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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Paradigm Persona BvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 13.0 cm more than the Paradigm Persona B at 43.5 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 23.1 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 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Wharfedale |
| Model | Persona B | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #197 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 435 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 60 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / 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.