Experience Bass That Fits Your Everyday Life
Powerful Bass Meets Seamless Style
The Essentials Sub 12 delivers deep, distortion-free bass that brings music, movies, and video games to life, all while effortlessly blending into your living spaces. These subwoofers represent Paradigm’s signature performance, wrapped in sleek, modern aesthetics—perfect for the everyday lifestyle.
Deep Bass, Incredible Value
Experience every beat with custom-engineered, carbon-loaded polypropylene woofers that deliver deep, distortion-free bass. Built with Paradigm’s renowned technology, the Essentials subwoofers offer unbeatable performance and precision at an impressive price. Whether you’re into music, movies, or gaming, these subwoofers bring your content to life with rich, impactful bass, no matter your passion.
Unbeatable Performance and Value
Featuring Paradigm’s ultra-efficient Class-D amplifiers (700W), the Essentials series delivers exceptional precision and impact at a compelling price. Perfect for both music lovers and home theater enthusiasts, these subwoofers offer the clarity and power you will truly appreciate.
Crystal-Clear Sound with Advanced DSP
Featuring Paradigm’s 56-bit high-resolution DSP engine, the Essentials Sub 12 ensure clear, accurate audio with reduced distortion. This advanced processing elevates the listening experience, making these subwoofers a top-tier choice for a variety of applications.
Effortless Integration and Design
With a minimalist, sealed forward-firing design, the Essentials subwoofers are built to integrate smoothly into any room, offering versatile connection options (LFE and RCA inputs) for easy setup. Their understated style allows them to fit in without standing out.
Paradigm Essentials Sub 12 Subwoofer Black
Design
12” (30.5 cm) high-excursion driver, sealed MDF cabinet with reinforced woofer baffle, and Class-D amplifier compatible with an optional wireless subwoofer kit.
Amplifier
Note: Power measurements underway to ensure compliance with new FTC regulations.
Class-D Amplifier with 700W peak (350W continuous).
Amplifier Features
56-bit high-resolution DSP engine with Auto-On / Off and improved soft-clipping circuitry.
Room Correction
N/A
Frequency Response On-Axis
19Hz – 200Hz ±3 dB
Low-Frequency Driver
12” (30.5 cm) high-excursion carbonloaded polypropylene cone housed in a stamped steel basket.
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION
17 Hz (DIN)
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY
Variable 40Hz - 120Hz (Bypass)
SUB / SAT PHASE ALIGNMENT
0° - 180° Control Panel
Inputs
Line Level: (2) RCA Left, Right/LFE
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
Subwoofer Wireless Kit, sold separately
Power Draw
Max: 350W
Standby: 0.5W
Weight
29.1 Lbs (13.19 Kg)
Dimensions
14.77"H x 14.01"W x 15.61"D
(37.5cm x 35.6cm x 39.6cm)
Finish
Brushed Black Vinyl
Specifications are subject to change without notice
For added flexibility, We offer the option to go wireless with the Paradigm Subwoofer Wireless Kit (sold separately). This simple upgrade eliminates the need for cables, giving you the freedom to place your subwoofers wherever they achieve optimal sound. Compatible with any powered subwoofer featuring RCA inputs, this wireless kit enhances both performance and aesthetics.