Description
The Paradigm X‑850 is a high‑current, installation‑grade subwoofer amplifier engineered to deliver powerful, controlled low‑frequency performance with long‑term reliability.
Designed specifically to pair with Paradigm passive subwoofers, the X‑850 provides the muscle and precision required to reproduce deep, impactful bass with clarity and authority.
At its core, the X‑850 delivers clean, stable power that allows subwoofers to perform effortlessly, even during demanding movie soundtracks or dynamic music passages. Its robust amplification stage ensures excellent control over the driver, resulting in bass that is tight, accurate, and free from distortion—never boomy or overblown.
Built with flexibility in mind, the X‑850 includes installer‑friendly controls such as adjustable crossover settings, gain control, and equalization options, allowing seamless integration into a wide variety of audio systems and room environments. These tools make it easy to fine‑tune bass response for precise system matching and optimal in‑room performance.
Subwoofer Amplifier – 2,550 watts Dynamic Peak Power / 850 watts RMS Continuous Sustained. Powers one or two Paradigm Reference custom subwoofers. Control Facilities: • Auto On/Off • Subwoofer Level • Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency (continuously variable 35 Hz – 200 Hz) with Bypass Option • Sub/Sat Phase Alignment (continuously variable 0° to 180°) Input Facilities: • Single-Ended RCA Inputs • Sub-In Right (Mono) Input • Balanced XLR Input • USB Port/PBK Interface.
Specifications
DESIGN
Ultra-Class-D™ power amplifier, proprietary EQ software to configure amp for specific application, USB port / PBK interface for programming and optional PBK digital room correction system
AMPLIFIER
2,550 watts Dynamic Peak / 850 watts RMS
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
Auto-On / Off, Trigger-On / Off, soft clipping, electrical shorting protection, thermal protection
WEIGHT
16.3 lbs. (7.4 kg)
FINISHES
Black
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY
Variable 35 Hz – 200 Hz; Bypass Option
SUB / SAT PHASE ALIGNMENT
Variable 0° – 180°
INPUTS
RCA or Balanced XLR. From Sub-Out / LFE-Out of receiver, processor or other line-level source
DIMENSIONS HXWXD INCLUDES RACK EARS FOR MOUNTING IN 19″ RACK
3.5″ × 17″ × 14.75″ (8.9cm × 43.2cm × 37.5cm)
