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JL Audio RD900/5 vs Pioneer GM-D9705

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pioneer GM-D9705 is cheaper at $349.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JL Audio RD900/5 or Pioneer GM-D9705?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Pioneer GM-D9705 is the cheaper at $349.99.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec JL Audio RD900/5 Pioneer GM-D9705
US price $679.99 $349.99
BrandJL AudioPioneer
Released
Channels 5 5
Amplifier class Class D Class FD
Rms per channel4 ohm (W) 70 75
Rms per channel2 ohm (W) 100 100
Bridged rms4 ohm (W) 200 200
Total rms power (W) 900
Snr (dB) 104 94
Thd percent
Frequency response (Hz) 12-22000 10-50000
Min impedance ohms 2 2
Fuse rating amps 80

Sources — JL Audio RD900/5: jlaudio.com (verified 2026-07-11). Pioneer GM-D9705: pioneercarentertainment.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the JL Audio RD900/5 and Pioneer GM-D9705?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amplifier class: JL Audio RD900/5 Class D vs Pioneer GM-D9705 Class FD
  • Rms per channel4 ohm (W): JL Audio RD900/5 70 vs Pioneer GM-D9705 75
  • Snr (dB): JL Audio RD900/5 104 vs Pioneer GM-D9705 94
  • Frequency response (Hz): JL Audio RD900/5 12-22000 vs Pioneer GM-D9705 10-50000

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