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JL Audio 12W7AE-3 — specifications and enclosures

JL Audio 12W7AE-3: 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; the designer fits its own geometry.

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Manufacturer enclosure recommendations

Manufacturer recommendation

Sealed · 38.94 L net

Manufacturer external dimensions (width × height × depth): 381 × 381 × 410 mm.

Panel thickness: 19 mm.

Driver displacement: 4 L.

Loads net volume; dimensions are fitted in CarBoxLab. Manufacturer front: 25 mm; other walls: 19 mm. Set front thickness separately.

Manufacturer recommendation

Bass-reflex · 51.54 L net

Tuning Fb: 36.7 Hz.

Manufacturer external dimensions (width × height × depth): 578 × 381 × 403 mm.

Panel thickness: 19 mm.

Driver displacement: 4 L.

Source conflict: 1.75 ft³ is about 49.55 L, but the manual prints 51.54 L. Confirm with manufacturer; not automatically applied.

Documentation only — check the limitations before use.

PDF · page 9

Calculator parameters

Fs27.2 Hz
Vas66 L
Qes0.514
Qms7.807
Re2.47 Ω
Sd542 cm²
LeNot provided / unverified
One-way linear Xmax29 mm
Frame diameter31.8 cm
Mounting cutout26.7 cm
Mounting depth24.1 cm

Additional manufacturer specifications

Continuous power1000 W
Nominal impedance3 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 manual

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