JL Audio 10W6V2-D4 User's Manual
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1. 13W 6v2 D4 24 3 Hz 0 480 0 464 7 100 6 700 0 450 0 434 3 94 f3 11 6 litres 0 65 in 0 85 in 21 6 mm 87 4 dB SPL 100 4 in2 0 0648 m2 675Q 6 50Q Dual 4Q 600W 750W 7 6 in 9 2 in 234 mm 11 0 in 12 5 in 318 mm 0 120 f 3 4 litres Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied Efficiency IW Im 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 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 e 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 disp2. 10WG6ve D4 12W6Gve D4 13W6ve D4 Subwoofers Owner s manual Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio subwoofer component Your JL Audio subwoofer is a precision loudspeaker which has been engineered to produce the highest quality sub bass performance in your vebicle Authorized JL Audio dealers have extensive technical information for many different applications of your new speaker They also have the knowledge skills and tools to build a high quality enclosure that will maximize the performance of your speaker We highly recommend that you have your enclosure built by an authorized JL Audio dealer Inside you will find specifications and two recommended enclosures for your speaker one is a sealed enclosure the other is a ported design Both types of enclosures will give you excellent sound quality and low frequency extension The sealed enclosure is a better choice if space is extremely tight but the ported enclosure will produce 3dB more output at the same power if you have the extra space to work with JL AUDIO SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS SUBWOOFER Free Air Resonance Fs Electrical Q Qes Mechanical Q Qms Total Speaker Q Qts Equiv Compliance Vas One way Linear Excursion Xmax Efficiency 1 W Im Effective Piston Area Sd DC Resistance Re Nominal Impedance Power Handling continuous Mounting Depth Mounting Hole Diameter Driver Displacement OW 6v2
3. match the installation theme if desired 2 W Cone US Patent 6 496 590 The W Cone unit body cone assembly delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass 3 Floating Cone Attach Method US 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 US Patent 6 1 18 884 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 US Patent 6 219 431 6 229 902 and D472 89 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
4. D4 28 5 Hz 0 497 8 458 0 469 1 18 ft3 33 4 litres 0 60 in 15 2 m 83 7 dB SPL m 51 4 in2 0 0332 m2 6 302 Dual 4 Q 600W 69 in 175 mi m 9 0 in 229 m m 0 068 ft3 1 9 litres RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES SUBWOOFER 10W6v2 D4 12W6v2 D4 13W6v2 D4 1 CAUTION 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 12W6v2 D4 25 0 Hz 2 82 ft3 79 9 litres 16 5 mm 85 9 dB SPL 778 in 0 0502 m2 Dual 4Q 193 mm 279 mm 0 090 ft3 2 5 litres SEALED ENCLOSURE Volume net int 0 625 ft 17 7 litres 1 25 ft 3 35 4 litres 1 625 ft3 46 litres oO External Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 14 5 12 x 10 25 368mm x 305mm x 260mm 18 x 14 x 12 75 457mm x 356mm x 324mm 18 x 16 x 14 125 457mm x 406mm x 359mm
5. removing or reinstalling the unit s Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer Warranty is voided if the factory applied product serial number is removed or defaced Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction JL AUDIO will at tts discretion repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge 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
6. the long excursion of the Wev2 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 W 6v2 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 W 6v2 features a pair of main input connection push terminals and four voice coil configuration tab terminals These are ocated 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 8Q nominal impedance per speaker Diagram B shows a parallel connection 28 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 amplifiers output wires to the W 6v2 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 8 Use one jumper from VC1 to VC2 Diagram B Parallel Co
7. here 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 unsatisfactory performance JL Audio offers an extensive line of high performance subwoofer drivers to fit a wide variety of enclosure and power applications When designing systems with our 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 overdriving the amplifier s Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of subwoofers into your calculations Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY USA Automotive Subwoofer Components 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 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 and does not cover the cost of
8. lacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal volume All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account e 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 e 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 PORTED ENCLOSURE Volume Enclosure External Dimensions net int Width x Height x Depth 0 75 ft HD z DP se OS 21 2 litres 559mm x 305mm x 273mm 1 50 ft3 26 25 x 14 x 13 425 litres 667mm x 356mm x 330mm 1 875 f 18 875 x 16 5 x 18 625 53 1 litres 479mm x 419mm x 473mm Slot Port Internal Dimensions Slot Width x Slot Height x Slot Length DEY x lt OS s lt 0 32mm x 267mm x 762mm 1 5 x 12 5 x 29 38mm x 318mm x 737mm 1 75 x 15 x 27 625 35 4 litres 44mm x 381mm x 702mm is A Z a s KE EL Port Extension Length OW6v2 17 25 438mm 12W6v2 16 406mm 3W6v2 9 75 248mm o All specifications are subject to change without notice W6v2 TECHNOLOGIES 5 prey a Customizable Trim Ring U S Patent D480 709 This removable ring can be painted to
9. nnection 22 Use two jumpers one from VC1 to VC2 and one from VC1 to VC2 JL AUDIO 10W6v2 D4 12W6ve D410W6ve D4 13W6ve D4 JL AUDIO 10W6ve2 D4 12W6ve2 D4 13W6ve D4 RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER MEDIUM GRAY 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 75W 150W 13W6v2 12W6v2 10W6v2 LEGEND MINIMUM OPTIMUM LIGHT GRAY OPTIMUM This zone represents the best compromise between long term reliability high output and low distortion performance This power level is lower than the woofer s continuous power rating as published in its specifications but you will still be taking advantage of the woofer s low distortion performance range without undue risk of failure 300W 600W 1000W o MAXIMUM WARRANTY VOID DARK GRAY MAXIMUM Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing the power into this zone but typically not more than 2dB compared to the light gray zone The subwoofer driver is designed to operate safely up to this power range but not beyond Operate with caution BLACK WARRANTY VOID We do not recommend operating woofers at this level of power In this zone t
10. 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 Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty Always include proof of purchase sales receip cS 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 Printed in USA JLAW6v2_MAN_05_08_01 1080
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