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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 5FvsSonus Faber Maxima Amator
The Paradigm Persona 5F stands 118.5 cm tall — about 6.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator at 112.0 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator is the wider cabinet (30.4 cm versus 25.9 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 Sonus Faber Maxima Amator reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 45 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,000 a pair.
| 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 | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 3× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–500 W | 25–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $17,000 / pair | $15,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.