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Paradigm Persona B vs 3F vs other competitors - any experience?

Hello all, 

I am Robert, 50 and would like to ask for any experience of the forum members concerning Paradigm Persona speakers. 
Was wondering if anybody has heard both, the „3F“ and the „B“ in comparison in a room 350-400 sqft?

I had lend the 3F and to me they were simply amazing. Unfortunately my wife does not like floorstanding speakers in the living room, that is why I was thinking about getting the Persona B. Unfortunately no dealer has the Persona B for a demo.

How do they compare sonically to the 3F - non fatiguing, richness, voices, foundation, bass etc.?

Does anybody recommend stand mount speakers from other brands performing similar to the Paradigm Persona  B, especially lovely vocals, great resolution, still rich sounding and non fatigueing?

Thank you all for feedback.

Best
Robert
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kenjit
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@kenjit what are the sound differences between the Dynaudio confidence 20 and vimberg amea? I was interested in both myself.
Havent heard either. But since nobody mentioned them I thought I would.
mi4
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Hi. I have the Persona 9h’s in my main two channel listening room.  I have them paired with the Anthem STR Preamp and STR Amp.  I also have the Persona B’s w/ stands in my den.  I have the B’s paired with the Anthem STR Integrated.  As you would expect, there is a difference between the two.  That said, the Persona B’s are great.  Very easy to listen to.  I purchased them after I had the 9h’s for a while.  Did not really audition them against anything else.  Loved the 9h’s that much and figured it was a safe bet.  Definitely not disappointed!
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robchrou OP
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Thanks mi4. 

How large is the room where you are listening to the B’s ? 
Would you say they sound “complete” or is the bass energy of dedicated bass chassis somehow missing (without comparison to the 9 of course)?

And last but not least how would you rate a) resolution and b) sound of voices compared to the 9?

Thanks for helping 👍🏻
Best
Robert


contuzzi
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The persona B are slightly warmer voiced than the rest of the line.

They’re absolutely sensational.  Highly recommended, and I’ve heard a LOT of the competition in the price range.  Someone mentioned the Kanta vs persona and I agree.  The persona is better competition for the sopra no1, but in some ways better.  I’d say the only thing the sopra has over the persona is being a more open soundstage.
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robchrou OP
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Thanks all for your responses, I appreciate 👍🏻
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