JL Audio 10W7AE-3 10-inch (250 mm) Subwoofer Driver, 3 Ω

SPECIAL ORDER : SOME ITEMS ARE SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS.
PLEASE ALLOW 14 TO 28 DAYS FOR DELIVERY FROM INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE,
CONTACT US TO SEE IF WE HAVE INSTOCK OR IF ITS SPECIAL ORDER IN ITEM
Note: Some JL Audio Products are not held in stock in New Zealand, but are In our Australia warehouse. Please allow additional time for shipping from our Australia warehouse to New Zealand. Buyer will be notified if not in new zealand stock.

THE REFERENCE FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUB-BASS
Uniquely capable of delivering extreme output, exceptional dynamics and compelling sound quality — all at the same time — the W7AE subwoofers represent the definitive reference for high-performance automotive sub-bass. Intensive audio research has optimized the speakers’ design to faithfully reproduce deep, rich bass detail with superior linearity and accuracy. As a result, eight U.S. patents have been issued for motor, suspension and assembly technologies used in the W7 platform.
EFFICIENT, POWERFUL BASS PERFORMANCE WITH TIGHT, CLEAR SONICS
4 SIZES, RANGING FROM 8-INCH TO 13.5-INCH DIAMETERS
A DMA-OPTIMIZED MOTOR SYSTEM ASSURES PRECISE, LINEAR CONE MOVEMENT
CAST-ALLOY WOOFER DESIGN FEATURES ELEVATED FRAME COOLING™ TECHNOLOGY
WOOFERS ARE OPTIMIZED FOR USE IN SEALED OR PORTED ENCLOSURES
1-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
ENGINEERED FOR SUPERIOR BASS PERFORMANCE
Offering exclusive advantages in motor structure, linearity and suspension technology, the W7AE series subwoofers are purpose-built to deliver deep, rich, evenly balanced output while tracking complex bass material with uncanny accuracy and power.
DYNAMIC MOTOR ANALYSIS (DMA) OPTIMIZED DESIGN
DMA delivers linear motor force over a wide range of speaker excursion and power levels. The result is tight, clean, articulate bass performance with ultralow distortion and stellar sound quality.
DESIGN ACCENTS
The special anniversary edition of the W7 subwoofers features a black satin cast-alloy frame, silver-finished anodized trim ring and special JL Audio badging.
RIGID CAST-ALLOY STRUCTURE
Benefiting from years of JL Audio woofer design experience, the W7AE models feature solid cast-alloy frames that allow your subwoofer to handle serious power without the structural flexing that can distort sound quality.
POWERFULLY ADAPTABLE
The W7AE subwoofer line offers choices for a wide range of vehicles and amplifiers. The smaller 8-inch model has a continuous power-handling capability of 500 watts RMS, while the largest 13.5-inch driver can handle up to 1500 watts RMS of continuous power.
HIDDEN MOUNTING FLANGE
There isn’t a traditional mounting flange to mount a W7AE driver. Instead, the mounting flange is hidden under the driver’s surround. By placing the subwoofer’s surround farther outside than a traditional subwoofer, the speaker makes full use of the entire footprint. The mounting hardware is also concealed for a clean aesthetic once installed.
AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES
ELEVATED FRAME COOLING
The patented JL Audio elevated frame cooling design creates a pathway for high-velocity air to flow directly across the top plate of the speaker voice coil — cooling it for better power handling and improved reliability.
W-CONE TECHNOLOGY
Using two lightweight mineral-filled polypropylene skins bonded in a unique W-cone design, the W7AE series subwoofer combines extreme durability and moisture-resistance with extra rigidity for powerful, low-distortion bass performance.
ENGINEEREDLEAD-WIRE SYSTEM
Carefully engineered lead-wire design and attachments ensure controlled, quiet lead-wire behavior under the most extreme excursion demands.
FCAM™ TECHNOLOGY
This “floating cone attach method” of bonding the surround/cone assembly to the voice coil former/spider structure ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.
OVERROLL™ SURROUND TECHNOLOGY
By utilizing space that is otherwise wasted in conventional speakers, this groundbreaking innovation controls the W7 subwoofer’s massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area.
RADIAL CROSS-DRILLED POLE-PIECE
Through machined holes on the outer wall of the pole-piece, this innovative venting system enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former, working in conjunction with the Elevated Frame Cooling technology to effectively remove heat from the voice coil.
Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

