JBL GTO1214D Subwoofer Review

JBL released a powerful and sturdy subwoofer in their Grand Touring line, the GTO1214D. The shiny silver from the die cast metal basket looks sharp alongside the black rubber surround. The durable appearance is backed up by a strong performance.
This subwoofer has a lot to offer. It can handle 350 watts RMS continuous power handling, which is enough power to make the whole block aware of your arrival. The polypropylene cone material allows the subwoofer to flex and move to the rhythm of your music’s beat. Along with that, this sub will endure since it has a rubber surround, which serves to protect the subwoofer throughout the most intense beat thumping. The special featured tinsel wire protector reinforces the most crucial joint (the maximum stress point) in the subwoofer operation, yet another feature that should help extend the subwoofer’s life.Reviewing the specifications showed that this subwoofer rated better than the average sub in most categories. The 12” subwoofer requires 1.00 cubic feet for sealed and 1.75 cubic feet for ported/vented enclosures. In addition, it responds to frequencies ranging from 23 Hz to 400 Hz and has an exceptional SPL rated at 93dB (1W/1m). For those trying to build a respectable system that will last for a number of years, this subwoofer is a good building block.

JVC Arsenal CS-AW7040 Revew

If you’re looking for performance, the JVC Arsenal Series CS-AW7040 can provide your deepest bass needs. This 10” subwoofer could put out 600 watts of continuous power with 1800 watts maximum power handling. This means incredible power handling and you could sure bet that the CS-AW7040 will outperform most other 10” subwoofers out there.

The monster subwoofer features a glass fiber hemp composite cone woofer. This cone material is the signature composition of the JVC Arsenal series subwoofer. It is designed to reproduce sound as naturally as possible. Their design philosophy includes the notion of natural material, such as hemp, capable of producing natural sound using its natural physical and chemical properties. But of course, not everything is natural on the CS-AW7040. Take for instance its surround material—it’s made of synthesized rubber called santoprene. It’s quite possibly the strongest surround material available in the car audio industry. It allows the cone to move up and down as much as it needs to produce high quality sound without it tearing from the structure.
The basket is made of aluminum die-cast construction which reduces the overall weight (though it’s still quite heavy). But the massive aluminum basket is capable of dispersing heat so that the subwoofer is still capable of functioning efficiently and safely. What’s amazing about the CS-AW7040 is its Rapid-Fire Impedance Selector Terminal, which is another uniquely Arsenal characteristic. It allows users to select impedance according to the output from the source.
The subwoofer also features dual 4 ohm voice coil, heat transfer silicon structure, and a large 65.4 ounces (approximately 4 pounds) of magnet. With all the incredible features, it’s surprising at how low you could get the CS-AW7040. Expect prices to be as high $300, but there are a few stores out there that have them for cheaper even as brand new.
The JVC CS-AW7040 is truly an amazing subwoofer. You’ll enjoy its dependability, performance, and monstrous deep bass. The only thing is its large size. It makes it rather difficult to mount in various sub boxes. I guess that’s the price to pay in order to have power bass output from the sub. The addition of this subwoofer to any car audio system will sure turn heads and put a big smile on your face. Just be weary of its enormous size. It’s probably bigger than most 10” subs out there. If you like deep bass, the JVC CS-AW7040 is the subwoofer for you.