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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsParadigm Founder 40B
The Dynaudio Special Forty and the Paradigm Founder 40B stand at nearly the same height, around 36.0 cm tall. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 19.8 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 Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Dynaudio Special Forty and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $2,200 for the Paradigm Founder 40B.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Paradigm |
| Model | Special Forty | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.