JL Audio 13TW5-3 User manual

13TW5·3
Subwoofers
owner's manual
Congratulations on your purchase ofa IL Audio subwoofer component. Your IL Audio subwoofer
is a precision loudspeaker which has been engineered to produce the highest quality sub-bass
performance in your vehicle. Authorized IL 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 IL 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
u.s PATENTS: #5,734,734 #6,095,280 #6,501,844 Other U.s &Foreign patents pending
Driver Displacement:
2
*Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method
with no correction factors applied.
** Efficiency (lW/lm) is not an accurate indicator of asubwoofer's output
capability and should not be used as acomparison to other subwoofers to
determine which one is "louder"!
.JL AUDIO 13WTW5·3

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
13TW5-3 0.800
ft3
22.66 liters
19 in. x 15 in. x 7.75
483 mm x 381 mm x 197 mm 43 43.7 .9404
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A PortedNented enclosure is NOT RECOMMENDED
for
the 13TW5-3 Subwoofer Driver.
•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 displacement must be
added to obtain the final gross internal volume. All
enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this
into account.
•When using
two subwoofers in acommon
enclosure simply
double the required volume and,
in the case of aported enclosure, use two times
the recommended port(s).
•
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.
-..JL AUDIO 13WTW6·3
Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 1 OOdB can cause permanenthearing 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 asubwoofer in your vehicle,
it is extremely important to secure the enclosure firmly. We recommend
bolting the enclosure through the metal of the f100rpan or the frame of the vehicle with large diameter washers
for reinforcement. If an enclosure is not firmly attached, it can become a projedile in acollision. This is particularly
important in ahatchback, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, or van.
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RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS (RMS) POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER:
75W
125W 250W 500W IOOOW
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MINIMUM
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OPTIMUM MAXIMUM WARRANTY VOID
MEDIUM GRAY (MINIMUM):
From areliability standpoint, this zone
represents avery comfortable operating power
range for each driveL 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.
LIGHT
GRAY (OPTIMUM):
This zone represents the best compromise
between long-term reliability,
high-output and
low-distortion performance and is centered
on each woofer's continuous power rating (as
published in its specifications). In this zone, you
will be taking full advantage
of the woofer's
optimum, low-distortion performance range
without undue risk of failure.
DARK
GRAY (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
light gray 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 avery
high probability that the driver will fail due to
excessive heat and/or mechanical stress.
Subwooferdrivers operated
at these levels of
power areNOTcovered underwarranty.
JL Audio offers an extensive line of high-performance subwoofer drivers to fit a wide variety of enclosure and power appli<ations. 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 drasti<ally overdriving the amplifier!s). Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of
subwoofers into your cal<ulations. Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable.
JL AUDIO LIMITEDWARRANTY (USA)
Automotive Subwoofer Components
JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for aperiod
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 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 JLAUDIOdealer. 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 its 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
avalid 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. 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 receipt).
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:
JL Audio customer service: [phone] 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
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