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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 3FvsDali Rubikore 8
The Paradigm Persona 3F stands 112.6 cm tall — about 2.6 cm more than the Dali Rubikore 8 at 110.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Rubikore 8 is the wider cabinet (30.2 cm versus 25.3 cm). At 90.5 dB against 89 dB, the Dali Rubikore 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubikore 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 3F and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubikore 8. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Dali |
| Model | Persona 3F | Rubikore 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #160 of 281 floorstander | #129 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1126 mm | 1100 mm |
| Width | 253 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 444 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg | 30 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× 45 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 165 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–400 W | 40–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,998 / pair | $12,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.