W7AE Owner`s Manual
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1. Set Mode switch to Proper adjustment of Carefully listen to the sub bass to mid bass transition with music LP Set Slope switch to these controls is critical that has strong mid bass content Select the switch position 24dB Set Filter Freq For virtually all aftermarket which gives the smoothest most natural mid bass response If Hz knob to 85 head units set Input using multiple HD1200 1 s on multiple subwoofers make sure Lower settings are likely to Voltage to Low See this switch is set to the same position on all amplifiers result in a poor transition Input Sensitivity Setting between the upper Guide on pg 14 for precise response of the W7AE and setting instructions Turn Off for Sealed Enclosure the lower response of the Select 30Hz for Ported Enclosure mid bass speakers Low High 180 deg Off 30Hz I lrigeurt input Output Infrasonic Filter Freg Hz Send Voltage Polarity Filter JL ALUDO HO1712007 1 Monoblock Amplifier Requires HD RLC controller sold separately VR position of knob Multiple amplifiers can be controlled with one controller by adding standard phone cable splitter not included This is a true X switch with two possible positions subwoofer level control not a bass boost setting will vary see sidebar X position of switch 13W7AE Subwoofer Driver amp Enclosure Specifications Mounting Hardware2. low position Step 4 Set source unit volume to 3 4 of full volume This will allow for reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping at full volume Step 5 Cross reference the amplifier model used and impedance load per channel on the chart below to determine the target output voltage Step 6 Verify that you disconnected the speakers before proceeding Play a track with an appropriate sine wave within the frequency range to be amplified at 3 4 source unit volume Selecting the source unit s Repeat Track feature if applicable will be helpful in this step Amplifier Voltage Chart HD750 1 HD1200 1 Slash 600 1v3 47 4V 60 0V 42 4V Impedance 750W 1200W 600W 33 5V 42 4V 30 0V 750W 1200W 600W Slash 1200 1v3 A low frequency 40 or 50 Hz sine wave test tone recorded at OdB reference level Step 7 Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output of the amplifier Step 8 Increase the input sensitivity control until the desired voltage determined in Step 5 is delivered If multiple subwoofer amps are being used set each one to the same exact voltage and you have also level matched them On an amplifier with a sensitivity range switch if excessive voltage is read with the control at minimum full counterclockwise switch the Input Voltage to High and re adjust Step 9 Once you have adjusted each amp to its maximum unclipped output level turn down the volume of the so
3. on pages 4 amp 5 for detailed step by step instructions Bolt Hole Circle 11 27 in 286 mm Mounting 12 Holes Depth 9 5 in 241 mm Overall vers Diameter Depth 12 5 in 11 r 25 in 318 mm 286 mm Net volumes given below do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker Driver Displacement This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and or ports if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure examples below take all applicable displacements into consideration External Depth External Depth 16 125 in 15 875 in 410 mm om External Height External Height Slot Height j 15 0 in 15 0 in 13 5in 381 mm 381 mm 343 mm External Width 15 0 in 22 75 in lt 381 mm gt lt t _ 578 mm SEALED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 375 cu ft 38 94 Itrs Fc 44 7 Hz F3 404Hz Qte 0 791 t 4 SAFETY NOTICE It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts 1 2 inch diameter and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts This will reduce the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a collision or sudden deceleration Slot Port Depth 24 75 in 629 mm Slot Width 1 875 in Ext
4. on pg 14 for precise response of the W7AE and setting instructions Turn Off for Sealed Enclosure the lower response of the Select 30Hz for Ported Enclosure mid bass speakers 0 180 deg Oat 30Hz SO input Input Output Infrasonic Filter Freq Hz Sens Voltage Polarity Filter Status JL AUDIO HO7S0 1 Monoblack Amplifier Requires HD RLC controller sold separately YR position of knob Multiple amplifiers can be controlled with one controller by adding standard phone Level cable splitter not included This is a true X switch with two possible positions X position of switch Remote Control j i subwoofer level control not a bass boost setting will vary see sidebar 12W7AE Subwoofer Driver amp Enclosure Specifications Grille Clearance 2 6 in 66 mm from the bottom of the mounting flange to the lowest inside surface of the grille Displacement 0 14 cu ft 4 0 Itrs Net Weight 45 Ibs 20 4 kg Mounting Hole Diameter 10 5 in 267 mm Magnet Diameter 7 5 in 191 mm f Nei A Mounting Hardware Twelve 10 x 1 75 long clear zinc plated steel Phillis pan head sheet metal screws included or twelve 10 32 long steel Phillips pan head machine screws with 10 32 T Nuts each at least 1 2 inch 12 5 mm longer than the thickness of the mounting baffle not included Unpacking Mounting Please refer to the How to Mount a W7AE Subwoofer
5. 2 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 654 Mechanical Q Qms 9 50 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 612 Equivalent Compliance Vas 0 61 cu ft 17 4 Itrs One Way Linear Excursion Xmax 0 75 in 19 mm Thermal Power Handling Pt 500 Watts Continuous Reference Efficiency no 0 112 Efficiency SPL 1W 1m 82 7 dB DC Resistance Re 2 780 Effective Piston Area Sd 38 0 sq in 0 0245 sq m Nominal Impedance Znom 30 Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 125W 250W 500W 1000W 2000W 8W7AE m MINIMUM OPTIMUM DANGER ZONE WARRANTY VOID Amplifier Recommendations XD600 1v2 shown or JX500 1 All XDv2 models offer the These settings are intended as a baseline for tuning your system Depending on your vehicle and your preferences some variation in the crossover and bass control settings may be necessary for optimum performance Set LP Filter Mode Slope switch to 24dB Set Filter Freq Hz knob to 85 Lower settings are likely to result in a poor transition between the upper response of the W7AE and the lower response of the mid bass speakers JL AUDIO Proper adjustment of these controls is critical For virtually all aftermarket head units set Input Voltage to Low See Input Sensitivity
6. Setting Guide on pg 14 for precise setting instructions Turn On Mode Requires HD RLC controller sold separately Multiple amplifiers can be controlled with one controller by adding standard phone cable splitter not included This is a true subwoofer level control not a bass boost convenience of automatic turn on signal or DC offset sensing and a dual range input section that can accept a wide range of input signals from line level to high power speaker level signals Remote Level Control xMXDSOO 1ve Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier LP Filter infrasenic F Mode Shope Input Vottacpe Filter Filter Freg Hz Mono Subwoofer Output a A waf Ground Remote INPUT SECTION PRE OUTS R position of knob x position of switch x x switch with multiple possible positions O setting will vary see sidebar 8W7AE Subwoofer Driver amp Enclosure Specifications Grille Clearance 2 3125 in 25 mm from the bottom of the mounting flange to the lowest inside surface of the grille Displacement 0 06 cu ft 1 7 Itrs Net Weight 1 7 Ibs 7 8 kg I Mounting Hardware Twelve 8 x 1 00 long clear zinc plated steel Phillios pan head sheet metal screws included or twelve 8 32 long steel Phillips pan head machine screws with 8 32 T Nuts each at least 1 2 inch 12 5 mm longer than the thickness of the mounting baffle not include
7. and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit s Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you need service on your JL AUDIO product All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO with a valid return authorization number Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date Return only defective components Non defective items received will be returned freight collect The customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO Freight damage on returns is not covered und
8. back the first screw out using your electric screwdriver picture 4f 4g Repeat this process eleven more times there are twelve screws on a W7AE until you have separated the speaker from the shipping baffle board Before you panic be aware that the surround and cone materials are rugged and will not be damaged if you follow the procedures shown Only careless acts like picking the speaker up by the surround or creasing it by force will cause permanent damage Step 5 Ready to Install You are now ready to install the W7AE into its enclosure The parts are shown below Step 6 Connect the speaker wires and place the W7AE into the enclosure Connect the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal of the W7AE picture 6a The 13W7AE not shown has dual voice coils and must be wired with its coils in series or in parallel Once the speaker is wired gently lower it into the enclosure picture 6b This is difficult on a vertical mounting surface because of the speaker s weight so you should enlist the help of a second person If you need a better grip or are afraid of smashing your fingers you can grasp the inside of the speaker s mounting flange remember the surround moves out of the way This tip is particularly useful with the 13W7AE 6b Step 7 Screw it in 12 times Line up the screw holes of the frame with the holes that you have pre drilled in your enclosure you
