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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 40BvsSonus Faber Lumina II
The Paradigm Founder 40B stands 36.8 cm tall — about 6.4 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina II at 30.4 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 17.9 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 Sonus Faber Lumina II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 69 Hz. The Paradigm Founder 40B is rear-ported and the Sonus Faber Lumina II is front-ported. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $1,499 for the Sonus Faber Lumina II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Founder 40B | Lumina II |
| HiFi ladder position | #135 of 255 bookshelf | #54 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 304 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 5.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1600 Hz | 1800 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.