JL Audio 13TW5-3 User Manual

13TW5-3
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 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 for a recommended sealed enclosure for your subwoofer.
Ported enclosure designs are not recommended.

JL Audio 13TW5-3 Specifications

General

Type	Subwoofer
Power Handling (RMS)	600 Watts
Power Handling (Peak)	1200 Watts
Impedance	3 Ohms
Frequency Response	20 - 200 Hz
Size	13.5 inches
Sealed Enclosure Volume	0.75 - 1.25 cubic feet
Xmax (One-Way Linear Excursion)	0.45 in / 11.4 mm

Summary

Subwoofer Physical Specifications

Nominal Diameter

Specifies the nominal diameter of the subwoofer in inches and millimeters.

Mounting Hole Diameter

Details the diameter of the mounting holes for installation in inches and millimeters.

Mounting Depth

Indicates the required depth for mounting the subwoofer in inches and millimeters.

Subwoofer Electrical and Performance Specifications

Free Air Resonance (Fs)

Provides the resonant frequency of the subwoofer in free air (Hz).

Total Speaker "Q" (Qts)

Specifies the total Q factor of the speaker, indicating damping characteristics.

Efficiency (1W/1m)

Indicates the subwoofer's sensitivity in decibels SPL at 1 meter with 1 watt of power.

Recommended Sealed Enclosure

Enclosure Volume and Dimensions

Details the recommended net internal volume and external dimensions for a sealed enclosure.

Material Thickness Recommendation

Advises on the minimum and recommended material thickness for enclosure construction.

Recommended Power Range and Warranty

Continuous Power Range

Defines recommended RMS power levels for the subwoofer, categorized by risk.

Limited Warranty (USA)

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty in the USA.

Service Information

Provides contact details and instructions for obtaining service for JL Audio products.