Short answer: the JBL HDI-1200P, cheaper and ranked higher. It costs $2,310, $190 less than the JL Audio E112 and ranks #32 of 212 against #34, built around a dual-ported 1000W 12-inch high-excursion cone. The E112 counters with a sealed 12-inch and 1500W RMS for fast, agile bass with transient detail and powerful output.
Buy the JL Audio E112 new; the JBL HDI-1200P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL HDI-1200P | JL Audio E112 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,310 Discontinued | $2,500 |
| Ranked | #32 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #34 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | sealed |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 93.2 dB | 106.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.5 dB | 111.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.6 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.1 dB | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.0 dB | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.9 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 115.4 dB | 115.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 117.2 dB | 114.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.2 dB | 117.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.9”H x 16.3”W x 17.8”D (430.5 x 414.0 x 451.4 mm) | 16.2”H x 15.5”W x 18.4”D (412.2 x 393.7 x 467.1 mm) |
| Weight | 70.8 lbs (32.1 kg) | 73.4 lbs (33.3 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 3 |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 28-150Hz (-6dB) | 22-118Hz, ±1.5dB |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W RMS | 1500W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 50-150Hz, 24dB/octave | - |
| Inputs | RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) | - |
| Features | Single-band parametric EQ | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 95.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 100.5 dB |
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