The Paradigm Defiance V12 ranks #94 out of 145 total Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Paradigm
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#94 Paradigm Defiance V12: $513.44 eBay
Pros: Fills rooms with tight ample powerful bass while retaining speed/control of sealed design. Ported 12-inch front-firing woofer (23-200Hz ±3dB) with 120W RMS (250W peak) Class D amp. Nuanced articulate delivery with low-end impact. Full app control with effective room correction via smartphone (optional calibrated microphone). Optional Bluetooth WT Module for 50ft wireless (2.4GHz). Great value recommended by reviewers even for higher spenders.
How it compares: Just above it: Dayton Audio SUB-1500 - $253 cheaper. Just below it: Klipsch R-121SW - $264 cheaper.
| Amplifier Power | 120W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 111.2 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Canada |
| Dimensions | 17.9"H x 16.5"W x 17.9"D (455.4 x 419.1 x 453.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 109.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 108.4 dB |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 42.1 lbs (19.1 kg) |
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