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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
Dali MenuetvsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 18.5 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Persona B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Paradigm |
| Model | Menuet | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #25 of 439 bookshelf | #337 of 439 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 14 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 (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $10,000 / 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.