Paradigm Essentials Sub 12 Subwoofer

About The Paradigm Essentials Sub 12 Subwoofer

The Essentials Sub 12 delivers deep, clean bass that makes your music, movies, and games feel more alive - without taking over your space. It’s classic Paradigm performance wrapped in a sleek, modern design that fits right in with your everyday life.

Deep Bass, Great Value: Feel every beat with a custom-designed, carbon-loaded 12" (305mm) polypropylene woofer that pumps out rich, distortion-free bass. Powered by Paradigm’s trusted audio know-how, the Essentials Sub 12 offers serious performance and precision - without the hefty price tag. Whether you're into music, movies, or gaming, this sub adds that extra depth that brings your favourite content to life.

Power Meets Precision: With a high-efficiency 350-watt Class-D amp (700 watts peak), this subwoofer delivers big sound with tight control. It’s a great pick for music fans and home cinema buffs alike - offering powerful, punchy bass that sounds just right.

Crisp, Clear Sound with Smart Tech: The Essentials Sub 12 uses Paradigm’s advanced 56-bit DSP for clean, accurate audio and reduced distortion. The result? A more immersive listening experience, no matter what you’re playing.

Designed to Blend In: With a compact, sealed forward-firing design, the Essentials Sub 12 slots easily into any room. It’s simple to hook up, thanks to versatile inputs (LFE and RCA), and its low-key look keeps the focus on your entertainment - not your gear.

Our Review

The Paradigm Essentials Sub 12 is one of those rare subs that hits the sweet spot between performance and practicality. It delivers impressively deep, clean bass that adds a whole new layer to your movies, music, and games - without hogging space or attention. With its custom 12" woofer and a punchy 350 Watt Class-D amp, it pumps out rich, distortion-free low-end that feels tight and controlled, not boomy or bloated. Paradigm’s smart 56-bit DSP keeps everything crisp and precise, so you get that cinematic rumble or musical thump just the way it was meant to sound. Best of all, the sleek, compact design blends right into your space, making it a no-fuss upgrade for anyone wanting big sound on a sensible budget.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: High Performance 12” Powered Subwoofer
• Sealed MDF Cabinet with Reinforced Woofer Baffle
• Amplifier: Class-D - 350 Watts Continuous, 700 Watts Peak
• Amplifier Features: 56-bit high-resolution DSP engine with Auto-On / Off and improved soft-clipping circuitry
• Frequency Response: On-Axis ±3 dB from 19Hz – 200Hz
• Low Frequency Driver: 12” (305mm) high-excursion carbon loaded 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
• Power Draw
  • Max: 350W
  • Standby: 0.5W
• Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
• Finish: Brushed Black Vinyl
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 356 x 375 x 396mm
• Weight 13.19 kg
• Manufacturer’s Warranty: 2 Years Electronics; 5 Years Drivers

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.