{"title":"JL Audio W7AE Subwoofers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe W7AE Anniversary Edition is JL Audio's flagship subwoofer driver, the ultimate no-compromise choice for serious bass, in 8, 10, 12 and 13.5 inch sizes. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jl-audio-subwoofers\"\u003eJL Audio subwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jl-audio-8w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-8-inch-sub-subwoofer-500w-rms","title":"JL Audio 8W7AE-3 W7 Series Anniversary Edition 8 Inch Sub Subwoofer 500w RMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JL Audio 8W7AE-3 is an 8 inch (200 mm) W7 Anniversary Edition subwoofer driver with a single 3 ohm voice coil and 500W RMS power handling. With more than 19 mm of one-way linear excursion, it is built for enthusiasts who want serious impact from an 8-inch sub.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anniversary Edition is functionally identical to the original W7, with cosmetic differences listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 8 inch (200 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 500W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 200 - 500W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 3 ohm (single voice coil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended sealed enclosure: 0.875 cu ft (24.8 litres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended ported enclosure: 1.0 cu ft (28.3 litres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 6.83 in \/ 173 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hole diameter: 6.94 in \/ 176 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear excursion (Xmax, one way): 0.75 in \/ 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8W7AE-3: 8-inch (200 mm) Subwoofer Driver, 3 Ω\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10th Anniversary Edition - W7 8-inch Subwoofer (500 W, 3 Ω)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis subwoofer has an impressive linear excursion envelope that exceeds 0.75 in. (19 mm) one-way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8W7AE is best used with amplifier power in the 200W - 500W range and is optimised to operate in a 0.875 cu. ft. (24.8 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the \"Specifications\" tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW7AE (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7s, but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin-Black Powder-coated Baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Anodised Surround Clamp Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition Cone Badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition Terminal Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eW-Cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-Cone is a unit-body cone assembly that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides superb torsional rigidity, which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverRoll™ Surround\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilising space wasted in conventional speakers, this ground-breaking innovation controls the W7's massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Cone Attach Method - FCAM™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly technique, conceived by JL Audio, ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRadially Cross-Drilled Pole-Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative venting system greatly enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former, working in conjunction with the Elevated Frame cooling technology to effectively remove heat from the voice coil. This improves power handling and reduces power compression effects, leading to more linear performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered Lead-Wire System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully engineered lead-wire design and attachments ensure controlled, quiet lead-wire behaviour under the most extreme excursion demands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JL Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45713268736266,"sku":"90945","price":679.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5431\/0922\/files\/jl-audio-subwoofer-jl-audio-8w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-8-inch-sub-subwoofer-500w-rms-47166554538250.jpg?v=1748431532"},{"product_id":"jl-audio-10w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-10-inch-sub-subwoofer-750w-rms","title":"JL Audio 10W7AE-3 W7 Series Anniversary Edition 10 Inch Sub Subwoofer 750w RMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JL Audio 10W7AE-3 is a 10-inch (250 mm) W7 Anniversary Edition subwoofer driver rated at 750W RMS at 3 ohms. It is built for enthusiasts who want reference-grade sub-bass with huge excursion from a 10-inch driver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 10 inch (250 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 750W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 300 - 750W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 3 ohms (single voice coil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended sealed enclosure: 1.25 cu ft (35.4 litres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended ported enclosure: 1.5 cu ft (42.5 litres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 203 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear excursion (Xmax, one way): 23 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10W7AE-3: 10th Anniversary Edition W7 10-inch subwoofer (750 W, 3 Ω)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking reference-grade sub-bass from a 10-inch driver, your search ends here. Total Car Audio in the UK called it like this when they reviewed the 10W7: \"This gives an all round performance of such high quality on every level, that bettering it will be very hard to achieve.\" Not only does the 10W7 deliver amazing excursion capability for its size, but it also maintains complete composure under power and is able to track complex bass material with uncanny accuracy and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10W7AE is best used with amplifier power in the 300W - 750W range and is optimised to operate in a 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.5 cu. ft. (42.5 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the \"Specifications\" tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnniversary Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW7AE (Anniversary Edition) subwoofers celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7s, but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin-black powder-coated baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright anodised surround clamp ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition cone badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition terminal label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eW-Cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-Cone is a unit-body cone assembly that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides superb torsional rigidity, which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverRoll™ Surround\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilising space wasted in conventional speakers, this ground-breaking innovation controls the W7's massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Cone Attach Method (FCAM™)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly technique, conceived by JL Audio, ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRadially Cross-Drilled Pole-Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative venting system greatly enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former, working in conjunction with the Elevated Frame cooling technology to effectively remove heat from the voice coil. This improves power handling and reduces power compression effects, leading to more linear performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered Lead-Wire System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully engineered lead-wire design and attachments ensure controlled, quiet lead-wire behaviour under the most extreme excursion demands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JL Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45713269686538,"sku":"90925","price":929.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5431\/0922\/files\/jl-audio-subwoofer-jl-audio-10w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-10-inch-sub-subwoofer-750w-rms-47166554931466.jpg?v=1748431526"},{"product_id":"jl-audio-12w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-12-inch-sub-subwoofer-1000w-rms","title":"JL Audio 12W7AE-3 W7 Series Anniversary Edition 12 Inch Sub Subwoofer 1000w RMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JL Audio 12W7AE-3 is a 12-inch (300 mm) W7 Anniversary Edition subwoofer driver rated at 1000 W RMS with a 3 ohm nominal impedance. It suits high-end systems that need long-excursion, low-distortion bass from amplifiers in the 400 to 1000 W range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is optimised for a 1.375 cu ft (38.9 litre) sealed enclosure or a 1.75 cu ft (49.6 litre) ported enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 12 in \/ 300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 1000 W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 400 to 1000 W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 3 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXmax (one-way): 29 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 241 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hole diameter: 267 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 20.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10th Anniversary Edition W7 12-inch subwoofer (1000 W, 3 Ω)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12W7AE combines the long-excursion W7 design with a large 12-inch bore. It has been called \"addictive\", \"seductive\" and \"the new subwoofer reference\" by reviewers, thanks to its dynamics, balance and sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis driver is best used with amplifier power in the 400 W to 1000 W range and is optimised to operate in a 1.375 cu ft (38.9 l) sealed enclosure, or a 1.75 cu ft (49.6 l) ported enclosure. Detailed parameters are listed in the Specification tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW7AE (Anniversary Edition) subwoofers celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally they are identical to the original W7, but are distinguished by these cosmetic differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin-black powder-coated baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright anodised surround clamp ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition cone badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition terminal label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eW-Cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-Cone is a unit-body cone assembly that delivers very high cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides superb torsional rigidity, which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverRoll surround\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using space wasted in conventional speakers, this design controls the W7's large excursion without sacrificing cone area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Cone Attach Method (FCAM)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly technique, conceived by JL Audio, ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRadially cross-drilled pole piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis venting system enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing airflow onto the voice coil former, working with the Elevated Frame cooling technology to remove heat from the voice coil. This improves power handling and reduces power compression, giving more linear performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered lead-wire system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully engineered lead-wire design and attachments ensure controlled, quiet lead-wire behaviour under the most extreme excursion demands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JL Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45713270014218,"sku":"90936","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5431\/0922\/files\/jl-audio-subwoofer-jl-audio-12w7ae-3-w7-series-anniversary-edition-12-inch-sub-subwoofer-1000w-rms-47166555848970.jpg?v=1748431525"},{"product_id":"jl-audio-13w7ae-d1-5-w7-series-anniversary-edition-13-5-inch-subwoofer-1500w-rms","title":"JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 W7 Series Anniversary Edition 13.5 Inch Subwoofer 1500w RMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 is a 13.5-inch (345mm) W7 subwoofer driver with dual 1.5 ohm voice coils, rated at 1500W RMS with more than 1.25 inches (32mm) of one-way linear excursion. This 10th Anniversary Edition is aimed at high-performance builds that demand serious sub-bass output.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 1500W RMS; recommended amplifier power 500W to 1500W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: dual 1.5 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 13.5in \/ 345mm nominal, 14in \/ 356mm overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: 302mm hole diameter, 267mm mounting depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear excursion (Xmax): 32mm (1.25in) one-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed enclosure: 53.1 litres (1.875 cu ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorted enclosure: 67.3 litres (2.375 cu ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86.3dB SPL (1W\/1m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 23.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e13W7AE-D1.5: 13.5-inch (345mm) subwoofer driver, dual 1.5 ohm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10th Anniversary Edition W7 13.5-inch subwoofer (1500W, dual 1.5 ohm voice coils)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords like \"extreme\", \"reference\" and \"ultimate\" get used a lot in the subwoofer world, but few products can honestly lay claim to them. JL Audio's 13W7AE is one that does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the W7 design formula to its highest level, the 13W7AE offers a linear excursion envelope that exceeds 1.25 inches (32mm) one-way, along with a suspension capable of over 4 inches of peak-to-peak excursion. Combine that with a piston diameter 28% larger than the 12W7AE's and you have a serious high-performance driver for the most demanding applications, delivering sub-bass on all fronts at any level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJL Audio's most potent subwoofer is best used with amplifier power in the 500W to 1500W range and is optimised to operate in a 1.875 cu ft (53.1 l) sealed enclosure or a 2.375 cu ft (67.3 l) ported enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW7AE (Anniversary Edition) subwoofers celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally they are identical to the original W7s, but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin-black powder-coated baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright anodised surround clamp ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition cone badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary Edition terminal label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eW-Cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-Cone is a unit-body cone assembly that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass. 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