JL Audio 15W0V3-4: 15" 500 W RMS 4-Ohms W0V3-Series SVC Subwoofer

About the JL Audio 15W0V3-4: 15" 500 W RMS 4-Ohms W0V3-Series SVC Subwoofer

Sometimes, bigger is better.  For these situations, the 15W0V3-4 offers excellent excursion capability, linearity and an overall performance envelope that puts it right at the top of its price class.  It features a very beefy 2.5" diameter voice coil and our elevated frame cooling design for enhanced power handling and reliability.

The 15W0V3-4 is best used through amplifier power in the 150 - 500 W range and is optimized to operate in a moderately sized 1.9 cubic FT (53.1 L) sealed enclosure, or a 2.8 cubic FT (77.9 L) ported enclosure.

Enclosure notes:

• The W0V3's employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker.  This vent is located within the JL Audio badge at the rear of the speaker.  A minimum distance of 0.5" (13 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent
• The enclosure recommendations listed above are external dimensions which assume the use of 0.8" (19 mm) thick material.  If you are using 0.6" (16 mm) thick material, subtract 0.3" (6.5 mm) from each dimension.  Do not use any material through a thickness of less than 0.6" (16 mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure
• All enclosure volumes listed above are net internal volumes!  Driver and port and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal volume.  All enclosure dimensions above have already taken this into account
• When using multiple Subwoofers in a common enclosure you will need to recalculate the enclosure and port dimensions.  For assistance please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer or technical support
• We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi amplified system using high quality satellite speakers and an amplifier.  We do not recommend the use of this Subwoofer through a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely affect performance.
• All specifications are subject to change without notice

Safety notice:

• Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss.  This high performance speaker can exceed this level.  Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity
• When installing a Subwoofer in your vehicle, it is extremely important to secure the enclosure firmly.  We recommend bolting the enclosure through the metal of the floorpan or the frame of the vehicle through large diameter washers for reinforcement.  If an enclosure is not firmly attached, it can become a projectile in a collision.  This is particularly important in a hatchback, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, or van