Miramar, FL—April 13, 2017— JL Audio launches a new series of coaxial and component speaker systems designed for installation into OEM (factory) speaker locations. The new C1 line of speakers covers all the key sizes with less models and is packed with features typically found at much higher price points.
Careful consideration was taken during the development of the C1 line of speakers to ensure fitment in a wide range of today’s top selling models of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Frontal tweeter protrusion, mounting depth, and mounting diameter were all analyzed for maximum installation flexibility. Additional adaptor rings (model specific) are included for bottom-mount applications and for compatibility with unique OEM speaker frame designs (GM, Honda, etc.) as well as oversized 6.75-inch openings. Combine the attention to fitment with features like aluminum dome tweeters, oversized voice coils, and integrated lead wires; the result is unsurpassed value and performance.
“This year we set out to solidify JL Audio as a full-range speaker company. The introduction of C1 anchors our offering in the category and provides the first time buyer a taste of amazing sound from the factory speaker location” said Manville Smith, VP of Marketing.
Coaxial Models
C1-400x:
Continuous Power Handling: 35 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-50 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 84.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 90.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 87.5 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 64 Hz - 24 kHz ± 3 dB
C1-525x:
Continuous Power Handling: 50 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-75 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 89.0 dB @ 1W/1m | 95.0 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 92.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 54 Hz - 24 kHz ± 3 dB
C1-570x:
Continuous Power Handling: 50 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-75 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 90.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 96.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 93.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 24 kHz ± 3 dB
C1-650x:
Continuous Power Handling: 50 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-75 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 90.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 96.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 93.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 24 kHz ± 3 dB
C1-690x:
Continuous Power Handling: 60 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-100 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 91.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 97.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 94.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 39 Hz - 22 kHz ± 3 dB
C1-690tx:
Continuous Power Handling: 60 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-100 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 90.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 96.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 93.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 36 Hz - 24 kHz ± 3 dB
Component Speaker System Models
C1-650:
Continuous Power Handling: 50 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-75 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 90.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 96.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 93.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 24 KHz ± 3 dB
C1-690:
Continuous Power Handling: 60 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 10-100 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 91.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 97.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 94.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 39Hz - 22 KHz ± 3 dB
C1-075ct:
Continuous Power Handling: 50 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 20-50 Watts / ch. (RMS)
Efficiency: 91 dB @ 1W/1m | 97 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 92 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohm
Frequency Response: 4 kHz - 24 KHz ± 3 dB
C1-100ct:
Continuous Power Handling: 60 Watts
Recommended Amp Power: 20-60 Watts / ch. (RMS)
Efficiency: 91.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 97.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 94.5 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Frequency Response: 3.6 kHz - 22 KHz ± 3 dB
Woofer Features:
• Injection-molded, mineral-filled, polypropylene cone
• Rubber, positive roll surround
• 1.0 in. (25 mm) diameter voice coil
• 1.2 in. (30 mm) diameter voice coil (C1-690x, C1-690tx, C1-690)
• Flat, linear roll spider, with integrated lead wires (C1-400x)
• Flat, Conex® spider with integrated lead wires
• Ferrite magnet
Tweeter Features:
• Edge-driven, silk-suspended aluminum dome
• 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter diaphragm/voice coil
• 1.00 in. (25 mm) diameter diaphragm/voice coil (C1-690x, C1-690tx, C1-690, C1-100ct)
• Ferrofluid cooling/damping
• Neodymium magnet
Super Tweeter (C1-690tx):
• Edge-driven, silk-suspended aluminum dome
• 0.75 in. (19 mm) diameter diaphragm/voice coil
• Ferrofluid cooling / damping
• Neodymium magnet
Crossover Features:
• Natural roll-off, low-pass
• 2nd order, high-pass filter with inductor and electrolytic capacitor
• Mixed order filter network (C1-690tx)
• Inline Outboard Crossover Filter, with Advanced Tweeter Protection Circuitry (C1-690, C1-650, C1-075ct, C1-100ct)
MSRP USD: $49.99 - $159.99
Availability: April, 2017
Additional mobile product introductions for 2017 include ultra-premium C7 component drivers, additional amplifier models in the JX series, new Stealthbox® subwoofer system models, and additions to the ECS connection products.
