Harbinger V2218S vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Growler (2015). It ranks #13 of 110 subwoofers by sound quality at $2995; the Harbinger V2218S ranks #15 and costs $3495, so there is little reason to consider the other one.

What the Harbinger V2218S offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 81.7 dB at 20 Hz and 128.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 825.5H x 673.1W x 754.4D mm cabinet and 40.8 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

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

Buy the JTR Speakers Growler (2015). It ranks higher for sound quality than the Harbinger V2218S and costs less, which settles it without a real tradeoff to make.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Harbinger V2218S: $3495 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 81.7 dB at 20 Hz and 128.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 825.5H x 673.1W x 754.4D mm cabinet and 40.8 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

Full Harbinger V2218S review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	128.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	32.5"H x 26.5"W x 29.7"D (825.5 x 673.1 x 754.4 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	81.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	118.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	122.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	129.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	132.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	131.7 dB
Weight	89.9 lbs (40.8 kg)

• Links
  • Harbinger V2218S Website
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  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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JTR Speakers Growler (2015): $2995 Passive eBay

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”

Full JTR Speakers Growler (2015) review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	130.2 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.5"H x 30"W x 20"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)

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