JL audio or Pioneer Premier?

Question

I cant decide between JL audio 12W3v3-4 subwoofer and pioneer premier ts-w2504spl subwoofer. the rms rating and peak power is way higher on the pioneer sub, i have a 600 watt mono amp, 600 watts at 4 ohms, 1000 watts at 2 ohms.

im afraid of blowing the JL sub because the rms rating is 300 watts, peak power is 600 watts. and wouldnt the lower watts make the sub less powerful and lower quality then the pioneer?

i just dont want to pay for the JL brand name when i can get a equal or better alternative like the pioneer.

Answer 1

you need to get a sub that will match your RMS wattage at the correct impedance (ohms) and buy from a CEA-compliant company (you could do better than both of those brands-- pioneer is OK but JL Audio is way overpriced for what you get)

you need to stick with CEA-compliant brands- which means that the amps have been tested and produce or exceed the advertised RMS wattage with minimum distortion and the subs can handle their advertised RMS wattage also

here are the top CEA-compliant brands

Alpine (highly recommend)

Bazooka (don't like their subs)

Blaupunkt (don't like their subs)

Clarion

Eclipse

Infinity (highly recommend)

JBL

JL Audio (very good but over priced)

JVC

Kenwood (don't like their subs)

Kicker (the best in my opinion)

Memphis

MTX (highly recommend)

Orion

Pioneer

Polk Audio (highly recommend)

PPI

Rockford Fosgate (highly recommend)

Sony (don't like their subs)

Answer 2

only check out these site if you want real subs...lol

http://www.reaudio.com

http://www.audiopulse.com

http://www.audioque.com

http://www.soundsplinter.com

http://www.ddaudio.com

http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com

http://www.ficaraudio.com

Answer 3

go with whichever sub will properly match your amplifier.  I recommend expanding your horizons to new brands however.

Answer 4

ya like the other guys said look around for some differnt ****

it took me like 4 years to find what fit my bass needs

but i found what i wanted it cost a pretty penny but i was worth every penny

4)12'' orion hcca 12.2ohm

4)orion hcca-d5000 Amplifier

orin 6" X 9" coaxlal speakers c2.69

orion 6.5" 2-way component speakers 6.2

kenwood excelon XXV-05V -flip up 7'' touch screen