JL Audio Dominion D110 Subwoofer Review.

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JL Audio D110: www.jlaudio.com/products/d110...
Other Reviews:
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Kef KF92: • KEF KF92 Subwoofer Rev...
REL T9X: • REL T9X Subwoofer Revi...
Rythmik E15HP2: • Rythmik E15HP2 Subwoof...
Speakers Used:
Buchardt S400 MKII: buchardtaudio.com/collections...
Focal Kanta No1: www.focal.com/us/high-fidelit...
Focal Aria 906: www.focal.com/us/high-fidelit...
Dynaudio Special 40: www.dynaudio.com/home-audio/s...
Preamp & Power Amplifiers
Kinki Studio EX-P7: www.kinki-studio.com/ex-p7
Kinki Studio EX-B7 mono blocks: www.kinki-studio.com/ex-b7
Buchardt I150: buchardtaudio.com/collections...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i
www.crutchfield.com/p_813NODE...
(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)
DAC: Denafrips Ares II or Venus2
www.vinshineaudio.com/product...
Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
www.mazeaudio.com/speaker-cabl...
RCA Cables: Analysis Plus Oval One
analysis.plus/product/oval-on...
Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment:

[@joshdekubber3631]

Another great review brother! Hearing your enthusiasm for JL Subs is really cool! I appreciate you picking these up with your own money and reviewing them for us! The information that you continually provide is very valuable to me so thanks again!

[@NemoPropaganda]

it was a cool experience and we were all curious for way too long, I'm happy I was able to make it happen and you guys came through and found the deal that started the JL journey!

[@johnthornton3863]

Appreciate your perspective. Over the years you always have something significant to add to product distinctions

[@michaud281]

Dude, your review is bang on. Love your style and appreciate your approach. You got it!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you bro!

[@bryanmorgan758]

Best sub reviewer there is! Love seeing you go out on your own dollar for us dude. Great review!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you Bryan I appreciate that!

[@dicmccoy]

Another fantastic product from the 👑 of SPL subwoofers and another fantastic review from the 👑 of subwoofer reviewers. Keep up the great work brother. I loved it!

[@joshdekubber3631]

Well said brother!!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thanks Richard! This is all because of you :)

[@vithe3rd81]

I bought both D110 and the E110 years ago. And just happened across this video now. Both great subs.

[@ricdavis7974]

Recently took a 4 hr roadtrip - '21Tundra CrewCab with 2 JL Audio's 10 in a tiny sealed box behind the seat. I kept smiling for the whole trip. So I was recently looking to upgrade my SVS SB2000 and ran across this video. The SB2000 was close to what I needed, just wanted a little more oomph.. Found an open box and discount coupon to snag the D110 for $765 - and it was worth every penny. It blends in well with my 2.1 setup in a very large open room. I can literally shake the walls (I've already had to re-hang 2 pictures). Great video and detailed explanation. Thumbs up to Nemo!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you brother! yeah it's pretty wild what JL is able to accomplish with these little compact subs, a shame they don't put a few dollars into marketing them more.

[@suyashmoorpana9408]

Thank youu!! Love the chanel. Very well explained.

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you Suyash! I appreciate your feedback :)

[@yayhoo8848]

Thanks Nemo! I am really interested in the JL D110!

[@HeavyBeats24]

A lot of us have been waiting for this review for a long time. It did not disappoint. Great job my dude. Rel ht1205 for sale :)

[@NemoPropaganda]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@michaelr1624]

This is a great video in terminology, and I thank you for that.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@venkateshiyer2324]

Awesome review!! Love what you do! Thank you. I had a high end M&K which blew up unfortunately and replaced it with the D110. Your review helped me immensely! Thanks..

[@NemoPropaganda]

Woooo! I'm happy to hear that, were you surprised by what the D110 can do for how small it is? That's the real shocker!

[@venkateshiyer2324]

Yes. No question. It is an amazing piece of gear for the size and price point for sure. I also have the E112 which is on a whole different planet. It absolutely rocks the room. Sheer power.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@venkateshiyer2324 nice!! glad you're enjoying them. I

[@tycheesey]

Awesome work here! The reminder to respect on the Discord is appreciated. Some more than others need to hear your rules loud and clear. :)

[@Hitman89plays]

Hey Nemo! You're so close to hitting 10k! Congrats! ❤️

[@NemoPropaganda]

aye!!!!!!!!! what's up bro, hope you been doing well. I need to catchup on your content!! btw did you play cosmic star heroine? Such a cool throw back.

