For 2012, JL Audio is introducing the W6v3's with a slew of advances, representing two years of intense effort from the company's engineering department. These upgrades generate very noticeable performance increases in the form of greater output, sharper dynamics and improved overall sound quality.

The hearts of the W6v3's are their motor systems, featuring larger field plates and magnet assemblies than those used on v2's. These more powerful motor systems have been critically refined via JL Audio's proprietary DMA system to deliver exceptional linear excursion and dynamic stability. Further enhancing performance is a new motor cooling circuit design, featuring a patented pole vent designed to improve cooling efficiency and reduce power compression. The voice coil configuration remains a dual 4 ohm design with a terminal jumper system to allow parallel or series wiring.

New suspensions feature a wide rubber surround and a new progressive-roll spider to control the increased excursion capability. The cones are also new, and include a silver accent ring that creates a classy new look in combination with the satin black cast alloy basket.

W6v3's are ready for another decade of sound quality dominance.

Key Improvements over W6v2's:

• Larger, more powerful motor systems 12W6v3: 20% larger 10W6v3: 26% larger
• Greater linear excursion capability: 12W6v3: 14% more than W6v2 10W6v3: 23% more than W6v2
• More durable rubber surround
• Improved cooling circuit design (patented)

Overview:

• Small sealed enclosure volume requirements
• Very long linear excursion capability: 0.74 in / 18.8 mm, one-way
• High power handling
• DMA-optimized motor designs
• New, patent-pending pole cooling system and patented elevated frame cooling
• Patented "floating cone attach method" technology
• Plateau reinforced spider attach (RC)
• Cast alloy frame
• Jacketed lead-wire system
• Injection molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone
• Rubber surround
• Precision-built in USA at JL Audio's Miramar, Florida factory

10W6v3

Nominal Diameter: 10 in (250 mm)
Recommended Power Range: 200 - 600 W
Xmax: 0.74 in (18.8 mm) one-way, linear
Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.625 cu.ft. (17.7 l)
Mounting Depth: 6.89 in (175 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail:  USD $599.00/ each

12W6v3

Nominal Diameter: 12 in (300 mm)
Recommended Power Range: 200 - 600 W
Xmax: 0.74 in (18.8 mm) one-way, linear
Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 1.25 cu.ft. (35.4 l)
Mounting Depth: 7.52 in (191 mm)
Availability: Second Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail:  USD $699.00/ each

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The revision includes new charcoal carpet with embroidered "JL Audio: Made in USA" graphics and a black insert on the mounting baffle for a clean, classy appearance.

Patented, chamber-coupled porting delivers stunning bass output and fidelity.

HO110R-W7AE

Subwoofer Driver: 10W7AE
Recommended Power Range: 300 - 750 W
Impedance: 3 ohm
Dimensions (H x W x D): 15.25 x 32 x 19.25 in (387 x 813 x 489 mm)
Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail Price:  USD $1099.95/each

HO112R-W7AE

Subwoofer Driver: 12W7AE
Recommended Power Range: 400 - 1000 W
Impedance: 3 ohm
Dimensions (H x W x D): 17 x 34 x 20.5 in (432 x 864 x 521 mm)
Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail Price:  USD $1299.95/each

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Forged and machined 360 brass construction with stannum plating and high-temperature polycarbonate base / cover.

XD-PDBU-X3

Dimensions: 3.06 x 1.63 x 1.31 in (78 x 41 x 33 mm)
Availability: 2nd Quarter 2012
Suggested Retail Price USD:  $49.95

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JL Audio was the first autosound company to introduce this unique product category and today makes over 140 vehicle specific models in their Florida manufacturing facility and worldwide headquarters.

New introductions for 2012 include:

Honda Accord Crosstour 2010-Up

SB-H-XTOUR/10W3v3

Stealthbox® for the Crosstour features a powerful JL Audio 10-inch subwoofer housed in a compact, sealed, fiberglass enclosure and fits neatly into the passenger side rear corner of the hatch area. The form-fitting design conserves your valuable cargo space while still permitting full access to under-floor storage and the spare tire.

The Hard Data: Contains one 10W3v3-2 subwoofer in a sealed enclosure. 500 watt power handling. Wired for 2 ohm mono. Black steel mesh woofer grille is included. Installs in passenger-side corner of cargo area. Installation requires disabling the active noise canceling feature of this vehicle.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $ 649.95

Porsche 911 (996) 1998-2004

SB-P-996/13TW5

For the classic Porsche 911, we've devised a low-profile Stealthbox^TM solution that mounts firmly behind the rear seats on the cargo shelf. The sealed enclosure design houses two (yes, two) down-firing, thin-line 13.5-inch drivers to deliver serious low-frequency impact and sound quality. You won't believe the jaw-dropping bass produced by this system!

