Harbinger V2218S vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#15 and #13 of 143 subwoofers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO ranks #7 at $3,500.

Why pick the Harbinger V2218S: A pro style 18 inch ported subwoofer with hard hitting upper bass for movie effects and music, relatively light for its output. The catch: 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.

Why pick the JTR Speakers Growler (2015): A 12 inch ported subwoofer with output close to far bigger flagships, a strong used pick now that it is discontinued. The catch: Ported design room interaction, 99.2 lbs (45 kg) size, and $2995 cost.

Buy the Harbinger V2218S or the JTR Speakers Growler (2015), whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO instead.

Still deciding? The full Subwoofers rankings cover every ranked option.

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