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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 386 mm (38.6 cm) · 1 mm = 1.45 px
Paradigm Founder 40BvsWharfedale Aura 1
The Wharfedale Aura 1 stands 38.6 cm tall — about 1.8 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Aura 1 is the wider cabinet (23.4 cm versus 21.6 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 Wharfedale Aura 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B and a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,100 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Wharfedale |
| Model | Founder 40B | Aura 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #117 of 215 bookshelf | #139 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 368 mm | 386 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 352 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 12.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $2,000 / 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.