Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#9 and #8 of 143 subwoofers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO ranks #1 at $4,499.
Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 or the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO instead.
Still deciding? The full Subwoofers rankings cover every ranked option.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Captivator S2 | Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,995 Discontinued | $4,995 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #8 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| 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 | 115.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 119.7 dB | 115.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 124.8 dB | 115.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 129.3 dB | 129.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.3 dB | 129.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 129.4 dB | 129.7 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 | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.4 dB | 129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm) | 23.5”H x 31”W x 27.5”D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm) |
| Weight | 220 lbs (99.8 kg) | 170 lbs (77.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Manufacturer |
| Drivers | 2x 18” (457mm) drivers | 18” (457mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced), RCA | XLR (balanced, with loop output), RCA |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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