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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 52.0 in · 1 in = 10.78 px
T+A Solitaire S 430vsParadigm Persona 7F
The Paradigm Persona 7F stands 132.0 cm tall — about 14.0 cm more than the T+A Solitaire S 430 at 118.0 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona 7F is the wider cabinet (30.8 cm versus 26.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 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. The T+A Solitaire S 430 is down-firing ported and the Paradigm Persona 7F is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $28,399 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Paradigm |
| Model | Solitaire S 430 | Persona 7F |
| HiFi ladder position | #192 of 276 floorstander | #235 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 46.5 in | 52 in |
| Width | 10.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Depth | 17.3 in | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 121.3 lb | 143.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 2× 5.9 in midrange (aluminium), 2× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 7 in midrange (Truextent beryllium cone), 2× 8.5 in woofer (X-PAL cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $29,900 / pair | $26,898 / 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.