In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR07 and RP-5000F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch RP-5000F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Borea BR07 | Klipsch RP-5000F |
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| Brand | Triangle
France · founded 1980 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Break_in | 1" Tractrix Horn |
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| Midrange | 6" | — |
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| Woofer | 6" fiberglass | 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic |
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| Frequency response | 44 - 22k Hz | 35-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 120 watts | up to 125 watts |
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| Weight | 16.92kg / 37.2lbs | 16.36kg / 36lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 38.5" x 8.1" x 12.3"
980.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm | 36-3/16" x 8-1/8" x 14-5/16"
920.0 x 207.0 x 364.0mm |
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What size room are the Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch RP-5000F 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 BR07 |
Klipsch RP-5000F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Borea BR07 is a 3-way design whereas the RP-5000F is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Triangle Borea BR07Klipsch RP-5000F
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BR07 |
Klipsch RP-5000F |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
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. On the other hand, the RP-5000F features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800 Hz.
Frequency Response
Borea BR07 has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz whereas RP-5000F has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the RP-5000F can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Borea BR07's min frequency of 44Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Borea BR07 and RP-5000F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR07 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the RP-5000F's is at 96 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-5000F a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR07, 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
RP-5000F can handle a max power of 125 watts RMS, whereas Borea BR07 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 5 watts less than the RP-5000F.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-5000F features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Borea BR07 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR07's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Borea BR07 has a front firing port whereas RP-5000F has a rear firing ports. Triangle Borea BR07's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch RP-5000F with its rear-firing port.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 BR07's and Klipsch RP-5000F's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR07 has external dimensions of 980.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm (38.5 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) whereas Klipsch RP-5000F has external dimensions of 920.0 x 207.0 x 364.0mm (36-3/16 x 8-1/8 x 14-5/16inch).
Triangle Borea BR07 is 1mm narrower and 50mm less deeper than Klipsch RP-5000F but it is also 60mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch RP-5000F in scale.
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch RP-5000F 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 BR07 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-5000F is approximately 753.5cm2 / 116.8inch2. The Borea BR07 requires 14% less surface area than the RP-5000F 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 BR07 weighs 16.92kg / 37.2lbs and the Klipsch RP-5000F weighs 16.36kg / 36lbs. This makes the Borea BR07 3% heavier than the RP-5000F.
Here is a comparison of how Borea BR07 and RP-5000F'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 are included inside the box of 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
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-5000F?
Here are the items that come with the RP-5000F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Stabilizer feet (installed)
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Terminal jumpers (installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Base Surface Area |
646cm2
vs
753cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
125 watts
vs
120 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
|
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
44 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
920mm
vs
980mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1038USD
vs
1200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Borea BR07 |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 120 watts |
up to 125 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
5 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
44 - 22k Hz |
35-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiberglass |
Cerametallic |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Break_in |
Tractrix Horn |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
350Hz and 3500Hz |
1800 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
980.0mm (38.6") |
920.0mm (36.2") |
| Width |
206.0mm (8.1") |
207.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
314.0mm (12.4") |
364.0mm (14.3") |
| Weight |
16.92kg (37.2lbs) |
16.36kg (36lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White |
Walnut, Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | Klipsch RP-5000F digs deeper - 35Hz against 44Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | Klipsch RP-5000F is more sensitive (96dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (120W vs 125W). |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | B | Klipsch RP-5000F: bi-amping. Klipsch RP-5000F sits in a wider range (17 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Klipsch RP-5000F is cheaper - $1,038 against $1,200, about 14% less. |
A Triangle Borea BR07 B Klipsch RP-5000F
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Klipsch RP-5000F is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Triangle Borea BR07 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 44Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch RP-5000F is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.