In this review, we will be comparing Aon 2 and Borea BR02, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from GoldenEar and Triangle.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar Aon 2 and Triangle Borea BR02 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
GoldenEar Aon 2 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- " Folded Ribbon Tweeter
- 6" Polypropylene Woofer
- 42-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:10-200watts
- Weight:5.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 305.0" x 8" x 10-1/8"( 305.0 x 204.0 x 258.0mm )
Triangle Borea BR02 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 5" fiberglass Woofer
- 51 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 80watts
- Weight:4.87kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 310.0" x 6.9" x 10.7"( 310.0 x 176.0 x 274.0mm )
What size room are the GoldenEar Aon 2 and Triangle Borea BR02 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* |
GoldenEar Aon 2 |
Triangle Borea BR02 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Bad |
(* 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 GoldenEar Aon 2 and Triangle Borea BR02 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 Aon 2 and Borea BR02 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
GoldenEar Aon 2 |
Triangle Borea BR02 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
Aon 2 features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the Borea BR02 features a 1" silk Tweeter and 1 x 5" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2900Hz.
Frequency Response
Aon 2 has a frequency range of 42-35k Hz whereas Borea BR02 has a frequency range of 51 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Aon 2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Borea BR02's min frequency of 51Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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
Aon 2 and Borea BR02 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
Aon 2 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR02 has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 120 watts less than the Aon 2.
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
Aon 2 features Binding post type posts and Borea BR02 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
GoldenEar Aon 2's 5-way post terminals
Triangle Borea BR02's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Aon 2 and Borea BR02 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 GoldenEar Aon 2's and Triangle Borea BR02's external dimensions. GoldenEar Aon 2 has external dimensions of 305.0 x 204.0 x 258.0mm ( 12 x 8 x 10-1/8inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR02 has external dimensions of 310.0 x 176.0 x 274.0mm ( 12.2 x 6.9 x 10.7inch) .
GoldenEar Aon 2 is 5mm shorter and 16mm less deeper than Triangle Borea BR02 but it is also 28mm wider.
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 GoldenEar Aon 2 is approximately 526.3cm2 / 81.6inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR02 is approximately 482.2cm2 / 74.7inch2. The Aon 2 requires 9% more surface area than the Borea BR02 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.