9. did pre drill the holes right The W7AE should be attached with heavy screws such as the ones supplied with the speaker This will necessitate pre drilling The use of inferior hardware i e drywall screws may lead to disastrous consequences so don t do it While holding the surround back with two fingers picture 7a screw the speaker into the enclosure picture 7b Once all twelve screws are in place you did use all twelve right place the surround back over the outside of the speaker frame picture 7c Step 8 Attach O Ring Next take the steel O Ring that you removed in step 3 and place it over the outside of the surround Push it down evenly do not seat one side first to make sure it seats the lower lip of the surround down to the frame pictures 8a 8b IMPORTANT Be sure that the beveled edge of the clamp ring is pointing towards the front of the speaker The clamp ring is only designed to work in this orientation Step 9 Attach Clamp Ring Place the seam of the clamp ring where it will be least visible in the installation usually at the bottom of the speaker Start one end of the clamp ring by pressing it in firmly pictures 9a 9b Then work your way around from that point J i around the speaker pushing the clamp ring inward and in the direction of the circumference of the frame pictures 9c 9d If you have achieved a tight T N q t S t fit all around the seam will be small when
10. enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts 1 2 inch diameter and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts This will reduce the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a The dimensions given for the enclosure examples below take all applicable rollisionrarsuddcacdecclaaton displacements into consideration External Depth External Depth Slot Port Depth 15 375 in 14 625 in 24 375 in 391 mm 371 mm i 619 mm e Slot Width 1 5 in T BEE 38 mm _ Extension Length A 9 0 in 229 mm External Height External Height Slot Height 14 5 in 14 5 in 13 0 in 368 mm 368 mm 330mm j lt gt y y Slot Width 1 5 in 38 mm External Width 21 75 in 14 5 in External Width 368 mm i 552 mm gt PORTED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 5 cu ft 42 5 Itrs Recommended Port Tuning 35 3 Hz Port Type Slot ports are recommended See information above The port recommendations listed above are derived through actual tests and measurements not computer simulations Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm SEALED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 25 cu ft 35 4 Itrs Fe 43 5 Hz F3 405Hz Qte 0 764 Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm s maade e xs H x wr impo One Mestic co s Wis ah Or ace Free Air Resonance Fs 35
11. number of subwoofers into your calculations Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable W7AE Subwoofer Drivers Tight The ultimate no compromise subwoofer for those seeking extreme output and sublime sound quality 1 OverRoll Surround U S Patent 5 687 247 and 5 949 898 By utilizing space wasted in conventional speakers this ground breaking innovation controls the W7AE s massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area 2 W Cone U S Patent 6 496 590 The W Cone is a unit body cone assembly that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass The shape also provides incredible torsional rigidity which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits 3 Floating Cone Attach Method U S Patent 6 501 844 Our newly conceived assembly technique ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment A small detail that means a lot when you re pumping the cone to the excursion extremes the W7AE is capable of SESE TT a a a l E E R EAE LOL LE LALLA AL GE im 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 en
12. 13W7AE 12W7AE 10W7AE 1000W LEGEND MINIMUM YELLOW OPTIMUM This zone represents the best balance between long term reliability high output and low distortion performance In this zone you will be taking full advantage of the woofer s optimum low distortion performance range without undue risk of failure OPTIMUM DANGER ZONE WARRANTY VOID RED MAXIMUM In this zone low distortion output and long term reliability will be compromised especially by an aggressive user Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing the power into this zone but typically not more than 2dB compared to the yellow zone The closer you are to the black zone the higher the likelihood of driver failure Operate with caution BLACK WARRANTY VOID We do not recommend operating woofers at this level of power In this zone there is a very high probability that the driver will fail due to excessive heat and or mechanical stress Subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of power are NOT covered under warranty When designing systems with W7AE drivers it is very important to achieve a good power match between the subwoofer amplifier and the subwoofer driver s capabilities The power levels listed in the above chart represent continuous RMS amplifier power per woofer and assume that the user will regularly make full use of that power without drastically overdrivin the amplifier s Make sure you factor system impedance and the total
