The JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT ranks #39 out of 110 total Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JTR Speakers
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#39 JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT: $1995 eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 112.6 dB at 20 Hz and 122.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.
Cons: The 762.0H x 508.0W x 571.5D mm cabinet and 58.5 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.
How it compares: Just above it: Paradigm Defiance X15 - $388 cheaper. Just below it: JTR Speakers Captivator 2400ULF - $1605 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 122.8 dB |
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| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 30"H x 20"W x 22.5"D (762.0 x 508.0 x 571.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 112.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 114.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 116.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 124.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 125.4 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 129 lbs (58.5 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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