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.

DESIGN12” (305 mm) high-excursion driver, sealed MDF cabinet with reinforced woofer baffle, and Class-D amplifier compatible with an optional wireless subwoofer kit
AMPLIFIER Power measurements underway to ensure compliance with new FTC regulations. Class-D Amplifier with 700W peak (350W continuous)

AMPLIFIER FEATURES56-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 DRIVER12” (305 mm) high-excursion carbon-loaded polypropylene cone housed in a stamped steel basket
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION17 Hz (DIN)
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCYVariable 40Hz - 120Hz (Bypass)
SUB / SAT PHASE ALIGNMENT0° - 180° Control Panel
INPUTS  Line Level: (2) RCA Left, Right/LFE
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS  Subwoofer Wireless Kit, sold separately
POWER DRAWMax: 350W Standby: 0.5W
DIMENSIONS HXWXD  (37.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 39.6 cm)
WEIGHT29.1 lbs (13.19 kg)
FINISHES  Brushed black vinyl