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The GT5-12 features a single 4-Ohm voice coil and a vented motor structure, and offers 1100 Watts of peak power handling. With its fully vented motor structure and rubber-coated tinsel leads, the GT5-12 can withstand even the most intense bass assault. And unlike competing entry-level subwoofers, the GT5-12 is based on a solid motor structure featuring two large magnets covered by the classic JBL® rubber ring.
For anyone who likes to crank it up in the car, the new JBL® 12" (305mm) high-output GT5-12 subwoofer is the real deal. The JBL GT5-12 subwoofer features a single 4-Ohm voice coil and a vented motor structure, and offers 1100 Watts of peak power handling. The GT5-12 also features JBL’s newest design, combining classic elements with modern ones. The high-end subwoofer will replace the JBL GT4-12 model.
Plus One Technology
Plus One carbon-injected cones provide more overall speaker-cone area than other cones in its class. The result is a better low-frequency response and a greater ability to make those important musical notes that people often associate with larger speaker sizes.
Exclusive Design
Exclusive design
| Type | Car Subwoofer |
| Low-Frequency Transducer | 12" (305mm) Polypropylene cone |
| Voice Coil | 2" (51mm) Diameter |
| Power Handling, RMS | 275W |
| Power Handling, Peak | 1100W |
| Frequency Response | 27Hz - 450Hz |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @1m) | 90dB |
| Diecast Aluminum Frame | No |
| Vented Polepiece | Yes |
| Surround | Hi-roll rubber |
| Progressive Spider | Yes |
| Grille | None |
| External Diameter | 12-5/16" (313mm) |
| Mounting Cutout Diameter | 11-1/4" (286mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 6-7/16" (164mm) |
| Voice Coil DC Resistance (Revc – Ohms) | 4 |
| Voice Inductance @ 1kHz (Levc – mH) | 1.26 |
| Driver Radiating Area | 82.15 Square inches (530 square centimeters) |
| Motor Force Factor (Bl – Tm) | 15.2 |
| Compliance Volume (Vas – ft3 / l) | 1.9/54.2Vas – ft3 / l |
| Suspension Compliance | 135.00Cms – µm/N |
| Moving Mass, Air Load | 223.0Mms – g |
| Moving Mass, Diaphragm | 216.0Mmd – g |
| Free-Air Resonance | 29.00Fs – Hz |
| Mechanical Q | 6.39Qms |
| Electrical Q | 0.64 Qes |
| Total Q | 0.58 Qts |
| Magnetic Gap Height (Hag) | 0.315 in. (8mm) |
| Voice Coil Height (Hvc) | 1.43 in. (36.4mm) |
| Maximum Excursion (Xmax) | 0.56 in. (14.2mm) |