JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Danley Sound Labs DTS10

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: the Danley Sound Labs DTS10, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 measures as well as it (#9 vs #14 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 is still sold new at $4,400.

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Danley Sound Labs DTS10

The case for the JTR Speakers Captivator S2: A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room. Watch for: The 1016.0H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 220 lbs (99.8 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

The case for the Danley Sound Labs DTS10: A passive tapped horn subwoofer with dual 12 inch drivers and huge output, still in production unlike many of its peers. The tradeoff: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 284.4 lbs (129 kg), very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.

Buy the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 if you want one new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued, so only look for it used.

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JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Discontinued

A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room.

Driver: 2x 18"Enclosure: SealedOutput 40-80 Hz: 129.4 dBWeight: 220 lbs
eBay
$3,995
Danley Sound Labs DTS10 Passive

A passive tapped horn subwoofer with dual 12 inch drivers and huge output, still in production unlike many of its peers.

Driver: 2x 12"Output 40-80 Hz: 129.6 dBWeight: 285.1 lbs
eBay
$4,400

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Danley Sound Labs DTS10
Price$3,995 Discontinued$4,400 Passive
Ranked#9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#14 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosuresealedtapped horn
Output SPL at 10 Hz100.3 dB94.2 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz103.3 dB110.6 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB119.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB122.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB125.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB128.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB125.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB127.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB130.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB135.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB133.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB128.7 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB129.6 dB
Dimensions40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)44”H x 59.5”W x 16”D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm)
Weight220 lbs (99.8 kg)285.1 lbs (129.3 kg)
Warranty5/35
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassData-bass
Drivers2x 18” (457mm) drivers2x 12” (305mm) driver
InputsXLR (balanced), RCA-
XLR InputYes-
RCA InputYes-
TRS InputNo-
Optical InputNo-
Coaxial InputNo-
USB InputNo-
HDMI InputNo-
AES InputNo-
Aux InputNo-
Passive-Yes
Cabinet Color-black

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