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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1320 mm (132.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Paradigm Persona 7FvsTAD Evolution One TX
The Paradigm Persona 7F stands 132.0 cm tall — about 10.5 cm more than the TAD Evolution One TX at 121.5 cm. On footprint the TAD Evolution One TX is the wider cabinet (35.0 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 Paradigm Persona 7F reaches deeper in the bass, down to 24 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 215 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 7F and a 160 mm cone on the TAD Evolution One TX. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $27,447 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | TAD |
| Model | Persona 7F | Evolution One TX |
| HiFi ladder position | #240 of 281 floorstander | #212 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1320 mm | 1215 mm |
| Width | 308 mm | 350 mm |
| Depth | 520 mm | 512 mm |
| Weight | 65 kg | 46 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) | 2× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $26,898 / pair | $27,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.