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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 BvsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 15.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 89 dB against 84 dB, the Paradigm Persona B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Paradigm Persona B reaches deeper in the bass, down to 60 Hz versus 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B and a 120 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina I. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $999 for the Sonus Faber Lumina I.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Persona B | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #197 of 255 bookshelf | #31 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 435 mm | 280 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 148 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 60 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $999 / 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.