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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1185 mm (118.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Paradigm Persona 5FvsDali Epicon 6
The Paradigm Persona 5F stands 118.5 cm tall — about 16.0 cm more than the Dali Epicon 6 at 102.5 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona 5F is the wider cabinet (25.9 cm versus 23.2 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Persona 5F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Epicon 6 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 5F and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 6. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Dali |
| Model | Persona 5F | Epicon 6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #196 of 281 floorstander | #78 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1185 mm | 1025 mm |
| Width | 259 mm | 232 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 441 mm |
| Weight | 43 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), 3× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft textile dome), 2× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone (SMC)) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 5 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–500 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $17,000 / pair | $16,000 / 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.