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JBL GTO1214

12" Single 4 ohm GTO Series Car Subwoofer

4.8

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Grand Touring Series

Ever wonder what a high quality subwoofer sounds like? Now you not only hear one, but own one too. These affordable subwoofers are built with die-cast aluminum frames to ensure durability of the product. The Butyl Rubber surround provides a tone of bass that sounds superior to most others. The Polypropylene woofer cone provides the loudest and highest quality punch on every note. When properly powered, these hungry speakers will extend deep into the audible frequencies for an even presence of your low end bass. Get yours now and you will not regret it!

General Features:

  • 12" Single 4 ohm Grand Touring Die-Cast Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1400 watts
    • RMS: 350 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 ohms
  • Polypropylene cone woofer
  • Rubber surround
  • Tinsel wire protector
  • Die-cast aluminum basket
  • 2" Single 4 ohms voice coil
  • Frequency response: 23-400 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 90 dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Product History:
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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer SeriesGTO
Subwoofer Size12"
Peak Power Handling1400 watts
RMS Power Handling350 watts
Voice Coil(s)Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)4 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter2"
Frequency Response23 - 400 Hz
Sensitivity90 dB
Xmax (millimeters)14.50 mm
Subwoofer DesignRound / Circle
Main Cone ColorBlack
Silver
Woofer CompositionPolypropylene
Woofer SurroundRubber
Magnet StructureN/A
Subwoofer GrilleNo
Re-Cone Kit AvailableNo
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure TypePorted / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume1.75 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth6-5/16"
Cutout Diameter11"
Shallow Mount InstallationNo
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (FS)28 Hz
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)3.76 ohms
Electrical Q Value (Qes)0.49
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)10.7
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)0.47
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)58.20 liters
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for JBL GTO1214
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
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Value
4.3
Features
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Design
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Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
July 20, 2011 Good sub
Review by
Alex from queensbury, NY
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Awesome quality sub. I have it on a 400w amp and have never had distortion and it's deffinately never blown. Good sound quality also.
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April 7, 2010 great subs
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greg from summit,ms
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Great poundin' subs... I love em... Get em.. You wont be disappointed .. Im pumping 450 watts into 2 of em, and they easily take the power... Thanx Sonic guys.
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February 8, 2010 great punch
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Russman from New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Purchased two of these jbl’s 6 months ago for the back of my Bronco and I couldn’t be happier. Six months of bouncing and banging around and they still sound great.
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March 28, 2009 Good Stuff
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jeff from granbury, Tx
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I bought 2 of these subs about 6 months ago and i am still happy with them. running them with the jbl 7001 amp (700rms) and it sounds awesome
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Subwoofer Grilles
Protect your subwoofer while making your enclosure look great! These subwoofer grilles are the perfect addition to your new subwoofer.
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12" Universal Subwoofer Grille12" Universal Subwoofer Grille
Protect your subwoofer with this aluminum grille that is simple to install.
$9.99
Speaker Wire
Choose from our recommended speaker wire to hook up your amplifier to your new subwoofer. The higher quality of speaker wire that it used for this connection, the better your subwoofer will sound.
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15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$19.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire
Kicker uses twisted pair technology and hyper-flex cable to provide you with the cleanest sound and a simple installation.
$24.99
50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable50 ft. of 12 AWG Monster 302 XLN+ Speaker Cable
Monsters exclusive SingleHelix® and XLN® construction result in excellent sound reproduction.
$35.00
Sound Dampening Material
Get the most sound out of your new subwoofer with some high quality sound dampening material. It will keep the road noise out and the music inside the car.
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Dynamat Rubber RollerDynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Xtreme Trunk KitDynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit
Get better sounding bass from your new subwoofer with enough Dynamat Extreme for your entire trunk.
$94.99
Enclosure Accessories
These accessories are designed to help you build the custom enclosure that you have always wanted, or add to the box that you already bought. Either way, these products can assist you in achieving better sound, better looks, and more bass!
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20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Spring Post Terminal CupSpring Post Terminal Cup
Makes adding a spring post terminal to an enclosure simple! Banana clip ready!
$2.99
Binding Post Terminal CupBinding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$2.99
Banana Clip TerminalsBanana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
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AutoSound 2000 CD-101AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102AutoSound 2000 CD-102
High frequency test CD specifically designed for the set-up and evaluation of sound system imaging and placement.
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-103AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99
Main Product
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JBL GTO1214JBL GTO1214$85.90

For more information on wiring subwoofers, visit our Subwoofer Wiring Guide: Subwoofer Wiring Guide

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JBL
Model number: GTO1214
UPC: 050036930475
Weight: 17.00 lbs
Internal SKU: gto1214
Internal product ID: 13865

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