Short answer: the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO. It ranks #1 of 97 subwoofers at $4200; the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU ranks #2 and costs $6995, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO: Dual 18-inch horn-loaded drivers deliver a class-leading 141.3dB CEA-2010-A average, well beyond any other subwoofer tested. Set against that: Extremely high price ($4,200) and weighs 84 kg - requires dedicated placement and amplifier.
Buy the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU | JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6995 | $4,200 |
| Ranked | #2 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #1 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | horn |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.5 dB | 95.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.6 dB | 101.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 125.5 dB | 114.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 128.0 dB | 128.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 131.1 dB | 136.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 132.1 dB | 141.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 134.4 dB | 144.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 137.8 dB | 144.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 139.7 dB | 143.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 138.0 dB | 140.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 133.8 dB | 141.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 22.5"H x 50.0"W x 36.0"D (571.5 x 1270.0 x 914.4 mm) | 45.0"H x 22.5"W x 32.0"D (1143.0 x 571.5 x 812.8 mm) |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Data-bass |
| Weight | 177 lbs / 80.3 kg | 185 lbs / 83.9 kg |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
The Two Speakers In Full
JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU: $6995
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 133.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 22.5"H x 50.0"W x 36.0"D (571.5 x 1270.0 x 914.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 125.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 128.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 131.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 132.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 134.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 137.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 139.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 138.0 dB |
| Weight | 177 lbs / 80.3 kg |
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JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO: $4,200
Pros: Dual 18-inch horn-loaded drivers deliver a class-leading 141.3dB CEA-2010-A average, well beyond any other subwoofer tested. Built for dedicated home theaters chasing reference-level output rather than living-room duty.
Cons: Extremely high price ($4,200) and weighs 84 kg - requires dedicated placement and amplifier.
Notes: Looks like “PA sub”
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 141.3 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 45.0"H x 22.5"W x 32.0"D (1143.0 x 571.5 x 812.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | horn |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 95.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 114.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 128.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 136.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 141.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 144.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 144.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 143.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 140.1 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 185 lbs / 83.9 kg |
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