JL Audio 10W1-4 User Manual

10W1-8
23.5Hz
0.407
0.433
6.740
3.12 88.4
0.313 8.0
86.0 dB
51.8 0.0334
7.03 Ω
8 Ω
125 Watts
10W1-4
23.6 Hz
0.397
0.422
6.673
3.36 95.2
0.313 8.0
86.5 dB
51.8 0.0334
3.65 Ω
4 Ω
125Watts
Subwoofer Specifi cations
Fs (free-air resonance):
Qts (total speaker “Q”):
Qes (electrical “Q”):
Qms (mechanical “Q”):
Vas (equivalent compliance):
Xmax (linear excursion one-way):
Effi ciency (1W/1m)*:
Sd (effective piston surface area):
Re (DC resistance):
Znom (nominal impedance):
Pt (continuous thermal power handling):
Physical Dimensions
Frame Diameter (A):
Mounting Hole Diameter (B):
Mounting Depth (C):
Overall Depth (D):
Magnet Diameter (E):
Displacement:
Normal Recommended Enclosures (single driver)
Sealed Enclosure
•Enclosure dimensions listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 0.75 inch (19mm) thick material. If you are using
0.625 inch (16mm) thick material, subtract 0.25 inches (6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use material with a thickness of
less than 0.625 inches (16mm).
•Enclosure volumes listed are NET internal volumes. Driver displacement, port displacement and brace displacement must be
added to obtain the fi nal gross volume. The dimensions listed have already taken this into account.
•When using two subwoofers in a common enclosure simply double the required volumes and use two of the recommended ports
(when needed). Likewise, when using three subwoofers in a common enclosure simply triple the required volume and number
of ports (when needed).
*Effi ciency (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”!
Ported Enclosure
H
D
W
H
D
W
ft
3
liters
in.
mm
in
2
m
2
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
ft
3
liters
ft
3
in.
liters
mm
in
2
m
2
A
B
C
D
E
10.125
9.125
4.375
4.875
4.875
0.04
257.17
231.77
111.12
123.82
123.82
1.131
Port
(inside dia. X length)
Model
Sealed
Enclosure
Ported
Enclosure
18” x 11” x 10.25”
457mm x 279mm x 260mm
10W1-4
18” x 13” x 16”
457mm x 330mm x 406mm
3” X 11.1”
0.75 ft
3
76mm X 282mm
1.50 ft
3
width X height X depthVolume (Net Int.)
21.2 l
42.5 l
18” x 11” x 10.25”
457mm x 279mm x 260mm
10W1-8
18” x 13” x 14.375”
457mm x 330mm x 365mm
3” X 12.6”
0.75 ft
3
76mm X 320mm
1.375 ft
3
width X height X depthVolume (Net Int.)
21.2 l
38.9 l
Be sure to allow 0.75 inches (19mm) for pole vent clearance on this driver.

JL Audio 10W1-4 Specifications

General

Type	Subwoofer
Nominal Diameter	10 inches
Nominal Impedance	4 ohms
Power Handling (RMS)	150 watts
Power Handling (Peak)	300 watts
Cutout Diameter	9.125 inches
Continuous Power Handling (RMS)	150 watts
Sealed Box Volume	0.625 - 1.0 cubic feet

Summary

Subwoofer Specifications Overview

Physical Dimensions and Mounting

Recommended Enclosure Designs

Sealed Enclosure Guidelines

Specifies net internal volume and external dimensions for sealed enclosures, including notes on material thickness and multi-driver setups.

Ported Enclosure Guidelines

Details net internal volume, external dimensions, and port specifications for ported enclosures, with notes on material and multi-driver use.

Amplifier Wiring Configurations

Single Speaker Connection

Illustrates the direct connection of a single 4-ohm or 8-ohm speaker to an amplifier.

Parallel Speaker Wiring

Shows how to wire two 4-ohm or 8-ohm speakers in parallel to achieve lower impedance loads.

Three Speaker Parallel Wiring

Details connecting three speakers in parallel to achieve specific impedance values.

Important Usage and System Notes

Impedance Mismatch Warning

Critical warning against using different impedance speakers in multi-subwoofer configurations.

Bi-Amplified System Recommendation

Advises integrating subwoofers into bi-amplified systems with quality satellite speakers.

Long Port Installation Tip

Recommends using JL Audio's Flex-Port System for easier installation of long ports.