[@Hitman89plays]

@@NemoPropaganda It looks pretty cool, you should check out Octopath Traveler if you like that type of stuff

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@Hitman89plays I tried it bro but it just didn't grab me but maybe I will try again in the future. Right now I'm on scarlet nexus. I made a rule for myself to only play one game at a time and also to stop playing if the game stops being fun. I recently gave up on Crystar at the 20 hour mark, I just didn't care anymore. But I think I'll finish scarlet nexus, it's super fun and the combat is really satisfying.

[@NickyP902]

I have this sub in my theater room. I plan on getting another. There fantastic

[@NemoPropaganda]

oh yeah, shocking what it can do in such a small package.

[@michaeldasilva8834]

Nemo, As usual a fantastic review on the JL Audio D110. I have had a pair of black ash D110's for my primary audio system. I have them attached via hi level inputs to a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 100 5G speakers. My integrated receiver is a Yamaha AS2100 which is connected to a Denafrips Pontus via balanced connections. All I can say is that my system sounds fantastic as I typically listen to music primarily using Roon Nucleus with Farad Super 3 LPS.

[@NemoPropaganda]

that sounds like a killer setup!

[@michaeldasilva8834]

@@NemoPropaganda Thank you Nemo! I also posted some pics on your discourse!

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@michaeldasilva8834 just saw it, looks really good!!

[@tharak123]

D108 completed my system. Went through many speakers/subs and amps and finally found the sound I was after :) LS50 meta, JL D108, Hegel H90, Allo digione, Topping E30. Smooth, detailed, authoritative.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Nice bro, sounds like a killer setup!

[@terjee648]

I have the D108, i did have the Hegel H90 now i have a NAD, i think i need 2 subwoofer for the perfekt bass. I did have the fathom 13,5 inc and i like the D108 more if i get 2.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@terjee648 sounds like a great setup!

[@MT-eb2dx]

You outdone yourself once again in your descriptions! 👌 I miss a bit of force with my pair t5x but I can't even use them right in my apartment 😢(neighbors) I just send JL audio a friendly email to send you a review sample.. don't get your hopes up though. I am curious about their higher line.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hey thanks MT, I love the T5X, it's a great pair of subs. I appreciate you emailing JL :)

[@mattkalis1567]

Great video. I am the biggest Emotiva fan by ever. Their RS11 is no slouch. But it sounds like this JL audio is a bit better is every way. Nice job JL!

[@NemoPropaganda]

RS11 is absolutely fantastic but this will have a bit more definition and be a bit more in your face with it's attack and presentation.

[@Audfile]

Emotiva is fabulous, but you get what you pay for. A small, sealed 10 that costs more or similar to a giant RS11.

[@alantan6786]

Thanks for the review. I've been trying to figure out a replacement subwoofer for my condo. I'm trying to avoid disturbing my neighbor below me so was looking for something that could play at lower volume with authority. You mentioned KEF and I'll be checking them out. Thanks!

[@NemoPropaganda]

any strong bass has the potential to disturb neighbors :( just be respectful and shut it down by 8pm if possible, then if they ever complain simply point that out and hope for some understanding. Some noise is to be expected when there are shared walls, I've found most neighbors are reasonable as long as you don't disturb them in the evening. Hope that helps.

[@Slickman2006]

I think what you said about courteous and respect in the discord should be how we act in general. I think it also sucks that these days due to Covid alot of people just see other people as walking viruses now, like eww get away from me and that's not how it's supposed to be. Much love to the channel.

[@AB-vr6qe]

Doesn't surprise me jl always been the masters of subwoofers. I said from day one they sound better then any home sub woofer comparing the car subs to the ones used in my listening room. They also make the detail of the treble sound like they have more snap.

[@slyfoxx8540]

Good descriptions. I've got a pb2000 pro but want more detail n note to note destinction, and with this being an spl woofer it could be the one. Although I do like the description of the kf92 as well with it being better at low vol and me living in a small apartment. Gonna have to demo at some time me thinks.

[@NemoPropaganda]

hey foxx, that's a great idea, demo is always great if thats an option.

[@HPMIKE55]

Great job bro! 😎👍

[@crankthetunes7989]

Love my d108 in my small room.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Nice! I'd love to check one out some day

[@Bryan-hd7nm]

Another great video! Would you take this sub or svs sb3000 for same price? Thanks and great work as always!

[@NemoPropaganda]

My room is small so a single D110 is what I would grab and reap the benifits of the better sound quality but the larger SB3000 will have more output if that is needed.

[@AB-vr6qe]

Me too man I want JL to enter the home audio market. Maybe make a cool home cinema kit to take on b and w and other pod style speaker kits. I got the quad lite 5.1 at the moment but I just like the car sound and the JL sound.

[@ravington666]

Not just a subwoofer review but subwoofer therapy......

