In this review, we will be comparing ORA and Borea BR02 BT, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Kanto and Triangle. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Kanto ORA and Triangle Borea BR02 BT first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Kanto ORA and Triangle Borea BR02 BT 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 ORA and Borea BR02 BT are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Kanto ORA |
Triangle Borea BR02 BT |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 3-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
ORA features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 3" Paper Woofer . On the other hand, the Borea BR02 BT features a 1" EFS fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" fiberglass Woofer .
Frequency Response
ORA has a frequency range of 70-22k Hz whereas Borea BR02 BT has a frequency range of 47-22kHz. With a minimum frequency of 47Hz, the Borea BR02 BT can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ORA's min frequency of 70Hz.
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
Bookshelf Speakers
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both ORA and Borea BR02 BT 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 Kanto ORA's and Triangle Borea BR02 BT's external dimensions. Kanto ORA has external dimensions of 177.0 x 101.0 x 189.0mm ( 6.94inch x 3.94inch x 7.5inch ) whereas Triangle Borea BR02 BT has external dimensions of 206 x 360 x 314 mm ( 8.1x 14.1 x 12.36 inches) .
Triangle Borea BR02 BT is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 105mm wider, 183mm taller and 125mm deeper than Kanto ORA.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kanto ORA and Triangle Borea BR02 BT in scale.
Comparison image of Kanto ORA and Triangle Borea BR02 BT 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 Kanto ORA is approximately 190.9cm2 / 29.6inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR02 BT is approximately 646.0cm2 / 100.1inch2. The ORA requires 70% less surface area than the Borea BR02 BT which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Kanto ORA and Triangle Borea BR02 BT on a Media Console
What's in the Box of Kanto ORA?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ORA:
Powered speakerPassive speakerAC power adapter (attached 58
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR02 BT?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR02 BT:
1 x passive loudspeaker BOREA BT cable to link the loudspeakers 8. 1 x user manual1 x active loudspeaker BOREA BT (indicator light on the front) 2 x protection grills 1 x remote control, incl. 2 AAA batteries 8 x adhesive anti-slip feet to place below the speakers 1 x AC power cord 1 x 3 meters speaker