Paradigm Defiance X12 Review – Subwoofer

The Small Subwoofer Having Huge Impact

Written by AudioGuru Staff | Updated January 13, 2023
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Paradigm Defiance X12 Review – Subwoofer

For short bursts of bass impact, the Paradigm Defiance X12 Subwoofer has a 650-watt power amplifier with a dynamic peak of 1300 watts. A bottom firing port is located underneath, and the normal inputs, a volume knob, and a space for the optional wireless kit are located on the rear.

The first thing to consider when purchasing a subwoofer is where it will be placed in the room. You may place it in a corner for best output, close to one of the front speakers for the smoothest response, or in the middle of a side wall like I did. Simply connect an RCA wire to the LFE input and power it up, and the X12 is ready to go. If connecting a lengthy RCA connection is not an option, Paradigm does provide an optional wireless alternative, which is offered separately.

Our Verdict

4.5

Thanks to heavy-duty, internally braced cabinets and Active Ridge Technology (ARTTM) for optimum driver-excursion, the Paradigm X12 Output is tremendous.

Pros

  • Response to the neutral frequency
  • App control that is both convenient and broad
  • Distortion is minimal.
  • High spouse approval factor: not too big or too ugly
  • The Defiance X12 is an SPL monster.
  • Both subs are well-protected from overdrive

Cons

  • The Defiance X12 is a little underpowered

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Highlights

  • 12″ carbon-loaded polypropylene woofer with innovative high excursion ARTTM surround, front-firing
  • High-velocity, low-turbulence port that fires downhill
  • 650-watt RMS built-in amplifier with enhanced soft-clipping circuitry
  • Wireless transmitter/receiver Paradigm Defiance WT compatible
  • The Paradigm Subwoofer Control App is used to control the subwoofer (available for iOS and Android)
  • Anthem Space Correction (ARC) adjusts the subwoofer to the dimensions of your room.

What’s in the box?

Powered subwoofer, Grille, 6’AC power cord, ARC microphone, 12″ Minijack cable (3-pole), 10′ micro USB-to-USB cable, 6.5′ miniUSB-to-USB cable, 4 Spike feet, 4 Hex-nuts, Owner’s Manual

Price and Availability

Price and Availability

The Paradigm defiance X12 is available for just under ₹1,89,900. You can get more detailed information about the Paradigm defiance X12 current price and availability by consulting us.

Design


Design

The Defiance X12 subwoofer has a simple black square-box design and a 12″ front-firing driver with an ART surround. The subwoofer’s grille has a conventional pin-and-cup attachment rather than a magnetic attachment like the rest of the speakers. Because the subwoofer has a down-firing port, it comes with pre-installed feet to keep the port distance from the floor. The X12 is driven by a 650 W RMS class D amplifier with auto on/off functionality. On the rear panel of the subwoofer, there are three RCA line-level inputs for left/right lineout or LFE and two speaker-level inputs (Left and Right). The subwoofer has Anthem Room Correction technology, which is a patented digital signal processing technique that optimizes the device’s performance to better suit the room acoustics.

Sound Quality

Sound Quality

Paradigm has a no-compromise approach to audio, which led to the development of their formidable Defiance-X subwoofer series. Using a large 12″ woofer with a strong magnet, the Defiance X12 provides a clear bass foundation with a low-noise floor for your home system. It also has smartphone control and innovative self-calibration technology for tailoring the bass to your space. The quest for ultimate sound by Paradigm is heavily founded on research. When researchers investigated how woofer cones and surrounds interact, they discovered that the region where the two to connect might generate undesirable distortion, especially at high excursion points. Paradigm discovered that by “over-molding” the woofer cone to the surround, they could substantially minimize distortion while improving subwoofer power. As a result, their Active Ridge Technology surround was created.

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Specifications

Brand : Paradigm
Model : Defiance X12
Dimensions : 18″W x 19-7/16″H x 19-7/16″D
Weight : 62 lbs
Frequency Response : 20–230 Hz ±3 dB
Amplifier : 650 Watts RMS (1300 dynamic peak)
Low-Frequency Driver : 12” (25.4cm) cone
Inverted surround
Dedicated LFE input
Carbon-loaded polypropylene
ART Surround
Level : -40 to 12dB

FAQ’s

Is Paradigm Defiance X12 great speaker?

The bottom line is that it will be expensive if you want very good bass that not only sounds fantastic but also feels great. My main speakers are a pair of full-range Revel F208 speakers, so I tend to prefer a bit less subwoofer in the mix, if any at all, when listening to music. The Defiance X12 could not be simpler to turn down.

Does Paradigm Defiance X12 has good sound quality?

Due to Paradigm’s uncompromising approach to audio, the powerful Defiance-X subwoofer line was created. The Defiance X12 gives your home system a clean bass foundation with a low-noise floor using a huge 12′′ woofer with a powerful magnet. Ingenious self-calibration technology and smartphone control are also included for customising the bass to your environment. Research is a major component in Paradigm’s pursuit of the perfect sound.

How is the design of Paradigm Defiance X12?

The Defiance X12 subwoofer features a 12′′ front-firing driver with an ART surround and a straightforward black square-box appearance. The subwoofer’s grille is attached via a traditional pin-and-cup system as opposed to a magnetic one like the other speakers. The subwoofer features pre-installed feet to keep the port away from the floor because it has a down-firing port. A 650 W RMS class D amplifier with auto on/off capabilities powers the X12.

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Conclusion

The Paradigm Defiance X12 is a complex powerhouse with a tonne of amplifier and driver technology for maximum low-frequency punch. Defiance X boasts some of the greatest bass performance in its class, pound for ground-shaking pound. The Defiance X12 has a 12″ (305mm) bass driver with proprietary ART surround, which is driven by a 650 Watt RMS (1,300W Dynamic Peak) Class D amplifier for deep bass down to 15Hz. It also has Anthem Room Correction (ARC) and App control through a smartphone.

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    Added a nice touch to my sound system

    By Shushant Yadoo 

    Length of Use: Less than 3 months

    Overall Experience:

    This sub was added to my surround sound system to replace a worn-out sub that was more than 15 years old. My system as a whole is paradigm. They speak persuasively well. The sub was securely packaged and simple to set up using the iPhone app. It has fulfilled my every expectation. I opt to make advantage of the grill cover.

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