[@johnk3852]

Nemo, thank you for the great video(s). I have a tough issue I'm trying to solve - purchasing 1 or 2 of these to fill my fairly large basement (28 ft X 20 ft) or going with 1 E-12. I know you tend to say to spend more on the 1 better sub, but given how great this 10 is, curious if you'd recommend the 1 or 2 D10s over 1 E-12? The main movie quadrant of the basement is ~ 15 ft X 10 ft. Probably use the area 80% for movies, 20% for listening to music throughout entire basement area. I currently have a 7.1 setup for movies + 2 channels in bar area to fill sound through entire basement when listening to music - have a Yamaha receiver & all decent in wall speakers - nothing really fancy with audiophile level speakers, amps, preamps. I do see the value in adding a much better sub or 2 from the current (1) 10 in Episode I have in there now. I'm sure you'd have to see it to give best advice, but curious if that's enough for you to maybe give a recommendation. Also, do you think there would be much of a difference in speed between 10s and 12s? This sounds like a dumb question when I ask it (feel like most would always say a 10 is quicker), but JL seems to have such quick subs, maybe I wouldn't even notice the difference? Thinking about this in reference to some of the snappier, bass heavy, funk music I tend to listen to.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Anytime someone is between 2 products or options from the same comapny I think it's best to contact the company directly or ask their local dealer. As far as speed, personally I do not feel a 10" is much different than a 12" sub in terms of speed or responsiveness. JL subs have great transient response, I expect that to be the case at any size.

[@briancardsfan]

Would this perform good in an open floor plan with 13' cathedral ceilings? I sit about 13' away from my TV which is where I'd assume I'd place it. Or is a larger ported sub be more enjoyable? It's like a 15' x 30'. My setup is at one end of the 30' long room with the 15' seating to viewing area.

[@NemoPropaganda]

how much bass is enough is a tough question to answer my bro. For some people a compact 10" will be plenty even in a large room while other guys won't be happy with anything less than a pair of 18"s. Based on your room size I think I'd go for something like a Rythmik FVX12 or a pair of LV12M but if there is a JL dealer in your area try to demo the D110, it might be what you're looking for.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

can't go wrong with the JL products in general

[@rog86]

Been waiting for this for a year :) my choice was between rel tx7 and this jl audio one. I went with rel as i could go and hear it in showroom, jl was going to be a gamble. Pretty sure id have been very happy with either.

[@erics.4113]

In my mind I put rel and JL at the polar opposite ends of the bass spectrum. I could be misguided in my logic but I've owned products from both companies. Two rel t7x for my home setup and 3 different JL enclosures and drivers in various vehicles over the years. I miss how the JL conducts business with a lot of music, but I do tend to think of it as more drama and effect and enhancement as opposed to being a true to source (whatever that means) type experience. The JL are like a concert or live, impactful and deep presentation and it's awesome. I miss it in my home setup but I have neighbors on a shared wall and the JL would absolutely be too much in my scenario. It does the mule kick thing with bass drums and impactful bass. The REL is smooth and gives you the impression of that weight without shaking down pictures from the wall. All that said I love my REL and appreciate what they do, but to be honest if I had my setup in a soundproof bunker that didn't disturb anyone.... I'd have a stack of JL subs punching the air out of my chest with bass drum hits and bass extension.

[@rog86]

@@erics.4113 yeah, i get that. I have neightbours above and below, and to the side too, and i think the rel is perfect here, and is also the reason i didnt go up to the t9x. Going from nemo says, and my wxperience, the rel does do subtle bass tones very well, and i do really appreciate that in my 2 channel set up. I absolutely love it, and its changed my system completely for the better. Every 2 channel system requires one, unless you have speakers that go down well to 30Hz without roll off.

[@erics.4113]

@@rog86 and I'd even say my REL are definitely more nuanced and textured than my experience with JL (in the car realm only). When you have all that punch and slam, some of the textured subtlety is lost maybe. I dunno. But I'm loving my t7x they are putting out some of the finest bass I've heard . Very happy man

[@justlisten1]

Great review Nemo! Bit of a price difference between e110 and d110; which one would you recommend for both audio and movie if budget is a concern?

[@NemoPropaganda]

Both can pound pretty damn hard, the E110 was designed to be a better fit for systems where music is a priority which is why it has the onboard highpass crossover which works shockingly well to integrate the subwoofer into a 2ch system. If you don't need that function I think it's better to go for the D110 and use the extra cash for a second D110 later down the line or just save the money.

[@Bikes-guitars]

Thank you for the review, I’ve always liked JL Subs, I used to run 2 x 12W6 subs in my car, they were incredible, I was going to buy a Rel HT1205 mk2 for my cinema set up, however would you recommend this over the Rel? Thank you.

