I wouldn't get the emotiva. I have 2 emotiva Ultra 12's that I got on clearance for $329 each. I'm going to use them as a proxy for the X-ref12 knowing the X-ref12 is a step up from what I have, but the FR is similar. They sound decent, but I know I'm missing some lower Hz bass. I'm never blown away with them. They sound good and they're good for the price I paid. If I had it to do over again, I think I would have gotten one of the higher end outlaws on sale.