Descriptions

About: JL Audio M3-10IB-S-GM-4 M3 Series 10" 175W RMS  Marine Subwoofer with Gunmetal Sport Grille

PLAY BETTER

M3 marine subwoofers are purpose-built to deliver incredible sub-bass performance in moderate power applications.

• PRODUCES AMAZING BASS IN OPEN-AIR APPLICATIONS
• ENGINEERED FOR USE WITHOUT A DEDICATED ENCLOSURE
• MODELS AVAILABLE WITH BUILT-IN RGB LED LIGHTING
• EXCEEDS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SALT FOG AND UV EXPOSURE

OUTSTANDING SOUND QUALITY

This is bass that will impress you, not only with its sheer level, but even more with its smoothness, balance and precision.

INFINITE BAFFLE DESIGN

M3 marine subwoofers are purpose-engineered to operate without a dedicated enclosure, needing only a moderate amount of air behind it.

POWER VERSATILITY

These subwoofers are designed to benefit from operation with quality amplification .

DMA-OPTIMIZED WOOFERS

Proprietary motor, suspension and cone modeling systems are employed, resulting in reduced distortion, improved transient performance and stellar bass sound quality.

REAL MARINE DUTY

For long-term use, all models are built to withstand saltwater marine environments and deliver years of listening enjoyment.

BUILT-IN RGB LED LIGHTING

Offered on sport models, multicolor LEDs produce a vibrant accent glow.

Specifications:

• Sizes:10"
• Color: White Classic, White Sport or Gray Sport
• Physical dimensions (Diameter): 10.75" (273 mm)
• Physical dimensions (Depth):
• 10" (Classic): 6.50" (165 mm)
• 10" (Sport): 6.58" (203 mm)
• Weight: 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg)
• Speaker type: Infinite Baffle Subwoofer
• Continuous power handling (RMS): 175 W
• Sensitivity (SPL @ 1 W/1 m): 87.23 dB
• Nominal impedance: 4 Ω
• Recommended amplifier power (RMS): 50-175 W
• LED lighting: yes - RGB (selected Sport models only)
• LED supply voltage: 10-14.4 VDC
• LED Load Current @ 14.4 VDC (max): 108 mA
• Cone material: Injection-molded, mica-filled polypropylene

Networking & Connections:

• Speaker connections: Spade Connectors
• LED connection: Flying Lead with 4-conductor 22 AWG wire (selected Sport models only)

Mounting Dimensions:

• Mounting depth clearance: 5" (127 mm)
• Frontal grille protrusion:
• 10" (Classic): 1.50" (38 mm)
• 10" (Sport): 1.58" (40 mm)
• Mounting hole: 8.875" (225 mm)
• Bolt hole circle: 9.71" (247 mm)
• Driver displacement: 0.052 cu ft (1.47 L)

Parameters:

• Free Air Resonance (FS): 41.84 Hz
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.806
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 11.751
• Total “Q” (Qts): 0.754
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 1.29 cu ft (36.53 L)
• One-way linear excursion (Xmax; specs are derived via one-way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied): 0.42" (10.7 mm)
• Reference Efficiency (NO): 0.34%
• Effective piston area (SD): 50.68 in² (0.0327 m²)
• DC resistance (RE): 3.957 Ω

Sealed Enclosure Specifications:

• Wall thickness: 0.75" (19 mm)
• Front baffle thickness: 0.75" (19 mm)
• Volume (net int.): 2.00 cu ft (56.6 L)
• External width (W): 18" (457 mm)
• External height (H): 18" (457 mm)
• External depth (D): 14.5" (368 mm)
• -3 dB cutoff frequency (F3): 42.9 Hz
• System resonance (FC): 53.66 Hz
• System Q at resonance (QTC): 0.967

What's in the Box:

• One marine subwoofer
• One grille
• Six stainless steel mounting screws
• Six stainless steel washers
• Logo badges (sport models only)