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Defiance subwoofers deliver pure power, unleashed by clean, efficient amplification in a mix of six models, from entry-level to ultimate performance. With app control and Anthem Room Correction (ARC®), you'll have powerful, perfectly balanced bass at your fingertips.
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Defiance X & V Subwoofers, from Paradigm
PlayUltimate, Uncompromising Bass.
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.
All Performance. No Gimmicks.
For intense bass performance with no gimmicks, Defiance V8 / V10 / V12 subwoofers are an amazing value. Smaller footprints pack tons of technology into a compact powerhouse of low frequency impact. Pound for ground-shaking pound, Defiance V delivers the best bass at an unbeatable value.
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
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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.
Product | Price Starting At | Design | Frequency Response On-Axis | Low Frequency Extension | Sensitivity Room / Anechoic |
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Defiance X15 |
$1,999.99
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15" (381 mm) Driver with ART™ Surround, Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Included. | ±3 dB from 18Hz – 240Hz | 14 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Defiance X12 |
$1,499.99
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12" (305 mm) Driver with ART™ Surround, Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Included. | ±3 dB from 20Hz – 230Hz | 15 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Defiance X10 |
$1,199.99
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10" (254 mm) Driver with ART™ Surround, Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Included. | ±3 dB from 29Hz – 240Hz | 24 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Defiance V12 |
$584.99
$779.99
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12" (305 mm) Driver, Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Ready. | ±3 dB from 23Hz – 200Hz | 18 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Defiance V10 |
$509.99
$679.99
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10" (254 mm) Driver, Class-D amplifier, App controlled via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Ready. | ±3 dB from 29Hz – 200Hz | 26 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Defiance V8 |
$383.99
$479.99
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8" (203 mm) Driver, Class-D power amplifier | ±3 dB from 34Hz – 200Hz | 28 Hz (DIN) | 100mV mono (max. volume) / |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.