JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V

Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #64 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V is still sold new at $3,100.

The case for the JTR Speakers Captivator S2: A tall sealed subwoofer with two 18 inch drivers and serious deep bass output for demanding movies in a large room. Watch for: 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 2V does well: A ported subwoofer with two 13.8 inch drivers and deep, powerful bass for large rooms, with balanced and RCA inputs. The tradeoff: The 699.8H x 499.9W x 608.8D mm cabinet and 132.5 lbs (60.1 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

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