In this review, we will be comparing Tales 340 and R-101SW, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Triangle and Klipsch. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Tales 340 and Klipsch R-101SW first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Triangle Tales 340 and Klipsch R-101SW compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Triangle Tales 340and Klipsch R-101SW have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
Tales 340 has a frequency range of 30-120 Hz whereas R-101SW has a frequency range of 29.5-160 Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Triangle Tales 340 and Klipsch R-101SW have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Triangle Tales 340's and Klipsch R-101SW's external dimensions. Triangle Tales 340 has external dimensions of 383.0 x 342.0 x 357.0mm ( 15-1/16 x 13-7/16 x 14-1/16inch) whereas Klipsch R-101SW has external dimensions of 370.0 x 358.0 x 529.0mm ( 14-9/16inch x 14-1/16inch x 20-13/16inch ) .
Triangle Tales 340 is 16mm narrower and 172mm less deeper than Klipsch R-101SW but it is also 13mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Triangle Tales 340 is approximately 1220.9cm2 / 189.2inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-101SW is approximately 1893.8cm2 / 293.5inch2. The Tales 340 requires 36% less surface area than the R-101SW which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Triangle Tales 340 weighs 8.90kg / 19.6lbs and the Klipsch R-101SW weighs 13.91kg / 30.6lbs. This makes the R-101SW 56% heavier than the Tales 340.
Here is a comparison of how Tales 340 and R-101SW's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 Base Surface Area |
1220cm2
vs
1893cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
459USD
vs
499USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 High Frequency Response |
160k Hz
vs
120k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
370mm
vs
383mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
| General |
Triangle Tales 340 |
Klipsch Reference R-101SW |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
200 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
30-120 Hz |
29.5-160 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
350-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper composite |
Spun-Copper TCP |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
383.0mm (15.1") |
370.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
342.0mm (13.5") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Depth |
357.0mm (14.1") |
529.0mm (20.8") |
| Weight |
8.90kg (19.6lbs) |
13.91kg (30.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |