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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
Paradigm Persona BvsPolk Reserve R200
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 7.6 cm more than the Polk Reserve R200 at 35.9 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 19.4 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 Polk Reserve R200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B and a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Polk |
| Model | Persona B | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #197 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 435 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 8.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 60 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / 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.