Paradigm X-500 MultiPurpose Amplifier (Each)

Powerful Pairings: Using multiple subwoofers, especially in a Home Theater, has many benefits. Multiple subs provide more even bass coverage across the room so that every seat receives smoother and more consistent bass making sure that there are no “bad seats.” In addition to this, by spreading the bass across multiple subs, each sub shares part of the bass load instead of relying on just a single sub. By sharing the work across multiple subwoofers, distortion and potential stress on the components is lowered, resulting in more effortless sound.

The most obvious benefit of increasing the subwoofer count, is that the potential maximum output level is raised, making sure that you have plenty of “room to spare” in the system to allow for those dynamic movie explosions or dramatic musical passages. In a nutshell, the more subs the better! X-500 has onboard DSP presets optimized for both single and dual subwoofer configurations, meaning you can run up to 2 Paradigm custom subwoofers off a single X-500, and with the optional connector bracket you can fit 2 X-500s in a single rack space bringing the potential to run 4 subs off a single rack space!

The Perfect Match

Paradigm engineers have designed optimized DSP presets for our architectural in-wall subwoofers and outdoor products to provide the highest levels of performance and reliability. While most installations will be able to use the bass management within the AVR or AV Processor, we also understand there are situations where a separate low pass filter may be desirable.

Paradigm Defiance Custom Subwoofers have several DSP preset options available, allowing for different system configurations, multiple subs, and low pass filter options to help support the needs of your installation.

Input Flexibility

The Paradigm X-500 features a host of inputs, including Stereo RCA and selectable Digital Coax or Digital Optical, offering plenty of flexibility to connect to your favourite source. In addition, X-500’s dedicated Subwoofer (LFE) Input makes it incredibly easy to power custom subwoofers, like our DCS208IW3 and DCS208FR3, by connecting directly to the “subwoofer output” of your AVR or AV Processor. This allows X-500 to use the bass management in your AVR or AV Processor with no additional processing applied. Alternatively, the Stereo RCA input can be utilized if a low pass filter is required.

Keeping Cool Under Pressure

What’s performance without long-term reliability? The Paradigm X-500 features a robust, quiet, dynamic cooling system to keep things operating smoothly under extreme playback conditions. The dynamic cooling system will engage with zero intervention required to keep components cool under load. Maximum reliability, minimal noise.