JL Audio Speaker 13TW5 3 User Manual

13TW5-3  
Subwoofers  
o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l  
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.  
 
All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
SUBWOOFER  
13TW5-3  
RECOMMENDED SEALED ENCLOSURES  
Volume  
(net int.)  
External Dimensions  
(Width x Height x Depth)  
F3  
(Hz)  
Fc  
(Hz)  
Qtc  
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  
A Ported/Vented 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.  
Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing 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 a subwoofer in your vehicle, it is extremely important to secure the enclosure firmly. We recommend  
bolting the enclosure through the metal of the floorpan or the frame of the vehicle with large diameter washers  
for reinforcement. If an enclosure is not firmly attached, it can become a projectile in a collision. This is particularly  
important in a hatchback, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, or van.  
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  
a
common  
enclosure simply double the required volume and,  
in the case of a ported 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 13WTW5-3  
3
 
RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS (RMS) POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER:  
7 5 W  
1 2 5 W  
2 5 0 W  
5 0 0 W  
1 0 0 0 W  
1 3 T W 5  
L E G E N D :  
M I N I M U M  
O P T I M U M  
M A X I M U M  
WA R R A N T Y VO I D  
MEDIUM GRAY (MINIMUM):  
From reliability standpoint, this zone  
represents a very comfortable operating power  
range for each driver. 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):  
DARK GRAY (MAXIMUM):  
BLACK (WARRANTY VOID):  
a
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.  
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.  
We do not recommend operating woofers at  
this level of power. In this zone, there is a very  
high probability that the driver will fail due to  
excessive heat and/or mechanical stress.  
Subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of  
power are NOT covered under warranty.  
JL Audio offers an extensive line of high-performance subwoofer drivers to fit a wide variety of enclosure and power applications. 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 drastically overdriving the amplifier(s). Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of  
subwoofers into your calculations. Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable.  
JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)  
Automotive Subwoofer Components  
JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.  
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.  
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.  
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  
a valid 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).  
Thiswarrantyisnottransferableandappliesonlytotheoriginalpurchaser  
of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer. 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,  
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:  
JL Audio customer service: (954) 443-1100 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  
JL13TW5-02-29-2008_011241  
 

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