Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF for the higher ranking, the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 for the lower price. The JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF ranks #4 of 97 subwoofers at $5000. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks #7 at $3995, $1005 cheaper.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF | JTR Speakers Captivator S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,000 | $3995 |
| Ranked | #4 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #7 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 111.0 dB | 100.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 115.3 dB | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 119.3 dB | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 122.3 dB | 115.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 126.1 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 129.3 dB | 124.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 130.7 dB | 129.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 131.2 dB | 130.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB | 129.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 130.6 dB | 128.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 130.5 dB | 128.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 129.5 dB | 128.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 130.8 dB | 129.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 41.0"H x 20.5"W x 39.5"D (1041.4 x 520.7 x 1003.3 mm) | 40.0"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm) |
| Weight | 265 lbs / 120.2 kg | 220 lbs / 99.8 kg |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black, custom | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Data-bass |
| Drivers | 2x 18" (457mm) driver | 2x 18" (457mm) drivers |
The Two Speakers In Full
JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF: $5,000
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 130.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, custom |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 41.0"H x 20.5"W x 39.5"D (1041.4 x 520.7 x 1003.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 129.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 130.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 131.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 130.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 130.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 129.5 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 265 lbs / 120.2 kg |
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JTR Speakers Captivator S2: $3995
Notes: Replaced by “RS2”
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.4 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 40.0"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 18" (457mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 100.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 115.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 124.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 129.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 129.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 128.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 128.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 128.0 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 220 lbs / 99.8 kg |
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