JL Audio
JL Audio RD900/5
$679.99
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JL Audio RD900/5 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wavtech link1000.1mini is cheaper at $499.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Wavtech
Wavtech link1000.1mini
$499.95Cheaper
Which is better: the JL Audio RD900/5 or Wavtech link1000.1mini?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wavtech link1000.1mini is the cheaper at $499.95.
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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 | Wavtech link1000.1mini |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $679.99 | $499.95 |
| Brand | JL Audio | Wavtech |
| Released | — | — |
| Channels | 5 | 1 |
| Amplifier class | Class D | — |
| Rms per channel4 ohm (W) | 70 | 600 |
| Rms per channel2 ohm (W) | 100 | 1000 |
| Bridged rms4 ohm (W) | 200 | — |
| Total rms power (W) | 900 | 1000 |
| Snr (dB) | 104 | 77 |
| Thd percent | — | 1 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | 12-22000 | 10-500 |
| Min impedance ohms | 2 | 2 |
| Fuse rating amps | 80 | — |
Sources — JL Audio RD900/5: jlaudio.com (verified 2026-07-11). Wavtech link1000.1mini: wavtech-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the JL Audio RD900/5 and Wavtech link1000.1mini?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Channels: JL Audio RD900/5 5 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 1
- Rms per channel4 ohm (W): JL Audio RD900/5 70 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 600
- Rms per channel2 ohm (W): JL Audio RD900/5 100 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 1000
- Total rms power (W): JL Audio RD900/5 900 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 1000
- Snr (dB): JL Audio RD900/5 104 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 77
- Frequency response (Hz): JL Audio RD900/5 12-22000 vs Wavtech link1000.1mini 10-500