In this review, we will be comparing Thetis 340 and Thetis 300, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by Triangle. 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 Thetis 340 and Triangle Thetis 300 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 Thetis 340 and Triangle Thetis 300 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.Both Triangle Thetis 340and Triangle Thetis 300 have a single woofer setup however the Triangle Thetis 340's woofer is 10-inch whereas the Triangle Thetis 300 features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Thetis 340 has a frequency range of 25-120 Hz whereas Thetis 300 has a frequency range of 32-120 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Thetis 340 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Thetis 300's min frequency of 32Hz.
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 Thetis 340 and Triangle Thetis 300 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 Thetis 340's and Triangle Thetis 300's external dimensions. Triangle Thetis 340 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 340.0 x 340.0mm ( 14-15/16 x 13-3/8 x 13-3/8inch) whereas Triangle Thetis 300 has external dimensions of 340.0 x 300.0 x 300.0mm ( 13-3/8 x 11-13/16 x 11-13/16inch) .
Triangle Thetis 340 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40mm wider, 40mm taller and 40mm deeper than Triangle Thetis 300.
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 Thetis 340 is approximately 1156.0cm2 / 179.2inch2 and base area of the Triangle Thetis 300 is approximately 900.0cm2 / 139.5inch2. The Thetis 340 requires 28% more surface area than the Thetis 300 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Thetis 340 weighs 16.10kg / 35.4lbs and the Triangle Thetis 300 weighs 10.60kg / 23.3lbs. This makes the Thetis 340 52% heavier than the Thetis 300.
Here is a comparison of how Thetis 340 and Thetis 300's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
340mm
vs
380mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
900cm2
vs
1156cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
650USD
vs
825USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Thetis 340 |
Triangle Thetis 300 |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
25-120 Hz |
32-120 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
400-watt RMS |
250-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper composite |
Paper composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
380.0mm (15") |
340.0mm (13.4") |
| Width |
340.0mm (13.4") |
300.0mm (11.8") |
| Depth |
340.0mm (13.4") |
300.0mm (11.8") |
| Weight |
16.10kg (35.4lbs) |
10.60kg (23.3lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |