Short answer: the JL Audio E112 for output and transient detail, the KRK 12S for smooth deep extension. The E112 is a sealed 12-inch with 1500W RMS that delivers fast, agile bass with transient detail and powerful output. The KRK 12S is a 12-inch Kevlar ported design with 240W RMS offering smooth response and solid deep extension, at $899 against $2,500. The KRK Systems 12S is discontinued; its replacement is the KRK S12.4.
Buy the JL Audio E112, since the KRK Systems 12S is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JL Audio E112 | KRK Systems 12S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 | $899 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #34 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #33 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| 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 | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.2 dB | 99.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.6 dB | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.4 dB | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.7 dB | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.0 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.7 dB | 115.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 115.5 dB | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 114.5 dB | 110.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.0 dB | 117.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.2”H x 15.5”W x 18.4”D (412.2 x 393.7 x 467.1 mm) | 18.1”H x 15.9”W x 22.6”D (460.0 x 404.9 x 575.1 mm) |
| Weight | 73.4 lbs (33.3 kg) | 66.6 lbs (30.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Data-bass |
| Frequency Response | 22-118Hz, ±1.5dB | 32-139Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 1500W RMS | 240W RMS |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Inputs | - | XLR (stereo, balanced), TRS (stereo), RCA (stereo) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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