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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsParadigm Founder 40B
The Paradigm Founder 40B stands 36.8 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Dali Rubicon 2 at 35.3 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 19.5 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubicon 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 2 and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Dali Rubicon 2 sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $2,200 for the Paradigm Founder 40B.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Paradigm |
| Model | Rubicon 2 | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #115 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 353 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3100 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / 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.