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Name: Paradigm Defiance X12
Brand: Paradigm
SKU: 819DEFX12
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)

Paradigm Defiance X12 12" powered subwoofer with mobile app control and room correction mic

MFR # 1080000058

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Not for music

Will from Johnson City, TN on 3/23/2023

Verified customer

Not accurate for music. Maybe 5 percent of music production occurs between the 20-29 Hz range. Does good for movies. X10 is fantastic for music and movies. BTW: Ordered the X10 new and box was open when delivered.

Pros: OK for movies

Cons: Not for music

Crutchfield response on 3/27/2023

Will contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

3 of 14 found this helpful

Super subwoofer

Henry from Cleveland, OH on 8/11/2022

Verified customer

Sounds amazing and works like a bigger subwoofer.

Pros: Everything you need in a subwoofer

Cons: Sharp edges

3 of 5 found this helpful

Meeeeehhh

Peter from Cleveland, GA on 4/25/2022

Verified customer

Lots of integration features. Musicality is weak. More boom than faithful reproduction.

Pros: Good bass boom sound

Cons: Poor faithful sound reproduction

3 of 22 found this helpful

Surrounds you with bass you can feel

OC from Salem, OR on 10/19/2021

I bought two of these and they are arriving separately. I got one of them hooked up with a smaller Paradigm Defiance V8. Upon hooking up the X12 and running Audssey for the V8 and ARC for the X12 I immediately noticed two things (1) I could hear and feel the bass (2) my other speakers sounded a lot better in my 5.2.2 system. I highly recommend this sub for anyone who wants a very high quality addition to their home theater. I will say this, this is a big sub make sure you have enough room.

Pros: - Amazing bass - Boosts sound quality of other speaker - Brings movies to life - Mat finish matches rest of speakers

Cons: Huge

6 of 6 found this helpful

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