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

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO. It ranks #5 of 97 subwoofers by sound quality at $3500; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 ranks #6 and costs $4995, so there is little reason to consider the other one.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 and costs less, which settles it without a real tradeoff to make.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO: $3,500 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.6 dB at 20 Hz and 130.7 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) drivers delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 1016.0H x 457.2W x 762.0D mm cabinet and 67.6 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

Full JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	130.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	40"H x 18"W x 30"D (1016.0 x 457.2 x 762.0 mm)
Drivers	2x 15" (381mm) drivers
Enclosure	ported, front
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	103.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	106.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	122.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	126.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	129.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	131.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	131.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	130.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	130.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	131.1 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	149 lbs / 67.6 kg

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Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18: $4995 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 115.7 dB at 20 Hz and 129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 596.9H x 787.4W x 698.5D mm cabinet and 77.1 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.5"H x 31"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	129.7 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	170 lbs / 77.1 kg

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