JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs XTZ Sound SUB 3X12

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: the XTZ Sound SUB 3X12, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #28 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the XTZ Sound SUB 3X12 is still sold new at $1,412.84.

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs XTZ Sound SUB 3X12

Why pick the JTR Speakers Captivator S2: A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room. The catch: The 1016.0H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 220 lbs (99.8 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

What the XTZ Sound SUB 3X12 does well: A triple 12 inch subwoofer with huge, deep output for movies in a large room, for less than most rivals. The catch: The 1158.2H x 535.9W x 556.3D mm cabinet and 170.6 lbs (77.4 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

Buy the XTZ Sound SUB 3X12 new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

Looking for alternatives? See the complete Subwoofers rankings.

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Discontinued

A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room.

Driver: 2x 18"Enclosure: SealedOutput 40-80 Hz: 129.4 dBWeight: 220 lbs
eBay
$3,995
XTZ Sound SUB 3X12

A triple 12 inch subwoofer with huge, deep output for movies in a large room, for less than most rivals.

Driver: 3x 12"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 125.3 dBWeight: 170.6 lbs
eBay
$1,412.84

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 XTZ Sound SUB 3X12
Price$3,995 Discontinued$1,412.84
Ranked#9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#28 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 dB100.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB109.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB114.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB118.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB121.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB124.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB125.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB125.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB125.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB126.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB126.4 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB125.3 dB
Dimensions40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)45.6”H x 21.1”W x 21.9”D (1158.2 x 535.9 x 556.3 mm)
Weight220 lbs (99.8 kg)170.6 lbs (77.4 kg)
Warranty5/35/2
CountryUnited StatesSweden
Measurement SourceData-bassAudioholics
Drivers2x 18” (457mm) drivers3x 12” (305mm) drivers
InputsXLR (balanced), RCA-
XLR InputYes-
RCA InputYes-
TRS InputNo-
Optical InputNo-
Coaxial InputNo-
USB InputNo-
HDMI InputNo-
AES InputNo-
Aux InputNo-
Cabinet Color-black

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