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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1320 mm (132.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsParadigm Persona 9H
The Paradigm Persona 9H stands 132.0 cm tall — about 9.9 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the wider cabinet (41.9 cm versus 31.0 cm). At 93 dB against 90 dB, the Paradigm Persona 9H is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 15 Hz versus 19 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 215 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 9H. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $35,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Paradigm |
| Model | 801 D4 | Persona 9H |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #292 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1320 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 310 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 86 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 4× 215 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 200 / 400 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 19 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 15–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $35,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | paradigm.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.