Signature Elite ES8 vs Paradigm Defiance V8
The Defiance V8's power @ 8ω is 75W against the Signature Elite ES8's 100W and its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 400 Hz. Both share low-frequency extension (28 Hz) and woofer (8").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$299 - $449
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Signature Elite ES8
The Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 is a compact powered subwoofer designed for small to medium rooms, apartment setups, music systems, and home theater installations where space is limited. It uses an 8-inch front-firing, high-excursion mineral-filled polypropylene woofer, a 100-watt Class D amplifier, Polk’s Power Port technology, and DSP-based control to deliver tight, controlled bass with flexible placement. It includes LFE and stereo RCA inputs, adjustable low-pass crossover, and Time-Smart phase control for system integration.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 28 Hz - 400 Hz
- Power Handling
- 100W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 325 × 383 × 386 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.6 kg (28 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Frequency: 28-400 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions