Short answer: the JTR Captivator 212PRO on amplifier power, the SVS SB-2000 Pro on a sealed cabinet. The SB-2000 Pro is a sealed 12-inch with a 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier. The JTR’s dual 12-inch ported design and 1200W DSP amp go further, but cost $2,799 against $749 and bring a 70.5 lbs (32 kg) frame plus ported room interaction.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the SVS SB-2000 Pro when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO | SVS SB-2000 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,799 each | $749.00 each |
| Ranked | #1 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.4 dB | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.7 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 129.2 dB | 114.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 131.3 dB | 115.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 133.2 dB | 115.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 134.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 135.2 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.1 dB | 114.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 30”W x 22.5”D (406.4 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm) | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm) |
| Weight | 71 lbs (32.2 kg) | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Amplifier Power | 1200W RMS; Class D with DSP | 550W RMS, 1500W peak |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA | - |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| 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 20 Hz | - | 102.5 dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 19-240Hz ±3dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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