JL Audio Fathom IWS-SYS-1 13.5 Inch In-Wall Powered Subwoofer System

The same minds that engineered JL Audio’s reference-grade Fathom and Gotham powered subwoofers have created an amazing in-wall subwoofer solution, centered on a purpose-engineered, thin-line driver with patented technology.
Housing this exotic driver is a critically engineered enclosure with a unique floating mount design to minimize wall excitation. The enclosure features extensive architectural features aimed at improving rigidity while keeping a very low profile and minimal wall thickness.
A paintable, fine steel-mesh grille, also designed to control vibration, is included for each enclosure in a system.
The IWS System One is driven by a rack-mountable, purpose-tuned amplifier, capable of delivering up to 1 kW of clean power, and armed with serious processing features, including our acclaimed Automatic Room Optimization system.
There is no need to lower your expectations when selecting this remarkable in-wall solution… it’s a real Fathom .
The IWS System One is available to fit a variety of 2″ x 4″ and 2″ x 6″ wall studs. Consult your Authorized JL Audio Dealer for specific application information.
Enclosure Finish: Flat Black (hidden from view when installed)
Grille finish: Primer White (paintable)
Enclosure Construction: CNC-Cut Birch Plywood

Specs

General Specifications:

Enclosure Type Sealed

Enclosure Finish Black Texture-Coated

Frequency Response (Anechoic) 26 Hz – 101 Hz ( 1.5 dB) -3dB at 25 Hz / 112 Hz -10dB at 22 Hz / 150 Hz

Effective Piston Area (Sd) 98.26 sq in / 0.0634 sq m

Effective Displacement 147.3 cu in / 2.41 L

Amplifier Power 1000 W RMS short-term

2 x 4-inch Wall Stud Enclosure Physical Specifications

Width (W) 13.75 in / 349 mm

Height (H) 70 in / 1,778 mm

Depth (D) 2.94 in / 75 mm

2 x 6-inch Wall Stud Enclosure Physical Specifications

Width (W) 13.75 in / 349 mm

Height (H) 55 in / 1,397 mm

Depth (D) 4.70 in / 119 mm

Amplifier Physical Specifications

Width (W) 17.4 in / 442 mm

Height (H) 3.5 in / 89 mm

Depth (D) 17.9 in / 455 mm

Net Weight 35 lb / 15.9 kg

Grille Physical Specifications

Grille Width (W) 20 in / 508 mm

Grille Height (H) 17.25 in / 438 mm

Wall Opening Width (W) 17.25 in / 438 mm

Wall Opening Height (H) 14.5 in / 368 mm