The JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 ranks #49 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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#49 JTR Speakers Captivator RS1: $3,300 eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 111.1 dB at 20 Hz and 121.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.
Cons: The 533.4H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 53.1 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.
How it compares: Just above it: Rythmik FV15HP - $1173 cheaper. Just below it: HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 - $1801 cheaper.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 21"H x 21"W x 18"D (533.4 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 96.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 105.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 115.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 121.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 122.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 121.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 121.9 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 117.1 lbs (53.1 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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