Best Looking Subwoofer Ever? Paradigm XR13 First Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- Have you ever seen a subwoofer this good looking? Paradigm's XR13 in Midnight Cherry turns heads, and vibrates them.
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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Unboxing
02:32 - Looks First Impression
03:52 - Price
04:19 - Specs/Differences XR11 & XR13
06:19 - Demos
06:55 - The Amp/ARC/App
08:16 Sound Quality First Impressions
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They called this violin red, now it's midnight cherry, either way it's my favourite colour.
Beautiful sub, cant wait to hear your full review
Simply beautiful,nuf said.
+100% for Base Electronics and John as well. He's fantastic and never steered me wrong when discussing solutions for our space.
Can't recommend them enough.
👍👍👍👍👍
Beautiful speaker. Your entire collection as well.
Thanks brother!
After seeing this I can't wait for the pair I ordered to arrive. That finish is so dang nice. It's funny, once you have gone down the rabbit hole with subwoofers you get burned out and want something that is less invasive and beautiful. Looking forward to playing with these little guys.
Suprised you didn’t go funk since you were wanting looks, small package and best performance compared to your rythmiks and jtr u had. Wat made u go with these over the funks?
@@Ctripp2448 funks cost a ton and take a long time to produce. These are smaller too. Didn’t want a huge sub taking up my floor space. I still have the Rythmik G25HPs.
You're right, big and brawny, with crazy output is a lot of fun, but it can leave you wanting something smaller and prettier. That is exactly what this subwoofer fulfills. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them when you get them, fingers crossed that happens soon.
Wow! What a beautiful Subwoofer. I want it.
The finish on Paradigm speakers and subwoofers is one of the best in the AV industry. I have not heard this subwoofer but everyone who has heard them says they sound as good as they look.
I agree Tristan, this midnight cherry finish is something to behold. IMO, this 13" is probably one of, or even the best performing 13" on the market...and it's pretty to boot.
Kudos to Base Electronics. Great customer service.
They really do take care of their customers.
Can't say enough great things about John, Rick and Base Electronics.
Great video! for those that know the channel, when you say all that about the Paradigm XR13's performance, it really means something! It is absolutely stunning! My only criticism is the price. Getting 2 is well out of my range unfortunately. The entire Founders series is a massive win for Paradigm in my opinion. I have owned quite a few Paradigm products, both subs and floor standers over the years. I often regret selling them. With great content like this, upgradeitis is difficult to control!! On a side note, for those of us with an audio addiction, Barrett is the biggest drug dealer around!😂🤣 keep the good stuff coming!
Lol thanks brother, I'm glad to be slangin audio crack for all the great people out there. I think you owe it to yourself to get the Founders in your space...just sayin ;P. That said, your setup is beautiful and sounds fantastic as is!
It's a beautiful little baby sub!
My first HiFi speakers years ago were Paradigm. Great speakers.
It’s a beauty. I want one
If you are in Alberta, we could make a deal on this one if you are interested...I will be selling it.
hi thanks a lot for the very interesting video
it would be intriguing to compare the sub + satellite solution to the big tower concept
i like the sat + sub concept a lot
Great review. I have the anthem 1140. Currently have bookshelf Vienna acoustics Hayden grands and matching center channel along with 2 in ceiling rears and a very old used matin Logan grotto sub. Can you tell me what paradigm speaker package you would go with? I’m thinking a 5.2 system. Assuming 2 xr 13s. Just need help on the left right center and best in ceiling for rears. Personas are out of my budget. Thinking 120h or 100f. And then what center channel. Thanks in advance. Love your channel.
Very nice looking
Been waiting for this one! 👊
Edit: when can we anticipate your full review to drop?
I am working diligently, it should be in the next 2-4 weeks. My work schedule makes it hard for me to do these videos quickly...sorry.
@@SpecOfTech I’m sure with the sealed enclosure and mid-size that it’s going to perform more than adequately for music. I’m mostly curious about how it performs in a theater setting with movies - and with your bass heavy background if you feel it’s worth the price tag and how it compares to the Captivator 2400.
Paradigm speakers are always eye catching.
Awesome video as usual!
I’m torn between the xr 13 and the jtr rs1. I’ve always been a paradigm fan and currently have a 18 year old paradigm seismic 12a that still to this day blows my mind. Just wondering what you think between the rs1 and xr13? I know the rs1 has a bigger driver but would there be a huge noticeable difference?
Thx and keep up the good content!
Thanks brother!
