JL Audio 10W6V2-D4 User Manual
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JL AUDIO
10W6v2-D4/12W6v2-D4/13W6v2-D4
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1 - Customizable Trim Ring: (U.S. Patent
#D480,709) This removable ring can be painted to
match the installation theme, if desired.
2 - W-Cone™ (U.S. Patent #6,496,590) The
W-Cone™ unit-body cone assembly delivers
astonishing cone-stiffness with minimal mass.
3 - Floating-Cone™ Attach Method
(U.S. Patent #6,501,844): This unique assembly
technique ensures proper surround geometry in the
assembled speaker for better excursion control
and dynamic voice coil alignment.
4 - Plateau-Reinforced Spider Attachment
(U.S. Patent #6,118,884): A derivative of JL Audio's
famous VRC technology, this bulletproof suspension
attachment relieves stress from the spider material
at high excursions for enhanced reliability.
5 - Pole and Cone Venting (Patent-Pending):
Vents at the neck of the lower cone body work in
conjunction with the pole vent at the rear of the
motor structure. These vents effectively remove hot
air during high power operation to improve sound
quality and reliability.
6 - Forced-Air-Cooled Aluminum Alloy Frame
(U.S. Patent #6,219,431, #6,229,902 and
#D472,891): Cool air is directly pumped onto the
voice coil of the speaker through slots between the
frame and top-plate. This enhances power handling
and sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter
shifts and power compression.
7 - Highly Optimized Motor Systems:
Highly linear, FEA-optimized motors reduce audible
distortion and improve transient behavior for
superior sound quality and dynamic stability.
8 - Large, Progressive-Roll Spiders:
Optimized to control the long excursion of the
W6v2's without limiting it.
9 - Engineered Lead Wires and Connectors:
Connections for both voice coils terminate in a
unique configuration block on one side of the
basket.The extruded lead wire casing and
carefully engineered attachments ensure controlled
behavior and improved reliability under extreme
excursion demands.
W6v2 TECHNOLOGIES
W6v2 TERMINAL JUMPER SYSTEM
Please note that the W6v2 is a dual voice coil driver.
BOTH voice coils must be connected to the amplifier
(in series or parallel) for the speaker to operate
properly. To accomplish this, each W6v2 features a
pair of main input connection push-terminals and
four voice coil configuration tab terminals. These are
located behind the main input connectors and are
used to interconnect the dual voice coils in one of
two ways: Diagram A shows a series connection (8Ω
nominal impedance per speaker). Diagram B shows
a parallel connection (2Ω nominal impedance per
speaker) and is the way the speaker is configured at
the factory. After verifying that the tabs are properly
configured using the supplied jumper(s), connect
the amplifier’s output wires to the W6v2’s main
input push-terminals and install the speaker into the
enclosure.
Warning! Failure to properly connect the
configuration tabs will result in no output and may
damage the speaker.
Diagram A: Series Connection (8Ω):
Use one jumper from “VC1–” to “VC2+”
Diagram B: Parallel Connection (2Ω):
Use two jumpers... one from “VC1–” to “VC2–” and
one from “VC1+ to “VC2+”.
SUBWOOFER: 10W6v2-D4 12W6v2-D4 13W6v2-D4
Free Air Resonance (Fs):
28.5 Hz
25.0 Hz
24.3 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes):
0.497
0.480
0.464
Mechanical “Q” (Qms):
8.458
7.100
6.700
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts):
0.469
0.450
0.434
Equiv. Compliance (Vas):
1.18 ft
3
2.82 ft
3
3.94 ft
3
33.4 litres
79.9 litres
111.6 litres
One-way, Linear Excursion:
0.60 in
0.65 in
0.85 in.
(Xmax)*
15.2 mm
16.5 mm
21.6 mm
Efficiency (1W/1m)**: 83.7 dB SPL
85.9 dB SPL
87.4 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd):
51.4 in
2
77.8 in
2
100.4 in
2
0.0332 m
2
0.0502 m
2
0.0648 m
2
DC Resistance (Re)***:
6.30Ω
6.75Ω
6.50Ω
Nominal Impedance:
Dual 4Ω
Dual 4Ω
Dual 4Ω
Power Handling (continuous):
600W
600W
750W
Mounting Depth:
6.9 in
7.6 in
9.2 in
175 mm
193 mm
234 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter:
9.0 in
11.0 in
12.5 in
229 mm
279 mm
318 mm
Driver Displacement:
0.068 ft
3
0.090 ft
3
0.120 ft
3
1.9 litres
2.5 litres
3.4 litres
• The W6v2’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the
speaker. This vent is located around the JL Audio badge at the rear of the speaker. A
minimum distance of 3/4-inch (20mm) 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 are external dimensions which assume the
use of 3/4" (19mm) thick material. If you are using 5/8" (16mm) thick material, subtract
1/4" (6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less
than 5/8" (16mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.
• All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes! Box volume displacement,
port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross
internal volume. All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account.
• When using two subwoofers in a common enclosure simply double the
required volume and, in the case of a ported enclosure, use two times the
recommended port(s).
• We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi-amplified system using high-
quality satellite speakers and amplifiers. We do not recommend the use of this
subwoofer with a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely
affect performance.
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JL AUDIO
10W6v2-D4/12W6v2-D410W6v2-D4/13W6v2-D4
* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with
no correction factors applied.
** Efficiency (1W/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer’s output
capability and should not be used as a comparison to other subwoofers to
determine which one is “louder” !
*** Re (DC resistance) is measured with the voice coils in series, for parallel-
wired specification divide Re by 4. All other specifications remain the same.
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
Prolonged exposure to sound
pressure levels in excess of 100dB 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 with 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.
C A U T I O N
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
“EL” (Port Extension Length):
10W6v2: 17.25" (438mm)
12W6v2: 16" (406mm)
13W6v2: 9.75" (248mm)
SUBWOOFER
SEALED ENCLOSURE
PORTED ENCLOSURE
Volume
External Dimensions
Volume Enclosure External Dimensions
Slot Port Internal Dimensions
(net int.)
(Width x Height x Depth) (net int.)
(Width x Height x Depth)
(Slot Width x Slot Height x Slot Length)
10W6v2-D4
0.625 ft
3
14.5" x 12" x 10.25"
0.75 ft
3
22" x 12" x 10.75"
1.25" x 10.5" x 30"
17.7 litres 368mm x 305mm x 260mm 21.2 litres
559mm x 305mm x 273mm
32mm x 267mm x 762mm
12W6v2-D4
1.25 ft
3
18" x 14" x 12.75"
1.50 ft
3
26.25" x 14" x 13"
1.5" x 12.5" x 29"
35.4 litres 457mm x 356mm x 324mm 42.5 litres
667mm x 356mm x 330mm
38mm x 318mm x 737mm
13W6v2-D4
1.625 ft
3
18" x 16" x 14.125"
1.875 ft
3
18.875" x 16.5" x 18.625"
1.75" x 15" x 27.625" 35.4 litres
46 litres 457mm x 406mm x 359mm 53.1 litres
479mm x 419mm x 473mm
44mm x 381mm x 702mm
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