Paradigm PDR-10 v.4 10″ Powered Subwoofer – 300W Peak, Serviced

$295.00

A black Paradigm PDR-10 v.4 powered subwoofer, with a 10-inch forward-firing driver and 100 watts RMS (300 watts dynamic peak) on board, serviced on our bench and in very good condition.

✔️ Very good condition — free of significant marks
✔️ Serviced on our bench and tested before listing
✔️ 10-inch forward-firing driver, 100 W RMS and 300 W dynamic peak
✔️ Covered by Radique Warranty
✔️ Includes Perpetual Trade-Back Program eligibility
✔️ Expertly packed for safe shipping

1 in stock

Description

A black Paradigm PDR-10 v.4 powered subwoofer, with a 10-inch forward-firing driver and 100 watts RMS (300 watts dynamic peak) on board, serviced on our bench and in very good condition.

What it is

When Paradigm introduced the PDR-10 v.4, it put it this way: “Working under the principle of ‘tweaking for perfection,’ Paradigm introduces its fourth generation of PDR subwoofers with design enhancements and added features that deliver the superb definition and deep bass impact for which this lineup has long been known—as well as subtle improvements to the models’ external appearance.”

“As a leader in speaker design and technology, Paradigm is committed to continuously upgrading existing product lines as our research and design team makes new breakthroughs,” said Paradigm’s Marketing Manager, Mark Aling. “Our dealers and our customers expect Paradigm to be on the cutting edge, and ‘tweaking for perfection’ has become a company mantra in this pursuit. Nowhere is this more evident than in the release of our PDR Series v.4 subwoofers.”

The PDR-10’s 10-inch driver uses a reinforced polymer-composite cone and fires forward from the front of the cabinet, driven by a 100-watt RMS amplifier with 300 watts of dynamic peak power held in reserve for the big moments in films and music. It is a compact, easy-to-place way to add real low end to a stereo system or a home theatre.

Hook-up is simple. Two RCA line-level inputs, left and right, take a receiver’s or processor’s subwoofer (LFE) output, or a left and right line-level pair. The low-pass frequency control sets where the sub hands off to your main speakers, anywhere from 50 to 200 Hz, and a Bypass switch hands that job to an AV receiver’s own bass management instead. A 0/180° phase switch helps it blend smoothly with your main speakers, and with the power switch on Auto On, it wakes when a signal arrives and returns to standby when the music stops. The black cabinet has softened, curved edges, two ports on the rear panel and a removable grille.

The service it has had

Serviced on our bench and tested before listing.

Condition

Very Good, and free of significant marks, as the photographs show.

Real bass from a compact Paradigm, ready to plug into your system.

Available for pickup in Kanata, or shipped across Canada and internationally — we have sent equipment to fifteen countries in the past year, each piece packed in-house in 275 lb test double-wall boxes. Live shipping rates for your address are calculated at checkout. Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Available for audition by appointment in Kanata.

Paradigm PDR-10 v.4 Specifications

  • Type: powered subwoofer, single forward-firing driver, two rear ports
  • Service: serviced on our bench
  • Driver: 10″ (255 mm), reinforced polymer-composite cone, 38 mm voice coil
  • Amplifier: 100 W RMS, 300 W dynamic peak
  • Low-frequency extension: 29 Hz (DIN; DIN represents the typical in-room low-frequency limit)
  • Inputs: two RCA line-level inputs (L/R or mono), for a subwoofer/LFE output or a stereo line-level pair
  • Low-pass frequency: variable, 50 to 200 Hz, with a Variable/Bypass switch
  • Controls: level, low-pass frequency, 0/180° phase
  • Power switch: Auto On (signal-sensing standby) / Off
  • Finish: black
  • Grille: removable
  • Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 13.1 x 15.5 x 15.3 inches (333 x 394 x 387 mm)
  • Weight: approx. 29 lbs (13.2 kg)

🔊 Subwoofer Cable

This subwoofer takes a line-level feed on RCA. Our Gold Series Subwoofer Cable is a shielded lead built for exactly that run, in stock and ready to go. 👉

⚠️ Important Information for International Buyers

This unit is configured for North American 110/120V power. Buyers outside North America will require a step-down transformer and appropriate plug adapter.

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Additional information
Weight31 lbs
Dimensions19.3 × 17.1 × 19.5 in
Woofer Size10″
About brand
Paradigm at Radique

Paradigm has designed loudspeakers in the Toronto area since 1982, and we've had more than 600 Paradigm listings so far, covering 193 different models, more than any other brand. Every used Paradigm here is inspected, tested and photographed in-house, then covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

The Paradigm story, 1982 to today

Jerry VanderMarel and Scott Bagby founded Paradigm in 1982 in Mississauga, just outside Toronto, starting with two speakers: the Model 7 and the Model 9.

The early 1990s made the name. The Titan became Paradigm's best seller in 1991, the compact Atom followed in 1992, and the PS-1000 of 1994 was its first powered subwoofer. Paradigm also says it opened its Advanced Research Centre here in Ottawa in 1993.

The Reference Studio line arrived in 1996 and ran through several numbered versions. In 1998 Paradigm bought the electronics maker Sonic Frontiers, which brought Anthem into the family, and in 2001 it moved into a new Mississauga factory where it made its own cabinets, driver parts and crossovers.

Co-founder Jerry VanderMarel left in 2005, when the private-equity firm ShoreView Industries became Scott Bagby's partner; together they went on to buy MartinLogan. From the 2010s some lines, notably Monitor, were made in China, while Prestige (2014), Persona (2016) and Founder (2021) have been built in Mississauga.

In 2019 Scott Bagby and his son John bought Paradigm, Anthem and MartinLogan back from ShoreView, and their company, PML Sound International, added GoldenEar at the start of 2025.

Which Paradigm is which?

Titan and Atom: compact bookshelf speakers, made in numbered versions (v1, v2 and so on). The Titan was Paradigm's best seller by 1991.

Monitor: Paradigm's entry-level line for decades; Monitor SE is today's version.

Reference Studio, later Studio (1996 to the mid-2010s): the Studio 20, 40, 60 and 100 plus matching centres, each in numbered versions.

Signature (2004–2016): the flagship of its day.

Prestige (2014), Premier (2018), Founder (2021) and Persona (2016): Prestige and Premier are the middle lines, Founder sits above them, and Persona is the flagship.

Subwoofers: from the PS-1000 (1994) through the PS, PW and Servo series to Defiance (2018).

Buying used Paradigm: what to check

Where it was made. That depends on the line and the year, so go by the rear label rather than assume "Made in Canada".

Woofer surrounds. Owners report foam surrounds needing replacement on some older models, including early Titans. Press gently around each one.

Powered subwoofers. The amplifier is the part most likely to have aged. Run a used sub at volume and check that auto-on still works.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and photographed here first, and comes with our warranty.