JL Audio 10W3v3-2 10" 25cm W3 Series Car Sub Subwoofer Driver 2ohm 500w RMS
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The JL Audio 10W3v3-2 is a 10" (250 mm) W3 Series car subwoofer driver with a single 2 ohm voice coil and 500W RMS power handling. It is designed for medium-power systems in compact sealed or ported enclosures.
This listing is the 2 ohm version. The W3 Series 10" subwoofer is also available as the 10W3v3-4 with a single 4 ohm voice coil — choose the impedance that suits your amplifier. The W3 Series is also available in an 8" (20 cm) version, the 8W3V3-4.
Key specifications
- Size: 10 inch (250 mm)
- Power handling: 500W RMS
- Recommended amplifier power: 150–500W RMS
- Impedance: 2 ohm (single voice coil)
- Recommended sealed enclosure: 0.625 cu ft (17.7 litres)
- Recommended ported enclosure: 1.125 cu ft (31.9 litres)
- Mounting depth: 5.93 in / 151 mm
- Mounting hole diameter: 9.0625 in / 230 mm
- Linear excursion (Xmax, one way): 0.550 in / 14.0 mm
W3v3 10-inch subwoofer (500W, 2 ohm)
The 10W3v3-2 balances power handling, enclosure requirements and excursion to deliver strong performance in medium-power applications. Several exclusive JL Audio technologies and proprietary assembly techniques are used to enhance linearity and reliability.
Dynamic Motor Analysis – DMA optimised motor
JL Audio's Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA) is a suite of FEA-based modelling systems first developed in 1997 and refined over the years to address speaker motor linearity. The result is reduced distortion and accurately reproduced transients — tight, clean, articulate bass.
Elevated Frame Cooling
JL Audio's patented Elevated Frame Cooling design directs cool air through slots above the top-plate to the voice coil. This improves power handling and reduces dynamic parameter shifts and power compression for better sound quality.
Floating Cone Attach Method – FCAM™
This JL Audio assembly technique ensures correct surround geometry in the finished driver for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.
Vented Reinforcement Collar
The JL Audio Vented Reinforcement Collar (VRC®) improves rigidity and stability at the cone/spider/voice coil junction and directs airflow over the voice coil windings for improved thermal performance.
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Specification
| Mounting Depth | (E) 5.93 in / 151 mm |
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What's Included
- 10W3v3-2
- Black plastic trim ring
- Owner's Manual
JL Audio
About the JL Audio 10W3v3-2
From our tech experts at CEN
A JL Audio 10 inch W3 Series subwoofer driver, 2 ohm, handling 500w RMS.
Who it suits
Drivers building a system around a properly specified enclosure rather than a box off the shelf. W3 is the sweet spot of the range for most cars, and what we fit most often.
Our tech experts advise
This is a driver, not a finished system: enclosure volume and tuning decide most of what you hear, and JL publish specifications worth building to, and the 2 ohm coil decides how it should be wired to your amplifier. We build enclosures to suit both driver and vehicle at our Beeston workshop. Installation is priced per vehicle, so get in touch with your make, model and year and we will confirm what it needs. See car audio installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need an amplifier for this subwoofer?
A: Yes, unless it is an active (powered) subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. Passive subwoofers need an external amplifier matched to the RMS power and impedance shown in the Specification tab.
Q: What size enclosure does this subwoofer need?
A: The recommended enclosure volume is listed in the Specification tab where the manufacturer provides it. As a rule, sealed enclosures give tighter, more accurate bass while ported enclosures deliver more output. Contact CEN if you would like a recommendation for your build.
Q: What does RMS power mean?
A: RMS is the continuous power a subwoofer can handle, and it is the number that matters when matching an amplifier. Peak or max figures describe short bursts only. Match your amplifier output to the RMS rating in the Specification tab.
Q: Sealed or ported enclosure - which should I choose?
A: Sealed boxes are compact and produce tight, controlled bass suited to sound quality builds. Ported boxes are larger and produce more output at low frequencies, suited to those who want maximum impact. Either works well when built to the recommended volume.
Q: Can CEN build or supply an enclosure and fit everything?
A: Yes. CEN supplies enclosures and offers professional installation from our Nottingham premises, including amplifier wiring. Contact us to discuss your build.
Q: What amplifier power does the JL Audio 10W3v3-2 need?
A: JL Audio recommends 150 - 500W RMS of amplifier power for the 10W3v3-2. It is rated at 500W RMS continuous power handling (2 ohm impedance).
Q: What box size is recommended for the 10W3v3-2?
A: The 10W3v3-2 is optimised for a 0.625 cu ft (17.7 litres) sealed enclosure or a 1.125 cu ft (31.9 litres) ported enclosure. Full enclosure details are in the Specification tab.
Q: How deep is the 10W3v3-2 and what cut-out does it need?
A: The 10W3v3-2 has a mounting depth of 5.93 in / 151 mm and needs a mounting hole (cut-out) diameter of 9.0625 in / 230 mm.
Q: What is the difference between the 10W3v3-2 and the 10W3v3-4?
A: Only the voice coil impedance: the 10W3v3-2 is 2 ohm and the 10W3v3-4 is 4 ohm. Both are 10 inch W3v3 drivers rated at 500W RMS.
