In this review, we will be comparing Omada No.4 and Borea BR08, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and Triangle.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Focal Omada No.4 and Triangle Borea BR08 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Focal Omada No.4 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer
- 40-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-350watts
- Weight:31.57kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1158.0" x 12-1/16" x 15-13/16"( 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm )
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 )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Omada No.4 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 Omada No.4 and Borea BR08 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Focal Omada No.4 |
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 8-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
Omada No.4 features a 1" Al/Mg Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer . 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
Omada No.4 has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz whereas Borea BR08 has a frequency range of 40 - 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
Omada No.4 and Borea BR08 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Omada No.4 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.
Omada No.4 can handle a max power of 350 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR08 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Omada No.4.
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
Omada No.4 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
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Omada No.4 and Borea BR08 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
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 Omada No.4's and Triangle Borea BR08's external dimensions. Focal Omada No.4 has external dimensions of 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm ( 45-9/16inch x 12-1/16inch x 15-13/16inch ) 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 Omada No.4 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 101mm wider, 138mm taller and 88mm 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 Omada No.4 is approximately 1234.1cm2 / 191.3inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR08 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The Omada No.4 requires 91% 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 Omada No.4 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs and the Triangle Borea BR08 weighs 18.85kg / 41.5lbs. This makes the Omada No.4 67% heavier than the Borea BR08.
Here is a comparison of how Omada No.4 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 Omada No.4?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Omada No.4:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers 2 Grilles 2 Bases 8 Spike feet 8 Nuts 8 Rubber feet 8 Screws Cleaning cloth Hex-key User Manual Focal brochure
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 |
350 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1020mm
vs
1158mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
646cm2
vs
1234cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1600USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Focal Omada No.4 |
Triangle Borea BR08 |
| Brand |
Focal |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-350 watts |
up to 150 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91.5 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
3 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
40-30k Hz |
40 - 22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Carbon Fiber + Polymer |
fiberglass |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Inverted Hard-Dome |
Break_in |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
215Hz and 3500Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1158.0mm (45.6") |
1020.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
307.0mm (12.1") |
206.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
402.0mm (15.8") |
314.0mm (12.4") |
| Weight |
31.57kg (69.5lbs) |
18.85kg (41.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Lacquer |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
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 |