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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1107 mm (110.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.51 px
Wharfedale Aura 4vsParadigm Founder 100F
The Wharfedale Aura 4 stands 110.7 cm tall — about 4.2 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 100F at 106.5 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Aura 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 32.9 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Paradigm Founder 100F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Aura 4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 37 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 4 and a 177 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 100F. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,350 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Paradigm |
| Model | Aura 4 | Founder 100F |
| HiFi ladder position | #143 of 281 floorstander | #105 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1107 mm | 1065 mm |
| Width | 369 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 402 mm | 409 mm |
| Weight | 24.5 kg | 32.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 150 mm woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm midrange (AL-MAG cone), 3× 177 mm woofer (CARBON-X cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 15–350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,499 / pair | $5,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | 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.