There is no way to say this with certainty without proper measurements of each, but here are my thoughts. The RS1 will have more output and have lower extension than the XR13. The RS1 will still have fantastic sound quality, but I feel as though the XR13 might squeeze out a win due to the smaller driver. I felt as though the XR13 had slightly better kick than the RS2's I used to have. Maybe not as much heft or weight to it, but a faster harder kick. Typically that does work better for music than a weighted, albeit slightly slower kick. That is assuming that the RS1 operates similarly with kick being just 1 driver vs the RS2's dual driver setup. I hope that helps...cheers.
Beauty. Mines the golden ear super sub XXL. I also like the fact that it has anthem correction tied into it as well
Do you know how it compares to the Goldenear
sorry I have never heard the Golden Ear or had it in my space. I would love to give it a try one day though.
I’m a REL fanboy but OMG is this thing gorgeous!!
Right?! Paradigm knows how to make things pretty, can't take that away from them.
Gorgeous!! As the certified bass head that you are, and the absolutely massive subs you've had in your room, I'm curious how this sub compares. At $5000 it's in some pretty high caliber competition. As far as looks go though, it's best in class by far.
When it comes to output, this subwoofer won't compare to the large subwoofer I have had, physics still apply. You are paying a premium for the looks of this subwoofer, no question. That being said, it is probably one of the best or the best performing 13" sealed subwoofer...it really hammers for its size.
Great job and how amazing would it be if they made a 15 or 18 inch just like that one
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RIGHT?! I would sell a kidney to have 2 of these in 18"...or maybe just save for a long time, I am really attached to my organs ;P.
@@SpecOfTech You don't have to dream about 2 or even 4 XR13s. :D Just ask John from BASE Electronics for Paradigm's flagship subwoofer, the Signature SUB 2 :) Paradigm hasn't released another flagship subwoofer for over a dozen years, but has been improving the SUB 2 for over a dozen years :) SUB 2 already made a stunning impression on all reviewers a dozen or so years ago.
The total diaphragm area of the SUB2's 6 drivers is larger than your 24" subwoofers. The tiny SUB 2 moves more air than your largest subwoofers. (10 liters) and has 150 pounds of magnetic circuits. It has lightning speed and depth (up to 7Hz) and an efficiency of 112dB at 10Hz and 126dB at 60Hz.
I think that when John lends it to you, you will say that no subwoofer has ever made such an impression on you. If a small 13" XR13 could shake things up in your room, see what the SUB 2 will do :) He has a 4500 RMS (9000 peak) amplifier and needs 240V for full performance (but I think Johnn has a solution for this)
I wish it was ported, otherwise that's a gorgeous subwoofer!
Awesome review. Love that color. I have the 100f in that color. How do you think it compares to the JTR 2400. I know it’s ported vs Sealed. I have talked to JTR about custom colors and they said they can match the Paradigm Midnight Cherry.
Jtr 2400 on another planet vs this sub. Jtr all the way
When it comes to output, the 2400 will be pretty far ahead, it is a larger driver and it's ported. That being said, if you push the 2400 you will hear some port noise, so if that bothers you, stick to sealed. I do prefer the kick of the XR13, it just seems to be a little quicker on the draw with a faster "slap". The 2400 has a heavier weight to it's kick though. So if you are looking for the most output, the 2400 is the clear winner, no question. If you are looking for something, smaller, more pretty and possibly just a little better for music given that faster kick...then look at the XR13. I hope that helps.
@@SpecOfTech Thank you for your input. I’m going this weekend to listen to the XR13. I would have to say I’m looking for something 100% Home Theater.
Wow I love that beautiful woofer. Very awesome. I noticed you place your back 5.1 speakers right behind your couch 🛋️. I thought those had to be put on the sides of couch and two behind the couch for 7.1? Hey aren't the JTR speakers 🔊 you had louder, cleaner, go deeper, and cost less than this one 13 inch subwoofer??🤔
I have a 7.2.4 setup, so the speakers you see behind the chairs are my rears. The JTR subwoofers I had would definitely outperform in output vs this XR13. I wouldn't say they are cleaner though, but they do cost less...depending. It costs us a pretty penny to bring JTR into Canada. That being said, you are paying a premium for the pretty looks on this one.
@@SpecOfTech Thank you but I also agree with you in that sub is gorgeous. I think only someone pretty rich can afford four or more for a system. 😐
I am curious how this compares to a 3400w Martin Logan BF212 using the PBK as well.
Well it's really tough to say without measurements of each. The ML has more cone area with its dual driver configuration, but less wattage. The ML has 1700 watts RMS and 3400 peak the XR13 is 2200 rms and 4400 peak. The drivers are also vastly different.
