JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Paradigm Prestige 2000SW

Short answer: the Paradigm Prestige 2000SW, if you are buying new. The JTR Speakers Captivator S2 ranks higher than it (#9 vs #125 of 143 subwoofers, 4.5/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Paradigm Prestige 2000SW is still sold new at $2,499.

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. 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 Paradigm Prestige 2000SW does well: A sealed 15 inch subwoofer with solid upper bass output for movie effects and music in a large cabinet. Watch for: 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 Paradigm Prestige 2000SW new; the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

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