JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Kreisel Sound DXD-12012

Short answer: the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #119 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 is still sold new at $2,995.

The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is the better-sounding pick. 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 Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 does well: A sealed dual 12 inch subwoofer with punchy upper bass for music and movies, plus XLR inputs with pass-through. 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.

Buy the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012, since the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.

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