Defiance V8 vs Wharfedale WH-D8
The WH-D8's power @ 8ω is 70W against the Defiance V8's 75W and its impedance 5Ω against 8.3Ω. Both share high-frequency extension (200 Hz) and woofer (8").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$480
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About the Defiance V8
The Paradigm Defiance V8 is an entry-level powered subwoofer designed for intense bass performance without gimmicks. Featuring an 8-inch front-firing carbon-loaded polypropylene woofer in a ported enclosure with a downward-firing high-velocity low-turbulence port, it provides articulate and dynamic low frequencies ideal for 2-channel music systems or smaller home theaters. Powered by a 75W RMS (150W dynamic peak) Class-D amplifier with soft-clipping circuitry and auto-on/off, it ensures clean output without distortion. Rear-panel controls include volume, variable low-pass filter (35-120 Hz with bypass), and 0°/180° phase switch. Connectivity options are two RCA line-level inputs (L/R or LFE) and speaker-level inputs. Lacks app control and Anthem Room Correction found on larger V-series models. Compact satin black cabinet with cloth grille.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8.3Ω
- Frequency Response
- 28 Hz - 200 Hz
- Power Handling
- 150W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 75W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.1V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 8300Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- carbon-loaded polypropylene cone woofer
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 324 × 361 × 358 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.05 kg (27 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Satin black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Impedance: 8.3Ω
Power: 75W
Frequency: 28-200 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions