Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO. It ranks #1 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $2,799 and is still sold new; the JBL HDI-1200P ranks #32 (rated 3.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO is the better-sounding pick. A dual 12 inch subwoofer with huge, clean output and pro build quality, an excellent medium sub. Watch for: Premium pricing at $2799, ported room interaction, and 70.5 lbs (32 kg) mid-size footprint.
Why pick the JBL HDI-1200P: A compact 12 inch subwoofer with a powerful amp, low distortion and adjustable crossover and phase for easy blending, now discontinued. The catch: Output drops quickly below the port tuning, to 93.2dB at 25Hz against 109.5dB at 31.5Hz, so the deepest effects are limited.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO. It is rated higher for sound quality; the JBL HDI-1200P is no longer sold new.
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A dual 12 inch subwoofer with huge, clean output and pro build quality, an excellent medium sub.
A compact 12 inch subwoofer with a powerful amp, low distortion and adjustable crossover and phase for easy blending, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO | JBL HDI-1200P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,799 each | $2,310 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #32 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.4 dB | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.2 dB | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.7 dB | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 129.2 dB | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 131.3 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 133.2 dB | 114.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 134.6 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 135.2 dB | 117.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.1 dB | 117.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 30”W x 22.5”D (406.4 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm) | 16.9”H x 16.3”W x 17.8”D (430.5 x 414.0 x 451.4 mm) |
| Weight | 71 lbs (32.2 kg) | 70.8 lbs (32.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, wood |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W RMS; Class D with DSP | 1000W RMS |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA | RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 28-150Hz (-6dB) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 50-150Hz, 24dB/octave |
| Features | - | Single-band parametric EQ |
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