Miramar, FL—July 5, 2016‑—JL Audio has announced the availability of the FIX™86 OEM Integration Digital Signal Processor (DSP), that allows customers to upgrade factory-supplied auto sound systems without switching out the factory radio. FIX™86 joins the previously introduced model FIX™82 introduced late in 2015.
While the previously released FiX™ 82 is a 2-channel processor, the new FiX™ 86 is designed around a 4.1 channel input/output architecture, fully preserving the factory fader’s functionality.
FIX™86 offers powerful correction capabilities, including automatic level adjustment, delay compensation, summing and equalization correction. It accepts line level or speaker level signals up to 30 volts into eight inputs and it can independently process a three-way front set of signals and a two-way rear set, outputting clean, corrected front, rear and non-fading subwoofer outputs. The only equipment required for setup is a calibration track played through the audio system. With the press of a button, in about 30 seconds, clean front, rear and subwoofer audio signals are generated for connection to aftermarket electronics.
An optional DRC-200 Digital Remote Controller can be added to the FiX™ 86, providing Master Volume, Subwoofer Level and mode selection functions.
JL Audio VP-Marketing, Manville Smith said: “The FiX™ processors offer unmatched processing performance when working with OEM audio signals. The new FiX™ 86 adds four-channel capability within one chassis and will be ideal for a huge number of OEM integration applications.”
FiX™ 86 OEM Integration DSP (SKU: 98103)
DRC-200 Digital Remote Controller (SKU: 98126)
Miramar, FL—December 13, 2017—JL Audio, an innovator in high-end audio solutions, has partnered with AVIDWORX Productions to create a series of dedicated in-store displays for authorized dealers to showcase and demonstrate JL Audio’s automotive, powersports and marine audio products.
AVIDWORX has integrated switching capabilities into the displays which are available in three different configurations: The JL Audio Extreme (shown below), The M3-7 Sound Stage, the M3-5 Sound Stage, and the M3-3 Sound Stage. More information on the displays and program are available at www.avidworx.com/jl-audio
“We are excited to be able to offer this program to our customers, and to work with one of the most innovative brands in the industry,” said Marcel Newell, president of AVIDWORX. “We know customers are going to love the educational and interactive experience, and that retailers will appreciate a modular approach that makes it easy to update the showcase over time.”
Carl Kennedy, V.P. of Sales for JL Audio said, “The most important part of any emotional purchase is the demonstration experience.” Carl continued, “Attractive, high-performance displays like these great new designs from AVIDWORX do precisely this. By partnering with AVIDWORX, we are able to bring this great resource to our retail partners to help them – Sell Great Audio.”
Miramar, FL—October 10, 2016—JL Audio has announced a partnership with Bass Music Movement (BMM), an organization based in the United Kingdom which hosts an annual awards campaign dedicated to electronic music and heavy bass, the Base Music Awards (BMAs).
For the first time, Bass Music Movement is bringing a United States-based awards to their repertoire. This will not be your typical awards show, but rather an interactive experience with which users can engage through PlayStation™ Music on their PlayStation® consoles and listen to tracks and watch videos before casting their vote. JL Audio launched their partnership with BMM through the introduction of the newest awards category the “JL Audio Best Single Award.”
BMA America winners will be announced via various platforms including PlayStation™ Music accessed via Sony® PlayStation® gaming consoles beginning December 1st. Winners’ tracks and playlists can also be accessed through the exclusive BMA library on Spotify.
Some of the most hyped artists nominated for the JL Audio sponsored award belong to an innovative house music record label founded in San Francisco, Dirtybird Records. JL Audio has taken their sponsorship with the Bass Music Awards to another level by partnering with the Bass Music Movement team on some exciting car audio video projects featuring three of the biggest artists at Dirtybird Records: Claude VonStroke, recently voted America’s Best DJ, and brothers Justin Martin and Christian Martin.
JL Audio partner with two of their Signature dealers in California, Hi-Tech Car Audio in Cerritos and Pacific Stereo in Riverside, to present these acclaimed DJs with the in car audio experience worthy of the heavy bass music they produce.
Follow JL Audio on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and check out the hashtag #dirtybassXdirtybird for updates about the Bass Music Awards voting and winners, as well as the Dirtybird Crews introduction to some of the ‘dirtiest’ bass they’ve ever heard.
