Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#31 and #30 of 143 subwoofers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO ranks #1 at $4,499.

What the Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i does well: A sealed dual 18 inch subwoofer with formidable upper bass punch for movie effects and music in a large room. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
What the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 does well: A low, wide 18 inch ported subwoofer with strong deep bass for movies, easy to tuck under a screen or riser. Watch for: The 508.0H x 762.0W x 571.5D mm cabinet and 142 lbs (64.4 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i or the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO instead.
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A sealed dual 18 inch subwoofer with formidable upper bass punch for movie effects and music in a large room.
A low, wide 18 inch ported subwoofer with strong deep bass for movies, easy to tuck under a screen or riser.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i | JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,995 Discontinued | $2,495 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #30 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 101.1 dB | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 104.7 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.9 dB | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 113.6 dB | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.9 dB | 124.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 125.8 dB | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 127.4 dB | 125.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 126.9 dB | 124.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.0 dB | 125.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 24”H x 28”W x 20”D (609.6 x 711.2 x 508.0 mm) | 20”H x 30”W x 22.5”D (508.0 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm) |
| Weight | 136.9 lbs (62.1 kg) | 142 lbs (64.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5/3 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Data-bass |
| Drivers | 2x 18” (457mm) driver | 18” (457mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 99.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 126.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 124.7 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR, RCA |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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