Front view — side by side at true scale
AParadigm Persona 3FBT+A Criterion S 230
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1126 mm (112.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | T+A |
| Model | Persona 3F | Criterion S 230 |
| HiFi ladder position | #158 of 276 floorstander | #95 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1126 mm | 1050 mm |
| Width | 253 mm | 310 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 430 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg | 37.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | transmission-line |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $11,998 / pair | $11,990 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | ta-hifi.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.