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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 380 mm (38.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.47 px
Paradigm Founder 40BvsDynaudio Evoke 20
The Dynaudio Evoke 20 stands 38.0 cm tall — about 1.2 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Evoke 20 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 20. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,300 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Dynaudio |
| Model | Founder 40B | Evoke 20 |
| HiFi ladder position | #117 of 215 bookshelf | #131 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 380 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 215 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 317 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $2,399 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.