Rythmik FV25HP vs JTR Speakers Captivator 1400

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Short answer: the Rythmik FV25HP ranks #17 of 97 subwoofers by sound quality at $2499; the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 ranks #21 at $2495. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.

What the Rythmik FV25HP offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

What the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

Buy the Rythmik FV25HP if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 if the price matters more than sound quality.

Rythmik FV25HP vs JTR Speakers Captivator 1400

Specifications Side By Side

Rythmik FV25HP JTR Speakers Captivator 1400
Price$2499$2495
Ranked#17 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#21 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontported, front
Output SPL at 10 Hz99.7 dB-
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz108.4 dB99.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz113.2 dB111.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz116.6 dB116.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.1 dB119.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz122.4 dB121.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz124.7 dB124.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz126.1 dB126.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz126.7 dB125.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz127.3 dB124.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz127.9 dB126.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz127.8 dB124.7 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)126.2 dB125.2 dB
Dimensions41.5"H x 21"W x 22"D (1054.1 x 533.4 x 558.8 mm)20"H x 30"W x 22.5"D (508.0 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm)
Weight210.1 lbs / 95.3 kg142 lbs / 64.4 kg
Warranty5/35/3
Cabinet Colorblack-
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassData-bass
Drivers2x 15" (381mm) driver18" (457mm) driver

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Rythmik FV25HP: $2499

Rythmik FV25HP ranking card

Full Rythmik FV25HP review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)126.2 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions41.5"H x 21"W x 22"D (1054.1 x 533.4 x 558.8 mm)
Drivers2x 15" (381mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 10 Hz99.7 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz108.4 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz113.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz116.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz122.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz124.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz126.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz126.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz127.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz127.9 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz127.8 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight210.1 lbs / 95.3 kg
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JTR Speakers Captivator 1400: $2495

JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 ranking card

Full JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)125.2 dB
CountryUnited States
Dimensions20"H x 30"W x 22.5"D (508.0 x 762.0 x 571.5 mm)
Drivers18" (457mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz99.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz111.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz116.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz121.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz124.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz126.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz125.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz124.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz126.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz124.7 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight142 lbs / 64.4 kg
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