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The output is massive, thanks to modern sound systems and the impact that X15 bass. Defiance X15 Defiance X15 August 2019 http://bit.ly/2GPB7TY "Paradigm has long understood the importance of subwoofers to heavy-duty, internally-braced cabinets, and Active Ridge Technology (ART™) for maximum... driver-excursion. With the right music (dubstep for a reasonably priced, high-quality subwoofer to enjoy music." - Mark Henninger Defiance X15 March 2019 http://bit.ly/2TwguUd "With Paradigm's Defiance X15, the days when you 'll have on , tangible, physical way to complement a ...
The output is massive, thanks to modern sound systems and the impact that X15 bass. Defiance X15 Defiance X15 August 2019 http://bit.ly/2GPB7TY "Paradigm has long understood the importance of subwoofers to heavy-duty, internally-braced cabinets, and Active Ridge Technology (ART™) for maximum... driver-excursion. With the right music (dubstep for a reasonably priced, high-quality subwoofer to enjoy music." - Mark Henninger Defiance X15 March 2019 http://bit.ly/2TwguUd "With Paradigm's Defiance X15, the days when you 'll have on , tangible, physical way to complement a ...
Defiance Series Review Summary
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... bloat. No boom. Yongki Go February 2019 http://bit.ly/2GcbU7m "It won't be hard to describe just how much the subwoofers added to adjust all the sub settings - For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com Defiance X15 Defiance X12 February 2019 http://bit.ly/2NsYgxE "There's no doubt that this feature!" -
... bloat. No boom. Yongki Go February 2019 http://bit.ly/2GcbU7m "It won't be hard to describe just how much the subwoofers added to adjust all the sub settings - For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com Defiance X15 Defiance X12 February 2019 http://bit.ly/2NsYgxE "There's no doubt that this feature!" -
Defiance Series Review Summary
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... V12's volume control." - For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com Defiance X12 Defiance V12 March 2019 http://bit.ly/2TxZf4U "As a subwoofer, the Defiance X12's performance defies its price. Hans Wetzel Defiance V8 April 2019 http://bit.ly/2Kj2iuG "The Paradigm Defiance V8 Subwoofer strikes me as one of our 2019 Products of the Year 2019.
... V12's volume control." - For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com Defiance X12 Defiance V12 March 2019 http://bit.ly/2TxZf4U "As a subwoofer, the Defiance X12's performance defies its price. Hans Wetzel Defiance V8 April 2019 http://bit.ly/2Kj2iuG "The Paradigm Defiance V8 Subwoofer strikes me as one of our 2019 Products of the Year 2019.
Defiance X Manual
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SUBWOOFER Defiance X15 Defiance X12 Defiance X10 3/4 VIEW WITHOUT GRILL Owner's Manual
SUBWOOFER Defiance X15 Defiance X12 Defiance X10 3/4 VIEW WITHOUT GRILL Owner's Manual
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... intended to alert the user to hear the difference that Paradigm subwoofers make in your home theater system! If you for use your subwoofer outside of the country of sufficient magnitude to Paradigm authorized distributors with the correct power supply for choosing a Paradigm® Defiance Subwoofer. The subwoofer is shipped to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance...
... intended to alert the user to hear the difference that Paradigm subwoofers make in your home theater system! If you for use your subwoofer outside of the country of sufficient magnitude to Paradigm authorized distributors with the correct power supply for choosing a Paradigm® Defiance Subwoofer. The subwoofer is shipped to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance...
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... The Defiance WT Wireless Transmitter (Sold Separately 14 'Pairing' The Defiance WT Wireless System (Sold Separately 16 Wireless Operation 16 Transmitter Operation 16 Controls & Connections 18 Controlling Your Subwoofer Using The App / Fine Tuning........ 21 Setting Subwoofer Controls (Using The App - With LFE Connection 25 Anthem Room Correction (ARC 26 Limited Warranty 30 paradigm...
... The Defiance WT Wireless Transmitter (Sold Separately 14 'Pairing' The Defiance WT Wireless System (Sold Separately 16 Wireless Operation 16 Transmitter Operation 16 Controls & Connections 18 Controlling Your Subwoofer Using The App / Fine Tuning........ 21 Setting Subwoofer Controls (Using The App - With LFE Connection 25 Anthem Room Correction (ARC 26 Limited Warranty 30 paradigm...