BMA America voting is open to all residents of the United States until November 1st at http://thebassmusicawards.com/index.php/jl-audio-single-bass-america/.
Miramar, FL—March 27, 2017‑— JL Audio has announced plans for its support and participation at the 2017 KnowledgeFest Spring Event to be held April 9-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. JL Audio will host a series of educational product training sessions, and also showcase new products including the exciting new C7 and C1 speaker systems, in Booth 502.
As a Diamond Partner, JL Audio continues to share the vision of The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) whose mission is to educate, inform and empower the industry. “We feel it’s important for JL Audio to support the MEA organization and their commitment to the mobile electronics industry. We applaud their ongoing commitment to education as a method to advance our industry as a whole,” stated Bryatt Fischer, Marketing Director.
Manufacturer Trainings - Room 104
This year JL Audio is all-in with five training sessions. Steve Turrisi, Director of Training and Technical Services, will present a new hands-on training module covering OEM Integration with the FiX™ line of products. “This new hands-on approach has really helped demystify OEM integration and provides JL Audio’s partners with the simple, precise process to successfully produce a clean, flat audio signal with the FiX™ line of OEM Integration DSPs.” explained Turrisi. Until now, this training, which utilizes simulation consoles, has only been available at JL Audio headquarters and manufacturing facility in Miramar, Florida. “Utilizing the MEA KnowledgeFest event only made logical sense to take this level of training on-the-road. Chris Cook and his entire organization have been instrumental in making this possible and we are excited to see how this level of training is received at this year’s event.” added Bryatt Fischer, Marketing Director.
• Sunday, April 9—12:45pm – 1:45pm
OEM Integration Made Easy with FiX™ and the All-New Functionality
with TüN™ Software*
• Sunday, April 9—2:00pm – 3:00pm
OEM Integration Made Easy with FiX™ and the All-New Functionality
with TüN™ Software*
• Monday, April 10—4:30pm – 5:30pm
OEM Integration Made Easy with FiX™ and the All-New Functionality
with TüN™ Software*
• Monday, April 10—5:45pm – 6:45pm
System Tuning in 10 Minutes or Less with TwK™ System Tuning DSP
and TüN™ Software
• Tuesday, April 11—9:00am – 10:00am
System Tuning in 10 Minutes or Less with TwK™ System Tuning DSP
and TüN™ Software
*Seating is limited for the hands-on OEM Integration trainings, reserve your seat today.
3/4/2016 -- JL Audio is now shipping its new, full-featured marine audio source unit which was introduced in January at The Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. The MediaMaster® MM100s marks JL Audio’s entry into this important product category and completes what is an already extensive lineup of high-end, marine audio products.
The MediaMaster® MM100s is purpose-built for marine duty, with marine-grade, weatherproof construction (IP66 rated), and incorporates advanced audio features, specifically tailored to marine applications.
JL Audio’s president, Andrew Oxenhorn said: “The MediaMaster is a very important product for us, as it creates an opportunity to build a full JL Audio marine sound system, from source unit to amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers. This is the high-end source unit our customers have been asking for, and we are thrilled to launch it in 2016.”
In keeping with its mission to offer a higher level of marine audio performance,
JL Audio deleted the typical chip amplifiers used in most marine source units. Instead, the MM100s is equipped with audiophile-quality, 4V RMS preamp-level audio circuits, deployed in an 8-channel architecture. This design offers excellent system control flexibility in a wide range of marine audio system configurations:
The source functionality of the MM100s is designed for today’s modern media environment, and does not include any mechanical media formats. In addition to a built-in AM/FM/Weather Band tuner, the MM100s offers a wide range of connectivity options for external devices:
The physical design of the MM100s is carefully engineered to deliver excellent ergonomics in real marine applications:
JL Audio Executive VP, Jeff Scoon said: “The audio engineering team focused on making a better sounding head unit, the hardware team on making a classy looking product that could withstand real marine conditions, and the software team created a beautiful interface that works great on the water. We are extremely excited with the end result and can’t wait to get the MediaMaster into the market.”
The MediaMaster MM100s will be sold by JL Audio’s car audio and marine audio dealer base, and will also be incorporated into select new boats as original equipment.
Model: MediaMaster MM100s
Availability: March 2016
U.S. MSRP: $549.99
JL Audio, known for pushing the boundaries of audio performance in the Mobile, Marine, and Home audio markets has announced a special reward for Signature Dealers in 2014. Signature Dealers demonstrate and stock the broadest selection of JL Audio products, and offer premium standards for installation and customer service.
2014 Signature Dealers will receive a 24” x 24” heavy steel, handcrafted sign hand built by legendary vehicle fabricator Mobsteel in Brighton, Michigan. Each sign features a large contrasting aluminum JL Audio logo against a uniquely patina’d heavy steel plate. Only 500 signs will be created and each will feature a uniquely numbered and engraved billet aluminum tag on the front plate denoting its authenticity. These wall mountable signs come with custom-made billet aluminum mounting posts and the result is a stunning work of art.
Carl Kennedy, Vice President of Sales for JL Audio said, “Our goal was to give Signature Dealers a symbol of JL Audio’s recognition that consumers will see when entering the store. Mobsteel knocked the execution of this project out of the park”.
Miramar, FL—May 1, 2017— JL Audio has announced plans to sponsor the 2017 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour—a professional wakeboard circuit for athletes from all over the world.
JL Audio has supported Supra Boats and the Pro Wakeboard Tour previously in 2015 and 2016. For the 25th-anniversary season in 2017, the company will be on-site at all four stops on the tour with live audio demonstrations and giveaways for attendees.
“In our third year supporting this exciting event along side our partner Supra Boats, we are thrilled for the opportunity to visit new markets and showcase great marine audio and the impact it has on your experience on the water,” said Andy Oxenhorn, president of JL Audio.
The official towboat for the tour will once again be the Supra Boats SA550. The SA550 has proven to create clean, consistent and controlled wakes, ideal for athletes competing in the event. To keep the energy up for the riders and those onboard, the SA550 will be equipped with a premium audio package by JL Audio, the exclusive audio partner of Supra Boats—a Skier’s Choice manufactured performance inboard wakeboard and waterski towboat.
To learn more visit: skierschoice.com and supraboats.com
2017 Tour Schedule
Birmingham, AL May 12, 13
Mantua, UT June 24
Colorado Springs, CO July 22
West Chester, OH August 12
Additional information and ticket sales visit: wakeboardingmag.com/SupraBoatsPWT
Las Vegas, NV—Palms Casino Resort—January 5, 2017—JL Audio, maker of high-end audio solutions, unveiled a new series of ultra-premium component speakers, designed for car audio systems. According to the company, the introduction of C7 has been highly anticipated and will further solidify the JL Audio brand as a maker of full-range car speakers.
The C7 project was led by CEO and Chief Engineer, Lucio Proni, with a mission to create the finest-ever JL Audio component speakers. To achieve this, he established clear performance goals and assigned the engineering resources necessary to specify and develop each C7 speaker as a clean-sheet design.
“C7 is an expression of our commitment to achieving the best reproduction possible in the car audio environment. These component speakers are the natural complement to our W6v3 and W7AE subwoofer drivers, and they offer listeners a level of fidelity and dynamic capability that is truly special.” said Lucio Proni, CEO and Chief Engineer.
The C7 component woofer’s dust cap went through ten prototype generations before arriving at the solution that resulted in the smoothest response and the best mechanical integrity. These details, and hundreds of others like them, simply had to be perfect for Mr. Proni and the design team to be satisfied.
You will not find a passive crossover network in the C7 line. This is a completely deliberate omission. The designers assumed that systems built with C7 speakers would avoid technical compromises, so they designed the C7 speakers with active crossovers in mind. These duties will typically be handled by a high quality DSP, such as JL Audio’s TwK™ 88, or D8.
Using JL Audio’s guidelines for C7 setup as a starting point, the power of a DSP can be used to optimize the performance of the C7 speaker system to its specific application. The system designer can use delay, crossover parameters and precise equalization to adjust for speaker placement, cabin acoustics and target response.
In the end, all these efforts lead to a spectacular musical presentation, easily exceeding the performance boundaries of typical, high-end, car audio speaker systems.
