JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 13" inch Subwoofer, Dual 1.5 Ohm Voice Coils, 1500 Watts 92116

Words like "extreme," "reference" and "ultimate" get thrown around quite a bit in the Subwoofer world, but rare is the product that can honestly lay claim to them. The 13W7AE does.

Taking the W7 design formula to its highest level, the 13W7AE offers a staggering linear excursion envelope that exceeds 1.25 inches (32 mm) one-way, along with a suspension capable of over 4-inches of peak-to-peak excursion. Combine that with a piston diameter that is 28% larger than the 12W7AE's, and you have a serious high-performance driver for the most demanding applications. With a 13W7AE, limits simply vanish and amazing sub-bass happens... on all fronts, at any level.

Our most potent Subwoofer is best used with amplifier power in the 500W - 1500W range and is optimized to operate in a 1.875 cu. ft. (53.1 l) sealed enclosure, or a 2.375 cu. ft. (67.3 l) ported enclosure. Detailed enclosure recommendations can be found in the "Specifications" tab.

W7AE (Anniversary Edition) Subwoofers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the W7 subwoofers. Functionally, they are identical to the original W7's, but they are distinguished by the following cosmetic differences:

• Satin-Black Powdercoated Baskets
• Bright Anodized Surround Clamp Ring
• Anniversary Edition Cone Badge
• Anniversary Edition Terminal Label

General Specifications

Continuous Power Handling (RMS)	1500 W
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS)	500 - 1500 W
Nominal Impedance (Znom)	Dual 1.5 Ω

 

Physical Specifications

Nominal Diameter	13.5 in / 345 mm
Overall Diameter (A)	14 in / 356 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter (B)	11.9 in / 302 mm
Bolt Hole Circle Diameter (C)	12.7 in / 323 mm
Motor Outer Diameter (D)	8.38 in / 213 mm
Mounting Depth (E)	10.5 in / 267 mm
Driver Displacement	0.21 cu ft / 5.9 L
Net Weight	52 lb / 23.6 kg

 

Parameters

Free Air Resonance (Fs)	23.5 Hz
Electrical “Q” (Qes)	0.476
Mechanical “Q” (Qms)	7.517
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts)	0.448
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)	3.68 cu ft / 104.3 L
One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax)*	1.25 in / 32 mm
Reference Efficiency (no)	0.27%
Efficiency (1 W / 1 m)**	86.3 dB SPL
Effective Piston Area (Sd)	107.35 sq in / 0.0693 sq m
DC Resistance (Re)***	2.41 Ω
* Xmax specifications are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied. ** For parallel-wired voice coils, divide "Re" by 4. All other specifications remain the same. *** Re (DC resistance) is measured with the voice coils in series, for parallel-wired specification divide Re by 4. All other specifications remain the same.

 

Sealed Enclosure Specifications

Wall Thickness	0.75 in / 19 mm
Front Baffle Thickness	1.0 in / 25 mm
Volume (net int.)	1.875 cu ft / 53.1 L
External Width (W)	16 in / 407 mm
External Height (H)	16 in / 407 mm
External Depth (D)	18.875 in / 479 mm
F3	37.4 Hz
Fc	40.5 Hz
Qtc	0.77
Enclosure Notes Net volumes given above do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker (Driver Displacement). This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and/or ports (if applicable) to arrive at a gross internal volume. Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume. Calculate ports as solid, not hollow objects. * The W7’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker. This vent is located at the rear of the speaker. A minimum distance of 0.75 in (19 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.

 

Ported Enclosure Specifications

Wall Thickness	0.75 in / 19 mm
Front Baffle Thickness	1.0 in / 25 mm
Volume (net int.)	2.375 cu ft / 67.3 L
External Width (W)	25.875 in / 657 mm
External Height (H)	16 in / 406 mm
External Depth (D)	17.25 in / 438 mm
Internal Slot Port Width (SW)	2.25 in / 57 mm
Internal Slot Port Height (SH)	14.5 in / 368 mm
Internal Slot Port Length (SL)	26.25 in / 667 mm
Port Extension Length (EL)	7.875 in / 200 mm
Tuning Frequency (Fb)	34.6 Hz
F3	30.3 Hz
Enclosure Notes Net volumes given above do not include the air volume displaced by the speaker (Driver Displacement). This value must be added to the net volume along with the displacement of any braces and/or ports (if applicable) to arrive at a gross internal volume. Air inside a port is not part of the effective net volume. Calculate ports as solid, not hollow objects. * The W7’s employ a pole vent to remove heat and pressure from the inside of the speaker.This vent is located at the rear of the speaker. A minimum distance of 0.75 in (19 mm) is required between the back of the speaker and any wall of the enclosure to allow proper operation of the pole vent.