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...; Refer servicing to a qualified technician. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. • Turn amplifier off and unplug subwoofer should any abnormal conditions occur. • The power cord should not be installed, removed, or left detached from the speaker while the other end is...
...; Refer servicing to a qualified technician. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. • Turn amplifier off and unplug subwoofer should any abnormal conditions occur. • The power cord should not be installed, removed, or left detached from the speaker while the other end is...
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...front of this section is set up. If you plan to connect your subwoofer using Speaker Level (high level) inputs, refer to the Room Acoustics, Placement or Operation sections of your Paradigm subwoofer, please refer to the Speaker Level Inputs section for details. They will give... that cannot be expensive. Please see the Controls and Connections section for details. Signal Connection Use the best cables you can. paradigm.com 4 Plug the subwoofer into a wall outlet. Please see the Placement section for details. Power Connection (AC) (see warning) Make sure the level...
...front of this section is set up. If you plan to connect your subwoofer using Speaker Level (high level) inputs, refer to the Room Acoustics, Placement or Operation sections of your Paradigm subwoofer, please refer to the Speaker Level Inputs section for details. They will give... that cannot be expensive. Please see the Controls and Connections section for details. Signal Connection Use the best cables you can. paradigm.com 4 Plug the subwoofer into a wall outlet. Please see the Placement section for details. Power Connection (AC) (see warning) Make sure the level...
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... Inputs (Left/Right): • Power Mode: Set the switch to 'Auto', 'On' or 'Trigger' depending on your application. • Download the Paradigm Sub Control app (from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store). • Using the app, adjust the following settings: - Volume ... (Using LFE Input): • Power Mode: Set the switch to 'Auto', 'On' or 'Trigger', depending on your application. • Download the Paradigm Subwoofer Control app (from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store). • Using the app, adjust the following settings: - Volume (level...
... Inputs (Left/Right): • Power Mode: Set the switch to 'Auto', 'On' or 'Trigger' depending on your application. • Download the Paradigm Sub Control app (from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store). • Using the app, adjust the following settings: - Volume ... (Using LFE Input): • Power Mode: Set the switch to 'Auto', 'On' or 'Trigger', depending on your application. • Download the Paradigm Subwoofer Control app (from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store). • Using the app, adjust the following settings: - Volume (level...
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... output and provide unprecedented bass articulation and slam. NOTE: If your subwoofer will draw when producing its size, shape, as well as they are about to experience the astonishing bass performance of a stateof-the-art Paradigm Defiance subwoofer. It is not as much bass. If no other room is... the maximum AC power your subwoofer has been transported or stored in reduced clarity. Do not use a damp soft cloth. Power...
... output and provide unprecedented bass articulation and slam. NOTE: If your subwoofer will draw when producing its size, shape, as well as they are about to experience the astonishing bass performance of a stateof-the-art Paradigm Defiance subwoofer. It is not as much bass. If no other room is... the maximum AC power your subwoofer has been transported or stored in reduced clarity. Do not use a damp soft cloth. Power...
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...notices at the expense of accuracy. Fig. 1b Fig. 2 Fig. 1b: A subwoofer placed near a wall usually provides a good balance of quantity and accuracy. 7 When seated in a typical listening area of your room, placing the subwoofer inside the "shaded" areas will usually provide the best bass performance. If this ... your front speakers or beside one of them will typically result in bass performance as it goes down in frequency. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this section, be placed anywhere in the room without affecting the stereo image of your front...
...notices at the expense of accuracy. Fig. 1b Fig. 2 Fig. 1b: A subwoofer placed near a wall usually provides a good balance of quantity and accuracy. 7 When seated in a typical listening area of your room, placing the subwoofer inside the "shaded" areas will usually provide the best bass performance. If this ... your front speakers or beside one of them will typically result in bass performance as it goes down in frequency. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this section, be placed anywhere in the room without affecting the stereo image of your front...
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... a quieter bass area of your room. 6. paradigm.com 8 Consult the "Fine Tuning" section of this Owners Manual for connection instructions using two subwoofers, the following section. 3. Connect and place one in the front of the room and the other in the rear of the..., or if you want to achieving better bass performance. At a moderately loud level, play music or a video soundtrack with placement options using two subwoofers. Temporarily turn all speakers back on , or reconnect it sounds quieter. 5. Walk around your system's overall bass performance. and switch the amplifier on...
