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Paradigm Founder 80FvsDynaudio Evoke 30
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 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 80F and a 140 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Dynaudio |
| Model | Founder 80F | Evoke 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #34 of 281 floorstander | #19 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 38.2 in | 36.2 in |
| Width | 11.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Depth | 14 in | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 52 lb | 34.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 6 in midrange (AL-MAG cone), 2× 6 in woofer (CARBON-X cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 5.5 in mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 5.5 in woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–220 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,800 / pair | $3,999 / 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.