Triangle Borea BR04 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR04

Passive Bookshelf | 44 - 22k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR04 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR04 and Silver 100 7G, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Triangle and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR04 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Triangle Borea BR04 Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Dome Tweeter

6" Paper Cone Woofer

44 - 22k Hz Frequency Response

90 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:up to 110watts

Weight:8.60kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 425.0" x 8.7" x 12.3"( 425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm )

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Hard-Dome Tweeter

8" C-CAM RST II Woofer

35-35k Hz Frequency Response

87.5 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:40-120watts

Weight:9.43kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 377.0" x 9-1/8" x 13-1/16"( 377.0 x 232.0 x 332.0mm )

What size room are the Triangle Borea BR04 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G 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*	Triangle Borea BR04	Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Near-field	Average	Poor
Small Room	Good	Average
Mid-size Room	Average	Good
Large Room	Poor	Average
Very Large Room	Bad	Poor

(* 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 Triangle Borea BR04 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G 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 Borea BR04 and Silver 100 7G are 2-way speakers.

Driver	Triangle Borea BR04	Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	1 x 6-inch	1 x 8-inch

Borea BR04 features a 1" silk Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Paper Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3200Hz. On the other hand, the Silver 100 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" C-CAM RST II Woofer .

Frequency Response

Borea BR04 has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz whereas Silver 100 7G has a frequency range of 35-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Silver 100 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Borea BR04's min frequency of 44Hz.

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

Borea BR04

Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Triangle Borea BR04

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

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

Borea BR04 and Silver 100 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR04 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Silver 100 7G's is at 87.5 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR04 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Borea BR04

Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

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.

Borea BR04 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR04 has a max power handling value of 110 watts RMS , 10 watts less than the Silver 100 7G.

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

Both Borea BR04 and Silver 100 7G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Triangle Borea BR04's Dual binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Triangle Borea BR04 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 Triangle Borea BR04's and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR04 has external dimensions of 425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm ( 16.7 x 8.7 x 12.3inch) whereas Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has external dimensions of 377.0 x 232.0 x 332.0mm ( 14-13/16 x 9-1/8 x 13-1/16inch) .

Triangle Borea BR04 is 12mm narrower and 18mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G but it is also 48mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR04 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G in scale.

Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR04 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G 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 Triangle Borea BR04 is approximately 690.0cm² / 107.0inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is approximately 770.2cm² / 119.4inch². The Borea BR04 requires 10% less surface area than the Silver 100 7G 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 Triangle Borea BR04 weighs 8.60kg / 18.9lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G weighs 9.43kg / 20.7lbs. This makes the Silver 100 7G 10% heavier than the Borea BR04.

Here is a comparison of how Borea BR04 and Silver 100 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers

Triangle Borea BR04

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR04?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR04:

2 x Borea speakers

2 x protections grids

8 x adhesive rubber plots

1 x user manual

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G?

Here are the items that come with the Silver 100 7G:

2 Bookshelf loudspeakers

2 Grilles

4 Jumpers (pre-installed)

8 Rubber feet

2 Foam port plugs

Hex-key

Owners Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR04 over Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G

Sensitivity	90 dB vs 88 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Base Surface Area	690cm² vs 770cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	559USD vs 1400USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G over Triangle Borea BR04

Max Input Power	120 watts vs 110 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 6 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	35 Hz vs 44 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 22k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Height	377mm vs 425mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Triangle Borea BR04 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Triangle Borea BR04	Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Brand	Triangle	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Bookshelf speakers
Power Range	up to 110 watts	40-120 watts
Sensitivity	90 dB	87.5 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	4.6 ohms	n/a
Frequency Response	44 - 22k Hz	35-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	1
Woofer Size	6"	8"
Woofer Composition	Paper Cone	C-CAM RST II
Woofer Surround Material	n/a	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Dome	Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Crossover Frequency	3200Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	front	n/a
Physical Specs
Height	425.0mm (16.7")	377.0mm (14.8")
Width	220.0mm (8.7")	232.0mm (9.1")
Depth	314.0mm (12.4")	332.0mm (13.1")
Weight	8.60kg (18.9lbs)	9.43kg (20.7lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	n/a	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Oak Green,Chestnut,Blue,Black Ash,White,Light Oak	Ash,High Gloss Black,Black Oak,Satin White
Mounting Bracket	No	No
Recommended Stand Height	n/a	22-26"
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years