Component Driver Models
C7-650cw:
Continuous Power Handling: 125 Watts
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50-175 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 87.0 dB @ 1W/1m | 93.0 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 90.0 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Design Bandwidth: 50 Hz - 5 kHz
Built in USA, with global components
Component Woofer Features:
• Vacuum-formed, mineral-filled polypropylene cone with gentle curvilinear profile and proprietary dust cap
• Positive roll, rubber surround
• 1.27 in. (32 mm) diameter overhung voice coil with a fiberglass former
• Linear profile, Nomex®/polycotton blend spider
• Patented Elevated Frame Cooling technology
• High-grade, Y35 Strontium-ferrite magnet with a specially machined T-Yoke
• Sold individually, with a cast-alloy grille tray and a specially perforated steel grille insert.
C7-350cm:
Continuous Power Handling: 100 Watts
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50-150 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 86.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 92.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 89.5 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Design Bandwidth: 300 Hz - 10 kHz
Built in USA, with global components
Component Midrange Features:
• Vacuum-formed, mineral-filled polypropylene cone with gentle curvilinear profile and concave dust cap
• Positive roll, rubber surround
• 1.42 in. (36 mm) diameter overhung voice coil with a fiberglass former
• Linear profile, Nomex®/polycotton blend spider
• Purposed-engineered cast alloy basket
• Neodymium magnet with a specially machined U-Yoke
• Sold individually, with a cast-alloy grille tray and a specially perforated steel grille insert.
C7-100ct:
Continuous Power Handling: 100 Watts
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50-150 Watts per channel (RMS)
Efficiency: 86.5 dB @ 1W/1m | 92.5 dB @ 1W/0.5m
Sensitivity: 89.5 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
Design Bandwidth: 3 kHz - 30 kHz
Tweeter Features:
• Corundum ceramic coated, aluminum alloy diaphragm
• Treated silk, s-roll surround, with Ferrofluid damped rear magnetic gap
• Under-hung voice coil with an aluminum former
• Specific bandwidth boosting, cavity-back tweeter housing
• Neodymium magnet with a specially machined U-Yoke
• Sold individually, with flush and surface mounting fixtures and hardware. One tweeter protection capacitor is also included.
MSRP USD:
C7-650cw: $449.99/ea.
C7-350cm: $349.99/ea.
C7-100ct: $199.99/ea.
Availability: May, 2017
Additional mobile product introductions for 2017 include value priced C1 coaxial and component speaker systems, additional amplifier models in the JX and MX series, new Stealthbox® subwoofer system models, and additions to the ECS connection products.
April 26th, 2018 – DAYTONA BEACH – Soundcrafters of Daytona Beach, Fla., now in its 40th year of business, has teamed up with its core dealer brands Kenwood, JL Audio, Metra and Arc Audio, to exhibit in the Daytona Exhibitor section of the Jeep Beach festivities at the Daytona Speedway April 27th and 28th, from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Soundcrafters 30- by 60-foot booth will feature four specially built vehicles focusing on numerous areas of mobile electronics, from a full custom Kenwood car audio system in a modified 2007 Jeep JK, a full lighting system from Heise on a 2015 JK, a full JL system in a 2016 JK and a full JL Audio powersports system in a 2018 Polaris Slingshot, all built by Soundcrafters.
There will be a number of show specials available for sale in the Soundcrafters booth, including a 300 watt amp, subwoofer and enclosure package for only $199.95. Another show special will be a set of 6.5-inch component speakers for only $99.95/pair.
Soundcrafters and JL Audio have also supported the Jeep Beach organizer’s “Margaritaville” Jeep with a full JL Audio system including the “Stealthbox” for the vehicle. Soundcrafters performed the installation in the system being displayed at every Jeep Beach event throughout the week.
Soundcrafters will also have a fully staffed installation facility on property at the Speedway for those who want to get their equipment installed right away.
“This is our first year with Jeep Beach and we’re very excited to offer local, full service facilities at the event,” said Moe Sabourin, General Manager at Soundcrafters. “Our goal is to give Jeep Beach attendees great value and installation, whatever their mobile electronics needs are. And we’re local, so consumers know we’re here to take care of them during and after the sale, with our 40 year reputation for quality service and installations.”
Kenwood and MAG Sales representative Bill Freeman said, “We’re excited to attend Jeep Beach to support our local Excelon dealer, Soundcrafters, in showcasing our new XR Excelon Reference Hi-Res products in the Soundcrafters Jeep!”
For more information, contact Soundcrafters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (386) 761-8800.