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Professional Series Ported 10" Enclosure JL Audio 10W7AE · Single 10" Ported enclosure

Net volume
1.48 Cubic Feet
Tuning
35.3 Hz
Max mounting depth
7.992 Inches (JL Audio Spec)
Cutout
8.740 Inches (JL Audio Spec)
External dimensions
30.00 Inches W × 14.00 Inches H × 13.62 Inches D
Front baffle
Three 3/4" MDF layers, 2.25" total | Woofer Flush-Mounted In The Outer Layer
Buy at Audio IntensityFactory-direct, ships from Tullahoma
JL Audio 10W7AE-3Buy at Audio Intensity
  • Alignment: 1.48 cu ft net vented at 35.3 Hz. F3 30.9 Hz anechoic, 2.98 dB passband ripple
  • Driver: JL Audio 10W7AE-3, 750 W RMS, 23.0 mm Xmax, 30.60 Hz Fs
  • Build: Front-firing standard box, 2.25" three-layer baffle with the woofer flush-mounted in the outer layer, JL Audio logo acrylic, dado joinery, 25.0 sq in front slot port beside the woofer with one bend along the back wall, port and excursion gated at 900 W
  • Cabinet: 30.00" W x 14.00" H x 13.62" D, 50 lb, threaded inserts pressed into the baffle on the published 9.340 inch bolt circle

Spec of record

Technical specifications

SeriesProline X Professional
Driver-Specific FitmentJL Audio 10W7AE-3 (Single 3 Ohm)
Enclosure TypePorted | Front-Firing Standard Box
External Width30.00 Inches
External Height14.00 Inches
External Depth13.62 Inches
Internal Volume (Gross)2.11 Cubic Feet
Internal Volume (Net After Displacement)1.48 Cubic Feet
Port TypeVertical Slot Beside The Woofer | Front Exit | One 90 Degree Bend Along The Back Wall
Port Geometry2.00 x 12.50 Inches, 25.0 Square Inches, 28.50 Inches Of Path
Port Area25.0 Square Inches
Port Tuning (Fb)35.3 Hz
Port Mouth1/2 In Roundover On All Four Edges, 40.5 Square Inches At The Face
Port Air Velocity22.5 m/s In The Channel, 13.9 m/s At The Mouth, At 900 W (17.0 m/s Chuff Threshold)
Design Power Basis900 W RMS (1.2 x The Driver Rating) For Port Velocity And Excursion
Predicted F330.9 Hz (Anechoic)
Passband Ripple2.98 dB (Anechoic)
Subsonic Filter28 Hz High-Pass, 24 dB/Octave - REQUIRED On A Vented Enclosure
Driver Fs30.60 Hz
Driver Qts0.540
Driver Qes / Qms0.580 / 7.650
Driver Vas36.100 Liters / 1.275 Cubic Feet
Driver Sd386.0 Square Centimeters
Driver Mms158.00 g
Driver BL12.00
Driver Re2.8 Ohm
Driver Xmax23mm (One-Way)
Driver Displacement0.09 Cubic Feet (Published by JL Audio)
Driver Sensitivity84.3 dB
Driver Power Handling750 Watts RMS
Driver Overall Diameter10.512 Inches (JL Audio Spec)
Mounting Depth Required7.992 Inches (JL Audio Spec)
Cutout Diameter8.740 Inches (JL Audio Spec)
Flush Mount Recess11.500 Inches In The Outer Layer
MaterialLangboard Elite 3/4" MDF
ConstructionShopSabre CNC / Two Windowed Braces Front To Back Either Side Of The Woofer
JoineryDado Joinery (CNC-Cut), Flat Panels
Front Baffle ConstructionThree 3/4" MDF layers, 2.25" total | Woofer Flush-Mounted In The Outer Layer
Baffle Layers3
AcrylicGlossy Black JL Audio Logo Insert, Outer Layer, Standard
Mounting HardwareThreaded Inserts On The Published 9.340 In Bolt Circle | Stainless Machine Screws Included
Voice Coil ConfigurationSingle 3 Ohm
Terminal CupProline X ABS/Carbon Fiber Composite | Back Panel, Terminal-Cup Side | 12g OFC Pre-Wired
DampingNone - Ships Dry. Polyfill Detunes A Ported Enclosure
Recommended Power525-750 Watts RMS (JL Audio Rated: 750W RMS)
Carpet FinishPlush Black
Shipping Weight56 lb
ShippingUPS Ground Parcel, Included In The 48 States
Bundle OptionsEnclosure Only (Bring Your Own JL Audio 10W7AE-3)
Warranty2-Year Limited (Enclosure)
ManufacturedTullahoma, Tennessee, USA

Modelled response

Performance in this enclosure

Net airspace
1.48
cu ft
Tuning
35.3
Hz · Fb
Half power
30.9
Hz · F3, anechoic
Xmax at
3518
W RMS · 28 Hz subsonic
With NO filter
545
W RMS · unfiltered
Port
13.9
m/s at the mouth · 900 W

01Is this driver right for a ported box?

