Short answer: the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012. It ranks #119 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $2,995. The Paradigm Prestige 2000SW ranks #125, rated 3.8/5, at $2,499, $496 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Paradigm Prestige 2000SW: 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.
The case for the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012: 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. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $496 you would save on the Paradigm Prestige 2000SW does not close the gap.
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A sealed 15 inch subwoofer with solid upper bass output for movie effects and music in a large cabinet.
A sealed dual 12 inch subwoofer with punchy upper bass for music and movies, plus XLR inputs with pass-through.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Paradigm Prestige 2000SW | Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $2,995 |
| Ranked | #125 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #119 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 96.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.8 dB | 98.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.2 dB | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.3 dB | 106.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.5 dB | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.2 dB | 117.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.8 dB | 117.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.8 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 116.1 dB | 116.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 22.2”H x 21.7”W x 20.3”D (565.1 x 552.4 x 514.4 mm) | 23.7”H x 15.4”W x 19.4”D (602.0 x 389.9 x 492.0 mm) |
| Weight | 121 lbs (54.9 kg) | 80.7 lbs (36.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood | black |
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 2x 12” (305mm) driver |
| Inputs | - | XLR (line, with pass-through), RCA (stereo) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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