Why so many JL Audio Fathom subs for sale I wonder


Just mulling some thoughts around about JL Audio subwoofers. Been thinking of adding one, maybe 2 to my system. They are awesome subs and come highly reviewed in the Absolute Sound, and Stereophile. Recommended components, powerful as hell, accurate, flexible...all very positive attributes. I have a few friends that own F112's, F113's.
So why do so many of them show up for sale here on A-gon? I'de like to get some input from A-gon members as to why that might be? Seems baffling that something so highly regarded and affordable ends up for sale so often. Thoughts anyone?
martinmobile

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They are quite possibly the most unreliable subs ever made. Every single one dies. Not worth the premium price at all.  I used to be so gung ho about JL as the best subs on the planet and have changed my tune since literally every single one I have ever dealt with had huge issues.  They’re simply a nightmare.   I have had multiple E112 and E110 sub amps go bad and replaced with “new modules that have fixed the problem” only to have them go bad a few months later.  I have many friends with e series and Fathoms due to my constant bombardment of recommendations and JL cheerleading.  I feel horrible for recommending so aggressively because every person has had huge problems.

I highly recommend Paradigm Defiance or the new Martin Logan subs instead. The ARC inside is painfully good and the subs are musical as hell. They’re not pretty though, that’s the only problem.
Also REL is always good for music.