JL Audio W6v3 Subwoofer Drivers: The Sound Quality Gods are Smiling

For 2012, JL Audio is introducing the W6v3's with a slew of advances, representing two years of intense effort from the company's engineering department. These upgrades generate very noticeable performance increases in the form of greater output, sharper dynamics and improved overall sound quality.

The hearts of the W6v3's are their motor systems, featuring larger field plates and magnet assemblies than those used on v2's. These more powerful motor systems have been critically refined via JL Audio's proprietary DMA system to deliver exceptional linear excursion and dynamic stability. Further enhancing performance is a new motor cooling circuit design, featuring a patented pole vent designed to improve cooling efficiency and reduce power compression. The voice coil configuration remains a dual 4 ohm design with a terminal jumper system to allow parallel or series wiring.

New suspensions feature a wide rubber surround and a new progressive-roll spider to control the increased excursion capability. The cones are also new, and include a silver accent ring that creates a classy new look in combination with the satin black cast alloy basket.

W6v3's are ready for another decade of sound quality dominance.

Key Improvements over W6v2's:
Larger, more powerful motor systems 12W6v3: 20% larger 10W6v3: 26% larger
Greater linear excursion capability: 12W6v3: 14% more than W6v2 10W6v3: 23% more than W6v2
More durable rubber surround
Improved cooling circuit design (patented)

Overview:
Small sealed enclosure volume requirements
Very long linear excursion capability: 0.74 in / 18.8 mm, one-way
High power handling
DMA-optimized motor designs
New, patent-pending pole cooling system and patented elevated frame cooling
Patented "floating cone attach method" technology
Plateau reinforced spider attach (RC)
Cast alloy frame
Jacketed lead-wire system
Injection molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone
Rubber surround
Precision-built in USA at JL Audio's Miramar, Florida factory

10W6v3
Nominal Diameter: 10 in (250 mm)
Recommended Power Range: 200 - 600 W
Xmax: 0.74 in (18.8 mm) one-way, linear
Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.625 cu.ft. (17.7 l)
Mounting Depth: 6.89 in (175 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail: USD $599.00/ each

12W6v3
Nominal Diameter: 12 in (300 mm)
Recommended Power Range: 200 - 600 W
Xmax: 0.74 in (18.8 mm) one-way, linear
Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 1.25 cu.ft. (35.4 l)
Mounting Depth: 7.52 in (191 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail: USD $699.00/ each