Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It ranks #24 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,499.99; the JL Audio E112 ranks #34, rated 3.9/5, and costs $2,500, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JL Audio E112 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JL Audio E112 | Monoprice Monolith M-215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 | $1,499.99 |
| Ranked | #34 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #24 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 90.7 dB | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 95.6 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 100.5 dB | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.2 dB | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.6 dB | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.4 dB | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.7 dB | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.0 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.7 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 115.5 dB | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 114.5 dB | 126.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.0 dB | 125.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.2”H x 15.5”W x 18.4”D (412.2 x 393.7 x 467.1 mm) | 42.3”H x 20”W x 27.6”D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Weight | 73.4 lbs (33.3 kg) | 216.1 lbs (98.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 22-118Hz, ±1.5dB | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1500W RMS | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 2x 15” (381mm) drivers |
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