Danley Sound Labs DTS10 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

Last updated: September 19, 2026

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Growler (2015). It reaches a 130.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a 12-inch ported driver, edging the Danley DTS10’s 129.6dB from a dual 12-inch tapped horn while costing less and weighing 45 kg (99.2 lbs) against the Danley’s extreme 129 kg (284.4 lbs). The Danley needs an external amplifier; the Growler trades its specialized tapped-horn design for ported room interaction.

Danley Sound Labs DTS10 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

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 (284.4 lbs), 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 $1405 less. Set against that: Ported design room interaction, 45 kg (99.2 lbs) size, and $2,995 cost.

Buy the JTR Speakers Growler (2015). Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1405 less than the Danley Sound Labs DTS10.

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Specifications Side By Side

Danley Sound Labs DTS10 JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
Price$4,400 Passive$2995 Passive
Ranked#14 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#13 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosuretapped hornported, front
PassiveYesYes
Output SPL at 10 Hz94.2 dB-
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz110.6 dB-
Output SPL at 15 Hz119.0 dB-
Output SPL at 20 Hz122.5 dB92.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz125.5 dB97.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz128.3 dB106.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz125.3 dB122.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz127.3 dB130.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz130.9 dB133.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz135.0 dB134.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz133.0 dB135.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.7 dB136.0 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.6 dB130.2 dB
Dimensions44"H x 59.5"W x 16"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm)22.5"H x 30"W x 20"D (571.5 x 762.0 x 508.0 mm)
Weight285.1 lbs (129.3 kg)100.1 lbs (45.4 kg)
Warranty55 years
Cabinet Colorblack-
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassData-bass
Drivers2x 12" (305mm) driver12" (305mm) driver

How JTR Speakers Growler (2015) compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

Danley Sound Labs DTS10: $4,400 Passive eBay

Danley Sound Labs DTS10 ranking card

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.

Full Danley Sound Labs DTS10 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.6 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions44"H x 59.5"W x 16"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm)
Drivers2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosuretapped horn
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 10 Hz94.2 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz110.6 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz119.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz122.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz125.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz128.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz125.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz127.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz130.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz135.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz133.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.7 dB
PassiveYes
Warranty5
Weight285.1 lbs (129.3 kg)
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JTR Speakers Growler (2015): $2995 Passive eBay

JTR Speakers Growler (2015) ranking card

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 $2995 cost.

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

Full JTR Speakers Growler (2015) review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)130.2 dB
CountryUnited States
Dimensions22.5"H x 30"W x 20"D (571.5 x 762.0 x 508.0 mm)
Drivers12" (305mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 20 Hz92.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz97.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz106.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz122.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz133.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz134.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz135.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz136.0 dB
PassiveYes
Warranty5 years
Weight100.1 lbs (45.4 kg)
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