MANUALS

10th Anniversary Edition -
W7 10-inch Subwoofer (750 W, 3 Ω)

If you are seeking reference-grade sub-bass from a 10-inch driver, your search ends here. Total Car Audio in the UK called it like this when they reviewed the 10W7: "This gives an all round performance of such high quality on every level, that bettering it will be very hard to achieve." Not only does the 10W7 deliver amazing excursion capability for its size, but it also maintains complete composure under power and is able to track complex bass material with uncanny accuracy and power.
The 10W7AE is best used with amplifier power in the 300W - 750W range and is optimized to operate in a 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.
W7AE (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences:
Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets
Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring
Anniversary Edition Cone Badge
Anniversary Edition Terminal Label

General Specifications

Continuous Power Handling (RMS) 750 W
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) 300 - 750 W
Nominal Impedance (Znom) 3 Ω

Physical Specifications

Nominal Diameter 10.0 in / 250 mm
Overall Diameter (A) 10.5 in / 267 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter (B) 8.74 in / 222 mm
Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) 9.34 in / 237 mm
Motor Outer Diameter (D) 6.55 in / 166 mm
Mounting Depth (E) 8.0 in / 203 mm
Driver Displacement 0.09 cu ft / 2.5 L
Net Weight 30 lb / 13.6 kg

Parameters
Free Air Resonance (Fs) 30.6 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes) 0.578
Mechanical “Q” (Qms) 7.647
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) 0.537
Equivalent Compliance (Vas) 1.28 cu ft / 36.1 L
One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* 0.9 in / 23 mm
Reference Efficiency (no) 0.17%
Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** 84.3 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd) 59.8 sq in / 0.0386 sq m
DC Resistance (Re) 2.75 Ω
* 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

Wall Thickness 0.75 in / 19 mm
Front Baffle Thickness 1.0 in / 25 mm
Volume (net int.) 1.25 cu ft / 35.4 L
External Width (W) 14.5 in / 368 mm
External Height (H) 14.5 in / 368 mm
External Depth (D) 15.375 in / 391 mm
F3 40.5 Hz
Fc 43.5 Hz
Qtc 0.763
Enclosure Notes: Net volumes given above do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker (Driver Displacement). This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and/or 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 W7’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker. This vent is located at the rear of the speaker. A minimum distance of 0.75 in (19 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.
The dimensions given for the enclosure examples above take all applicable displacements into consideration
Safety Notice: It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts (0.5 in diameter) and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts. This will reduce the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a collision or sudden deceleration.

Ported Enclosure Specifications

Wall Thickness 0.75 in / 19 mm
Front Baffle Thickness 1.0 in / 25 mm
Volume (net int.) 1.5 cu ft / 42.5 L
External Width (W) 21.75 in / 552 mm
External Height (H) 14.5 in / 368 mm
External Depth (D) 14.625 in / 371 mm
Internal Slot Port Width (SW) 1.5 in / 38 mm
Internal Slot Port Height (SH) 13 in / 330 mm
Internal Slot Port Length (SL) 24.375 in / 619 mm
Port Extension Length (EL) 9 in / 229 mm
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 35.3 Hz
F3 29.9 Hz
Enclosure Notes: Net volumes given above do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker (Driver Displacement). This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and/or 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 W7’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker.
This vent is located at the rear of the speaker. A minimum distance of 0.75 in (19 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.
The dimensions given for the enclosure examples above take all applicable displacements into consideration
Safety Notice: It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts (0.5 in diameter) and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts. This will reduce the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a collision or sudden deceleration.

Note: Some JL Audio Products are not held in stock in New Zealand, but are In our Australia warehouse. Please allow additional time for shipping from our Australia warehouse to New Zealand. Buyer will be notified if not in new zealand stock.