In this review, we will be comparing Aria 926 and Borea BR08, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and Triangle.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Focal Aria 926 and Triangle Borea BR08 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Focal Aria 926 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" inverted dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer
- 45-28k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-250watts
- Weight:25.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1039.0" x 11-9/16" x 14-11/16"( 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm )
Triangle Borea BR08 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Break_in Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 6" fiberglass Woofer
- 6" Midrange
- 40 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
- 92 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 150watts
- Weight:18.85kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1020.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 1020.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )
What size room are the Focal Aria 926 and Triangle Borea BR08 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* |
Focal Aria 926 |
Triangle Borea BR08 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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 Focal Aria 926 and Triangle Borea BR08 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 Aria 926 and Borea BR08 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Focal Aria 926 |
Triangle Borea BR08 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
Aria 926 features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 290Hz and 2,400Hz. On the other hand, the Borea BR08 features a 1" silk Break_in Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 215Hz and 3500Hz.
Frequency Response
Aria 926 has a frequency range of 45-28k Hz whereas Borea BR08 has a frequency range of 40 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Borea BR08 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Aria 926's min frequency of 45Hz.
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
Aria 926 and Borea BR08 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Aria 926 sensitivity is rated at 91.5 dB and the Borea BR08's is at 92 dB.
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.
Aria 926 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR08 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Aria 926.
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
Aria 926 features Binding post type posts and Borea BR08 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR08's Binding post terminals
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 Focal Aria 926's and Triangle Borea BR08's external dimensions. Focal Aria 926 has external dimensions of 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm ( 40-7/8 x 11-9/16 x 14-11/16inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR08 has external dimensions of 1020.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 40.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) .
Focal Aria 926 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 88mm wider, 19mm taller and 60mm deeper than Triangle Borea BR08.
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 Focal Aria 926 is approximately 1099.6cm2 / 170.4inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR08 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The Aria 926 requires 70% more surface area than the Borea BR08 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 Focal Aria 926 weighs 25.00kg / 55lbs and the Triangle Borea BR08 weighs 18.85kg / 41.5lbs. This makes the Aria 926 33% heavier than the Borea BR08.
Here is a comparison of how Aria 926 and Borea BR08'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 Focal Aria 926?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aria 926:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrilleBase4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)4 Plastic feet4 ScrewsAllen-keyHex-toolUser Manual
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR08?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR08:
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 |
250 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
28k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Minimum Impedance |
3 ohms
vs
2.9 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
|
Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1020mm
vs
1039mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
646cm2
vs
1099cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1600USD
vs
4798USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Focal Aria 926 |
Triangle Borea BR08 |
| Brand |
Focal |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-250 watts |
up to 150 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91.5 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
2.9 ohms |
3 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
45-28k Hz |
40 - 22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Flax |
fiberglass |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
inverted dome |
Break_in |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
290Hz and 2,400Hz |
215Hz and 3500Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1039.0mm (40.9") |
1020.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
294.0mm (11.6") |
206.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
374.0mm (14.7") |
314.0mm (12.4") |
| Weight |
25.00kg (55lbs) |
18.85kg (41.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Glass/Leather |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black |
Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |