Defiance X12 vs Defiance X10
The Defiance X10's power @ 8ω is 300W against the Defiance X12's 650W. Both share sensitivity (100 dB), impedance (10Ω), and ways (1).
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About the Defiance X12
The Paradigm Defiance X12 is a high-performance powered subwoofer designed to deliver deep, articulate bass for both music and home theater applications. It features a 12-inch carbon-loaded polypropylene woofer with Paradigm's patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) surround, which allows for greater driver excursion and reduced distortion compared to standard surrounds. The subwoofer is powered by a robust 650-watt RMS Class-D amplifier with improved soft-clipping circuitry, enabling dynamic peaks up to 1300 watts without audible harshness. The downward-firing, high-velocity low-turbulence port design is tuned for optimal bass response. Included Anthem Room Correction (ARC) technology uses digital signal processing to automatically optimize the subwoofer's performance to your specific room acoustics, correcting for reflections, resonances, and standing waves. The X12 is fully app-controllable via iOS and Android devices through the Paradigm Subwoofer Control app, offering convenient adjustment of crossover, phase, and level settings. The subwoofer is manufactured in Canada and comes with a three-year warranty on parts and labor.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 10Ω
- Frequency Response
- 15 Hz - 230 Hz
- Power Handling
- 650W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 650W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- carbon-loaded polypropylene cone
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 120 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 457.2 × 495.3 × 476.25 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 28.1 kg (62 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Satin Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Impedance: 10Ω
Power: 650W
Frequency: 15-230 Hz
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