Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 for the higher ranking, the Monoprice Monolith M-215 for the lower price. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks #7 of 97 subwoofers at $3995. The Monoprice Monolith M-215 ranks #18 at $2500, $1495 cheaper.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator S2 | Monoprice Monolith M-215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3995 | $2,500 |
| Ranked | #7 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #18 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 100.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.3 dB | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 108.7 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 115.1 dB | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 119.7 dB | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 124.8 dB | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 129.3 dB | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.3 dB | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 129.4 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 128.5 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 128.1 dB | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 128.0 dB | 126.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.4 dB | 125.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 40.0"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm) | 42.3"H x 20.0"W x 27.6"D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Weight | 220 lbs / 99.8 kg | 216.1 lbs / 98.0 kg |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 2x 18" (457mm) drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
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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Monoprice Monolith M-215: $2,500
Notes: Product # 38543
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 42.3"H x 20.0"W x 27.6"D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.3 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 216.1 lbs / 98.0 kg |
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