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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 7.5 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Persona B 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 60 Hz. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $3,500 for the Dynaudio Special Forty.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Paradigm |
| Model | Special Forty | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #197 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 14 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 (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $10,000 / 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.