TrueScaleAudio
Compare speakers at true scale
Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.
Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 970 mm (97.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.58 px
Dynaudio Evoke 30vsParadigm Founder 80F
The Paradigm Founder 80F stands 97.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Dynaudio Evoke 30 at 92.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 80F is the wider cabinet (30.1 cm versus 26.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Founder 80F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Evoke 30 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 140 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 30 and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 80F. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Paradigm |
| Model | Evoke 30 | Founder 80F |
| HiFi ladder position | #19 of 281 floorstander | #34 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 920 mm | 970 mm |
| Width | 268 mm | 301 mm |
| Depth | 342 mm | 356 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 140 mm mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 140 mm woofer (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm midrange (AL-MAG cone), 2× 152 mm woofer (CARBON-X cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–220 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,999 / pair | $3,800 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | 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.