Sub System Opinions

As Christmas approaches I have to find my little brother (junior in high school) a present. He just got his first car not too long ago so I'm going to get him a set of subwoofers or an amp b/c that's what he wants. I'm looking for opinions on what I should get him. Which would you rather have if you have to choose from the options below:

1) Amp, JBL GTO14001
2) Subwoofers (x2), JBL W12GTi MKII
3) Subwoofers (x2), Infinity Kappa Perfect 12DVQ

So, which would you rather receive as a present.

As a junior in high school I would have wanted the highest SPL. From my experience with Infinity subs, I would guess the JBL's offer more SPL.

On the other hand, after I grew out of that "SPL" stage I would want the Infinity's for SQ.

Can I ask first why those are your options? There's better equipment you can get in the same price range. Is this just stuff you can get locally?

Hey! What happened to my post? I know I replied earlier. I said as a Sr' in high school I'd go with the 2 JBLS.

lbjshaq2345 wrote:

Can I ask first why those are your options? There's better equipment you can get in the same price range. Is this just stuff you can get locally?

If you can find a comparable subwoofer or amplifier in the price range of $40-$55, I'll be more than happy to consider it. I get Infinity, JBL, and Harman/Kardon at CONSIDERABLE discounts.

Ah alright lol, well I've never heard JBL, but never been too impressed by Infinity, so I'll say the more powerful JBLs.

Infinity SQ is amazing. You won't get much SPL out of them, which is why you have probably never been too impressed. I was very impressed with their SQ.

Yeah..I think the SQ should come from a good front stage, and the power from the trunk I mean I like it to sound good while being loud, but in the end SPL is what I look for in a sub. I will say I'm surprised by how musical my BTL is compared to my 3 Pioneers. On topic, I've never heard a higher model of Infinity like that so I don't know how loud they get but by the numbers the JBL will be louder.

Infinity-
Power Handling: 400w RMS
Max Power: 1600w
Sensitivity: 89dB

JBL-
Power Handling: 700w RMS
Max Power: 4000w
Sensitivity: 91dB

My vote is JBL.

HAHa ok, i HAVE the infinty, and it does have AMAZING SQ BUT in the right ported box, which i have, u can get some NICE SPL out of it. O and it HITS THE LOW NOTES UNBELIEVABLY but some of the higher 1's, not so much. but i would say the infinity, caise if he's with a girl, he can turn the bass down a BIT but still have the NICE clean bass. thats what i do. O and it HITS like crazy.

THAT'S good TO know MAN!

I decided to buy the amp. Then after Christmas, I'll let him go on the site and choose what subwoofers he wants to order. If he doesn't want to order any, I have a ton laying around that I'll give him.

your a nice big brother...

lbjshaq2345 wrote:

THAT'S good TO know MAN!

haha yup, and i did just unleash the fury!!!!!

hahah yea, dude, u are an AWESOME big bro....