Subs/W6/
   
8W6


Recommended Enclosure Dimensions &
Thiele-Small data

JL Audio subwoofers are subwoofers in the true sense of the word. Every aspect of their design has been optimized to produce optimum fidelity below 100Hz. Being a precision loudspeaker, JL Audio subwoofers must be installed in a properly designed and constructed enclosure. Your JL Audio dealer has extensive application information for your speaker. Some basic enclosure information is provided here. If this enclosure information is not applicable to your vehicle, please contact your local authorized JL Audio dealer for further assistance.

We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi-amplified system using high-quality satellite speakers such as the JL Audio Evolution systems. We do not recommend the use of JL Audio subwoofers with a passive crossover (coil), as this type of device will adversely affect performance.

Click on the subwoofer's model number below to view frequency, excursion and group delay plots for these enclosures.

Recommended Enclosure Sizes

 

8W6

Sealed Enclosure Volume (net)

0.375 cu. ft.

(10.6 L)

External Width

16"

(406 mm)

External Height

9"

(229 mm)

External Depth

8"

(203 mm)

 

Ported Enclosure Volume (net)

0.625 cu. ft.

(17.7 L)

External Width

15"

(381 mm)

External Height

10"

(254 mm)

External Depth

12 1/4"

(311 mm)

Port
(Inside Dia. x Length)

2 1/2" x 15 3/8"

(64mm x 391mm)

Important!

The enclosure dimensions listed above are external dimensions which assume the use of 3/4" (19mm) thick material. Do not use any material with a thickness of less than 3/4" (13mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.

We strongly recommend the use of JL Audio Flex-Port tubing and port mouths with these speakers. Use a port mouth on the outside and inside of each port.


Thiele-Small Data

 

8W6

Fs

32.5 Hz

 

Qts

0.466

 

Vas

0.79 cu. ft.

(22.37 L)

Xmax

0.388"

(9.855 mm)

Sd

30.7 in2

(0.0198 m2)

Power handling
(continuous)

200 W

 

Impedance
(nominal)

Dual 6 Ohm