12W3v3-4
W3v3 12-inch Subwoofer Driver (500 W, 4 Ω)
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This powerhouse 12-inch driver delivers potent performance and world-class sound quality in medium power applications. Several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are applied to the 12W3v3 to enhance linearity and reliability.
The 12W3v3-4 is best used with amplifier power in the 150W – 500W range and is optimized to operate in a compact 1.125 cu. ft. (31.8 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the „Specifications“ tab.

| Continuous Power Handling (RMS) | 500 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS) | 150 – 500 W |
| Nominal Impedance (Znom) | 4 Ω |

| Nominal Diameter | 12.0 in / 300 mm |
| Overall Diameter (A) | 12.5 in / 318 mm |
| Mounting Hole Diameter (B) | 11.0625 in / 281 mm |
| Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C) | 11.7 in / 297 mm |
| Motor Outer Diameter (D) | 5.5 in / 140 mm |
| Mounting Depth (E) | 6.65 in / 169 mm |
| Driver Displacement | 0.071 cu ft / 2.01 L |
| Net Weight | 14.50 lb / 6.58 kg |
| Free Air Resonance (Fs) | 26.72 Hz |
| Electrical “Q” (Qes) | 0.472 |
| Mechanical “Q” (Qms) | 7.572 |
| Total Speaker “Q” (Qts) | 0.444 |
| Equivalent Compliance (Vas) | 2.844 cu ft / 80.54 L |
| One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)* | 0.510 in / 13.0 mm |
| Reference Efficiency (no) | 0.31% |
| Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)** | 87.15 dB SPL |
| Effective Piston Area (Sd) | 80.600 sq in / 0.0520 sq m |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.563 Ω |


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