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JL Audio RD900/5 vs Alpine S2-A60M

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Alpine S2-A60M is cheaper at $299.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JL Audio RD900/5 or Alpine S2-A60M?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Alpine S2-A60M is the cheaper at $299.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec JL Audio RD900/5 Alpine S2-A60M
US price $679.99 $299.95
BrandJL AudioAlpine
Released
Channels 5 1
Amplifier class Class D Class D
Rms per channel4 ohm (W) 70 330
Rms per channel2 ohm (W) 100 600
Bridged rms4 ohm (W) 200
Total rms power (W) 900 600
Snr (dB) 104 85
Thd percent 0.1
Frequency response (Hz) 12-22000 10-400
Min impedance ohms 2 1
Fuse rating amps 80

Sources — JL Audio RD900/5: jlaudio.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alpine S2-A60M: alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the JL Audio RD900/5 and Alpine S2-A60M?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Channels: JL Audio RD900/5 5 vs Alpine S2-A60M 1
  • Rms per channel4 ohm (W): JL Audio RD900/5 70 vs Alpine S2-A60M 330
  • Rms per channel2 ohm (W): JL Audio RD900/5 100 vs Alpine S2-A60M 600
  • Total rms power (W): JL Audio RD900/5 900 vs Alpine S2-A60M 600
  • Snr (dB): JL Audio RD900/5 104 vs Alpine S2-A60M 85
  • Frequency response (Hz): JL Audio RD900/5 12-22000 vs Alpine S2-A60M 10-400
  • Min impedance ohms: JL Audio RD900/5 2 vs Alpine S2-A60M 1

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