2
0.0502 m2
6.75Ω
3.94 ft3
111.6 litres
0.85 in.
21.6 mm
87.4 dB SPL
100.4 in2
0.0648 m2
6.50Ω
•The W6v2’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the
speaker.This vent is located around the JL Audio badge at the rear of the speaker.A
minimum distance of 3/4-inch (20mm) is required between the back of the speaker
and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.
•The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the
use of 3/4" (19mm) thick material.If you are using 5/8" (16mm) thick material,subtract
1/4" (6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less
than 5/8" (16mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.
• All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes! Box volume displacement,
port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross
internal volume.All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account.
• When using two subwoofers in a common enclosure simply double the
required volume and, in the case of a ported enclosure, use two times the
recommended port(s).
One-way, Linear Excursion:
(Xmax)*
Efficiency (1W/1m)**: 83.7 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd):
51.4 in2
0.0332 m2
6.30Ω
Dual 4Ω
600W
DC Resistance (Re)***:
Nominal Impedance:
Power Handling (continuous):
Mounting Depth:
Dual 4Ω
600W
7.6 in
Dual 4Ω
750W
9.2 in
6.9 in
175 mm
9.0 in
229 mm
0.068 ft3
1.9 litres
193 mm
11.0 in
279 mm
0.090 ft3
2.5 litres
234 mm
12.5 in
318 mm
0.120 ft3
3.4 litres
Warning! Failure to properly connect the
configuration tabs will result in no output and may
damage the speaker.
Mounting Hole Diameter:
Driver Displacement:
• We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi-amplified system using high-
quality satellite speakers and amplifiers. We do not recommend the use of this
subwoofer with a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely
affect performance.
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
SUBWOOFER
SEALED ENCLOSURE
PORTED ENCLOSURE
Volume
(net int.) (Width x Height x Depth) (net int.)
0.625 ft3 0.75 ft3
14.5" x 12" x 10.25"
17.7 litres 368mm x 305mm x 260mm 21.2 litres
1.25 ft3 1.50 ft3
18" x 14" x 12.75"
35.4 litres 457mm x 356mm x 324mm 42.5 litres
1.625 ft3 1.875 ft3
18" x 16" x 14.125"
46 litres 457mm x 406mm x 359mm 53.1 litres
External Dimensions
Volume Enclosure External Dimensions
Slot Port Internal Dimensions
(SlotWidth x Slot Height x Slot Length)
1.25" x 10.5" x 30"
1 - CustomizableTrim Ring: (U.S. Patent
#D480,709)This removable ring can be painted to
match the installation theme, if desired.
6 - Forced-Air-Cooled Aluminum Alloy Frame
(U.S. Patent #6,219,431, #6,229,902 and
#D472,891): Cool air is directly pumped onto the
voice coil of the speaker through slots between the
frame and top-plate.This enhances power handling
and sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter
shifts and power compression.
7 - Highly Optimized Motor Systems:
Highly linear, FEA-optimized motors reduce audible
distortion and improve transient behavior for
superior sound quality and dynamic stability.
8 - Large, Progressive-Roll Spiders:
Optimized to control the long excursion of the
W6v2's without limiting it.
9 - Engineered LeadWires and Connectors:
Connections for both voice coils terminate in a
unique configuration block on one side of the
basket.The extruded lead wire casing and
carefully engineered attachments ensure controlled
behavior and improved reliability under extreme
excursion demands.
(Width x Height x Depth)
22" x 12" x 10.75"
559mm x 305mm x 273mm
26.25" x 14" x 13"
667mm x 356mm x 330mm
18.875" x 16.5" x 18.625"
479mm x 419mm x 473mm
10W6v2-D4
12W6v2-D4
32mm x 267mm x 762mm
1.5" x 12.5" x 29"
38mm x 318mm x 737mm
1.75" x 15" x 27.625" 35.4 litres
44mm x 381mm x 702mm
2 -W-Cone™ (U.S. Patent #6,496,590)The
W-Cone™ unit-body cone assembly delivers
astonishing cone-stiffness with minimal mass.
3 - Floating-Cone™ Attach Method
(U.S. Patent #6,501,844): This unique assembly
technique ensures proper surround geometry in the
assembled speaker for better excursion control
and dynamic voice coil alignment.
4 - Plateau-Reinforced Spider Attachment
(U.S. Patent #6,118,884): A derivative of JL Audio's
famousVRC technology, this bulletproof suspension
attachment relieves stress from the spider material
at high excursions for enhanced reliability.
5 - Pole and ConeVenting (Patent-Pending):
Vents at the neck of the lower cone body work in
conjunction with the pole vent at the rear of the
motor structure.These vents effectively remove hot
air during high power operation to improve sound
quality and reliability.
Diagram A: Series Connection (8Ω):
Use one jumper from “VC1–” to “VC2+”
13W6v2-D4
C A U T I O N
!!
!!
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.
“EL” (Port Extension Length):
10W6v2: 17.25" (438mm)
12W6v2:16" (406mm)
Diagram B: Parallel Connection (2Ω):
Use two jumpers... one from “VC1–” to “VC2–” and
one from “VC1+ to “VC2+”.
13W6v2:9.75" (248mm)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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