In this review, we will be comparing Heresy III and Borea BR09, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Triangle.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch Heresy III and Triangle Borea BR09 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch Heresy III Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter
- 1.75" Midrange
- 12" Fiber-composite Woofer
- 58-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 99 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:100watts
- Weight:20.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 607.0" x 15-1/2" x 13-7/16"( 607.0 x 394.0 x 342.0mm )
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 )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch Heresy III 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.
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Drivers
Both Heresy III and Borea BR09 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch Heresy III |
Triangle Borea BR09 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 1.75-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 12-inch
|
3 x 6-inch
|
Heresy III features a 1" titanium-diaphragm compression Tractrix horn Tweeter , a 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 12" Fiber-composite 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
Heresy III has a frequency range of 58-20k 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 Heresy III's min frequency of 58Hz.
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
Heresy III and Borea BR09 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Heresy III sensitivity is rated at 99 dB and the Borea BR09's is at 92.5 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the Klipsch Heresy III a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR09, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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.
Heresy III can handle a max power of 170 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Heresy III has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 70 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
Heresy III features 5-way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Borea BR09 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR09'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 Klipsch Heresy III's and Triangle Borea BR09's external dimensions. Klipsch Heresy III has external dimensions of 607.0 x 394.0 x 342.0mm ( 23-7/8 x 15-1/2 x 13-7/16inch) 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 188mm narrower and 28mm less deeper than Klipsch Heresy III but it is also 488mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Heresy III and Triangle Borea BR09 in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch Heresy III 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 Klipsch Heresy III is approximately 1347.5cm2 / 208.9inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR09 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The Heresy III requires 108% more surface area than the Borea BR09 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.