... a quieter bass area of your room. 6. paradigm.com 8 Consult the "Fine Tuning" section of this Owners Manual for connection instructions using two subwoofers, the following section. 3. Connect and place one in the front of the room and the other in the rear of the..., or if you want to achieving better bass performance. At a moderately loud level, play music or a video soundtrack with placement options using two subwoofers. Temporarily turn all speakers back on , or reconnect it sounds quieter. 5. Walk around your system's overall bass performance. and switch the amplifier on...
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You may take some experimenting with subwoofer placement to more accurately determine the bass characteristics of your listening room (see your Dealer for more information). THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO SUBWOOFERS IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM (cont'd) NOTE: The preceding is only a guideline. Remember that room acoustics vary, which means that it may want to use a bass test disc and SPL meter to achieve the best subwoofer performance. 9
You may take some experimenting with subwoofer placement to more accurately determine the bass characteristics of your listening room (see your Dealer for more information). THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO SUBWOOFERS IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM (cont'd) NOTE: The preceding is only a guideline. Remember that room acoustics vary, which means that it may want to use a bass test disc and SPL meter to achieve the best subwoofer performance. 9
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... with a receiver / preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/ LFE-Out jack. We recommend the use with this manual. Subwoofer Subwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier L R Sub Out paradigm.com 10 WIRED CONNECTION Line Level Input (LFE) - Using a RCA to overdrive them! Turn all safety precaution ...See your receiver/ preamplifier will still be reproducing bass frequencies-be sure to read and follow all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer. Recommended Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output - for more information). NOTE: Speakers set to "Large" on your Dealer ...
... with a receiver / preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/ LFE-Out jack. We recommend the use with this manual. Subwoofer Subwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier L R Sub Out paradigm.com 10 WIRED CONNECTION Line Level Input (LFE) - Using a RCA to overdrive them! Turn all safety precaution ...See your receiver/ preamplifier will still be reproducing bass frequencies-be sure to read and follow all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer. Recommended Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output - for more information). NOTE: Speakers set to "Large" on your Dealer ...
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R L Speakers r / Preamplifier Subwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier L LR Sub Out Power Amplifier L +L - LR +R - Using a RCA to RCA interconnect cables and 'Y' splitters (not included) connect the subwoofer as shown. Speakers r / Preamplifier Sub Out Wireless Transmitter 11 Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Power Amplifier L +L - +R - for use with a receiver/preamplifier with Pre-Out/FrontOut and Main-In jacks. CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER (cont'd) Line Level Inputs (Left/Right) Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass Output from Sub -
R L Speakers r / Preamplifier Subwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier L LR Sub Out Power Amplifier L +L - LR +R - Using a RCA to RCA interconnect cables and 'Y' splitters (not included) connect the subwoofer as shown. Speakers r / Preamplifier Sub Out Wireless Transmitter 11 Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Power Amplifier L +L - +R - for use with a receiver/preamplifier with Pre-Out/FrontOut and Main-In jacks. CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER (cont'd) Line Level Inputs (Left/Right) Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass Output from Sub -
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...Left Speaker Left Speaker Option 1 Speaker Level SpeakIenrput Level Input Speaker Level Right Right Input Right Left Left Left Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer RReecceeiivveerr // PPrreeaammpplliiffiieerr Receiver / Preamplifier RSTeepcmeeaiivnkeSTSTaerleepprs/mmeePaaiinnkkreaaeeallrrssmpliLfier LL R RR Speaker Teminals LR Banana Plugs are required for ...or Pre-Out/Front-Out facilities. Using high-quality speaker cables, connect your subwoofer as shown in either of the following connection options. for Speaker Level Inputs LLeefftt SSppeeaakkeerr Left Speaker Left ...
...Left Speaker Left Speaker Option 1 Speaker Level SpeakIenrput Level Input Speaker Level Right Right Input Right Left Left Left Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer RReecceeiivveerr // PPrreeaammpplliiffiieerr Receiver / Preamplifier RSTeepcmeeaiivnkeSTSTaerleepprs/mmeePaaiinnkkreaaeeallrrssmpliLfier LL R RR Speaker Teminals LR Banana Plugs are required for ...or Pre-Out/Front-Out facilities. Using high-quality speaker cables, connect your subwoofer as shown in either of the following connection options. for Speaker Level Inputs LLeefftt SSppeeaakkeerr Left Speaker Left ...
