Short answer: the JTR Captivator 212PRO on power, the SVS PB-1000 PRO on deep extension for less. The PB-1000 PRO is a ported 12-inch with 325W RMS whose low extension is guttural down to 17Hz, at $849 against $2,799 for the JTR. The JTR counters with a dual 12-inch ported cabinet and a 1200W DSP amp, but adds a 70.5 lbs (32 kg) frame and ported room interaction.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the SVS PB-1000 PRO when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO | SVS PB-1000 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,799 each | $849.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #51 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.4 dB | 110.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.2 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.7 dB | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 129.2 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 131.3 dB | 117.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 133.2 dB | 116.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 134.6 dB | 115.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 135.2 dB | 115.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.1 dB | 115.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 30”W x 22.5”D (406.4 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm) | 18.9”H x 15”W x 20”D (480.1 x 381.0 x 508.0 mm) |
| Weight | 71 lbs (32.2 kg) | 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W RMS; Class D with DSP | 325W RMS |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA | - |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) drivers | 12” (305mm) driver with ported design |
| 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 | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 96.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 104.2 dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 17-260Hz, ±3dB |
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