The Hard Data: Contains two 13TW5-3 subwoofers in a sealed enclosure. 1200 watt power handling. Wired for 1.5 ohm mono. Black steel mesh woofer grilles are included. Requires removal of OEM subwoofer, if so equipped.

 Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $1799.95

Hyundai Elantra 2011-Up

SB-HY-ELANMD/12W3v3

The Stealthbox® for the Elantra features a robust JL Audio 12-inch subwoofer housed in a compact, sealed fiberglass enclosure which fits neatly into the passenger-side rear corner of the trunk. The form-fitting design conserves your valuable trunk space while still permitting full access to the spare tire. A clean-looking steel mesh grille protects your investment from loose cargo.

The Hard Data: Contains one 12W3v3-2 subwoofer in a sealed enclosure. 500 watt power handling. Wired for 2 ohm mono. Black steel mesh woofer grille is included. Installs in passenger-side corner of trunk compartment.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $699.95/each

Dodge Durango 2011-Up

SB-D-DRNGO3/13TW5

The Stealthbox® for the Durango installs discreetly beneath the rear cargo floor and features a recessed space on its top for mounting an amplifier (not included). With the factory cargo floor panel in place, the sub (and amplifier) become totally invisible, even with the hatch open.

The sealed enclosure design houses a down-firing, thin-line 13.5-inch driver to deliver serious low-frequency impact and sound quality.

The Hard Data: Contains one 13TW5-3 subwoofer in a sealed enclosure. 600 watt power handling. Wired for 3 ohm mono. A black steel mesh woofer grille is included. Installs under cargo area floor panel. Requires removal of OEM subwoofer, if so equipped.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $1099.95/each

Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) 2011-Up

SB-VW-JETNCS/10W1v2

The Stealthbox® for the newest Jetta sneaks into the little nook behind the driver side rear wheel and houses a robust 10-inch subwoofer. While the result is visually unobtrusive, the quality and impact of the sub-bass are very impressive.

The Hard Data: Contains one 10W1v2-4 subwoofer in a sealed enclosure. 300 watt power handling. Wired for 4 ohm mono. Black steel mesh woofer grille is included. Installs in driver-side corner of trunk compartment.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $599.95/each

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2011-Up

SB-GM-CAMCONV/10W1v2

Because a ragtop makes it harder to get really great bass, the Stealthbox® design team selected a pair of powerful 10-inch subwoofer drivers, cleverly packaged to retain as much trunk space as possible, even with a stowed convertible top.

The Hard Data: Contains two 10W1v2-4 subwoofer drivers in individual, sealed, down-firing enclosures. 600 watt power handling. Wired for 2 ohm mono. Installs under the rear deck and does not impede the vehicle's convertible top operation or access to the under-floor battery compartment.

JL Audio also offers a complete StealthMod™ system upgrade for this vehicle, which includes this Stealthbox®, a system amplifier, front speaker upgrade and a complete wiring harness.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $949.95/each

Volkswagen CC (4-Cyl.) 2008-2012

SB-VW-CC/10W3v3

The Stealthbox design for the CC sneaks behind the factory trim panel in the trunk compartment, where it remains completely invisible and takes up zero cargo space. Inside is a powerful 10W3v3 driver. We also include a grille kit for the rear deck to allow the bass energy to enter the cabin with maximum impact and fidelity.

The Hard Data: Contains one 10W3v3 subwoofer driver in a sealed, enclosure. 500 watt power handling. Wired for 2 ohm mono. Installs in the trunk, behind factory trim panel. Will not fit V6 models with battery in Stealthbox® mounting location.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $649.95

Toyota Sequoia 2008-Up

SB-T-SEQ2/13TW5

After carefully studying this vehicle, JL Audio's Stealthbox® design team focused on the small compartment under the floor of the cargo area. There is only one serious subwoofer driver in the world that will work in such a shallow cavity, and it happens to be the 13.5-inch JL Audio 13TW5. For the Sequoia, it is deployed in a sealed, down-firing enclosure design that fits neatly under the cargo cover, remaining completely out of sight and allowing for full folding functionality for the 3rd row seats.

The Hard Data: Contains one 13TW5-3 subwoofer in a sealed enclosure. 600 watt power handling. Wired for 3 ohm mono. Installs inside the rear under-floor cargo compartment. Instructions for jack and tool relocation are provided.

Availability:  Now Shipping
Suggested Retail:  USD $849.95/each

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The goal is to provide maximum performance value with minimal modification to the vehicle and little visual evidence of its installation. By taking the guesswork out of the system design, equipment selection and installation, JL Audio can offer customers a high-quality, reliable audio upgrade at a very reasonable price.

