XR Design Philosophy

XR is not only about maximizing output but minimizing distortion too. This one-two-punch design philosophy is bolstered by the inclusion of exclusive Paradigm technologies not found elsewhere.

XR turns up the bass by turning down the noise!

Advanced Shock-Mount Technology

Paradigm’s exclusive Advanced Shock-Mount enabled outriggers are designed with multi-layered durometer rubber-metal matrices to provide industry-leading isolation whose benefits can be measured and heard in the real world.

Not only does this give a more accurate sound while elevating low-frequency performance, but it is also a neighbour-friendly technology.

By isolating the massive forces generated by the Ultra Long Throw Trilinear Suspension woofer, we prevent that energy from being transferred to your floor. This drastically reduces distracting bass-induced rattles and vibrations around the room and helps avoid noise complaints from adjoining spaces and neighbours.

*Measurement of relative energy transfer to the floor with different feet. *Floor measurements were performed using an accelerometer.

It doesn’t get much better than this

To put it simply, XR woofers are the most powerful speaker drivers that Paradigm has ever created. With output capability so high that some of our test cabinets were literally busted open from the massive forces generated inside. While incredibly powerful and capable of extreme output, power without control is meaningless. To that end, the XR’s woofer is also a super low distortion design, significantly outclassing its intended competitors not only in distortion but also in maximum output, especially for a subwoofer this compact and beautiful.

Dual Motor Ultra Long Throw Trilinear Suspension

Furthering the state of the art in woofer design, the XR’s Ultra Long Throw Trilinear Suspension is grounded by a dual-spider centring system to ensure the massive woofer maintains a clean, linear motion while pushing the envelope of its excursion limits. XR uses split-coil construction with oppositely wound turns on each coil, effectively eliminating motor non-linearity. High-temperature wire (adhesives rated to 450° F/232°C) ensure long-term reliability and very high power handling. Ventilated Apical™ formers contribute to increased stiffness.

Did you know?

Over three years in the making, this exotic design took thousands of engineering hours to develop and refine. Paradigm’s founder, Scott Bagby, oversaw this monster woofer’s development to guarantee nothing was left on the table.

Maximum Performance, Minimal Footprint

It’s easy to get powerful bass with a massive cabinet, but it takes a lot of science and engineering to reach this level of performance from such a practical size.

So to further improve the XR’s performance-to-size ratio, Paradigm engineers used a Vertical Mounting System to fit more woofer into the same space, maximizing the performance possible while keeping the footprint of the subwoofer in check.

Combine this with Paradigm’s exclusive Active Ridge Technology, which maximizes woofer travel, and you have a winning recipe for clean, articulate, and powerful bass perfect for any class of music or home theater system.

Power Without Control is Meaningless

Up to 2.2kW of Powerful and Clean Output

No subwoofer is complete without the right amplifier, and for XR subwoofers we complimented the package with massively powerful and clean 1.1kW or 2.2kW amplifiers. With colossal power reserves and the massive output capability of its Ultra Long Throw Trilinear Suspension-enabled woofer, the XR subwoofers achieve effortless sound during even the most demanding musical passages or movie soundtracks.

Thermal Management

Beyond providing the brains of the operation, the amplifier design also provides efficient passive cooling for the massive power output, ensuring years of worry-free operation.

Remote Adjustability and Control

Remote control app

Power without Control is meaningless, so to control and tune XR’s performance, we added our simple and powerful mobile Control App.

Subwoofers have traditionally been a “set it and forget it” style product for most owners, especially since making adjustments on the fly typically meant getting up and walking over to the sub to turn a knob, hardly the most convenient option in today’s world.

Our Control App provides quick and easy access to all of XR’s settings and sound adjustments, including volume, phase, low pass filter, DSP mode and more, all from the comfort of your seat. This also means you can hear the effects of your adjustments directly from your listening position in real-time, making tuning more accurate and quicker than ever before.