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JL Audio 12W7AE-3 vs Audiomobile Encore 4412

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Audiomobile Encore 4412 is cheaper at $799. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JL Audio 12W7AE-3 or Audiomobile Encore 4412?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Audiomobile Encore 4412 is the cheaper at $799.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec JL Audio 12W7AE-3 Audiomobile Encore 4412
US price $1449.99 $799
BrandJL AudioAudiomobile
Released
Cone size (in) 12 12
Rms power watts 1000 1000
Peak power watts 4000
Impedance ohms 3 4
Voice coil config single-voice-coil dual-voice-coil
Sensitivity (dB) 86.2
Frequency response (Hz)
Enclosure type component-driver component-driver
Mounting depth (in) 9.5 4.9
Xmax (mm) 29 19
Weight (lb) 45

Sources — JL Audio 12W7AE-3: classiccarstereos.com (verified 2026-07-11). Audiomobile Encore 4412: audiomobilesystems.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the JL Audio 12W7AE-3 and Audiomobile Encore 4412?

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

  • Impedance ohms: JL Audio 12W7AE-3 3 vs Audiomobile Encore 4412 4
  • Voice coil config: JL Audio 12W7AE-3 single-voice-coil vs Audiomobile Encore 4412 dual-voice-coil
  • Mounting depth (in): JL Audio 12W7AE-3 9.5 vs Audiomobile Encore 4412 4.9
  • Xmax (mm): JL Audio 12W7AE-3 29 vs Audiomobile Encore 4412 19

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