Efficiency bandwidth product places the motor before anything else is decided.

EBP = Fs ÷ Qes = 52.8
SEALED 0–50 TRANSITION 50–100 PORTED 100–150 0 50 100 150 EBP 52.8
JL Audio 10W7AE-3 · EBP 52.8
Between 50 and 100 a driver takes either load, and the choice becomes one of priorities rather than of physics. The JL Audio 10W7AE-3 reads 52.8. Ported buys output and low-end reach around tuning; sealed buys a shallower rolloff below it. This cabinet takes the first trade.

02What the box does to it

1.48 cu ft net against a 36.1 L Vas, vented at 35.3 Hz.

Fb = 35.3 Hz  ·  F3 = 30.9 Hz  ·  passband ripple 2.98 dB
20 30 50 70 100 150 200 +4 0 −4 −8 −12 −16 −20 −24 −28 −32 FREQUENCY · Hz LEVEL · dB −3 dB Fb 35.3
JL Audio 10W7AE-3 · Fb 35.3 Hz, F3 30.9 Hz
Anechoic, before any cabin gain, with the 28 Hz subsonic filter already applied. The vent takes over below 35 Hz and the cone stops doing the work there, which is what holds travel down at the bottom of the passband.

03Ported vs Sealed

No sealed comparison is shown for this driver.

A ported-versus-sealed chart is only worth reading against a sealed box someone would actually build: the one we make for the driver, or the one its maker recommends. Neither exists for the JL Audio 10W7AE-3 — we do not build a sealed enclosure for it and JL Audio publish no sealed volume for it — so rather than compare this cabinet against itself stuffed and sealed, a box no one would build, the comparison is left out.

04The watts that reach Xmax (in this enclosure)

Travel scales with the square root of power, so there is one wattage that puts the cone exactly on JL Audio's published 23.0 mm. The two traces are the same cabinet with the subsonic filter switched on and switched off.

PXmax = 3518 W with a 28 Hz subsonic  ·  545 W with none  →  the filter is worth 6.5×
20 30 50 70 100 150 200 0 8 16 24 FREQUENCY · Hz CONE TRAVEL · mm PAST LINEAR TRAVEL · Xmax 23.0 mm 3518 W reaches Xmax here
3518 W · subsonic at 28 Hz, 24 dB/oct545 W · no subsonic filterXmax 23.0 mm one-way, published
Each trace touches the limit and no further, because each is drawn at the exact power that puts the cone on 23.0 mm. With a 28 Hz subsonic that takes 3518 W, reached first at 26 Hz. Take the filter away and the same cabinet reaches 23.0 mm on 545 W — the filter is worth 6.5× the safe power. A vent unloads the cone below tuning, so there is nothing holding it once the box stops loading: on a sealed build a subsonic filter is an improvement, here it is required equipment. The unfiltered trace is still rising where this chart stops at 20 Hz, so treat 545 W as a bound rather than a floor. Every wattage on this page is a MECHANICAL limit, not an electrical one. It is the power at which the cone runs out of linear travel in this cabinet, and nothing more. What the voice coil can dissipate as heat is a separate ceiling set by the driver, not by the box — JL Audio rate this one at 750 W RMS, and that is the number that binds first here: heat stops you before travel does, so treat 750 W as the ceiling and the travel figures above as headroom. Final wired impedance, amplifier output and how long you hold the level are all electrical questions this graph does not answer.

From the shop floor

Installer's take

I built this box to JL's own recommendation for the 10W7AE-3: 1.5 cubic feet tuned to 35.3 Hz, on the full Professional chassis. Three layers of baffle with the frame flush in the outer one, and a slot port that turns once along the back wall so the tuning fits a 13.6 inch deep box.

The slot is wider than the one JL draws, 25 square inches against 19.5, so the port stays quiet at the power this driver is rated for. The volume and the tuning are JL's.

JL publish their bolt circle, so the inserts are pressed at the shop on 9.34 inches.

Single 3 ohm coil, so one driver is a 3 ohm load. 750 watts RMS by JL's rating. The Performance Optimized wedge is the smaller and cheaper box, and I try it first for every driver. The 10W7AE-3 does not fit it, so this is the box.

It ships dry. Do not add polyfill to a ported box. Set your subsonic filter at 28 Hz.

How it's built

Construction

Precision Engineering for Perfect Fit

Precision Engineering for Perfect Fit

Custom Fit for JL Audio 13w7

The Proline-X enclosure is tailored specifically for the JL Audio 13w7 subwoofer. This precision fit maximizes the subwoofer's performance by ensuring an airtight seal. The custom dimensions allow the subwoofer to work in optimal conditions. This careful design results in better audio performance and increased efficiency.