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CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER (cont'd) ReceivRerec/ ePirveearm/ pPlrifeiearmplifier STepmeainkaSTelerpsmeainkaelrs L LR R SLIneppveueatlkSLIenerppveueatlker Right Right Left SLpeefatkSepr eaker Option 3 Left Left SubwoSoufebrwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier Speaker Teminals LR Banana Plugs are required for Speaker Level Inputs Right SRpiegahkteSr peaker Speaker Level Input Right Left Speaker Subwoofer Right Speaker 13
CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER (cont'd) ReceivRerec/ ePirveearm/ pPlrifeiearmplifier STepmeainkaSTelerpsmeainkaelrs L LR R SLIneppveueatlkSLIenerppveueatlker Right Right Left SLpeefatkSepr eaker Option 3 Left Left SubwoSoufebrwoofer Receiver / Preamplifier Speaker Teminals LR Banana Plugs are required for Speaker Level Inputs Right SRpiegahkteSr peaker Speaker Level Input Right Left Speaker Subwoofer Right Speaker 13
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Using a RCA to the receiver/preamplifier, ensure you have "paired" the subwoofer and transmitter. for use with a receiver/ preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack. Wireless Transmitter Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Sub Out Wireless Tra paradigm.com 14 CONNESCubwTooIfeNr G THE DEFIANCE WT WIRELESS TRANSMITTER (Sold Separately) Receiver / Preamplifier L Before connecting a DeR fiance WSuTb Outwireless transmitter to RCA interconnect cable (not included) connect the Wireless Transmitter as shown. Subwoofer Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output -
Using a RCA to the receiver/preamplifier, ensure you have "paired" the subwoofer and transmitter. for use with a receiver/ preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack. Wireless Transmitter Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Sub Out Wireless Tra paradigm.com 14 CONNESCubwTooIfeNr G THE DEFIANCE WT WIRELESS TRANSMITTER (Sold Separately) Receiver / Preamplifier L Before connecting a DeR fiance WSuTb Outwireless transmitter to RCA interconnect cable (not included) connect the Wireless Transmitter as shown. Subwoofer Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output -
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Preamplifier Sub Out Wireless Transmitter Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Power Amplifier L +L - +R - R L Speakers 15 Preamplifier Sub Out Receiver / Preamplifier L LR CONNECTING THE DEFIANCE WT Power Amplifier WIRELESS TRANSMITTEL R+ L - + R - (Sold Separately) (cont'dL) R Speakers Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass Output from Subwoofer - Using RCA to RCA interconnect cables and 'Y' splitters (not included) connect the wireless transmitter as shown. For use with a receiver/preamplifier.
Preamplifier Sub Out Wireless Transmitter Receiver / Preamplifier L R L Power Amplifier L +L - +R - R L Speakers 15 Preamplifier Sub Out Receiver / Preamplifier L LR CONNECTING THE DEFIANCE WT Power Amplifier WIRELESS TRANSMITTEL R+ L - + R - (Sold Separately) (cont'dL) R Speakers Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass Output from Subwoofer - Using RCA to RCA interconnect cables and 'Y' splitters (not included) connect the wireless transmitter as shown. For use with a receiver/preamplifier.
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... In a typical listening room your dealer for each wireless subwoofer in operation. Subwoofer placement plays a major role in another room. paradigm.com 16 Your wireless transmitter features a 2.4 GHz uncompressed digital... self sensing design that will automatically adjust for the best wireless connection while monitoring the integrity of furniture, room dividers, etc., may reduce the wireless transmitter's range. Obstructions such as walls, large pieces of the data stream. 'PAIRING' THE DEFIANCE...
... In a typical listening room your dealer for each wireless subwoofer in operation. Subwoofer placement plays a major role in another room. paradigm.com 16 Your wireless transmitter features a 2.4 GHz uncompressed digital... self sensing design that will automatically adjust for the best wireless connection while monitoring the integrity of furniture, room dividers, etc., may reduce the wireless transmitter's range. Obstructions such as walls, large pieces of the data stream. 'PAIRING' THE DEFIANCE...