Description
Deep, punchy bass you can feel
If you’re after a solid low-end foundation for your home audio system, you need a sub that’s up to the task. Paradigm’s Defiance V12 can deliver thunderous lows with ease thanks to its carbon-loaded polypropylene woofer and an inverted rubber surround. Those pieces work together to keep the bass clean and controlled. You can even tune the sub to your room and make sound adjustments straight from your smartphone.
Convenient control and room correction in the palm of your hand
Through the Paradigm Subwoofer Control App (free for iOS® and Android™) you can adjust the sub’s volume, low-pass filter, phase, more without having to mess with the controls on the back. The app includes three listening preset modes, Music, Movie, and Night, for dialing in the right bass for the occasion. It also has a nifty shortcut to the Anthem Room Correction (ARC™) app.
Running Anthem Room Correction is an easy way to get bass that’s perfectly tailored to your room and furnishings. It works by playing a few test tones and measuring sound reflections in your listening space. Then it compares the results to lab standards and adjusts the sound accordingly by using a proprietary DSP algorithm. The final product is naturally blended, accurate bass.
If you have an iOS® device, you can use your phone’s built-in microphone to handle the calibration. However, if you use an Android device, you’ll need to grab an Anthem Room Correction microphone (sold separately). For the best results, in either case, grabbing the calibration mic lets you use the latest, most powerful iteration of the ARC software on your computer.
Cut the cable
Cables can be pesky, especially in smaller or more cramped spaces. Luckily, Paradigm’s Defiance WT wireless subwoofer kit (sold separately) lets you cut the cord. Just plug the transmitter into your receiver or amp and insert the kit’s wireless receiver module into the custom-designed port on the back of the subwoofer. The transmitter can send a signal to the subwoofer from up to 50 feet away.
Get the most out of your sub
Where you place your sub within your room makes a big difference in how it sounds. Check out our tips for placement and setup to get the best performance out of your system.
Specification
- Frequency response: 23-200 Hz
- Variable 35-120 Hz crossover
- App-controllable through the Paradigm Subwoofer Control App (available for iOS® and Android™)
- Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) tunes the sub to your specific room
- Selectable auto/on/off power switch
- Speaker-level inputs
- RCA and LFE line inputs
- ARC USB port for room correction mic (sold separately) and firmware updates
- Satin black finish
- Cloth grille included
- 16-1/2″W x 17-15/16″H x 17-7/8″D
- Weight: 42 lbs.
