JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 vs SVS SB13-Plus

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 if sound quality matters most, the SVS SB13-Plus if price matters most. The JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 ranks #28 of 110 subwoofers at $2495. The SVS SB13-Plus ranks #108 at $1399, $1096 cheaper.

What the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 116.1 dB at 20 Hz and 125.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room. Watch for: The 508.0H x 762.0W x 571.5D mm cabinet and 64.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.

What the SVS SB13-Plus offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 92.3 dB at 20 Hz and 108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13” (330mm) driver delivers substantial 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 431.8H x 431.8W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 43.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the SVS SB13-Plus if the price is the priority over sound quality.

The SVS SB13-Plus is not a sound-quality pick. It sits near the bottom of the 110 subwoofers; there are better options higher up.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JTR Speakers Captivator 1400: $2495 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 116.1 dB at 20 Hz and 125.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 508.0H x 762.0W x 571.5D mm cabinet and 64.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.

Full JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	125.2 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	20"H x 30"W x 22.5"D (508.0 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	99.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	116.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	119.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	124.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	126.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	125.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	124.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	126.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	124.7 dB
Warranty	5/3
Weight	142 lbs (64.4 kg)

• Links
  • JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 Website
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  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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SVS SB13-Plus: $1399 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 92.3 dB at 20 Hz and 108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13” (330mm) driver delivers substantial 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 431.8H x 431.8W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 43.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full SVS SB13-Plus review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	17"H x 17"W x 18"D (431.8 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	13" (330mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	92.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	97.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.1 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	95 lbs (43.1 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB13-Plus Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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