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Paradigm Persona 9HvsMartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A
The MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A stands 177.3 cm tall — about 45.3 cm more than the Paradigm Persona 9H at 132.0 cm. On footprint the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A is the wider cabinet (40.0 cm versus 31.0 cm). At 93 dB against 92 dB, the Paradigm Persona 9H is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Paradigm Persona 9H reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 22 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 215 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona 9H and a 305 mm cone on the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A. On price, the Paradigm Persona 9H sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $24,995 for the MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | MartinLogan |
| Model | Paradigm Persona 9H | MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A |
| Height | 52 in | 69.8 in |
| Width | 12.2 in | 15.7 in |
| Depth | 20.5 in | 24.9 in |
| Weight | 189.6 lb | 140 lb |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 7 in midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 4× 8.5 in woofer (X-PAL cone) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 2× 12 in woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 22 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 21000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–500 W | 20–700 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $24,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | martinlogan.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.