JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V

Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #118 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V is still sold new at $2,050.

The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is the better-sounding choice. A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room. The catch: The 1016.0H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 220 lbs (99.8 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

What the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V does well: A rear ported 13.8 inch subwoofer with good deep bass headroom for movies and balanced XLR input. The catch: The 624.8H x 449.8W x 549.9D mm cabinet and 106 lbs (48.1 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V, since the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.

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