JL Audio
JL Audio 12W7AE-3
$1449.99
Best Car Subwoofers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JL Audio 12W7AE-3 is cheaper at $1449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
JL Audio
$1449.99
Rockford Fosgate
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1449.99 | — |
| Brand | JL Audio | Rockford Fosgate |
| Released | — | — |
| Cone size (in) | 12 | 12 |
| Rms power watts | 1000 | 600 |
| Peak power watts | — | 1200 |
| Impedance ohms | 3 | 4 |
| Voice coil config | single-voice-coil | dual-voice-coil |
| Sensitivity (dB) | 86.2 | 85 |
| Frequency response (Hz) | — | — |
| Enclosure type | component-driver | component-driver |
| Mounting depth (in) | 9.5 | 6.66 |
| Xmax (mm) | 29 | 15.9 |
| Weight (lb) | 45 | — |
Sources — JL Audio 12W7AE-3: classiccarstereos.com (verified 2026-07-11). Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12: rockfordfosgate.com (verified 2026-07-11).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.