The Paradigm Defiance X10 ranks #112 out of 137 total Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#112 Paradigm Defiance X10: $985.97
Pros: 10-inch ported with 300W RMS and ARC room correction provides massive SPL with precision control and low distortion. Active Ridge Technology (ART) surround allows greater excursion. Fine-tune bass from chair with app control.
How it compares: Just above it: BK Electronics XLS300/PR - $7009 more. Just below it: EMPtek ES1010i - $387 cheaper.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Canada |
| Dimensions | 16.43"H x 15.0"W x 16.43"D (417.3 x 381.0 x 417.3 mm) |
| Driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 10 inch |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 24-240Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 109.5 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 300W RMS |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 42.1 lbs / 19.1 kg |
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