[@NemoPropaganda]

it's a different sound, the JL is more that heavy SPL style bass, if you're familiar with car audio think Digital Design or Fosgate where the REL is more of an SQ sub, again using car audio examples it would be more like a Focal or Morel driver. If you like really heavy bass then go for the JL, if you like a lighter tone thats easier on the ears but still forceful go for the REL. You should be able to demo either one locally if you're in the US.

[@Bikes-guitars]

@@NemoPropaganda thank you for your reply, I like both brands, but from your response I’m leaning towards the Rel now, unfortunately I live in a little backwater country called the UK, there seems to be only one dealer for JL home cinema subs who are based in London, a place I avoid at all costs, Rel are readily available everywhere here, I guess I should consider if I should push the budget out to a Rel predator 1510 🤔 Thank you, please keep up the good work with your channel 👍

[@lvis5649]

i own a svs svs sb13plus now (with diraclive bass management). i think it is on par with a sb4000 wich is available now. Unfortunately after fitting the new curtains it dous not fit anymore. Do you think double d110 could do the job? Or double arendal 1961?

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hi Vis, wow good job, you have narrowed it down to 2 excellent choices! Either option should be very good, personally I think the pair of 1961 is the easy choice as you will spend less money and have a larger driver. The D110 would also be an excellent choice if you want smaller subs. EIther one should be an upgrade.

[@shanepassafaro4339]

I’d love to hear what people think of the 8 inch version. I’m looking for something to deliver bass but can be tucked away. I’m considering running 2 of them. Planning on going to demo them.

[@NemoPropaganda]

One guy commented saying he owned a pair (maybe single) of the d108 and in his comment I think he said everything I said about the D110 is also true for the D108. Of course a little less extension and output since its smaller.

[@1psxpat]

Awesome review as always. Love your channel. For someone thinking to get a E112 should consider get a pair of D110 with similar price and for sure 2 subs have smoother FR. As for F110, I am quite sure have very similar sound as E110 with adv of D.A.R.O. room correction. I think D110 is very good bargain compare to E110 or F110. And you are absolutely correct why JL do not make D112. And if I may suggest keep the white E110, very rare subs.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hey pat, if you'll be using it for theater for sure go for dual D110, if it's for stereo use the built in highpass crossover of the E110 or E112 will make that the preferred option for most stereo enthusiasts. I agree, problem is I want to keep both lol.

[@1psxpat]

@@NemoPropaganda i am myself is more to home theater. In facf I am using 4 E112 right now. If you love both of them, then keep them, I think JL subs is worth the price.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@1psxpat damn that must be an awesome setup!!!!

[@1psxpat]

@@NemoPropaganda thanks. my room kind of big. around 27ft x 18ft x 11ft.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Not sure we get these in the uk but the the jl audio car subs I've had sound clean

[@christianlacroix697]

About the E110 VS D110... so if I let my AV Processor manage the base; the D110 would be a good option to save some $$ ? The extra (almost 500watts) power would not really be felt in the sound?

[@NemoPropaganda]

since the two subwoofers you're between are both made by the same company I would either ask them directly or ask the dealer you plan to buy them from. That way you can be absolutely sure you end up with the right unit.

[@HiFinest343]

Great review! I’m building a reference system with B&W 802d4’s, and currently run dual SB16’s, which pressurize the room even though it’s an open concept first floor living space. I’m genuinely curious if there is any SQ to be gained swapping those to F113v2, even at the expense of SPL, or is it so close that it’s not worth the hassle trading up? It would be an expensive venture for small improvement, but curious your thoughts??

[@NemoPropaganda]

if you're truly considering purchasing such expensive subs my best advice is to find a dealer where you can demo them, that's really the best way to answer that question when so much money is involved.

[@edwarddesmond2975]

My curiosity is what house or who's ears needs 2 SB16s, Music rarely dips under 50HZ and smaller subwoofers can recreate explosions and lows well enough but when you have 2 Subwoofers that dominate the room and your equipment they could be a distraction

[@HiFinest343]

@@edwarddesmond2975 I like bass. It’s an open concept family room with two story height, so dual subs does actually help. I probably would like dual PB16’s even more but those subs looks like mini fridges and I can’t justify sticking those up front

[@terjee648]

The 13.5 fathom have less bass vs 16 inch, the sound can be better. I did have the fathom 13.5

[@leonsam12]

I got a pair of Focal Aria 936’s but sounds like I still need a subwoofer, got me interested in this one🤔🤔

[@AdaptGaming]

Would you pair this with the KEF LSX II Ina desktop setup. Room is 7’x11’ I don’t imagine cranking the volume very much so I want something with good concise deep rumble when gaming or watching movies.

