Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,199; the JL Audio E112 ranks #34, rated 3.9/5, and costs $2,500, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the SVS SB-3000: A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms. Watch for: Being sealed, it gives up deep-bass output: Audioholics measured 96.6dB at 20Hz and 101.7dB at 25Hz, about 15dB behind the ported SVS PB-3000 from the same series, so a large room or reference-level movie bass may call for a second sub.
What the JL Audio E112 does well: A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with fast, powerful bass, a very strong amplifier and excellent build quality. The tradeoff: There are no balanced inputs and no built-in EQ, which a SVS SB13-Ultra with similar output includes for $400 to $500 less.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JL Audio E112 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with fast, powerful bass, a very strong amplifier and excellent build quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | JL Audio E112 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.00 | $2,500 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #34 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | 95.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 100.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 106.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 111.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | 115.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 114.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 117.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 16.2”H x 15.5”W x 18.4”D (412.2 x 393.7 x 467.1 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 73.4 lbs (33.3 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 22-118Hz, ±1.5dB |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 1500W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes | - |
| Inputs | RCA (unbalanced), USB | - |
| Phase Control | 0°-180° | - |
| Features | Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger | - |
| Drivers | 13” (330mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 90.7 dB |
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