Front view — side by side at true scale
AParadigm Persona 3FBCanton Reference 5
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1126 mm (112.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Canton |
| Model | Persona 3F | Reference 5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #160 of 281 floorstander | #73 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1126 mm | 1020 mm |
| Width | 253 mm | 287 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg | 36 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 (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 174 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 21 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $11,998 / pair | $11,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.