13. Twelve 12 x 1 75 long clear zinc plated steel Phillis pan head sheet metal screws included or twelve 1 2 28 long steel Phillips pan head machine screws with 12 28 T Nuts each at least 1 2 inch 12 5 mm longer than the thickness of the mounting baffle not included Grille Clearance 2 7 in 69 mm from the bottom of the mounting flange to the lowest inside surface of the grille Displacement 0 21 cu ft 5 9 Itrs Net Weight 52 Ibs 23 6 kg Unpacking Mounting Please refer to the How to Mount a W7AE Subwoofer on pages 4 amp 5 for detailed step by step instructions Bolt Hole Circle Mounting 12 7 in j D Hole 323 mm SE l Diameter 12 Holes S Mounting 11 9in JL AUDIO Depth 302 mm cee Magnet Diameter ihe 8 38 in o L 213 mm vera Diameter A 14in Dept 356 mm 12in 305 mm Net volumes given below do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker Driver Displacement This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and or ports if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects SAFETY NOTICE It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts 1 2 inch diameter and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts This will reduce the lik
14. arefully so as to maximize your enjoyment of the W7AE s capabilities Two enclosure recommendations are listed for each model one sealed and one ported In most cases the sealed enclosure design will give you the best overall sound quality and take up the least space in your vehicle The ported enclosure design will deliver additional output over the sealed enclosure about 3 4 dB more and will also maintain excellent sound quality but it will require significantly more space to install The recommended ported enclosure is not designed for peaky competition SPL performance but rather for music listening It will be very loud and sound extremely good when set up properly quality and reduced speaker reliability With W7AE subwoofers a clipped amplifier output may manifest itself audibly as a low level mechanical sound coming from the speakers Proper input sensitivity setting will avoid this problem Please consult the input sensitivity setting information on page 14 of this book RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 125W GREEN MINIMUM From a reliability standpoint this zone represents a very comfortable operating power range for each driver This level of power will not stress the woofer but will not extract all of its performance potential either Use of less than the minimum power level will not damage the woofer but may result in unsatisfactory performance 250W 500W
15. d Unpacking Mounting Please refer to the W7 Installation Mounting System sheet for detailed step by step instructions Mounting Bolt Hole Hole Circle Mountin Diameter 7 39 in Depth 6 94 in 188 mm aaa 176 mm Magnet 12 Holes 1 me Diameter 5 79 in Overall Ank Diameter ep 147 mm 8 5 in 8 32 in y 216 mm 211 mm Net volumes given below do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker Driver Displacement This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and or ports if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as SAFETY NOTICE It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer enclosure is mounted firmly to the vehicle with heavy steel bolts 1 2 inch solid not hollow objects The dimensions given for the enclosure examples below take all applicable displacements into consideration External Depth 356 mm _ External Height 12 875 in 327 mm External Height 12 875 in 327 mm SEALED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 0 875 cu ft 24 8 Itrs Fc 45 9Hz F3 41 3Hz Qte 0 798 Front Baffle Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm External Depth 14 0 in 14 0 in diameter and large steel washers on both sides of the bolts This will reduce the likelihood of occupant injury in the event of a collision o
16. ee ot ce khead oL the Curve gt a Prese Se a 9 W7AE Owner s Manua amp Gy Ye oe T i F 4 F i a gt j My In addition to the enclosure recommendations we also provide recommended amplifier settings for JL Audio amplifiers commonly used with W7AE s Some of this information is also applicable with other brands of amplifiers like crossover points and slopes some is not like the voltage levels specified for input sensitivity settings Please note that W7AE s rarely require any equalization to produce smooth frequency response If you have an equalizer in your system or one is included in your head unit or amplifier defeat all bands below 125 Hz before dialing in your new system settings For optimum sub bass performance the amplifier input sensitivity must be adjusted to avoid excessive distortion clipping of the amplifier output Overly high input sensitivity settings result in no additional clean output but will result in poor sound Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio W7AE subwoofer driver The W7AE embodies JL Audio s commitment to pushing the envelope of speaker technology with eight patented technologies a design patent and a completely unique set of component parts Each W7AE model has been meticulously engineered to reproduce sub bass with extreme fidelity at any volume level provided it is installed and tuned properly Please review the information in this document c
