In this review, we will be comparing AE320 and Borea BR09, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Acoustic Energy and Triangle. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of AE320 and Triangle Borea BR09 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the AE320 and Triangle Borea BR09 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the AE320 and Triangle Borea BR09 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both AE320 and Borea BR09 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
AE320 |
Triangle Borea BR09 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.2-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.2-inch
|
3 x 6-inch
|
AE320 features a 1.1" aluminium dome with waveguide Tweeter , a 5.2" Midrange and 2 x 5.2" ceramic aluminium sandwich Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 380Hz and 3400Hz. On the other hand, the Borea BR09 features a 1" silk dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 3 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 310Hz and 3900Hz.
Frequency Response
AE320 has a frequency range of 35Hz - 30kHz whereas Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22k 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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AE320 and Borea BR09 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. AE320 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Borea BR09's is at 92.5 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR09 a more sensitive speaker compared to AE320, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
AE320 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR09 has a max power handling value of 170 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the AE320.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
AE320 has a rear firing port whereas Borea BR09 has a front firing ports. Triangle Borea BR09's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to AE320 with its rear-firing port.
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 AE320's and Triangle Borea BR09's external dimensions. AE320 has external dimensions of 1000.0 x 175.0 x 260.0mm ( 39.4 x 6.9 x 10.2inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR09 has external dimensions of 1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 43.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) .
Triangle Borea BR09 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 31mm wider, 95mm taller and 54mm deeper than AE320.
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 AE320 is approximately 455.0cm2 / 70.5inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR09 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The AE320 requires 30% less surface area than the Borea BR09 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The AE320 weighs 26.00kg / 57.2lbs and the Triangle Borea BR09 weighs 21.80kg / 48lbs. This makes the AE320 19% heavier than the Borea BR09.
Here is a comparison of how AE320 and Borea BR09's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR09?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR09:
2 x Borea speakers 2 x protections grids 2 x pedestals 8 x screws 8 x adhesive rubber plots 8 x decoupling spikes 1 x user manual
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
170 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1000mm
vs
1095mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
455cm2 (175x260mm)
vs
646cm2 (206x314mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
93 dB
vs
90 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5.2 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Price per pair* |
1850USD
vs
2699USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Acoustic Energy AE320 |
Triangle Borea BR09 |
| Brand |
Acoustic Energy |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 200 watts |
up to 170 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
92.5 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
3.3 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
35Hz - 30kHz |
35 - 22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
5.2" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
ceramic aluminium sandwich |
fiberglass |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
dome with waveguide |
dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.2" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
380Hz and 3400Hz |
310Hz and 3900Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1000.0mm (39.4") |
1095.0mm (43.1") |
| Width |
175.0mm (6.9") |
206.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
260.0mm (10.2") |
314.0mm (12.4") |
| Weight |
26.00kg (57.2lbs) |
21.80kg (48lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
high density MDF |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Piano Gloss White, Piano Gloss Black, Real Walnut wood veneer |
Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |