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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1126 mm (112.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Paradigm Persona 3FvsBowers & Wilkins 804 D4
The Paradigm Persona 3F stands 112.6 cm tall — about 5.5 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 at 107.1 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the wider cabinet (28.8 cm versus 25.3 cm). The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 24 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 3F and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Persona 3F | 804 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #160 of 281 floorstander | #111 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1126 mm | 1071 mm |
| Width | 253 mm | 288 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 391 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg | 36.85 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–400 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,998 / pair | $13,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.