Short answer: the Paradigm Persona 7F if sound quality matters most, the Magico A3 if price matters most. The Paradigm Persona 7F ranks #59 of 226 floorstanding speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $29,999.98. The Magico A3 ranks #102, rated 4.2/5, at $15,400, $14,599.98 cheaper.
Why pick the Paradigm Persona 7F: A large Persona tower with the beryllium tweeter and midrange over two 8.5” woofers, rated flat to 24Hz on axis. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the Magico A3: A sealed three-way tower in an aluminium cabinet with a 1.1” beryllium dome tweeter, a 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange and two 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers. Watch for: Magico’s data does not cover bass reliably, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from it and the measured Magico A5.
Buy the Paradigm Persona 7F when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Magico A3 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Paradigm Persona 7F 4.0 to 4.8; Magico A3 3.8 to 4.6). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Paradigm Persona 7F | Magico A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,999.98 per pair | $15,400 per pair |
| Ranked | #59 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #102 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1x 1” beryllium dome tweeter, 1x 7” beryllium midrange, 2x 8.5” X-PAL woofers | 1.1” (28mm) beryllium dome tweeter, 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange, 2x 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers |
| Sensitivity | 92dB room / 89dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms compatible (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 45kHz (±2dB on-axis, manufacturer specified) | 22Hz-50kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 52”H x 11.8”W x 20.5”D (1320 x 300 x 520 mm) | 44”H x 9.3”W x 11”D (1118 x 235 x 279 mm) |
| Weight | 143.3 lbs (65 kg) | 110.2 lbs (50 kg) each |
| Enclosure | Bass reflex | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | sealed |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Paradigm Persona 7F: $29,999.98 per pair Estimated Paradigm eBay
Same family: the Paradigm Persona B (bookshelf, estimated 4.1/5), the Paradigm Persona 3F (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5), the Paradigm Persona 5F (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5), the Paradigm Persona 9H (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.4/5), the Paradigm Persona C (center, estimated 4.2/5) and the Paradigm Persona SUB (subwoofer, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: A large Persona tower with the beryllium tweeter and midrange over two 8.5” woofers, rated flat to 24Hz on axis. SoundStage Ultra called it a benchmark product.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. At 65 kg each it needs a large room.
Full Paradigm Persona 7F review and specifications →
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 52”H x 11.8”W x 20.5”D (1320 x 300 x 520 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 1” beryllium dome tweeter, 1x 7” beryllium midrange, 2x 8.5” X-PAL woofers |
| Enclosure | Bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 45kHz (±2dB on-axis, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms compatible (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 92dB room / 89dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 143.3 lbs (65 kg) |
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Magico A3: $15,400 per pair Estimated Magico eBay
Same family: the Magico A1 (bookshelf, estimated 4.2/5), the Magico A5 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5), the Magico ACC (center, estimated 4.2/5) and the Magico Audio ASUB (subwoofer, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: A sealed three-way tower in an aluminium cabinet with a 1.1” beryllium dome tweeter, a 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange and two 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers. Magico’s own measurements show a smooth listening window and sound power.
Cons: Magico’s data does not cover bass reliably, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from it and the measured Magico A5. The load is 4 ohms and it weighs 50kg each. Magico has announced a redesigned A3 to replace this version.
Full Magico A3 review and specifications →
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44”H x 9.3”W x 11”D (1118 x 235 x 279 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) beryllium dome tweeter, 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange, 2x 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers |
| Frequency Response | 22Hz-50kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 110.2 lbs (50 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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