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Features
Enclosure Compatibility
Features
W-Cone: The JL Audio W6v2 subwoofer utilizes a W-Cone design, a
unit-body cone assembly, that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal
mass. The shape also provides incredible torsional rigidity, which is critical
to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits. In order to gain
maximum stiffness, two lightweight mineral-filled polypropylene skins are bonded
together at the perimeter and the center of the assembly. The lower skin's
cross-section is shaped like a "W", and provides incredible rigidity when bonded
to the dished upper skin.
Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA): DMA is JL Audio's proprietary method aimed at
improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, W6v2 motors
remain linear in motor force over a very long range of excursion, and also
maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power
range. The result is vastly reduced distortion, faithfully reproduced
transients, and tight, clean, articulate bass.
Floating Cone Attachment Method (FCAM): JL Audio's patented FCAM technology
is an innovative method of bonding the surround/cone assembly to the voice
coil/spider assembly. This assembly technique ensures proper surround geometry
in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil
alignment.
Engineered Lead-Wire System: The co-extruded lead wires work in conjunction
with critically-engineered entry and exit support structures to achieve flawless
high-excursion operation. The flying lead design does not compromise spider
linearity or radial stability the way "woven in" lead wire designs do.
Progressive-Roll Spider: The large, progressive-roll spider provides precise
control and motor/voice coil alignment without limiting excursion prematurely.
Ventilation: The woofer's large, diffused pole-vent works in
conjunction with specifically engineered molded "NeckVents" in the lower cone
body to remove hot air from the voice coil gap. This pole vent is located around
the JL Audio badge at the rear of the speaker. The elevated frame design of the
W6v2 delivers high-velocity air flow through slots directly above the top plate
to the voice coil of the speaker. This not only enhances power handling, but
also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression.
Note: A minimum distance of 3/4" is required between the back
of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation
of the pole vent.
Terminal Jumper System: The W6v2 features dual voice coils with a
single set of spring-loaded push terminals and the Terminal Jumper System. The
Terminal Jumper System consists of four voice coil configuration tab terminals,
located behind the push terminals, that are used to interconnect the dual voice
coils in one of two ways--series or parallel. The system comes from the factory
with two jumpers configured in a parallel fashion, resulting in a 2-ohm load
presented at the speaker terminals. To switch to a series connection, you should
use one jumper connected from "VC1-" to "VC2+". The series connection presents
an 8-ohm load to the speaker terminals.
Note: Both voice coils must be connected to the amplifier in
order for the speaker to perform properly.
Customizable Trim Ring: The woofer comes with a removable ring made of
black ABS plastic which can be painted to match the installation theme and
create a personalized look. You can purchase optional grille mesh inserts which
are specifically designed to fit into the inner diameter of the trim ring.
Enclosure Compatibility
Recommended Sealed Box Volume: The sealed box size recommended by JL
Audio is 1.625 cu/ft. A diagram is provided in the owner's manual for a sealed
box with external dimensions of 18" W x 16" H x 14.125" D, assuming 3/4" thick
material. (If you are using 5/8" thick materials, you should subtract 1/4" from
each dimension.)
Recommended Ported Box Volume: The ported box size recommended by JL
Audio is 1.875 cu/ft. A diagram is provided in the owner's manual for a sealed
box with external dimensions of 18.875" W x 16.5" H x 18.625" D, assuming 3/4" thick
material. (If you are using 5/8" thick materials, you should subtract 1/4" from
each dimension.) A slot port is recommended with the following dimensions:
- Slot Width=1.75"
- Slot Height=15"
- Slot Length=27.625" (a right angled port with a 9.75" extension)
