Short answer: the JL Audio Fathom f212v2. It ranks #41 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $10,000. The Perlisten Audio D212s ranks #73, rated 4.2/5, at $7,995, $2,005 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the JL Audio Fathom f212v2: JL Audio’s dual-driver Fathom: two 12” W7 drivers and a 3600W amplifier in a tall sealed cabinet, rated 20 to 97Hz (±1.5dB) and 15Hz at -10dB anechoic, with automatic room optimization. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured JL Audio Fathom f113 (118.9dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands): two 12” drivers with twice the cone area and 3600W should add several dB, putting it among the louder sealed subs.
The case for the Perlisten Audio D212s: Push-pull dual 12-inch carbon fiber drivers in an inert sealed enclosure deliver reference-grade output with vanishingly low even-order harmonic distortion. The tradeoff: The 668H x 420W x 530D mm cabinet and 149.9 lbs (68.0 kg) mass make this a serious placement and lifting commitment.
Buy the JL Audio Fathom f212v2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $2,005 you would save on the Perlisten Audio D212s does not close the gap.
About the ratings: the JL Audio Fathom f212v2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.9 to 4.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JL Audio Fathom f212v2 | Perlisten Audio D212s | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10,000.00 | $7,995.00 each |
| Ranked | #41 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #73 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 2 x 12” W7 drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) carbon fiber drivers |
| Amplifier Power | 3600W | 2400W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 20-97Hz ±1.5dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 32”H x 14.9”W x 20.4”D (812 x 379 x 518 mm) | 26.3”H x 16.5”W x 20.9”D (668.0 x 420.0 x 530.0 mm) |
| Weight | 224.9 lbs (102 kg) | 149.9 lbs (68.0 kg) |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 120.4 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | piano black, piano white |
| Country | - | United States |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2, balanced), RCA (2, unbalanced) |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 89.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 100.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 114.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 120.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 123.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 123.8 dB |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JL Audio Fathom f212v2: $10,000.00 Estimated Paragon Sight & Sound eBay
Same family: the JL Audio Fathom f110 (smaller subwoofer, rated 3/5), the JL Audio Fathom f112v2 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.9/5) and the JL Audio Fathom f113 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5).
Pros: JL Audio’s dual-driver Fathom: two 12” W7 drivers and a 3600W amplifier in a tall sealed cabinet, rated 20 to 97Hz (±1.5dB) and 15Hz at -10dB anechoic, with automatic room optimization.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured JL Audio Fathom f113 (118.9dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands): two 12” drivers with twice the cone area and 3600W should add several dB, putting it among the louder sealed subs. It weighs 102kg.
Full JL Audio Fathom f212v2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 3600W |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 32”H x 14.9”W x 20.4”D (812 x 379 x 518 mm) |
| Drivers | 2 x 12” W7 drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 20-97Hz ±1.5dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 224.9 lbs (102 kg) |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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Perlisten Audio D212s: $7,995.00 each Audio Advice eBay
Same family: the Perlisten Audio D12s (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 4/5), the Perlisten Audio D15s (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5) and the Perlisten Audio D215s (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: Push-pull dual 12-inch carbon fiber drivers in an inert sealed enclosure deliver reference-grade output with vanishingly low even-order harmonic distortion. Driven by a 2.4 kW RMS smart amplifier with 48-bit DSP and 10-band parametric EQ controlled via app. THX Dominus certified with effortless extension and precision transient speed.
Cons: The 668H x 420W x 530D mm cabinet and 68.0 kg mass make this a serious placement and lifting commitment. Carries a steep price tag reflecting its ultra-high-end reference construction and THX Dominus certification.
Full Perlisten Audio D212s review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 2400W RMS |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.4 dB |
| Cabinet Color | piano black, piano white |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 16.5”W x 20.9”D (668.0 x 420.0 x 530.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) carbon fiber drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Inputs | XLR (2, balanced), RCA (2, unbalanced) |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 89.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 100.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 114.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 123.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 123.8 dB |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 149.9 lbs (68.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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