Pair of JL Audio F110-Good Subs???

Alpha3,

I just added 2 JL f113s to my 2 channel system. They are very fast and so far they have been easy to blend in with my front speakers thanks to the use of the calabration mic and the LFE trim for low level bass. I am not finish setting them up yet but so far so good. I hope these are my last subs!

On the front wall of my system I have had the Aereal SW12 it is also very fast and I was happy with it till I heard the f113s. I also had the Rel Stadium III, I did not feel it was fast enough for 2 channel. I have found that the f113 is better than both and has much smaller foot print to boot. I did change to 2 sub for stereo this time though. I still have a Rel Statium III in the rear for HT use and will sell off the Aereal SW12 shortly. I will try the JL f113s with the HT system after I finish with the 2 channel setup.

My room is 20'X15'X8'.

A couple questions waht are you main speakers you are trying to blend them with? Are you going to use them more with HT or music. Do you perfer rummble or very percise base.

I listened to the Paradigm and the svs both are nice but if you are doing a pair the JL is a better set up since they can be linked and I liked the JL better but the other tow are excelent subs.

I would usally recomend the 112 for music and the 113 for movies, they are slightly different sounding. The 113 the sweet spot is a bit lower. I think the 110 is a nice sub I haven't listened to it but I would try to lean to the 112 even if it means only getting one. The 110 might be a better blend if you are using bookshelves or non full range mains. Any way you go JL makes a killer sub.

All of the JL subs are excellent performers - and their pricing reflects that. Bear in mind that, while there are tons of expensive high end products that are mediocre, the JLs actually -IMHO- largely justify their price tag.

I've seen test results that indicate that the SVS subs are about as good (for dual use music and HT) and much less expensive. They are bigger and the finish is not as nice as JL. Caveat: SVS recommendation based on word of mouth and tests only - not auditioning. OTOH, I've heard most of the JL line and came away impressed.

Importantly - if you take the time to optimize location, 2 mediocre subs will almost always produce much smoother response than a single great sub - generally better for music. The single sub may go deeper and reach higher clean SPLs, however - generally better for movies. Pick your poison. In this case, I'd personally go with 2 110s.

Good Luck

Marty

I can verify the SVS PB 13-Ultra. I have not heard a better subwoofer. I have not bought the SVS EQ-1 yet but I am sure from hearing the results after one has incorporated it with there sub the PB13-Ultra tops the Jl's. Period. Most who buy them- keep them. Lots of used JL's sell online, no used SVS's, that tells ya somethin'.

Regards Bacardi

The SVS Ultra-13 sub is very impressive,tons of output
and deep bass. I prefer the 15hz mode in my room. If you
have the room(its a large sub)I say go for it!