The Paradigm Defiance X12 ranks #5 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.
#5 Paradigm Defiance X12: $1,314.63
Pros: Beastmaster 12-inch ported with 650W RMS defies moderate size to produce powerful bass with vanishing distortion. Advanced ARC room correction technology. Nearly ideal performance/value ratio for music and movies.
How it compares: Just above it: Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 - $680 more. Just below it: Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15-BASE - $280 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Canada |
| Crossover | 30–120Hz adjustable |
| Dimensions | 19.43"H x 18.0"W x 19.43"D (493.5 x 457.2 x 493.5 mm) |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Features | ARC microphone for room correction, ART surround |
| Frequency Response | 20–230Hz, ±3dB |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 95.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.3 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 650W RMS / 1300W peak |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 61.9 lbs / 28.1 kg |
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