Danley Sound Labs DTS10 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Growler (2015). It ranks #2 of 7 subwoofers at $2995; the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 ranks #3 and costs $4400, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

The case for the Danley Sound Labs DTS10: Dual 12-inch tapped horn design delivers 129.6dB CEA-2010-A average and remains in current production. The catch: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 129 kg, very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.

What the JTR Speakers Growler (2015) gets right: 12-inch ported driver reaches 130.2dB CEA-2010-A average, nearly matching the class leader for about $1,000 less. Set against that: Ported design room interaction, 45 kg size, and $2,995 cost.

Buy the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the JTR Speakers Growler (2015) if the ranking matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

The Two Speakers In Full

Danley Sound Labs DTS10: $4,400

Pros: Dual 12-inch tapped horn design delivers 129.6dB CEA-2010-A average and remains in current production, unlike most of the subwoofers ranked above it.

Cons: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 129 kg, very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.6 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	44.0"H x 59.5"W x 16.0"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm)
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	tapped horn
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 10 Hz	94.2 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	119.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	122.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	125.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	128.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	125.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	127.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	130.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	135.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	133.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	128.7 dB
Passive	Yes
Warranty	5
Weight	285.1 lbs / 129.3 kg

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• Links
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JTR Speakers Growler (2015): $2995

Pros: 12-inch ported driver reaches 130.2dB CEA-2010-A average, nearly matching the class leader for about $1,000 less.

Cons: Ported design room interaction, 45 kg size, and $2,995 cost.

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	130.2 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.5"H x 30.0"W x 20.0"D (571.5 x 762.0 x 508.0 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 20 Hz	92.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	122.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	130.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	133.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	134.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	135.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	136.0 dB
Passive	Yes
Weight	100.1 lbs / 45.4 kg

• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JTR Speakers Growler (2015) vs Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm
  • JTR Speakers Growler (2015) vs WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4
  • JTR Speakers Growler (2015) vs JBL 4645C
• Links
  • Reddit Search for JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
  • Direct Speakerranking Link

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