JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO vs SVS SB-3000

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Short answer: the SVS SB-3000 on measured output and accuracy, the JTR Captivator 212PRO on cabinet scale. The SB-3000 is a 13-inch sealed sub with 800W RMS and 2500W peak delivering 118.7dB average with exceptional accuracy, though its compact 55.1 lbs (25 kg) size limits bass extension. The JTR’s dual 12-inch ported cabinet and 1200W DSP amp cost $2,799 against $1,199.

JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO vs SVS SB-3000

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the SVS SB-3000 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO SVS SB-3000
Price$2,799 each$1,199.00
Ranked#1 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)#15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontsealed
Output SPL at 25 Hz95.4 dB101.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz112.2 dB107.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz122.7 dB114.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz129.2 dB118.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz131.3 dB120.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz133.2 dB120.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz134.6 dB120.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz135.2 dB120.7 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.1 dB118.7 dB
Dimensions16”H x 30”W x 22.5”D (406.4 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm)15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm)
Weight71 lbs (32.2 kg)54.5 lbs (24.7 kg)
Warranty5/35
Cabinet Colorblackblack
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassAudioholics
Amplifier Power1200W RMS; Class D with DSP800W RMS / 2500W peak
InputsXLR and RCARCA (unbalanced), USB
Drivers2x 12” (305mm) drivers13” (330mm) driver
XLR InputYes-
RCA InputYes-
TRS InputNo-
Optical InputNo-
Coaxial InputNo-
USB InputNo-
HDMI InputNo-
AES InputNo-
Aux InputNo-
Output SPL at 15 Hz-90.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz-96.6 dB
Frequency Response-18-270Hz, ±3dB
Crossover Frequency-30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes
Phase Control-0°-180°
Features-Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger

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