17. elihood of occupant injury in the event of a The dimensions given for the enclosure examples below take all applicable rollisionrar sudden cdecclaaton displacements into consideration External Depth External Depth Slot Port Depth 17 25 in 26 25 in 18 875 in 479 mm 438 mm 667mm Slot Width 2 25 in _ _ __ Extension Length 4 i 7 875 in External Height External Height Slot Height 16 0 in 16 0 in 14 5in 406 mm 406 mm 368 mm Slot Width 2 25 in I 57 mm SEALED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 875 cu ft 53 1 Itrs Fc 40 5 Hz F3 374Hz Qtc 0 771 Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm External Width 25 875 in a 657 mm i PORTED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 2 375 cu ft 67 3 ltrs Recommended Port Tuning 34 6 Hz Port Type Slot ports are recommended See information above The port recommendations listed above are derived through actual tests and measurements not computer simulations Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm s maade e xs H x yo impo Ore Mestic co s Wie ah Ors acre Free Air Resonance Fs 27 2 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 514 Mechanical Q Qms 7 807 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 482 Equivalent Compliance Vas 2 33 cu ft 66 0 Itrs One Way Linear Excursion Xmax 1 15 i
18. ension Length 7 9375 in 202 mm Slot Width 1 875 in 48 mm External Width PORTED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 75 cu ft 51 54 Itrs Recommended Port Tuning 36 7 Hz Port Type Slot ports are recommended See information above The port recommendations listed above are derived through actual tests and measurements not computer simulations Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm Front Baffle Thickness 1 in 25 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm s Eeee e xs H x wr impo One Mestic co s Wie ah Or acre Free Air Resonance Fs 30 6 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 578 Mechanical Q Qms 7 647 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 537 Equivalent Compliance Vas 1 28 cu ft 36 1 Itrs a One Way Linear Excursion Xmax 0 9 in 23 mm 5 Thermal Power Handling Pt 750 Watts Continuous ai Reference Efficiency no 0 171 Efficiency SPL 1W 1m 84 3 dB DC Resistance Re 2 750 Effective Piston Area Sd 59 8 sq in 0 0386 sq m Nominal Impedance Znom 30 Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 250W 500W 750W 1000W 2000W own MINIMUM OPTIMUM DANGER ZONE WARRANTY VOID Amplifier Recommendations XD600 1v2 shown or 600 1v3 All XDv2 mode
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20. er warranty Always include proof of purchase sales receipt For Service Information in the U S A please call JL Audio customer service 954 443 1100 during normal business hours Eastern Time JL Audio Inc 10369 North Commerce Parkway Miramar FL 33025 International Warranties Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s distributor and not by JL Audio Inc KOVAC EVAN TES CUSTOM ELECTRONIC fi oe f DESIGN amp Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association INSTALLATION MEMBER ASSOCIATION Member www jlaudio com 10369 North Commerce Parkway Miramar Florida 33025 USA 2013 JL Audio Inc Ahead of the Curve JL Audio and the JL Audio logo are registered trademarks of JL Audio Inc W7AE VRC OverRoll W Cone and their respective logos are trademarks of JL Audio Inc U S PATENTS 5 734 734 5 949 898 6 118 884 6 229 902 6 243 479 6 294 959 6 501 844 6 496 590 6 441 685 5 687 247 6 219 431 6 625 292 D472 891 8 605 936 D480 709 Other U S amp Foreign patents pending For more detailed information please visit us online at www jlaudio com Due to our policy of continuous product development all specifications are subject to change without notice SKU 011171 12 2013 Printed in U S A in Product 2013 2012 Performance 2011 2010 6 years running 2009 2008 inside track inside Track s Annual Suppli
21. hanced reliability 5 Radially Cross Drilled Pole Piece U S Patent 6 243 479 This innovative venting system greatly enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former working in conjunction with technology 6 6 Elevated Frame Cooling U S Patent D472 891 6 219 431 and 6 229 902 The elevated frame design of the W7AE delivers cool air through slots directly above the top plate to the voice coil of the speaker This not only enhances power handling but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression SSCr S 7 Highly Linear DMA Optimized Motor System DMA is JL Audio s proprietary Dynamic Motor Analysis system and is aimed at improving dynamic motor behavior As a result of DMA optimization W7AE motors remain linear in motor force over an extreme range of excursion and also maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range This leads to vastly reduced distortion and faithfully reproduced transients or put simply tight clean articulate bass 8 Huge Diameter Progressive Roll Spider Arrived at after intense computer analysis and optimization the W7AE spiders provide precise control and motor voice coil alignment without prematurely limiting excursion Co Extruded Double Lead Wires The extruded casing and carefully engineered attachments ensure controlled lead wire behavior under the
