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JL Audio 12TW3-D8 — specifications and enclosures

JL Audio 12TW3-D8: T/S parameters, mounting dimensions and manufacturer enclosure recommendations. Read the original PDF and load the driver into the 3D designer.

Le is not published. Manufacturer dimensions are reference data; CarBoxLab fits its own geometry. Re and T/S use series coils. Frame is not circular: its largest dimension is used for clearance checks.

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Manufacturer enclosure recommendations

Manufacturer recommendation

Bass-reflex · 36.8 L net

Tuning Fb: 31 Hz.

Manufacturer tuning Fb: 31 Hz. Loads net volume and Fb. Port and dimensions are designed in CarBoxLab, not copied from the factory duct.

Calculator parameters

Fs32.66 Hz
Vas34.12 L
Qes0.715
Qms10.071
Re14.8 Ω
Sd539 cm²
LeNot provided / unverified
One-way linear Xmax15.2 mm
Frame diameter33.5 cm
Mounting cutout29.5 cm
Mounting depth8.9 cm

Additional manufacturer specifications

Continuous power400 W
Nominal impedance per coil8 Ω

Data is for one subwoofer. Manufacturer recommendations are separate from CarBoxLab calculations. Net air volume excludes the driver, port and bracing; design dimensions are external. Loading a recommendation transfers the verified volume and tuning; confirm port geometry and construction separately.

Source documentation

Manufacturer PDF

Original manufacturer documents are not translated. Data reviewed: 2026-10-31.