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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1126 mm (112.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
T+A Criterion S 230vsParadigm Persona 3F
The Paradigm Persona 3F stands 112.6 cm tall — about 7.6 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 230 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the T+A Criterion S 230 is the wider cabinet (31.0 cm versus 25.3 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Paradigm Persona 3F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 230 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 48 Hz. The T+A Criterion S 230 is a transmission line and the Paradigm Persona 3F is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,994 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Paradigm |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | Persona 3F |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #158 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1126 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 253 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 427 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 kg | 34 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 178 mm woofer (X-PAL cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $11,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | paradigm.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.