22. ls offer the These settings are intended as a baseline for tuning your system Depending on your vehicle and your preferences some variation in the crossover and bass control settings may be necessary for optimum performance Set LP Filter Mode Slope switch to 24dB Set Filter Freq Hz knob to 85 Lower settings are likely to result in a poor transition between the upper response of the W7AE and the lower response of the mid bass speakers JL AUDIO Proper adjustment of these controls is critical For virtually all aftermarket head units set Input Voltage to Low See Input Sensitivity Setting Guide on pg 14 for precise setting instructions Turn On Mode Requires HD RLC controller sold separately Multiple amplifiers can be controlled with one controller by adding standard phone cable splitter not included This is a true subwoofer level control not a bass boost convenience of automatic turn on signal or DC offset sensing and a dual range input section that can accept a wide range of input signals from line level to high power speaker level signals Remote Level Control xMXDSOO 1ve Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier LP Filter infrasenic F Mode Shope Input Vottacpe Filter Filter Freg Hz Mono Subwoofer Output a A waf Ground Remote INPUT SECTION PRE OUTS R position of knob x po
23. most extreme excursion demands Two conductors are used per connection for ample current carrying capability 9 10 Ultra long Voice Coil To allow extreme linear excursion phenomenal power handling and control control control In addition to the patented technologies listed above multiple U S and International patents are currently pending WARNING Prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent hearing loss W7AE subwoofers are capable of reproducing sound at extremely high sound pressure levels Please exercise restraint in the operation of your system in order to preserve your hearing and your long term enjoyment of this product s sound quality capabilities W7AE Subwoofer Drivers Mounting Guide The ultimate no compromise subwoofer for those seeking extreme output and sublime sound quality Please review the mounting procedures thoroughly before attempting to remove the speaker from its shipping baffle The W7AE mounts like no other speaker and care must be taken to follow these instructions precisely Step 1 Your Tools When you remove the W7AE from its shipping carton it is attached to an MDF baffle board Make sure you keep this baffle board and all the packing material in the unlikely event that the W7AE ever needs to Correct be shipped back to JL Audio Step 2 Remove Clamp Ring for service Gently insert the tip of the large flat head screwdriver between
24. n 29 mm Thermal Power Handling Pt 1000 Watts Continuous Reference Efficiency no 0 249 Efficiency SPL 1W 1m 86 2 dB DC Resistance Re 2 470 Effective Piston Area Sd 84 sq in 0 0542 sq m Nominal Impedance Znom 30 Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 250W 500W 750W 1000W 2000W 12W7AE O LT MINIMUM OPTIMUM DANGER ZONE WARRANTY VOID Amplifier Recommendations HD750 1 shown or JX1000 1D These settings are intended as a Set Mode switch to Proper adjustment of Carefully listen to the sub bass to mid bass transition with music baseline for tuning your system LP Set Slope switch to these controls is critical that has strong mid bass content Select the switch position Depending on your vehicle and 24dB Set Filter Freq For virtually all aftermarket which gives the smoothest most natural mid bass response If your preferences some variation Hz knob to 85 head units set Input using multiple HD750 1 s on multiple subwoofers make sure this in the crossover and bass control Lower settings are likely to Voltage to Low See switch is set to the same position on all amplifiers settings may be necessary for result in a poor transition Input Sensitivity Setting optimum performance between the upper Guide
25. r sudden deceleration Slot Port Depth 27 875 in 708 mm rod Slot Width 1 375 in 7 35 mm Extension Length 13 1875 in 335 mm Slot Height 11 375 in 289 mm lt gt Slot Width 1 375 in 35 mm 18 75 in External Width 476 mm PORTED ENCLOSURE Recommended Net Volume 1 0 cu ft 28 3 Itrs Recommended Port Tuning 36 8 Hz Port Type Slot ports are recommended See information above The port recommendations listed above are derived through actual tests and measurements not computer simulations Front Baffle Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm Wall Thickness 0 75 in 19 mm Input Sensitivity Gain Setting Guide for JL Audio Subwoofer Amplifiers Following the directions below will allow you to easily adjust the input sensitivity of the amplifier s using commonly available equipment Properly setting levels according to this procedure will result in optimum amplifier performance and improved system reliability Necessary Equipment e AC Voltmeter Digital display recommended Do not use attenuated test tones 10dB 20dB etc The Nine Step Procedure Step 1 Disconnect the speaker s from the amplifier Step 2 Turn Off all processing on the source unit and the amplifier bass treble loudness EQ etc Step 3 Turn the input sensitivity control on the amplifier all the way down If there is a sensitivity range switch set it to the
