JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT Review: Rated 4.2/5

The JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #46 of 143 Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: JTR Speakers

#46 JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT: $1,995 Discontinued eBay

Same family: the JTR Speakers Captivator 1400 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5) and the JTR Speakers Captivator 2400 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5).

Pros: An 18 inch ported subwoofer with strong deep bass for home theater and both balanced and RCA inputs. 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. Discontinued.

Is the JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT right for you?

Skip it if

• you need to move it often (58 kg each).
• you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.8 dB
Coaxial Input	No
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
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
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
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	129 lbs (58.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • JTR Speakers Captivator 118HT Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

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