Enhanced Sound Output with Premium Materials

Enhanced Sound Output with Premium Materials

MDF Construction

The Proline-X enclosure uses Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) to ensure durability and superior acoustic performance. MDF is known for its density and uniformity, which helps create a non-resonant environment for the subwoofer. This provides cleaner and more impactful bass. High-grade MDF also ensures longevity, making the enclosure a reliable investment.

High Power Handling for Peak Performance

High Power Handling for Peak Performance

Designed for High Power Subwoofers

The enclosure is designed to accommodate the immense power of the JL Audio 13w7. It can handle high wattage without flexing or losing acoustic integrity. This high power handling ensures that users can push the subwoofer to its limits without worrying about damaging the enclosure. The result is powerful, distortion-free bass even at peak volumes.

Acoustic Performance Tailored for JL Audio 13w7

Acoustic Performance Tailored for JL Audio 13w7

Perfect Air Volume

The internal volume of the Proline-X enclosure is specifically calculated for the JL Audio 13w7 subwoofer. Proper air volume ensures the subwoofer operates within its optimal range. This provides deeper bass without compromising clarity. By tailoring the air space, the enclosure maximizes the subwoofer’s efficiency and performance.

Before you order

Questions

Why is this enclosure tuned to 35.3 Hz?

JL's own ported design uses a 1.5 by 13 inch slot, 19.5 square inches. This one keeps JL's volume and tuning and opens the slot to 25 square inches so it stays quiet at power: gated at 900 W, 1.2 times JL's rating, the channel runs 22.5 m/s against a 24.7 gate and the mouth 13.9 m/s, and the cone peaks at 11.6 of its 23 mm with the subsonic filter in place. Sealed, JL's 1.25 cubic foot box is a Qtc of 0.76 with an F3 of 40.5 Hz. Tuning is chosen for in-car response rather than an anechoic curve: a vehicle adds roughly 12 dB per octave below about 45 Hz, and this tuning is where that sum comes out flattest across 25 to 60 Hz.

Why is this a Professional build and not a Performance Optimized box?

The 10W7AE-3 also builds in the Performance Optimized ported down-fire, the smaller and cheaper box. The Professional cabinet is the step up for it: a 2.25 inch three-layer baffle with the woofer flush in the outer layer, and a slot port gated at 900 W. It carries a 2 year warranty, against 1 year on the Performance Optimized lines.

Threaded inserts or a kit?

Threaded inserts pressed into the baffle on the published 9.340 inch bolt circle, stainless machine screws included. The inserts are in the baffle when it arrives; the machine screws are in the terminal cup bag.

Do I need a subsonic filter?

Yes, at 28 Hz, 24 dB per octave. Below tuning a vented box stops loading the cone and excursion runs away toward DC. With the filter in place this cabinet puts the JL Audio 10W7AE-3 at 51 percent of its usable travel at 900 W.

Would a sealed box be better for me?

Not one we can show you. We do not build a sealed enclosure for the JL Audio 10W7AE-3 and JL Audio publish no sealed volume for it, so the Performance Graphs tab carries no ported-versus-sealed chart: the only sealed box left to plot would be this cabinet stuffed and sealed, which nobody would build, and a comparison against it would tell you nothing you could buy. What a vented box gives up is the region below tuning, where the cone unloads and the 28 Hz subsonic filter takes over; around 35.3 Hz the vent carries the load and cone travel drops to its minimum, which no sealed alignment can do.

How does the front port work?

It is a vertical slot beside the woofer, the full height of the cavity, 2.00 inches wide and 25.0 square inches. It runs 7.88 inches to the back wall and turns once along it for 14.87 inches; the fold costs about 1.5 Hz and the port is cut for it. The channel runs at 22.5 metres per second at 900 W, 50 percent of its turbulence limit, and the mouth edges carry a 1/2 inch roundover so the air leaves the face at 13.9 metres per second against the 17 metres per second threshold where a slot starts to chuff.

What does the price cover, and how does it ship?

50 lb, 30.00" W x 14.00" H x 13.62" D external. Every Professional cabinet is priced the same way, by its size: this one is 3.31 cubic feet outside. Delivery to the 48 states is inside the price; it ships as a 50 lb parcel and checkout adds nothing. Do not add polyfill; it ships dry on purpose.

Is the 10W7AE-3 included?

No. This is an enclosure only, cut for the JL Audio 10W7AE-3 specifically: the 8.740 inch cutout, the 7.992 inch mounting depth allowance and the 1.48 cubic foot alignment all come from JL Audio's published parameters. It fits both coil versions; the alignment published here is the . Bring your own driver.

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