JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18

Short answer: the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 on measured sound quality, the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 on price. The Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 ranks #6 of 97 subwoofers at $4995. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks #7 at $3995, $1000 cheaper.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 if sound quality matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JTR Speakers Captivator S2: $3995 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 115.1 dB at 20 Hz and 129.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 18” (457mm) drivers has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 1016.0H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 99.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Notes: Replaced by “RS2”

Full JTR Speakers Captivator S2 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.4 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	40"H x 21"W x 18"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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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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