JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Rythmik FV15HP

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: the Rythmik FV15HP, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #55 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Rythmik FV15HP is still sold new at $2,127.

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Rythmik FV15HP

Buy the Rythmik FV15HP, since the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Rythmik FV15HP
Price$3,995 Discontinued$2,127
Ranked#9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#55 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosuresealedported, front
Output SPL at 10 Hz100.3 dB-
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz103.3 dB92.8 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB105.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB111.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB120.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB122.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB122.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB121.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB121.1 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB122.0 dB
Dimensions40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)24.5”H x 18.2”W x 24.2”D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm)
Weight220 lbs (99.8 kg)115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
Warranty5/35/3
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassAudioholics
Drivers2x 18” (457mm) drivers15” (381mm) driver
InputsXLR (balanced), RCAXLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
XLR InputYesYes
RCA InputYesYes
TRS InputNoNo
Optical InputNoNo
Coaxial InputNoNo
USB InputNoNo
HDMI InputNoNo
AES InputNoNo
Aux InputNoNo
Cabinet Color-black, white

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