The JL does make for a realistic sounding bass guitar. Despite its small size, keep in mind we are talking about a 135lb sub with 13.5" driver and a huge 2500w amp. Its slope is selectable to 12 or 24db. To my ears I actually thought the EP400 pair with 8" drivers and 500w amps had more clarity and texture, but the punch was with the JL.

Either one has excellent transient response and that tight bass sound. Room acoustics make a big difference. The writer has an IB with 4 18" Avalanche drivers in an untreated room and to me it sounds unnatural with lots of overhang and not as tight sounding with guitar. Terrific with HT effects though.

John