HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #59 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP is still sold new at $1,049.

HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2

Buy the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP if you want one new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued, so only look for it used.

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Specifications Side By Side

HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP JTR Speakers Captivator S2
Price$1,049.00$3,995 Discontinued
Ranked#59 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontsealed
Output SPL at 15 Hz100.8 dB108.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz108.2 dB115.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz113.4 dB119.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz118.2 dB124.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz121.9 dB129.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.3 dB130.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz121.1 dB129.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz120.4 dB128.5 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)121.4 dB129.4 dB
Dimensions25”H x 17.2”W x 24”D (635.0 x 438.1 x 609.6 mm)40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)
Weight85.1 lbs (38.6 kg)220 lbs (99.8 kg)
Warranty7/2(+3)5/3
Cabinet Colorblack-
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceManufacturerData-bass
Drivers15” (381mm) driver2x 18” (457mm) drivers
Output SPL at 10 Hz-100.3 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz-103.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz-128.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz-128.0 dB
Inputs-XLR (balanced), RCA
XLR Input-Yes
RCA Input-Yes
TRS Input-No
Optical Input-No
Coaxial Input-No
USB Input-No
HDMI Input-No
AES Input-No
Aux Input-No

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