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How can you tell a w6.v1 from a w3, the new w3?

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Default How can you tell a w6.v1 from a w3, the new w3?

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Dust cap is different V1 has a lifted dustcap that sticks out. V2 has a flat dustcap. If that makes any sense
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:27 AM
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oops my bad, i was refering to the old w3's..

sorry for the confusion :P
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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original W6's and W3's have a standard convex dust cap. A W3 v2 has a concave dustcap.

the W6v1 has a flat magnet on the back with a large, reflective JL sticker - the W3 v1 has a bumped back pole piece.

check JL's site for specs on all JL subs - including discontinued models.

unless you run into something really odd like a W4 or W5 that should cover you. When in doubt, measure the coils - the W6 will have dual 6 ohm coils
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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thx for the info, i recently unscrewed my sub out of the box and looked on the back of it, and it said 12w6
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