Every aspect of the installation has been thoroughly researched and tested: from the interface with the factory head unit, to the power wiring and the speaker installation. In addition to detailed instructions, the installer will find all the necessary brackets, wiring products, fasteners and adaptors to complete the installation. This significantly cuts down installation time, compared to a custom system approach.

The end result is an audio upgrade that completely blows away the factory audio system, not only with improved sub-bass, but with better performance across-the-board.

StealthMod™ includes:

• Stealthbox® subwoofer system
• Component speaker upgrades
• System amplifier with remote level control
• Wiring (power, speaker and signal)
• Brackets, adaptors and hardware
• Detailed installation and setup instructions

StealthMod™ systems for the following cars are shipping now:

Kia Soul

Suggested Retail:  USD $1449.95/each

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Suggested Retail:  USD $2399.95/each

Shipping First Quarter 2012

BMW X5 (with premium audio)

Suggested Retail:  USD $1899.95/each

More models will be released during the course of 2012. Stay tuned.

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Each day from Monday October 17 through Friday October 21, 2011, JL Audio will give away T-shirts to the first 100 fans that sign-in and register to win on the company’s Facebook Fan Page when they see the announcement.  A different T-shirt design will be awarded each day and posts are planned to appear at a different time each day that will give international fans a chance to participate.

Manville Smith, V.P. of Marketing said: “Facebook has given us the tools to create a huge community of fans who like to follow what we do and share their passion for great audio. We like to have fun with it, and these kind of promotions are a great way to give something back to the customers that have made the JL Audio page so successful.”

Visit the JL Audio fanpage on Facebook and remember to hit "Like": http://www.facebook.com/jlaudio

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The digital version of Powerboat magazine announcing the award winners is available now at: http://www.powerboatmag.com/issues/2011/10/readers-choice/readers-choice-awards.  Note that JL Audio is located on page 32.  The December print edition will also recognize the award winners.

"Once again, we were excited that our readers took the time to voice their opinions for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards," said Jason Johnson, Editor of Powerboat. "We'd like to congratulate all of the winners for putting themselves in position to be acknowledged by our passionate readers.  Being voted as the ‘favorite' or ‘best' in any category is quite an honor in this business."

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In his new role, Turrisi will plan and develop sales and technical training materials and videos for JL Audio dealers, international distributors and end-users. Turrisi will also deliver in-field training presentations worldwide and will supervise and train JL Audio's Technical Support staff. Additionally, he will be the primary liaison between the Technical Support staff and Engineering to ensure consistent communications.

Manville Smith, V.P. of Marketing for JL Audio said, "Steve has been a tremendous worldwide ambassador for JL Audio and I am thrilled that he will now be focusing his talents to direct our worldwide technical efforts. We are all confident that his strong combination of communication skills, technical knowledge and JL Audio-specific experience will be great assets in his new role. But, perhaps more importantly, we feel that his boundless passion for great audio and the industry will energize our training efforts and resonate with our customers around the world."

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Turner has been with JL Audio for fourteen years and her high energy level and strong work ethic has been key to her escalating growth within the company. She previously held positions as Customer Service Specialist, and later Customer Service Manager for the Home Audio division.  Amy is also responsible for managing the company's highly successful Facebook campaigns, which continue to engage and attract thousands of JL Audio fans around the globe.

Carl Kennedy, V.P. of Sales, said: "We have all observed Amy doing an exemplary job in supporting JL Audio's sales efforts and events over the past two years. This promotion is well-deserved and is a key step forward in our continuing efforts to pursue the highest standards of professionalism in our industry."

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Jenkins brings to JL Audio over 25 years of experience in domestic and international consumer electronics sales and marketing. He has operated his own business. and worked at Pioneer, Bose, Boston Acoustics, and, most recently Kicker, where he was Director of International Sales.

“I have always admired and respected JL Audio for their great products, loyal following, and solid business practices, “said Jenkins. “I look forward to tackling the challenges and exploring all the opportunities that JL Audio has in the international marketplace.”

JL Audio’s President, Andy Oxenhorn said, “George brings a passion for great audio, dedication and a wealth of valuable international industry experience to JL Audio. We are thrilled that he is joining the JL Audio team.”

George Jenkins received a degree in Electronic Engineering from Naples University, in Naples, Italy, where he also became fluent in Italian while gaining a deep understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures.

In addition to the appointment of George Jenkins, Steve Turrisi has been promoted to Director of Training worldwide for JL Audio.  Turrisi will be working very closely with George to create training programs that will communicate and transmit the necessary knowledge to allow JL Audio to become a more prominent brand globally.

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