[@NemoPropaganda]

hell yeah brother, the sub is nice and small so it will look great in the room and it's an absolute beast. Keep in mind small rooms & subwoofers can be tricky so make sure to experiment with placement and settings as even a small sub can quickly overload the room. If you have a sliding door closet full of clothes try leaving the slider open, it will serve as a psuedo bass trap :)

[@AdaptGaming]

@@NemoPropaganda Cool. My space is actually a small "Nook" with an open corridor.

[@RockCity1111]

I bought a pair crazy expensive JL audio for the back hatch on my 88 trans am back in 2000 and would have to glue the review mirror on a few times a month lol. I have a couple used Martin Logan Dynamo 500s that have amazing tone that sounds great with my Polk R 200s. I do find the Polks to b a tad power hungry for them to come alive. But i am looking to change the martins out when they go out and knowing Jl makes home subwoofer i would love to get one. The back of that sub is kinda sexy !! Lol. Tone and Speed with that punch is what I need

[@NemoPropaganda]

oh man I love the Polk Reserve speakers, so good!!!

[@R2D2-V2D2]

For stereo music low listening JL D110 or HT/1003 MKII? Thank you so much for your help I am really struggling? How much is the the difference between D110 and D108

[@NemoPropaganda]

I never heard the D108. As far as D110 vs HT1003 MK2 they are very differrent in price, the D110 is 60% more expensive at $1100 versus the HT1003 MK2 at $699. I don't usually compare subs that have such a drastic price difference. Is there a reason you are comparing two subs that are priced so far apart?

[@R2D2-V2D2]

@@NemoPropaganda it’s just the reviews .. I wanted low volume listening rumbles .. and these two fit the description. Actually I wanted to pair with sonas faber lumina 3 speakers. I am new so started watching videos and talking to folks like audio advice or Crutchfield and similar folks most of them go after Rel, than today someone said about D110 also B&W asw610 as most musical .. kind of confused, finally decided to ask you 😊, will definitely take whatever you say .. I love musical sound tho, not for watching movies

[@ganesang5537]

I 😍 JL audio.

[@NemoPropaganda]

they bang hard!

[@youssefhamidi8152]

Hey man which sub would you choose for music only? The JL audio d110 or Rel t7x? I have paradigm founders 100f.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hi Youssef, personally I prefer REL but maybe you will prefer the JL sound, they are very opposite. I made a video explaining the differences here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHbdYWaOoMimoqssi=pAnNgDosW4DmVCri

[@weeooh1]

Congrats 10k subs. Content, reviews better than I've seen from 100k+ sub channels. Speaking of subs, would have completely overlooked the JL D110 if not for being subbed here. :D

[@NemoPropaganda]

Thank you bro I appreciate that!!

[@riorecchia]

Great review. Speaking about brands that are not being reviewed by KZbinrs, have you considered Martin Logan's subs for review?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I tried emailing them but they did not reply, I think companies should at least reply even if the answer is no.

[@christianlacroix697]

Great video. Thank you. In the market to upgrade my home theater. What is your take on the supersub xxl by Goldenear? It is huge. D110 is the other option. Thanks

[@NemoPropaganda]

downside of the Golden Ear is no phase control so it's only going to integrate for those that can adjust phase from their AVR, it's a true theater model and not really intended for music. I personally am not a fan of the golden ear aesthetics but have not heard any of their stuff.

[@christianlacroix697]

@@NemoPropaganda thanks for taking the time to response. I appreciate you.

[@williammorales8204]

Can i mix two different size subs? I have a svs 1000 but I'd like to add a s3000?

[@NemoPropaganda]

Normally I would advise against this but SVS subwoofers are very consistent so I think it will be okay as long as they are either both ported or both sealed.

[@nate_8403]

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the Kanta. Got a review in the works?

[@NemoPropaganda]

kind of, taking my time with it, early updates are posted in the free discord if you;re in there.

[@nancy4don]

To me, the key characteristic of good to great low bass is that it should be OMINOUS. There should be a sense of impending doom hovering in the air. And in your gut when it suddenly pops up. That's why some of the old-school cinemas used folded-horn subs that got down to like 16hZ less than 3 dB down. Great for horror flicks!

[@Novilicious]

Bro, you too honest. It’s so refreshing. The last part of this video should be a standalone video where you help describe different subs for different peeps for different occasions. Keep up the good work as always!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thanks nova, glad you dig it!

[@dylannaidoo798]

I Currently have 2 SB1000 and Klipsch 100SW, thinking of getting rid of the Klipsch and getting the D110 in its place.

[@NemoPropaganda]

that would be a substantial upgrade.

