No flaming....but if someone were to do an SPL application with the 10" 9500 subs, they would definetly have a chance.
Bottom line is, there should never be an X vs Y comparison, "better" is relative to the individual.
JL owns sound quality, probably always will (relative to current sq judging criteria).
9500 10's are SPL woofers (4" xmech)...pretty good ones too...
Depends on what you are looking for.
Now can we all just give each other a big hug and go watch cartoons? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif