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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Paradigm Founder 40BvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 19.7 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 21.6 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Wharfedale |
| Model | Founder 40B | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #135 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1600 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.