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Paradigm Persona 3FvsT+A Criterion S 230
The Paradigm Persona 3F stands 112.6 cm tall — about 7.6 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 230 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the T+A Criterion S 230 is the wider cabinet (31.0 cm versus 25.3 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Paradigm Persona 3F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 230 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 48 Hz. The Paradigm Persona 3F is rear-ported and the T+A Criterion S 230 is a transmission line. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,994 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | T+A |
| Model | Persona 3F | Criterion S 230 |
| HiFi ladder position | #158 of 276 floorstander | #95 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 44.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Width | 10 in | 12.2 in |
| Depth | 16.8 in | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 75 lb | 82.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | transmission-line |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 7 in midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 7 in woofer (X-PAL cone) | 2× 6.7 in woofer (aluminium), 2× 4.7 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in 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.