Ribbed for your pleasure..😎
Lol extra large ribs for extra large pleasure.
After many years of use, one of my Paradigm Servo-15 subs has died. Would the XR-13 be a worthy replacement with advancements in technology? And would you run dual subs for a large room with the XR-13? I'd love to hear any opinions!
I would definitely run dual subs to smooth the response around the room. I have never experienced the Servo-15, so it would be hard for me to compare it to the XR13. I will say that the XR13 provides clean, powerful and quality bass for it's small size. Probably one of the, or maybe even the best performing sealed 13" subwoofers.
can you please detail your impressions for 2 channel music and specifically mention which subs your are comparing to (for music)
For music I would say it out classes their X15 subwoofer by quite a bit. This XR13 is fast, kicks hard and is super clean. I would say this subwoofer will shine for music. It will do a good job for home theater as well, but music is it's forte. I would say it is reminiscent of the JTR RS2, with less output of course, but it has a heavy accurate bass. I will say I feel the XR13 is a little tighter and kicks a little better than the RS2, but I am basing that off memory...take it with a grain of salt. For a 13" driver this subwoofer has a lot too offer, but it won't be an output king by any stretch.
@@SpecOfTech thank you
Very nice but the price 😮
I would expect these to be priced near the JL E series but they are about +50% in Canada.
How does the sound quality compare to your Jtr's?
I would say sound quality is close to the RS2, but I do feel the XR13 has a faster punch to it. The XR13 is heavy and thick bass, but seems to be a little quicker and tighter given the smaller driver. That being said, the RS2 has vastly more output, and goes much lower than the XR13.
Can't wait for your take on JL Audio subs as a bass head 😅
I will definitely have to get one in for review one day!
@@SpecOfTech looking forward to that. This one looks epic though....such a beauty
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Gorgeous subwoofer.
Paradigm XR13 or Perlisten D15s🤔
I have two Paradigm SW1000's. I would take a big loss if I sold them and the X13's are expensive. It would be nice to have subs that match my Midnight Cherry 100F's and 90C. Do you think sonically they would be a major upgrade, especially for home theater?
You would get a significant performance boost, whether it's worth the cost is up to you. With the XR13, you are getting a slightly bigger driver, but it is also way overbuilt and robust. In addition to that you are getting over double the wattage output, which when combined, should get you over 3db increase across the range, and better low end performance. That said, I have not heard or tested the SW1000, this opinion is just based off of the numbers.
@@SpecOfTech ok, thanks for the response
How do you feel this compares to the Defiance X15? I didn’t hear any fireplace rattles 😥🤣
2 different beasts really. This is sealed and provides a heavier/thicker better quality of bass. The X15 is less nuanced and doesn't have the same weight behind it as the XR13. The X15 is capable of more DB when it comes to SPL though. If output is what you are after the X15 will have more output. If you are after a beautiful sub that provides better quality bass, but not as much output, the XR13 is your guy.
Haha, yeah because I was closer to the sub, the bass drowned out a lot of the vibrations. It can shake my fireplace, albeit not as much as subwoofers with more SPL.
Is it possible to turn off the touch control? I've got cats that jump all over everything and I'd prefer they don't scare the heck out of me by turning the sub way up accidentally
As far as I can tell there is no way to turn it off.
@@SpecOfTech that's a bummer. Thanks.
Shake it baby..
Will this out perform my Paradigm Sub 1?
Tough to say, I would need to see measurements of both.
No, lol. I know you already know this answer :)
I am still using an old Paradigm sub: I think it's called the Cube 10 or something like that; it has two passive radiators plus a down-firing active 10-inch driver. It rocks! It shakes my room despite being so damn small, with authoratiative but clean and quick bass! I'd trust that any newer Paradigm flagship sub is all that it says it is and more. ... But if I'm spending $5k on a sub, I'd go Perlisten over any other company at this time.
ill take two and a pair of persona be's
Please reply my question ⁉️ PB 16 ULTRA and THX 16 ULTRA Wich one is the King 👑 Torry from Uganda East Africa I watch your videos alot
Output wise, the Monolith 16 wins, no question. When it comes to the looks department and usability, the PB16 takes it, with its beautiful looks and SVS app.
Just damn sexy!! Niice!! Another great video Barrett ! !
Thanks man, I appreciate you stopping by.
At this price point, I’m better of purchasing a perlisten sub for a bit more.
