JBL announced a new line of value-priced high-performance subwoofers designed for car audio enthusiasts. The new GTO subwoofers provide superior JBL performance that’s been time-tested in the most demanding applications, and reliability that’s second to none.

JBL GTO subwoofers include die-cast aluminum baskets, polypropylene cones, rubber surrounds, and a unique tinsel-wire protector that also strengthens the joint between the cone, the voice coil and the spider. That joint is the most critical of all, and must withstand more stress than any other point in the moving assembly.

JBL Grand Touring die-cast subwoofers are designed to be used in sealed, vented and band-pass enclosures. The line features the following models:

• GTO1014 – 10–Inch die-cast single-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 88dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $139.95 each.
• GTO1014D – 10-Inch die-cast dual-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 91dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $139.95 each.
• GTO1214 – 12-Inch die-cast single-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 90dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $149.95 each.
• GTO1214D – 12-Inch die-cast dual-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 93dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $149.95 each.
• GTO1514 – 15-Inch die-cast single-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 93dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $199.95 per pair.
• GTO1514D – 15-Inch die-cast dual-voice-coil subwoofer; sensitivity: 96dB; power handling, RMS: 350 watts; power handling, peak: 1,400 watts; pricing: $199.95 per pair.

The new JBL GTO subwoofers will be available at quality retail and on-line outlets in May 2008. Products range in price from $139.95 to $199.95.