Description
Paradigm Defiance X12 Ultimate Subwoofer
The has Paradigm Defiance X12 Ultimate Subwoofer app control and Anthem Room Correction (ARC®). So you’ll have powerful, perfectly balanced bass at your fingertips.
Everything is maximized with the new Defiance X10 / X12 / X15 subwoofers. Output is massive, thanks to heavy-duty, internally-braced cabinets, and Active Ridge Technology (ART™) for maximum driver-excursion. Massive SPL levels are coupled with precision control, intense detail and vanishingly low distortion.
Completely Crafted in Canada, Defiance X outperforms every sub in their class.
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Review
- PARADIGM DEFIANCE X12 SUBWOOFER – The Defiance X12 subwoofer continues Paradigm’s long tradition of offering high-value powered subwoofers. It faces stiff competition from many manufacturers, including some that provide outstanding value through online sales, such as SVS and Hsu Research — but few of those subs, if any, offer a room-correction system as advanced as ARC, which makes the X12 stand out in a crowded field. The Paradigm Defiance X12 deserves serious consideration by anyone looking fo…
— Roger Kanno , SoundStage! Hi-Fi
Features
Optional Wireless Module
Place your subwoofer anywhere in your room, with no inconvenient cabling, and without sacrificing speed or performance. The Defiance WT Wireless Module* (sold separately)features fast and clear 2.4 GHz dynamic frequency selection with instant error correction and a 50ft range. * Not available on Defiance V8
Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™)The farther the driver can freely move, the deeper the bass it can generate. Patented* ART driver design “overmolds” durable driver surrounds to allow the farthest possible throw without distortion or destruction. Greater excursion results in a measured 3dB gain in output, with a 50% reduction in audible distortion compared to drivers held back by standard surrounds.
* US patents: D654,4795 and 8,340,340B2.Only available on Defiance X15, X12, and X10.
Subwoofer Control App
Simplify setup & tuning with the free Paradigm Subwoofer Control App*, available for iOS and Android devices. The app controls volume, low-pass filter, phase, deep bass and much more from the comfort of your listening chair. It features three preset listening modes and a built-in shortcut to the Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) app.
Anthem Room Correction (ARC®)
Using your mobile device or optional calibrated microphone (included with Defiance X models, sold separately on Defiance V models*), ARC® measures your space, compares it to lab standard using proprietary advanced DSP algorithms, and instantly removes performance-robbing anomalies. The result is easy to hear: realistically blended, accurately rendered deep bass. Professional room correction at the touch of a button. * Not available on Defiance V8
Partnered with the NRC
Paradigm is partnered with Canada’s world-renowned NRC in ongoing research to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. Findings influence design and performance specs, resulting in a uniquely realistic listening experience, backed by sound science.
Specifications
| DESIGN | 12″ (305 mm) Driver with ART™ Surround, 650W RMS (1300W Dynamic Peak), Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Included. |
| AMPLIFIER | 1300 watts Dynamic Peak; 650 watts RMS |
| AMPLIFIER FEATURES | Auto-On / Off, improved soft-clipping circuitry |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE ON-AXIS | ±3 dB from 20Hz – 230Hz |
| ROOM CORRECTION | Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Included |
| LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER | 12″ (305 mm) ART™ Surround with carbon-loaded polypropylene cone |
| SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
| IMPEDANCE | RCA: 10k ohms |
| FINISHES | Satin Black |
| WEIGHT | 62 lbs. (28.1 kg) |
| LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION | 15 Hz (DIN) |
| LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY | Variable 30Hz – 120Hz |
| SUB / SAT PHASE ALIGNMENT | Variable 0° – 180° App or Control Panel |
| INPUTS | Three RCA (Left, Right, and LFE) for left/right lineout and/or Sub-Out from receiver/processor or other line-level source, Two Speaker Level (Left and Right) for input from amplifier or other speaker level source, One Micro USB for ARC™ and firmware u |
| COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS | Defiance WT Wireless Kit (sold separately) |
| DIMENSIONS HXWXD (INCLUDES GRILLE). | 19 7/16″ × 18″ × 19 7/16″ (49.3cm × 45.7cm × 49.4cm) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
