Paradigm Persona 5FvsSonus Faber Maxima Amator
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Persona 5F | Maxima Amator |
| HiFi ladder position | #196 of 281 floorstander | #159 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1185 mm | 1120 mm |
| Width | 259 mm | 304 mm |
| Depth | 427 mm | 350 mm |
| Weight | 43 kg | 38 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1ร 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1ร 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 3ร 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1ร 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1ร 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency โ low | 45 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency โ high | 45000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 ฮฉ | 4 ฮฉ |
| Recommended amp | 15โ500 W | 25โ125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $17,000 / pair | $15,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability โ | Check availability โ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com โ | sonusfaber.com โ |
| Product page | Open product page โ | Open product page โ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.