JL Audio is one of the most notable names in the audio business. You can’t escape them. They make amplifiers, subwoofer systems, OEM interfaces, subwoofer drivers, enclosed systems, and in-wall subwoofers. Doing this, they have been serving different kinds of customers worldwide since 1975, from audiophiles to DJs and music producers. JL Audio is seen as the foremost manufacturer of high-performing audio products for boat, car, and campervan owners.

However, what truly stands out for this brand are its subwoofers. For decades now, it’s been seen as something of a standard in the industry. Flexing its engineering achievement is especially seen in the VXi amplifiers, which are known to combine digital signal processing and high-performance speakers. JL Subwoofers have ranked among the best subwoofers one can get, no matter the price, since their first sojourn into the market with the Fathom and Gotham subwoofers.

JL Subwoofer

There are a lot of subwoofers to pick from, depending on the strength of your pocket. There are the budget-friendly ones that give you more quality for your money and the high-end ultra sleek ones that audiophiles would love. So let us look at some of the best subwoofers that JL has to offer.

The most popular sizes for the JL subwoofers are between 8 to 12 inches and are usually made with three things in mind: space, budget, and bass needs. There are other things such as price and ease of installation, but here we will be focusing on the initial three we mentioned. For the most part, JL Subwoofers really focus on sound quality so much so that no matter how loud you like your music, it would always sound crisp and clean with no distortion. The other thing is the bass. The bass will make you change the way you listen to music forever.

Design

The JL Subwoofers integrate a lot of technologies that have been refined over the years. This is why you would see the subwoofers carry some designs with names such as VRC (Vented Reinforcement Collar), Engineered Lead-Wire System, DMA (Dynamic Motor Analysis), and FCAM (Floating Cone Attach Method). The drivers of the subwoofers usually come with a sealed design and a deep depth. This makes the driver quite massive, almost filling up the cabinet because of the deep motor structure.

The JL subwoofers are also designed to be able to analyze the forces of the driver taking into account the behavior of the system under different power inputs. This way, the performance of the subwoofers is optimized no matter the power input. Additionally, when the sound system in JL Subwoofers are designed, they use the FEA system for good surround geometry for the custom driver.

Installation

JL Subwoofers are known to be quite easy to install, which is why most of their models come with high-value features such as a ground lift switch, 24 dB/octave high-pass filter, and removable plugs.