Paradigm Essentials Sub 10 – Black 10" Sealed Powered Subwoofer with 200W RMS Class-D Amplification The Paradigm Essentials Sub 10 is a compact sealed powered subwoofer designed to bring proper bass weight to music, movies and gaming systems without dominating the room. It is part of the Essentials range, combining a 10-inch carbon-loaded polypropylene driver, a sealed MDF cabinet, a Class-D amplifier and 56-bit DSP in a clean, everyday-living-friendly design. This is a sensible subwoofer for customers who want more low-end scale and impact without jumping straight into oversized theatre subs. The sealed design, compact cabinet and flexible inputs make it easy to integrate into a wide range of stereo and home theatre systems. 10" High-Excursion Driver Real bass from a compact cabinet At the heart of the Essentials Sub 10 is a 10-inch high-excursion carbon-loaded polypropylene cone driver . Paradigm rates the subwoofer to 20Hz DIN low-frequency extension and ±3dB from 23Hz to 200Hz on-axis, which gives it proper subwoofer intent rather than token bass fill. Stereo systems needing more bass foundation TV and media room upgrades Home theatre systems Gaming setups that need more impact 200W RMS / 400W Peak Class-D Amplifier Efficient power with good control The sealed cabinet and built-in Class-D amplification keep the Sub 10 relatively compact while providing the controls needed to integrate it into a stereo or home theatre system. Strong precision and impact Better clarity at useful listening levels Good value for everyday music and theatre use 56-Bit DSP Engine Smarter bass management and lower distortion The Essentials Sub 10 includes a 56-bit high-resolution DSP engine along with Auto On / Off and improved soft-clipping circuitry. This is a key part of the subwoofer’s cleaner, more controlled performance. Helping reduce distortion Improving control at higher levels Keeping bass more accurate Making the sub easier to live with in real rooms Sealed Cabinet Design Tighter bass and easier room integration The essentials sub 10 is a sealed forward-firing design in an MDF cabinet with a reinforced woofer baffle. A sealed subwoofer often fits mixed music and movie systems because it tends to sound tighter and easier to place than many ported alternatives. Clean, controlled low end Easier integration in smaller rooms Compact footprint Less visual bulk in living spaces Flexible Inputs and Wireless Upgrade Path Easy to add to a wide range of systems The Essentials Sub 10 includes line-level RCA inputs for Left and Right / LFE, and It is compatible with its optional Wireless Subwoofer Kit. That gives customers a simple wired setup path and a cleaner wireless option if placement flexibility matters. Compact Size for Everyday Rooms Big enough to matter, small enough to live with The cabinet measures 13" x 12.28" x 13.55" and 23.8 lbs / 10.79kg, which keeps the subwoofer compact enough for lounge rooms, bedrooms, apartment systems and smaller media spaces. The finish is listed as brushed black vinyl. Key Features Stereo systems needing more bass foundation TV and media room upgrades Home theatre systems Gaming setups that need more impact Strong precision and impact Specifications Specification Details Product Type Powered subwoofer Driver 10" (254mm) high-excursion carbon-loaded polypropylene cone Cabinet Design Sealed MDF cabinet with reinforced woofer baffle Amplifier Class-D Power Output 200W continuous / 400W peak DSP 56-bit high-resolution DSP Frequency Response On-Axis ±3dB from 23Hz – 200Hz Low Frequency Extension 20Hz (DIN) Low Pass Filter Variable 40Hz – 120Hz, bypass Phase Control 0° – 180° Inputs RCA Left, Right / LFE Wireless Option Compatible with optional Paradigm Wireless Subwoofer Kit Dimensions 13" x 12.28" x 13.55" Weight 23.8 lbs / 10.79kg Finish Brushed black vinyl Detailed Technical Specifications For those who like to drag out all the useful bits View full technical specificationsDriver and Cabinet 10-inch (254mm) high-excursion driver Carbon-loaded polypropylene cone Stamped steel basket Sealed MDF cabinet with reinforced woofer baffle Forward-firing sealed design Amplifier and Processing Class-D amplifier 400W peak output 200W continuous output 56-bit high-resolution DSP engine Improved soft-clipping circuitry Auto On / Off operation Performance Frequency response on-axis: ±3dB from 23Hz – 200Hz Low frequency extension: 20Hz (DIN) Low pass filter: variable 40Hz – 120Hz with bypass Sub / Sat phase alignment: 0° – 180° control panel Connectivity Line-level inputs: 2 x RCA Left / Right-LFE Compatible with Paradigm Wireless Subwoofer Kit, sold separately Power and Physical Details Max power draw: 250W Standby power draw: 0.5W Dimensions: 13" x 12.28" x 13.55" (33 x 32.4 x 34.4cm) Weight: 23.8 lbs (10.79kg) Finish: Brushed black vinyl The Audio Experts Take The Essentials Sub 10 is a compact sealed subwoofer for systems that need useful low-bass support without a large cabinet dominating the room. It is a good match for smaller stereo and home theatre systems where clean integration matters more than maximum output. If you are unsure whether one Sub 10 is enough for the room, talk to The Audio Experts about placement and system size.