Performance wise, you are probably right, but this finish is gorgeous. I think they are charging quite a premium for the beautiful looks here.
@@SpecOfTech perlisten subs look great too. I would rather purchase 2 Monoprice Monolith 13’s instead of this.
Waayyyyy too expensive! You could get a JTR captivator 4000 ULF for that price and I guarantee it would destroy this Xr13. You could also get a PSA TV42 Ipal or even dual TV2112’s, which again would all outperform this and I bet they would have at least as good of sound quality (PSA sound quality is top notch). You could even more/less get a Harbottle subwoofer for that price!
Internet direct subwoofers are the way.
As someone who has had subs from pretty much all the major ID companies....output gets old. Big ugly boxes in elegant setups get old. These subs also have ARC built in and much better build quality. How something looks is important to some people.
I agree with @musclesavs, not everything comes down to performance alone. There are many people out there that want great performance with amazing looks, and don’t really care for the “best” performance with basic unattractive looks. That being said, you aren’t wrong. If you are after performance above all else, the ID companies like JTR are definitely “the way”!
Thing is Jtr is in US$ and with our Canadian Paso, makes the jtr really expensive for us Canadians now! And there's no 3-6 mth wait, plus these subs look great with arc also ! Yes jtr are great subs, as i have a Jtr Captivater ulf also, and they are big! 2400 watts vs 2200 for the xr13!!!
Now Paradigm looks similar like Klipsch Palladium towers and subwoofers many years ago but i think klipsch looking way better, more luxurious.
Nah high gloss not a fan, shine a torch on it, see loads of Scratch marks,
all Gloss Finishes have Scratches Embedded in it.
Matte Finish much better
Yup, it all depends on personal preference. I for one love the gloss finish on this one.
Too expensive yo!
Yeah it ain't cheap.
Hard pass. Way overpriced for the performance. So many better options from funk, jtr, rythmik, psa, monolith to name a few. Nice looking sub though
You are definitely paying a premium for the looks here, because the looks are absolutely killer. Performance wise, yes, you can get more for less money.
It doesn't take a lot of money or ingenuity to make a refrigerator sized box produce bass. It most certainly does to produce incredible bass in a very small enclosure. I sure as hell don't want a giant, ugly ass box in my HT. Sure it's very expensive, but you are paying for the technology required for such a feat. You should do yourself a favor and go hear a Paradigm Seismic 110. Also, those other companies could not produce the same results with the same size, for less.
@@billsmith3439 it absolutely requires money and ingenuity to produce a high end performance measurement subwoofer no matter the size of the box or driver and amp. It’s basic physics. Of course you can get bass in a huge box but it takes good engineering for low distortion, low group delay, high spl etc. As far as looks you will not beat a funk sub and jtr can give you a beautiful gloss finish of any color you choose. I definitely disagree that any of those companies can’t give you more performance for same money. Let’s take the funk 18e for example. Every box size measurement within 3 inches and less depth so very close in size. Same cost but the funk will have way more performance. So much much more performance for your same size enclosure. Same thing goes for the jtr rs1 very close in size but more performance. So for me I’m not interested in paying same money for a lot less performance.
@@Ctripp2448 I have had 2 RS1's 2 RS2's and I have 2 XR13's on order. They will all be good subs but paying such a small premium for such a good looking finish and design is no big deal. These are meant to go in nice homes with nice speakers and beautiful setups not dedicated HT's. Extreme output is rarely utilized. I have had some absolutely monstrous sub setups in my time and I got sick of it. Cleaner looks with amazing sound quality is on a lot of peoples radars.
@@MusclesAVS definitely not saying they are bad subs at all. I am a price to performance guy so I want the most performance for my money. So I would take the funk 18e over this in a heartbeat for the same price. Still have the looks but a lot more performance in very similar size cabinet. I do like larger drivers much much more than smaller drivers. Not for the output but for the extra headroom that allows the sub to hardly break a sweat which leads to lower distortion which then leads to better sound quality. Smaller driver distortion will be way higher than the larger driver. Also low compression drivers such as the funk/harbottle and jtr will not change tonality when driven hard like these smaller drivers will. So to me at 5 grand it is overpriced for the performance when I can go grab a funk at same price and walk all over it. Nice for everyone to have so many options on the market though.
nice, but way way over priced. it’s like spending 50,000 dollars on a civic.. umm ya. no. 🤦🏻🤦🏻
I suppose it's overpriced if you are looking at peak SPL alone. It's hard to get a subwoofer that looks this good, and when you do find it...there is always a premium to pay. It's definitely not for everyone.