About the JL Audio 15W0v3-4
Precision-built bass
Precision-built bass
The JL Audio name means high-quality sound, and the 15W0v3-4 15" subwoofer doesn't come up short when delivering trademark JL performance. You'll find patented technologies like an optimized motor system that promotes precise, linear cone movement, plus advanced cooling systems throughout the frame for rapid heat dissipation.
Long-lasting performance
This W0v3 Series sub features a tough polypropylene cone that resists flexing, and a durable foam surround that'll stand up to hard use. The cone's extra-long excursion capability lets it hit truly deep notes without distorting, while the hefty 2.5-inch voice coil drives the woofer accurately for top-notch performance under extreme conditions.
The patented elevated frame design delivers air flow directly to the voice coil, cooling it for better power handling. JL Audio designed this sub to work in compact sealed or medium-sized ported enclosures.
Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams
To see sample wiring diagrams for all common subwoofer/amplifier combinations, check out this informative article.
Product highlights:
- 15" 4-ohm subwoofer
- polypropylene cone with foam surround
- power handling: 150-500 watts RMS
- peak power handling: 800 watts
- frequency response: 20-200 Hz
- sensitivity: 88.2 dB
- top-mount depth: 7-1/8"
- sealed box volume: 1.875 cubic feet
- ported box volume: 2.75 cubic feet
- grille not included
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 92167
What's in the box:
JL Audio 15W0v3-4 owner's manual
- 15" Single voice coil 4-ohm subwoofer
- Owner's Manual
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Features & specs
| Features and Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | 15 -inch | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
| Cone Material | Polypropylene | |
| Surround Material | Foam | |
| Port diameter (inches) | 4 | |
| Port length (inches) | 16.85 | |
| Free-Air | No | |
| Dual Voice Coil | No | |
| Sensitivity |
88.2 dB at 1 watt | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 200 Hz | |
| Max RMS Power Handling | 500 | |
| Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 800 | |
| Top Mount Depth (inches) | 7 1/8 | |
| Bottom Mount Depth (inches) | N/A | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 13 3/4 | |
| Vas (liters) | 144.6 | |
| Fs (Hz) | 24.43 | |
| Qts | 0.482 | |
| Xmax (millimeters) | 12.7 | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Box Requirements | ||
| Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.875 | |
| Minimum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.375 | |
| Maximum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 2.6 | |
| Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 2.75 | |
| Minimum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.75 | |
| Maximum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 4.32 | |
Product Research
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Enclosure Compatibility
Features
Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA): DMA is JL Audio's proprietary method aimed at improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, 15W0v3-4 motors display linear force over a long excursion range, and also maintain a stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range. The result is reduced distortion, faithfully reproduced transients, and tight, clean, articulate bass.
Elevated Frame Cooling: The elevated frame design of the 12W0v3-4 delivers cool air through slots directly above the top plate to the voice coil. This not only enhances power handling, but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression.
Rear Gasket: The woofer has a rear gasket to provide an optimal seal when installing into the enclosure.
Long Excursion: The 15W0v3-4 subwoofer has 12.7mm of linear excursion, giving you louder bass with less distortion.
Enclosure Compatibility
Recommended Sealed Box Volume: JL Audio recommends a 1.875 ft³ sealed box. A diagram is provided in the owner's manual for a sealed box with external dimensions of 16" W x 15.75" H x 18" D, assuming 3/4" thick material. (If you are using 5/8" thick materials, you should subtract 1/4" from each dimension.)
Recommended Ported Box Volume: JL Audio recommends a 2.75 ft³ ported box. A diagram is provided in the owner's manual for a sealed box with external dimensions of 20" W x 18" H x 18.5" D, assuming 3/4" thick material. (If you are using 5/8" thick materials, you should subtract 1/4" from each dimension.) A round port with a diameter of 4" and a length of 16.85" is recommended, resulting in a tuning frequency of 25 Hz and a -3 dB point of 30 Hz.
The JL Audio 15W0v3-4 replaces these items
- polypropylene cone with foam surround
- 100-500 watts RMS power range
- 20-200 Hz frequency response
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I love this beast! For the price and power capacity, this thing can hit hard! I have a pioneer GM-A5602 amp pushing 450w on it and a box tuned to 29hz. It sounds amazing pointed up towards the roof of my ramcharger!
Christian from Harrison, AR