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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
Paradigm Founder 40BvsPolk Reserve R200
The Paradigm Founder 40B and the Polk Reserve R200 stand at nearly the same height, around 36.8 cm tall. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 19.4 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 Polk Reserve R200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B and a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Polk |
| Model | Founder 40B | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #135 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 8.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1600 Hz | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.