[@drakebrady711]

Another curiosity question. I am looking between this D110 and the SVS Sb2000 pro for a medium sized room. I really like the app. But I am running a Denon AVR which has its own app to be able to adjust sub levels and I use Audyssey anyways. Which one do you think will give more output and slam? Thank you.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I don't test maximum output so I couldn't really say but I'd personally take the JL, it's simply on another level in terms of transients and aggressive attack.

[@drakebrady711]

@@NemoPropaganda went with the JL, audio advice is having a killer deal for $999 for the D110 in the piano gloss. I’m sure it will be amazing, assuming I can get the phase correct! Thank you!

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@drakebrady711 we got a few JL users in the discord that are pretty active, feel free to hop in if you need any help setting it up or if you just want to show it off.

[@drakebrady711]

Thank you very much! I might just do that!

[@darealestwon]

Nemo, how to you like jl audio Subs vs comparably priced REL’s

[@NemoPropaganda]

they're totally different sounds for totally different people. I like both a lot and recommend both all the time but for my ears I prefer the REL sound.

[@user-if7cr6jt1d]

That’s really great video！ Thank u ! Now I found the d110 and sb3000 are the same price . And I’ve been trying to figure out which sub I should go. My living room is not big (18’x10.2’x8.5’). So which one would u take ？Thanks and great work as always!

[@NemoPropaganda]

I don't feel that my personal preference is matters much here but the two subs you're considering are fairly similar. In my experience the JL has better transients & fidelity so as long as the output is sufficient I think you will be very happy with it. There are a few JL D110 and SB3000 owners in my free discord if you want to hop in there and chat with other people about it.

[@user-if7cr6jt1d]

thank u ！

[@eyeshezzy]

I like this type of ferocious bass that rattles your innards.Were you tempted to run the 2 simultaneously?

[@NemoPropaganda]

You are def a JL customer then :). No my room isn't too big so even the single D110 was easily able to shake my windows and my home is new construction lol.

[@eyeshezzy]

@@NemoPropaganda wow... can't wait to get me two of those 😅

[@gregorybond2859]

I am trying SVS BB 3000 out. I found one on Craigslist two years old $600.00. Does this compare with authority and sound like SVS BB 3000 and could you mix the two together?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I have not tried mixing the two, I would not recommend it. The two both have very strong authority yes but the JL will have more immidiate start/stop behavior.

[@gregorybond2859]

@@NemoPropaganda Thank you I will buy JL send the 3000 back.

[@RaulRodriguez-ke3io]

Hola mi pregunta es ,,, tengo un jlaudio e112 y me gustaría agregar un segundo subwoofer me recomendarías si es bueno agregarle u jlaudio el d110 en una sale de escucha de 20 metros cuadrados gracias

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hola hermano, sí, probé esto cuando tuve ambos. El D110 es compatible en sonido con el E112, por lo que sonará muy bien juntos, pero tenga en cuenta que el D110 más pequeño se quedará sin graves antes que el E112 más grande.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

I just ordered the Rel T7x to replace my Rythmik L12. Would you say this is a substantial upgrade? I only use it for music and now Im wondering if maybe the JL Audio Dominion was a better option. Thanks for your input!

[@NemoPropaganda]

Have I ever not responded to one of your comments? What makes you feel the need to spam the same comment on multiple videos? Not cool man.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Sorry man I was in a hurry to get a response since I had to make a decision fast.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@edwinsprojects7039 I can appreciate your urgency but please do not put that pressure on me. To answer the question simply, no. I would consider that more of a lateral move where you're trading a lot of extension for slightly better SQ. The upgrade from the L12 should be an F12 unless you prefer to get a smaller sub and don't care for the extension or sense of scale offerred by the larger sub.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks man, really appreciate it. How would the JL audio Dominion D110 come into play? Would you say that is an upgrade from the L12? Good for both SQ and SPL? KInda like a mix between Rel and Rythmik? To be honest I was kinda turned off when I saw Rel uses stamped baskets for both the passive radiator and the woofer driver. Not that Im ever going to take it apart and see it but after seeing the heavy duty construction of JL Audio it has me scratching my head. Thanks for all your help Nemo👍💯

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@edwinsprojects7039 I don't care if the basket is made out of plastic brother, and yes some speakers have plastic baskets like the ones found on the $6k Pearls, if it sounds good who cares. The upgrade from the L12 is an F12 or E15hp2. JL is a totally different sound, much heavier handed and aggressive. It's a little monster for sure and one of the best subs you can get if you want as much output as possible out of an incredibly small sub, it sounds great too as long as you enjoy a heavier presentation. The only reason to go from L12 to D110 is if you don't like the L12 sound or you need a smaller subwoofer but still need big output. hope that helps.

[@lionelh152]

Does compare Martin Logan 800x with JL audio d110 make sense ?

[@NemoPropaganda]

No, JL D110 is on a higher level. 800X cannot compete with the JL D110.

