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ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Comparison

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ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52

Passive Floor-standing | 40-35k Hz

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ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing UFR52 and Borea BR09, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from ELAC and Triangle.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 and Triangle Borea BR09 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" soft dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 40-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:up to 140watts
  • Weight:23.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1005.0" x 9-1/4" x 13-5/16"( 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm )

Triangle Borea BR09 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 3 x 6" fiberglass Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 35 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 170watts
  • Weight:21.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1095.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )

What size room are the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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:

Listening Environment* ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Triangle Borea BR09
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both UFR52 and Borea BR09 are 3-way speakers.

Driver ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Triangle Borea BR09
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 4-inch 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 3 x 5.25-inch 3 x 6-inch

UFR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer . 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

UFR52 has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz whereas Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Borea BR09 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the UFR52's min frequency of 40Hz.

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

UFR52
Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Triangle Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max

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

UFR52 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Borea BR09 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. UFR52 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Borea BR09's is rated at 92.5 dB. This 7 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR09 a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

UFR52
Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max

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.

UFR52 can handle a max power of 170 watts RMS from the amp the whereas UFR52 has a max power handling value of 140 watts RMS , 30 watts less than the Borea BR09.

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.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

UFR52 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Borea BR09 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Terminals
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Triangle Borea BR09Binding post Terminals
Triangle Borea BR09's Binding post terminals

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52  Port
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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 ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's and Triangle Borea BR09's external dimensions. ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has external dimensions of 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm ( 39-9/16 x 9-1/4 x 13-5/16inch) 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 29mm narrower and 25mm less deeper than ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 but it is also 90mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 and Triangle Borea BR09 in scale.

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 and Triangle Borea BR09 Size and External Dimensions

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 ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR09 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The UFR52 requires 23% more surface area than the Borea BR09 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 weighs 23.80kg / 52.4lbs and the Triangle Borea BR09 weighs 21.80kg / 48lbs. This makes the UFR52 9% heavier than the Borea BR09.

Here is a comparison of how UFR52 and Borea BR09's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Triangle Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of UFR52:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
  • 2 Stabilizer-bars
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Protective discs
  • 4 Knobs
  • 6 Machine screws
  • Hex-key
  • Operating Instructions
  • 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

  • Reasons to choose ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 over Triangle Borea BR09
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Height 1005mm vs 1095mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

    Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR09 over ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52

    Max Input Power 170 watts vs 140 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 93 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Woofer Size 6 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 35 Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Base Surface Area 646cm2 vs 796cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1850USD vs 2400USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 Triangle Borea BR09
    Brand ELAC Triangle
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 140 watts up to 170 watts
    Sensitivity 86 dB 92.5 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance n/a 3.3 ohms
    Frequency Response 40-35k Hz 35 - 22k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 3
    Woofer Size 5.25" 6"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum fiberglass
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type soft dome dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 4" 6"
    Crossover Frequency n/a 310Hz and 3900Hz
    Firing Direction n/a front
    Physical Specs
    Height 1005.0mm (39.6") 1095.0mm (43.1")
    Width 235.0mm (9.3") 206.0mm (8.1")
    Depth 339.0mm (13.3") 314.0mm (12.4")
    Weight 23.80kg (52.4lbs) 21.80kg (48lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl n/a
    Available Colors Satin Black with Walnut Sides, Satin White with Oak Sides Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 5 Years

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