owner’s manual
M10IB5 / M10W5
Marine Subwoofer
Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Marine Subwoofer.
With proper installation, your new speaker
will deliver years of listening pleasure.
We strongly recommend that you have your subwoofer installed
by your authorized JL Audio dealer. The installation
professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience to
properly install this product. If you prefer to perform
your own installation, please read this instruction manual
completely before beginning the process.
#10 sCrew: PIloT Hole reCommenDaTIons
Fiberglass Thickness
0.125 in. (3.18 mm) or less
recommended Pilot Hole Drill size
1/8 in. (3.18 mm) pilot hole
CauTIon
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While this speaker is designed to be water and
spray resistant, it is not designed to be submerged
or to withstand high-pressure water spray.
Please exercise care when washing your boat to
avoid damaging your speaker. Do not install on
submersibles, personal watercraft or any other
vessel likely to be under water at any time.
foam core / fiberglass sandwich
larger than 0.125 in. (3.18 mm)
1/8 in. (3.18 mm) pilot hole
9/64 in. (3.57 mm) pilot hole
InTerCHanGeaBle loGo BaDGe
(sport-Grille models only)
3:00 Position
Interchangeable Logo Badges for Sport Grille
model subwoofers are included to further customize
your installation. The design of the Sport Grille allows
for the JL Audio logo to be added in your choice of
included colors and oriented in the manner that best
suits your installation.
Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in
excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss.
This high-performance speaker can exceed this
level. Please exercise restraint in its operation in
order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity.
When installing a subwoofer in your vessel, it is
extremely important to secure it firmly. This applies
not only to the woofer itself, but also the structure
it is mounted to. If not firmly attached, the speaker
can become a dangerous projectile in a collision.
Please review the mounting information carefully
and use the supplied marine-grade hardware to
mount this product.
NOTE: A left and a right badge of each color is
included. These two different orientations ensure
the “JL Audio” Logo will read correctly wherever
positioned (most commonly the 3:00 or 9:00
position).
9:00 Position
Remove the adhesive backing from the badge
and affix the badge to the grille using the small
positioning hole as a guide. See diagram at right.
enClosure sPeCIFICaTIons
subwoofer
recommended sealed Design
Volume
(net int.)
external Dimensions
(width x Height x Depth)
F3
(Hz)
Fc
(Hz)
Qtc
.770
.918
0.875 ft³
24.8 litres
14 in. x 14 in. x 12 in.
356 mm x 356 mm x 305 mm
m10w5
m10IB5
49
42
52.85
2.50 ft³
70.8 litres
18 in. x 18 in. x 17.75 in.
457 mm x 457 mm x 451 mm
51.06
sealed Design
Ported Design
noTe: The m10IB5 marine subwoofer is not
recommended for use in Ported enclosures.
subwoofer
recommended Ported Design
Volume
(net int.)
enclosure external Dimensions
(width x Height x Depth)
round Port specs
(Inner Diameter x length)
Tune to:
(Hz)
F3
(Hz)
Port Information
1.250 ft³
35.4 litres
16.5 in. x 13.5 in. x 14 in.
419 mm x 343 mm x 356 mm
3 in. x 13 in.
76 mm x 330 mm
Round port requires a 90˚ elbow
to fit in the specified enclosure
m10w5
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The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 3/4” (19mm) thick material. If you are using 5/8” (16mm) thick material, subtract 1/4”
(6.5mm) from each dimension. Do not use any material with a thickness of less than 5/8” (16mm) as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure.
All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes! Box volume displacement, port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal
volume. All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account.
A l l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i c e .
JL AUDIO M10IB5/M10W5
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reCommenDeD ConTInuous (rms) Power ranGe For one suBwooFer DrIVer:
meDIum GraY (mInImum):
From reliability standpoint, this zone
represents a very comfortable operating power
range for each driver. This level of power will not
stress the woofer but will not extract all of its
performance potential, either.
Use of less than the minimum power level
will not damage the woofer, but may result in
unsatisfactory performance.
lIGHT GraY (oPTImum):
DarK GraY (maXImum):
BlaCK (warranTY VoID):
a
This zone represents the best compromise
between long-term reliability, high-output and
low-distortion performance. This power level is
lower than the woofer’s continuous power rating
(as published in its specifications), but you will still
be taking advantage of the woofer’s, low-distortion
performance range without undue risk of failure.
Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing the
power into this zone, but typically not more than
2dB, compared to the light gray zone. The subwoofer
driver is designed to operate safely up to this power
range, but not beyond. Operate with caution.
We do not recommend operating woofers at
this level of power. In this zone, there is a very
high probability that the driver will fail due to
excessive heat and/or mechanical stress.
subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of
power are noT covered under warranty.
when designing systems with our drivers, it is very important to achieve a good power match between the subwoofer amplifier and the subwoofer driver's capabilities. The power levels listed in the above
chart represent continuous (rms) amplifier power per woofer and assume that the user will regularly make full use of that power without drastically overdriving the amplifier(s). make sure you factor system
impedance and the total number of subwoofers into your calculations. adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable.
Jl auDIo lImITeD warranTY (usa)
Marine Subwoofer Components
JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of
the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original
purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this
product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties,
therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident,
misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation
instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This
warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover
the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident
or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
If you need service on your Jl auDIo product:
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an
authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase
(a copy of the original sales receipt.) Direct returns from consumers or non-
authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO with
a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned
without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code.
Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Return only
defective components. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-
collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the
product to JL AUDIO. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.
Always include proof of purchase (sales receipt).
This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original
purchaser of the product from an authorized Jl auDIo dealer. warranty is
voided if the factory-applied product serial number is removed or defaced.
Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to
manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL AUDIO will, at its discretion, repair or
replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge.
For service Information in the u.s.a. please call:
JL Audio customer service: (954) 443-1100 during normal business hours (Eastern Time)
Jl audio, Inc
10369 North Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
International warranties:
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
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