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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
Dali MenuetvsParadigm Founder 40B
The Paradigm Founder 40B stands 36.8 cm tall — about 11.8 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Menuet reaches deeper in the bass, down to 59 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Paradigm |
| Model | Menuet | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.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.