Short answer: the KRK Systems 12S on price, the JBL HDI-1200P on ranking. The KRK costs $899, $1,411 less, and its 12-inch Kevlar ported driver with 240W RMS offers smooth response and solid deep extension. The JBL ranks #32 of 212 against #33 at $2,310, built around a dual-ported 1000W 12-inch high-excursion cone.
Buy the JBL HDI-1200P or the KRK Systems 12S, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, buy the KRK S12.4, which replaces the KRK Systems 12S.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL HDI-1200P | KRK Systems 12S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,310 Discontinued | $899 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #32 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #33 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 93.2 dB | 99.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.5 dB | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.6 dB | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.1 dB | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.0 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.9 dB | 115.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 115.4 dB | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 117.2 dB | 110.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.2 dB | 117.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.9”H x 16.3”W x 17.8”D (430.5 x 414.0 x 451.4 mm) | 18.1”H x 15.9”W x 22.6”D (460.0 x 404.9 x 575.1 mm) |
| Weight | 70.8 lbs (32.1 kg) | 66.6 lbs (30.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 3 |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Data-bass |
| Frequency Response | 28-150Hz (-6dB) | 32-139Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W RMS | 240W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 50-150Hz, 24dB/octave | - |
| Inputs | RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) | XLR (stereo, balanced), TRS (stereo), RCA (stereo) |
| Features | Single-band parametric EQ | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 92.8 dB |
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