Paradigm Defiance X12 and V12 Subwoofers Review

[shadyJ]

Among the larger home audio loudspeaker manufacturers, Paradigm has developed a reputation for taking their subwoofer products seriously. Many of the larger and more well-known home audio speaker brands don’t seem to put as much effort into their subwoofers as they do their other loudspeakers. For many brands, subwoofers are usually just treated as an accessory to some product line, almost as a ‘necessary evil’ for customers who want to complete a surround sound system. These ‘accessory subwoofers’ are usually small, underpowered, and over-priced for the kind of performance they offer. However, where subwoofers were often considered an afterthought for many loudspeaker manufacturers, Paradigm has long understood their importance to the overall sound and has treated them with due seriousness by designing some classic hard-hitting subwoofers.

Since Paradigm takes their subwoofers seriously, our interest is always piqued when they launch a new sub. Their new Defiance subwoofer series has had our attention ever since their announcement, and today we go over the Defiance V12 and X12 to see the spectrum of performance that can be had from the two tiers of Paradigm's new subwoofer line. Read our full review of the Defiance V12 and X12 to see what innovations Paradigm has made with their latest subwoofer design.

READ: Paradigm Defiance X12 and V12 Subwoofers Review

 

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[tn001d]

How would the x12 compare to the svs sb3000? @shadyJ
Thanks !

 

[shadyJ]

How would the x12 compare to the svs sb3000? @shadyJ
Thanks !

Similar mid-bass output, but the X12 has an advantage around port tuning, so the X12 is more powerful from 25 to 40Hz.

 

[ryanosaur]

How would the x12 compare to the svs sb3000? @shadyJ
Thanks !

You should be comparing PB3000 to other ported Subs.
At tuning frequency, the ported Sub will always be more efficient and have stronger output capabilities.

You can compare data, here:

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[tn001d]

You should be comparing PB3000 to other ported Subs.
At tuning frequency, the ported Sub will always be more efficient and have stronger output capabilities.

You can compare data, here:

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correct. for some reason i thought the paradigm was sealed