[@lionelh152]

@@NemoPropaganda strange because the cea 2010 from Dynamo 600X is not so bad for 600X so should be bettter for 800X ( no CEA 2010 data) .

[@brentongooch5494]

Question is, do you get 2 d-110 or 1 e-112???

[@NemoPropaganda]

Personally I'd always rather have 1 higher end item vs 2 of the lower tier, that's just me though.

[@joekool5676]

Hey Nemo, awesome job as always and appreciate you doing these reviews. Who would you say should buy D110 and who should buy E110. If they sound very similar with similar output then who is the buyer that needs those extra features of E110. Trying to understand for home theater mostly

[@NemoPropaganda]

E110 is a little bigger, has more power and as a result will play louder & stronger especially at the limits of extension and output. E110 was designed for stereo use primarily which is why it has the onboard bass management. D110 is great also if you're confident in your ability to setup a subwoofer but E110 is better, is it double the money better? That's up to you :)

[@jdm724]

Doesnt have onboard bass management

[@joekool5676]

@@jdm724 thanks, how important is that feature for home theater use case

[@jdm724]

@@joekool5676 none but you need a avr with room correction like xt32

[@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF]

Scored me a E-110 for 7 bones. Pretty punchy.

[@nathaneldogo]

What you prefer sealed or ported subwoofers?

[@NemoPropaganda]

depends on the situation and the rest of the system and which vented sub and which sealed sub.

[@neilfox4626]

Courtesy and respect? That's not how I talk to my friends.

[@anthonydickinson9293]

50/50 movies and music in a living room open to the kitchen. 2 REL HT 1508 or 2 JL E112’s?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I've not heard either of those so I can't say for sure. If you can fit the larger 15's I'm sure you'll be happy with them. If you're looking for max output in a smaller form factor then go for the E112. Both should be amazing.

[@AB-vr6qe]

I wouldn't say this is spl heavy even though it is louder and more immediate. It's just jl know how to make the air move properly in their subs. The other sq subs for the home are not that great. I used Leema acoustic £2500 subwwofer in my old listening room and that was extremely impressive. The jl audio can be turned down to give it a lighter sound which may sound more sq. Other subwoofer brands struggle to produce good bass for me. But the jl for me matches the output and speed of the Leema acoustic. These are the best 2 I have heard. The Leena acoustic is known for sq but gives the heft of the jl.

[@NemoPropaganda]

mmm, I disagree, you can turn down the JL to have less bass, the tonal character is still one of strenth, force, and heavyness. It's like saying if a speaker is bright you can turn it down, yes you can but its still a bright speaker.

[@kevinthorpe5945]

Hey Nemo, just saw on the JL website these in gloss black are going for $999. That’s the kind of deal that changes my calculations a little 🤔

[@NemoPropaganda]

that's a great price for a beast of a sub!

[@ben23a31]

Nice review. Big fan of JL Audio for decades. So, how curious are you about one of the original sub companies that are back in the game.... Velodyne? Can we see a DD12 in the near future? Over owned several back on the days and they were ridiculously good.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I did review the new Velodyne DB12 however I'm sad to report Velodyne is not the brand it used to be.

[@ben23a31]

@@NemoPropaganda damn. That really sucks. The new DD+ series on paper looked just like the DD18+ I once had. Smh Thanks bro ✊🏽

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@ben23a31 even if it is, it's still a rehash of a product that is more than 15 years old and the price is rather high at $7500!!

[@ben23a31]

@@NemoPropaganda Indeed those are Facts 👍🏽 However, one of my dudes still has 2 DD18+ subs and we've tested them 1 on 1 vs a lot of subs e.g. 15" and up SVS, Revel, Def Tech to name a few and bro, those mofos are probably still top 5 for the money. Servo Subs as you know are a breed of their own. Btw thx for the hola back ✊🏽

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@ben23a31 I'm not surprised, most 15" can't compete with an 18" but I'd be more interested in Rythmik F18 as the velodyne brand seems to have turned its back on the consumers.

[@808lublabs4]

This sounds like it would be up my alley. The REL type sound doesn’t sound appealing to me. Small cabinet big bass but easy to integrate. Unfortunately no JL dealers near me and JL doesn’t do online. What would compare closest to the D110 or E110?

[@NemoPropaganda]

check out the REL HT1003 MK2, i feel it strikes a really nice balance between having SQ characteristics and an aggressive enough presentation to satsify a wide variety of people.

[@dinonithianandan4305]

How does this compare to the SB3000?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I compared JL to SVS in the E110 review, basically JL Audio is a lot more expensive than SVS but I would consider it a natural upgrade path for those who like the SVS sound but want it tighter, faster, cleaner, & stronger. This is much smaller than an SB3000 though so the SB3000 will have more output. SB3000 will compare more to jL E112.

