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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1126 mm (112.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Canton Reference 5vsParadigm Persona 3F
The Paradigm Persona 3F stands 112.6 cm tall — about 10.6 cm more than the Canton Reference 5 at 102.0 cm. On footprint the Canton Reference 5 is the wider cabinet (28.7 cm versus 25.3 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Persona 3F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 21 Hz versus 48 Hz. The Canton Reference 5 is down-firing ported and the Paradigm Persona 3F is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Paradigm |
| Model | Reference 5 | Persona 3F |
| HiFi ladder position | #73 of 281 floorstander | #160 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1020 mm | 1126 mm |
| Width | 287 mm | 253 mm |
| Depth | 460 mm | 427 mm |
| Weight | 36 kg | 34 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 174 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) |
| Frequency — low | 21 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,000 / pair | $11,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | paradigm.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.