In this review, we will be comparing SS-CS3 and Borea BR07, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Sony and Triangle. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sony SS-CS3 and Triangle Borea BR07 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Sony SS-CS3 and Triangle Borea BR07 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sony SS-CS3 and Triangle Borea BR07 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 SS-CS3 and Borea BR07 are 3-way speakers.
Driver |
Sony SS-CS3 |
Triangle Borea BR07 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
Super Tweeter
|
0.75-inch |
- |
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 6-inch |
Woofer
|
2 x 5.12-inch
|
1 x 6-inch
|
SS-CS3 features a 1" polyester fiber Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 0.75" Supertweeter and 2 x 5.12" Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) Woofer . On the other hand, the Borea BR07 features a 1" silk Break_in Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 1 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350Hz and 3500Hz.
Frequency Response
SS-CS3 has a frequency range of 45-50k Hz whereas Borea BR07 has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Borea BR07 can go slightly deeper then the SS-CS3'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
SS-CS3 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Borea BR07 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SS-CS3 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Borea BR07's is rated at 91 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR07 a more sensitive speaker compared to Sony SS-CS3, 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.
SS-CS3 can handle a max power of 145 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR07 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 25 watts less than the SS-CS3.
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
SS-CS3 features Binding post type posts and Borea BR07 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SS-CS3 has a rear firing port whereas Borea BR07 has a front firing ports. Triangle Borea BR07's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Sony SS-CS3 with its rear-firing port.
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 Sony SS-CS3's and Triangle Borea BR07's external dimensions. Sony SS-CS3 has external dimensions of 922.0 x 230.0 x 260.0mm ( 36.30 x 9.05 x 10.24inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR07 has external dimensions of 980.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 38.5 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) .
Sony SS-CS3 is 58mm shorter and 54mm less deeper than Triangle Borea BR07 but it is also 24mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony SS-CS3 and Triangle Borea BR07 in scale.
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 Sony SS-CS3 is approximately 598.0cm2 / 92.7inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR07 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The SS-CS3 requires 8% less surface area than the Borea BR07 which gives it a small advantage 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 Sony SS-CS3 weighs 10.60kg / 23.3lbs and the Triangle Borea BR07 weighs 16.92kg / 37.2lbs. This makes the Borea BR07 60% heavier than the SS-CS3.
Here is a comparison of how SS-CS3 and Borea BR07'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 Triangle Borea BR07?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR07:
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 |
145 watts
vs
120 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
High Frequency Response |
50k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Height |
922mm
vs
980mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
598cm2 (230x260mm)
vs
646cm2 (206x314mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Price per pair* |
358USD
vs
1200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5.12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Low Frequency Response |
44 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
General |
Sony SS-CS3 |
Triangle Borea BR07 |
Brand |
Sony |
Triangle |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speakers |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
up to 145 watts |
up to 120 watts |
Sensitivity |
88 dB |
91 dB |
Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
Impedance |
n/a |
5 ohms |
Frequency Response |
45-50k Hz |
44 - 22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
Woofer Size |
5.12" |
6" |
Woofer Composition |
Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) |
fiberglass |
Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Break_in |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
No |
6" |
Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
350Hz and 3500Hz |
Firing Direction |
rear |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
922.0mm (36.3") |
980.0mm (38.6") |
Width |
230.0mm (9.1") |
206.0mm (8.1") |
Depth |
260.0mm (10.2") |
314.0mm (12.4") |
Weight |
10.60kg (23.3lbs) |
16.92kg (37.2lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF/Wood-veneer |
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 |
2 years |
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
2 years |
5 Years |