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JL Audio  13W3v3-4

W3v3 Series 13.5" 1200W Peak Power Handling at 4 Ohms, Single Voice Coil Car Subwoofer

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  • Model: W3v3 Series
  • Size: 13.5"
  • Power Handling: 1200W Peak
  • Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Voice Coil: Single

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JL Audio 13W3v3-4 W3v3 Series 13.5" 1200W Peak Power Handling at 4 Ohms, Single Voice Coil Car Subwoofer


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Why Choose JL Audio 13W3v3-4 Component Car Subwoofer?


 

 

JL Audio 13W3v3-4 Component Car Subwoofer Inverted Rear View
Enhance Efficiency

If you have the space, it makes a tremendous sense to maximize your subwoofer system's piston area to enhance efficiency (and output). It gets even better when the larger driver delivers additional power handling and excursion. For the preceding reasons, the 13W3v3 can be the best choice for those seeking high output with great sound quality at medium power levels.

Enhance Linearity and Reliability

As with the smaller W3v3's, several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 13W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability. The 13W3v3-4 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W - 600W range and is optimized to operate in a moderate size 1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 l) sealed enclosure, or a 2.25 cu. ft. (63.7 l) ported enclosure.

 

JL Audio 13W3v3-4 Component Car Subwoofer Direct Front View
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Increased Reliability and Consistent Bass

The 13W3v3-4 subwoofer boasts a 13.5" mineral-filled polypropylene cone with a distinctive metallic JL Audio medallion. A patented design eases the stress felt by the rubber surround during cone movement, for increased reliability and consistent bass output.

 


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


  • • Why does my digital multimeter read roughly 3.5 Ohms on my 13W3v3-4?
    This is completely normal and means your voice coil is healthy. The 4-Ohm rating is the nominal AC impedance during operation. Multimeters measure direct current resistance (Re), which naturally rests right around **3.56 Ohms** for this 4-Ohm model.
  • • Can I wire a single 13W3v3-4 down to a 2-Ohm load to get more power from my amp?
    No. The 13W3v3-4 is a Single Voice Coil (SVC) 4-Ohm subwoofer. Because it has only one set of terminals, its physical electrical impedance cannot be modified. To achieve a 2-Ohm load at your amplifier, you must wire a matching pair of 13W3v3-4 subwoofers together in parallel.
  • • Why won't my 13W3v3-4 fit or line up inside a standard 12-inch or 15-inch enclosure?
    This is a specialized **13.5-inch driver size** unique to JL Audio. It requires a non-standard mounting cutout diameter of exactly **12.5625 inches** (319 mm). Generic 12" or 15" pre-cut universal boxes will be either too small or far too wide to bolt down.
  • • Why does the subwoofer emit a strong burning smell when the bass plays heavy?
    The voice coil is overheating due to amplifier clipping or excessive gain settings, which overpowers the driver's **Elevated Frame Cooling** system. This model has a strict continuous limit of **600 watts RMS**; sending it a distorted signal melts the coil insulation.
  • • Why do I hear an annoying whistling or air-rushing "chuffing" noise from my ported box?
    The port opening does not have enough surface area. Because this massive 13.5-inch cone moves 54% more air than a standard 12-inch driver, it creates intense air velocity. To prevent port noise, it requires a custom slot port with at least **23.25 sq. inches** of area.
  • • What are the ideal box dimensions needed to keep this subwoofer from bottoming out?
    To provide the proper back-pressure and prevent mechanical damage, the 13W3v3-4 requires a net internal volume of exactly **1.75 cubic feet for sealed boxes** or **2.50 cubic feet for ported enclosures**. Oversized boxes allow the voice coil to violently strike the backplate.
  • • Why is my subwoofer cone locked up completely tight and scratching when pushed?
    The internal voice coil has warped, melted, or physically unraveled due to running on a heavily clipped amplifier signal. The deformed wire layers are now physically jammed inside the narrow magnet gap, requiring a professional re-cone or full replacement.
  • • Can I use a generic 13-inch replacement surround kit to fix a tear on the edge?
    No. The 13W3v3-4 utilizes a highly specialized **Nitrile Butylene Rubber (NBR) surround** paired with JL Audio's patented **Floating Cone Attach Method (FCAM™)**. Universal generic foam or rubber kits lack the exact attachment geometry and will ruin the suspension.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS


  • Diameter : 13.5 Inch
  • Sensitivity : 87.9 dB
  • Impedance : 4 Ohm
  • Frequency Response : 20-200 Hz
  • Peak Power Handling : 1200 Watts
  • Shallow Mount : No Inch
  • Number of Voice Coils : Single
  • Suggested Sealed Box Volume : 1.5 Cubic ft.
  • Suggested Ported Box Volume : 2.25 Cubic ft.
  • Mounting Depth : 7.63 Inches
  • RMS Power Handling : 600 Watts
  • Free Air : No

FEATURES


Features:

  • Engineered for Performance: Provides impressive output, accuracy, and sound quality at moderate power levels; ideal for compact sealed or ported enclosures.
  • Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA) Optimized: Ensures linear motor force across a wide range of excursions for tight, clean, and articulate bass with ultralow distortion.
  • Polypropylene Cone Technology: Injection-molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone with rubber surround delivers strong, precise, and durable bass.
  • No Replacement for Displacement: 13.5" cone moves 54% more air than the 12" 12W3v3 for higher efficiency and output.
  • Custom Accents: Removable and customizable mounting flange trim ring; optional steel-mesh grille inserts (sold separately) fit directly onto the trim ring.
  • Powerfully Adaptable: Handles up to 600 W RMS with a wide range of amplifiers and vehicle applications.
  • Remarkably Realistic Bass: Smooth, precise cone movement with exclusive cooling for reduced distortion; works well in sealed or ported enclosures.

 

Specifications:

  • Size: 13.5-inch
  • Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Cone Material: Mineral-filled polypropylene
  • Surround Material: Rubber
  • Grille: None included
  • Free-Air: No
  • Dual Voice Coil: No
  • Sensitivity: 87.9 dB at 1 watt
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 200 Hz
  • Max RMS Power Handling: 600 W
  • Peak Power Handling: 1200 W
  • Top Mount Depth: 7 5/8 in
  • Bottom Mount Depth: N/A
  • Cutout Diameter: 12 3/8 in
  • Frame Width: 14 in
  • Frame Length: 14 in
  • Vas: 135.74 liters
  • Fs (Resonant Frequency): 23.66 Hz
  • Qts: 0.435
  • Xmax (Max Linear Excursion): 15.5 mm
  • Ideal Sealed Box Volume: 1.5 cu. ft
  • Ideal Ported Box Volume: 2.25 cu. ft
  • UPC: 699440921572
  • Weight: 10
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Warranty: 2 Year(s) Warranty.
This item is accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty. If it is found to be defective, it may be returned to OnlineCarstereo.com for repair within 1 year from the original date of purchase with proper return authorization.

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  • I have 2 of these in my focus ran off a kicker 08zx750.1 and it slams. Sub has a real good SQ doesnt hit really high notes but definatly worth the money. Im upgrading zx1000.1 simply because it can handle the power. Buy these.

    Jeff
    11/2/2010

  • Tested it out in my ported box, and the sound is truly exceptional. It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth the investment.

    Cornell
    6/5/2024

  • Fantastic bass and the clarity is on next level. Pricey but they are well worth the cost.

    Grant
    3/31/2025
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