Front view — side by side at true scale
AParadigm Persona BBKEF Reference 1 Meta
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | KEF |
| Model | Persona B | Reference 1 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #166 of 215 bookshelf | #172 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 435 mm | 440 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 422 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 60 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | international.kef.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.