In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR07 and R-610F, 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 R-610F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Borea BR07 | Klipsch R-610F |
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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 | 1.0" |
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| Midrange | 6" | — |
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| Woofer | 6" fiberglass | 6.5" Copper-spun IMG |
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| Frequency response | 44 - 22k Hz | 45-21k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 120 watts | up to 85 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 | 37-1/16" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"
942.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm |
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What size room are the Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch R-610F 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 R-610F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Bad |
(* 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 R-610F 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 R-610F
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 R-610F |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 6.5-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 R-610F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer.
Frequency Response
Borea BR07 has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz whereas R-610F has a frequency range of 45-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Borea BR07 can go slightly deeper then the R-610F's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 R-610F 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 R-610F's is at 94 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-610F 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.
Borea BR07 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS, whereas R-610F has a max power handling value of 85 watts RMS, 35 watts less than the Borea BR07.
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
Borea BR07 features Post type posts and R-610F has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR07's Binding post terminals
Klipsch R-610F's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Borea BR07 has a front firing port whereas R-610F 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 R-610F 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 R-610F'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 R-610F has external dimensions of 942.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm (37-1/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch).
Triangle Borea BR07 is 33mm narrower and 55mm less deeper than Klipsch R-610F but it is also 38mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch R-610F in scale.
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR07 and Klipsch R-610F 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 R-610F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The Borea BR07 requires 27% less surface area than the R-610F 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 R-610F weighs 16.36kg / 36lbs. This makes the Borea BR07 3% heavier than the R-610F.
Here is a comparison of how Borea BR07 and R-610F'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 R-610F?
Here are the items that come with the R-610F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Feet
- 4 Screws
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
- Loudspeaker Feet note
 Max Input Power |
120 watts
vs
85 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Low Frequency Response |
44 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
22k Hz
vs
21k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Base Surface Area |
646cm2
vs
881cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
|
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
942mm
vs
980mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
778USD
vs
1200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Borea BR07 |
Klipsch Reference R-610F |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 120 watts |
up to 85 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
5 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
44 - 22k Hz |
45-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiberglass |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
| Tweeter Type |
Break_in |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
350Hz and 3500Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
980.0mm (38.6") |
942.0mm (37.1") |
| Width |
206.0mm (8.1") |
239.0mm (9.4") |
| Depth |
314.0mm (12.4") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
| 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 |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
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 | evenly matched | Much the same reach (44Hz vs 45Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | B | Klipsch R-610F is more sensitive (94dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Triangle Borea BR07 takes more power (120W vs 85W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Triangle Borea BR07 is easier to place; Klipsch R-610F is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Neither adds bi-amping, a sub output or height drivers. Triangle Borea BR07 sits in a wider range (11 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Klipsch R-610F is cheaper - $778 against $1,200, about 35% less. |
A Triangle Borea BR07 B Klipsch R-610F
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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. Match it to your room: we rate Triangle Borea BR07 the better fit for a large room, and Klipsch R-610F for a small room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch R-610F 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.