26. sition of switch x x switch with multiple possible positions O setting will vary see sidebar 10W7AE Subwoofer Driver amp Enclosure Specifications Mounting Hardware Twelve 10 x 1 75 long clear zinc plated steel Phillis pan head sheet metal screws included or twelve 10 32 long steel Phillips pan head machine screws with 10 32 T Nuts each at least 1 2 inch 12 5 mm longer than the thickness of the mounting baffle not included Grille Clearance 2 25 in 57 mm from the bottom of the mounting flange to the lowest inside surface of the grille Displacement 0 09 cu ft 2 5 Itrs Net Weight 30 Ibs 13 6 kg Unpacking Mounting Please refer to the How to Mount a W7AE Subwoofer on pages 4 amp 5 for detailed step by step instructions Mounting Bolt Hole Hole Circle Diameter 9 34 in Mountin 8 74 in 237 mm pent 222 mm Magret ae 8 in Diameter 203 mm 6 55 in 166 mm Overall Overall Diameter Depth 10 5 in 9 63 in 267 mm 245 mm Net volumes given below do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker Driver Displacement This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and or ports if applicable to arrive at a gross internal volume Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume Calculate ports as solid not hollow objects SAFETY NOTICE It is absolutely essential that the completed subwoofer
27. the shiny aluminum clamp ring and the foam surround picture 2a Be careful not to push the screwdriver too far down or it will Two tools are required to install a wedge behind the hidden O Ring picture 2b Gently twist the screwdriver to pop the clamp ring W7AE a large flat blade screwdriver off of the O Ring and frame picture 2c This should require little effort if you are encountering and an electric screwdriver with a 2 high resistance pull the screwdriver up a bit to make sure it is not wedged behind the O Ring Once Phillips head bit you have released the tip of the clamp ring a gentle push with your thumb in the direction of the speaker circumference picture 2d will separate the clamp ring fully picture 2f Do not pull up on the ring until it is completely removed picture 2g 3a Step 3 Remove O Ring Once the clamp ring is removed the steel O Ring is exposed Gently lift this O Ring up and off the speaker with your fingertips and set it aside Step 4 Remove Screws Once the O Ring is out of the way the surround is completely free of the speaker frame no glue is used to secure it Lift the surround up and fold it back inside the speaker frame picture 4a This exposes the mounting screws picture 4b The surround should be folded back and in towards the center of the speaker picture 4c Do not pull it up picture 4d or invert it picture 4e While holding the surround back with two fingers as shown
28. urce unit and turn it off Reconnect all the speakers turn the source unit on and proceed to adjust the level balance between the subwoofer and satellite amplifiers This is accomplished by listening to the system at a moderate level and turning DOWN the input sensitivity controls of amplifiers that are playing too loudly Do NOT increase the input sensitivity of any amplifier as this will defeat the purpose of this procedure by permitting excessive clipping distortion XD600 1v2 JX500 1D JX1000 1D 60 0V 38 7V 34 6V 47 AV 1200W 500W 400W 750W 42 4V not not not 1200W recommended recommended recommended Limited Warranty JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction JL AUDIO will at its discretion repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect failure to follow installation instructions unauthorized repair attempts misrepresentations by the seller This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages
29. you reach the starting point again pictures 9e 9f Check the entire circumference for a tight fit just to be sure YO u Ve j u st N sta ed qd W A F 9c af HD1200 1 shown or 1200 1v3 These settings are intended as a baseline for tuning your system Depending on your vehicle and your preferences some variation in the crossover and bass control settings may be necessary for optimum performance Status Remote Level Control s es ee d S impot SoN z4 Mestic coM 5 Wis a Orr Free Air Resonance Fs 23 5 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 476 Mechanical Q Qms 7 517 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 448 Equivalent Compliance Vas 3 68 cu ft 104 3 Itrs One Way Linear Excursion Xmax 1 25 in 32 mm Thermal Power Handling Pt 1500 Watts Continuous Reference Efficiency no 0 269 Efficiency SPL 1W 1m 86 3 dB DC Resistance Re 2 410 A Effective Piston Area Sd 107 35 sq in 0 0693 sq m N V Nominal Impedance Znom Dual 1 5Q Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied O For parallel wired voice coils divide Re by 4 All other specifications remain the same RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 500W 750W 1000W 1500W 2000W 13W7AE MINIMUM OPTIMUM DANGER ZONE WARRANTY VOID Amplifier Recommendation
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