JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Harbottle Audio C24 L2

Short answer: the Harbottle Audio C24 L2, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #18 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 4.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Harbottle Audio C24 L2 is still sold new at $10,078.84.

Why pick 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. 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 Harbottle Audio C24 L2 does well: A 24 inch ported subwoofer with deep, powerful bass and plenty of headroom for demanding film soundtracks in large rooms. The catch: The 899.9H x 722.1W x 512.1D mm cabinet and 149.9 lbs (68.0 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.

Buy the Harbottle Audio C24 L2 if you want one new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued, so only look for it used.

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