JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO for the higher ranking, the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 for the lower price. The JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO ranks #1 of 97 subwoofers at $4200. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks #7 at $3995, $205 cheaper.

What the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO gets right: Dual 18-inch horn-loaded drivers deliver a class-leading 141.3dB CEA-2010-A average, well beyond any other subwoofer tested. Set against that: Extremely high price ($4,200) and weighs 84 kg - requires dedicated placement and amplifier.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO if the ranking matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

The Two Speakers In Full

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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JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO: $4,200

Pros: Dual 18-inch horn-loaded drivers deliver a class-leading 141.3dB CEA-2010-A average, well beyond any other subwoofer tested. Built for dedicated home theaters chasing reference-level output rather than living-room duty.

Cons: Extremely high price ($4,200) and weighs 84 kg - requires dedicated placement and amplifier.

Notes: Looks like “PA sub”

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	141.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	45.0"H x 22.5"W x 32.0"D (1143.0 x 571.5 x 812.8 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	horn
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 15 Hz	95.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	114.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	128.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	136.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	141.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	144.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	144.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	143.4 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	140.1 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	185 lbs / 83.9 kg

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