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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 II
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 13.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina II at 30.4 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 17.9 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 Sonus Faber Lumina II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina II. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $1,499 for the Sonus Faber Lumina II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Persona B | Lumina II |
| HiFi ladder position | #197 of 255 bookshelf | #54 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 435 mm | 304 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 5.8 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× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 1800 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 60 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / 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.