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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1330 mm (133.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Paradigm Persona 7FvsCanton Reference 1
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Paradigm Persona 7F at 132.0 cm. On footprint the Canton Reference 1 is the wider cabinet (36.7 cm versus 30.8 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Persona 7F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 24 Hz. The Paradigm Persona 7F is rear-ported and the Canton Reference 1 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $25,949 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Canton |
| Model | Persona 7F | Reference 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #240 of 281 floorstander | #244 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Width | 308 mm | 367 mm |
| Depth | 520 mm | 630 mm |
| Weight | 65 kg | 81 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 215 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 3× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $26,898 / pair | $25,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | canton.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.