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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Short answer: the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 for the higher ranking, the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 for the lower 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 the ranking. Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 if the ranking matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18
Price$3995$4995
Ranked#7 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#6 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosuresealedsealed
Output SPL at 10 Hz100.3 dB-
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz103.3 dB-
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB-
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB129.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB-
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB-
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB-
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Dimensions40.0"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Weight220 lbs / 99.8 kg170 lbs / 77.1 kg
Warranty5/35
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassManufacturer
Drivers2x 18" (457mm) drivers18" (457mm) driver

The Two Speakers In Full

JTR Speakers Captivator S2: $3995

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranking card

Notes: Replaced by “RS2”

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB
CountryUnited States
Dimensions40.0"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers2x 18" (457mm) drivers
Enclosuresealed
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 10 Hz100.3 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz103.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight220 lbs / 99.8 kg

Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18: $4995

Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 ranking card

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
CountryUnited States
Dimensions23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Drivers18" (457mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Measurement SourceManufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.7 dB
Warranty5
Weight170 lbs / 77.1 kg

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