[@Audfile]

Interested in these. I've already got my "blendy" subs, why not get a pair that just rock out? Looking at the D 108s too. Wish you could review those! But good thing these are in stores and can be demoed. A rarity.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I want to check them out but they're only $200 less than the 10's so unless someone has a really tight space I think it's better to go for the 10's.

[@Audfile]

@@NemoPropaganda makes sense, but perhaps you gain a bit of tightness with the 8? These things look incredible opened up. It's funny to see the driver and then look at what most big subs get. Hey I know you said nothing compares but... FVX12?

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@Audfile I can't imagine the 8 playing any tighter or faster, the 10's are already incredibly quick! FVX12 is 5x the size so it doesn't make sense to compare them but if you're asking my personal taste I still prefer the FVX12.

[@MrPolaris800crew]

@@NemoPropaganda that would be really cool if u could check the D108 keep it up amazing vids.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@MrPolaris800crew thank you bro!

[@seoulrydr]

mix and match as you please, however: is it just me, or should choosing a sub have more to do with matching them to your main speakers than anything else? if you have SQ speakers that are perfect for you, get SQ subs. if you have a set of PA speakers, then maybe the SPL? choosing a sub without considering your mains seems a bit off. it would be like choosing SQ over SPL for movies. i'm only suggesting this as additional criteria for making a decision. thanks for trying so hard to get your point across. there are those that will never hear you, no matter how girthy/articulate your sub is.

[@NemoPropaganda]

eh, I don't think it's that important because most people have SQ speakers. Very few people are using something like DJ speakers in their home.

[@ronalcasid3844]

I still have an OG Fathom F112

[@NemoPropaganda]

Nice, I'm sure it's still awesome!

[@mikes121]

I may be an odd bird. I like SPL for movie/TV viewing. I like SQ for music. If I listened to rap or electronic maybe SPL for all.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I still think there is 1 type of sub you will prefer the most. For myself that's SQ subs but every now and then I'm in the mood for something else but just for a few songs and then I'm over it.

[@dariopieterson]

What its better the d serie of the e serie???

[@NemoPropaganda]

E series is the higher model.

[@dariopieterson]

@@NemoPropaganda thanks its this better than rel in music 😁

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@dariopieterson depends on your taste, I made a video to help with taht: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHbdYWaOoMimoqs

[@ravington666]

9:04....Hell yeah it's worth it....😊

[@terjee648]

I got 2 108, i think go small or go big.

[@NemoPropaganda]

what about us that need the middle sizes? theres a place for all of them :)

[@terjee648]

@@NemoPropaganda you can get another girl and accept 2 8 with a bit of work, 2 10 then she'll be mad anyway so might as well go for 2 15

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@terjee648 I'm single so I can do anything I want :) I do believe there is such a thing as too much subwoofer for music systems. Theater you can go crazy though!

[@terjee648]

@@NemoPropaganda i want to build 2 gotham copy use the best 8 inch jl subwoofers and have my main speakers on top. Like 2 mini gotham. I did build a jl fathom copy use the 13.5 car subwoofer, it did sound better vs the original fathom v1, i have not tested the v2.

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

I have heard there are reliability issues with JL Audio Subs. One reviewer said it is a given to buy a used JL to expect amp issues? I think it is super important to have a company like SVS that backs up their products far past the warranty date.

[@NemoPropaganda]

meh, I don't really pay attention to the rumor mill, a few people complaining online is a small fraction compared to the thousands of happy owners. I believe both companies stand behind their products.

[@petehelme7714]

I need to hear one of these in person, but I guess what confuses me about the enthusiasm for this guy is it doesn't really measure well for extension (if that matters to one). -6 dB @ 22 Hz (SoundAndVision) is kind of meager, no? Nothing like its big brothers or other brands at its price point. I'd never consider this for organ or orchestral music for example if that's accurate.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hi Pete, JL is known to understate their performance but I hear ya. Lets be clear here, most 10" drivers cannot produce substantial output at 20hz or below and many 12" drivers struggle in that region also. With that said I think you would be extremely surprised by what this little box can produce. If there is a JL dealer in your area you owe yourself the experience if anything just for fun :).

[@o0Donuts0o]

So their sub line goes D, E, F and G? Maybe they will make a A and B line that mortals can afford? 🤭

[@NemoPropaganda]

omg I didn't even realize that!

[@RAY_FILET]

Complete rip off but I bet this is the sub to get.

[@NemoPropaganda]

It's not a ripoff, It's expensive. Anytime you have a small subwoofer capable of serious output and extension for its size it's going to be expensive.