Defiance S12 vs Defiance X12
The Defiance X12's power @ 8ω is 650W against the Defiance S12's 800W and its low-frequency extension 15 Hz against 16 Hz. Both share woofer (12") and drivers (1).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$900 - $1,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Defiance S12
The Paradigm Defiance S12 is a high-performance sealed subwoofer featuring a 12-inch high-excursion Satin Anodized Pure Aluminum (S-PAL) bass driver and an ultra Class-D amplifier delivering 800W continuous (1200W peak) power. It provides deep, articulate bass down to 16 Hz, ideal for music and movies. The compact cabinet echoes the design of premium XR and Founder Series, with app-based control via smartphone, Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis sold separately), integrated wireless receiver with included transmitter, and advanced DSP with 64-bit processing. Available in gloss black finish, it includes anti-vibrational feet and carpet spikes for versatile placement.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- From 16 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.2kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 800W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- LFE Input (XLR/RCA), Stereo RCA Inputs
- Analog Inputs
- Line Level Inputs (Left/Right RCA), Speaker-Level Inputs, Subwoofer Output (daisy-chain), 12v Trigger Input
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 377 × 402 × 432 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 24.27 kg (54 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 800W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions