Description

Experience Bass That Fits Your Everyday Life
Powerful Bass Meets Seamless Style
The Essentials Sub 10 & 12 deliver deep, distortion-free bass that brings music, movies, and video games to life, all while effortlessly blending into your customers’ 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 (400W or 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 your customers will truly appreciate.
Crystal-Clear Sound with Advanced DSP Featuring Paradigm’s 56-bit high-resolution DSP engine, the Essentials Sub 10 & 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.
Specifications Sheet
Essentials Sub 10 Essentials Sub 12
DESIGN 10” (254 mm) high-excursion driver,
sealed MDF cabinet with reinforced
woofer baffle, and Class-D amplifier
compatible with an optional wireless
subwoofer kit.
12” (305 mm) 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 400W peak
(200W continuous).
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.
56-bit high-resolution DSP engine
with Auto-On / Off and improved
soft-clipping circuitry.
ROOM CORRECTION N/A N/A
FREQUENCY RESPONSE ON-AXIS ±3 dB from 23Hz – 200Hz ±3 dB from 19Hz – 200Hz
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER 10” (254 mm) high-excursion carbonloaded polypropylene cone housed in a
stamped steel basket.
12” (305 mm) high-excursion carbonloaded polypropylene cone housed in a
stamped steel basket.
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION* 20 Hz (DIN) 17 Hz (DIN)
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY Variable 40Hz – 120Hz (Bypass) Variable 40Hz – 120Hz (Bypass)
SUB / SAT PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° – 180° Control Panel 0° – 180° Control Panel
INPUTS Line Level: (2) RCA Left, Right/LFE Line Level: (2) RCA Left, Right/LFE
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS Subwoofer Wireless Kit, sold separately Subwoofer Wireless Kit, sold separately
POWER DRAW†
Max: 250W
Standby: 0.5W
Max: 350W
Standby: 0.5W
DIMENSIONS
(h x w x d) ‡
13” x 12.28” x 13.55”
(33 cm x 32.4 cm x 34.4 cm)
14.77″ x 14.01″ x 15.61″
(37.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 39.6 cm)
WEIGHT 23.8 lbs (10.79 kg) 29.1 lbs (13.19 kg)
FINISH Brushed black vinyl Brushed black vinyl