JL Audio 10W6AE User 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 vehicle. 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.
If you decide to build one of these enclosures yourself, you must have the construction of the box
inspected and approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer in order for the 1 year limited warranty to
be valid. Please read the warranty information carefully.
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owner’s manual

JL Audio 10W6AE Specifications

General

Type	Subwoofer
Size	10 inches
Impedance	2 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter	2.5 inches
Qts	0.47
Xmax	20 mm
Sealed Enclosure Volume	0.625 cu. ft.
Ported Enclosure Volume	1.25 cu. ft.

Summary

Introduction and Overview

Welcome and Product Description

Congratulations on purchasing a JL Audio subwoofer component engineered for high-quality sub-bass performance.

Enclosure Recommendations

Discusses sealed vs. ported enclosures and their performance characteristics.

Subwoofer Specifications

Technical Parameters

Lists key specifications like Fs, Qes, Qms, Vas, Xmax, Efficiency, Sd, Re, Impedance, power handling, and dimensions.

Enclosure Design Notes

Provides critical notes on pole vent clearance, enclosure material thickness, and volume calculations.

Wiring Options

Voice Coils in Series

Illustrates how to wire the subwoofer voice coils in series for different impedance loads.

Voice Coils in Parallel

Illustrates how to wire the subwoofer voice coils in parallel for different impedance loads.

Recommended Enclosures

Sealed Enclosure Specifications

Details net volume and external dimensions for sealed enclosures for both models.

Ported Enclosure Specifications

Details net volume, external dimensions, and slot port dimensions for ported enclosures.

10th Anniversary Edition Features

Visual Features

Highlights special back-plate graphics, silver dust cap logo, and silver powder-coated frame.

Recommended Power Range

Power Zones Explained

Explains minimum, optimum, maximum, and warranty void power levels for subwoofer drivers.

System Matching Advice

Advises on matching subwoofer amplifier power to driver capabilities and factoring in impedance.

JL Audio Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the one-year limited warranty, exclusions, and coverage conditions.

Service and Support Information

Provides instructions for warranty service, proof of purchase, and contact information for JL Audio.