JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO. It ranks #5 of 97 subwoofers at $3500; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 ranks #6 and costs $4995, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 if the price matters more than the ranking.

Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18
Price$3,500$4995
Ranked#5 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#6 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontsealed
Output SPL at 15 Hz103.6 dB-
Output SPL at 20 Hz106.6 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz122.1 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz126.8 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz131.2 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz131.3 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz130.9 dB-
Output SPL at 100 Hz130.7 dB-
Output SPL at 125 Hz131.1 dB-
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)130.7 dB129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Dimensions40.0"H x 18.0"W x 30.0"D (1016.0 x 457.2 x 762.0 mm)23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Weight149 lbs / 67.6 kg170 lbs / 77.1 kg
Warranty55
Cabinet Colorblack-
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceAudioholicsManufacturer
Drivers2x 15" (381mm) drivers18" (457mm) driver

The Two Speakers In Full

JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO: $3,500

JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO ranking card

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)130.7 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions40.0"H x 18.0"W x 30.0"D (1016.0 x 457.2 x 762.0 mm)
Drivers2x 15" (381mm) drivers
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz103.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz106.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz122.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz126.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz131.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz131.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz130.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz130.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz131.1 dB
Warranty5
Weight149 lbs / 67.6 kg

Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18: $4995

Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 ranking card

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
CountryUnited States
Dimensions23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Drivers18" (457mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Measurement SourceManufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.7 dB
Warranty5
Weight170 lbs / 77.1 kg

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