JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs SVS PB-4000

Short answer: the JTR Speakers Captivator S2. It ranks #9 of 110 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $3995. The SVS PB-4000 ranks #62, rated 4.2/5, at $2158.97, $1836.03 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1836.03 you would save on the SVS PB-4000 does not close the gap.

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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 →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.4 dB
Coaxial Input	No
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
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
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
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	220 lbs (99.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
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SVS PB-4000: $2,158.97 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 115.3 dB at 20 Hz and 120.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver with ported design has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 594.4H x 520.7W x 703.6D mm cabinet and 69.5 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.

Full SVS PB-4000 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.4"H x 20.5"W x 27.7"D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm)
Drivers	13.5" (343mm) driver with ported design
Enclosure	ported, front
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	102.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	115.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	116.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	117.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	118.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	117.5 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	153.2 lbs (69.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • SVS PB-4000 Website
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