Triangle Borea BR08 vs Klipsch R-820F Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR08

Passive Floor-standing | 40 - 22k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR08 vs Klipsch R-820F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR08 and R-820F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and Klipsch.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR08 and Klipsch R-820F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Triangle Borea BR08 Key Specs

3-way Design

1" Break_in Tweeter

6" Midrange

2 x 6" fiberglass Woofer

40 - 22k Hz Frequency Response

92 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:up to 150watts

Weight:18.85kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1020.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 1020.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )

Klipsch R-820F Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Tweeter

2 x 8" Copper-spun IMG Woofer

35-21k Hz Frequency Response

97 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:up to 150watts

Weight:24.55kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1096.0" x 10-7/8" x 16-3/4"( 1096.0 x 277.0 x 426.0mm )

What size room are the Triangle Borea BR08 and Klipsch R-820F 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 BR08	Klipsch R-820F
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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Triangle Borea BR08 and Klipsch R-820F 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Borea BR08 is a 3-way design whereas the R-820F 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.

Driver	Triangle Borea BR08	Klipsch R-820F
Driver Setup	3-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	1 x 6-inch	-
Woofer	2 x 6-inch	2 x 8-inch

Borea BR08 features a 1" silk Break_in Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 215Hz and 3500Hz. On the other hand, the R-820F features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Copper-spun IMG Woofer .

Frequency Response

Borea BR08 has a frequency range of 40 - 22k Hz whereas R-820F has a frequency range of 35-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the R-820F can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Borea BR08's min frequency of 40Hz.

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

Borea BR08

R-820F

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR08

Klipsch R-820F

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 BR08 and R-820F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR08 sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the R-820F's is at 97 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-820F a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR08, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Borea BR08

R-820F

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 BR08 and R-820F has the same power range of up to 150 watts.

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

Borea BR08 features Post type posts and R-820F has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Triangle Borea BR08'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 Triangle Borea BR08's and Klipsch R-820F's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR08 has external dimensions of 1020.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 40.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) whereas Klipsch R-820F has external dimensions of 1096.0 x 277.0 x 426.0mm ( 43-1/8 x 10-7/8 x 16-3/4inch) .

Klipsch R-820F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 71mm wider, 76mm taller and 112mm deeper than Triangle Borea BR08.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR08 and Klipsch R-820F in scale.

Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR08 and Klipsch R-820F 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 BR08 is approximately 646.8cm² / 100.3inch² and base area of the Klipsch R-820F is approximately 1180.0cm² / 182.9inch². The Borea BR08 requires 45% less surface area than the R-820F 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 BR08 weighs 18.85kg / 41.5lbs and the Klipsch R-820F weighs 24.55kg / 54lbs. This makes the R-820F 30% heavier than the Borea BR08.

Here is a comparison of how Borea BR08 and R-820F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR08

Klipsch R-820F

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR08?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR08:

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-820F?

Here are the items that come with the R-820F:

Floorstanding loudspeaker

Grille (installed)

2 Feet

4 Screws

Quick Setup Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Warranty Information

Loudspeaker Feet note

Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR08 over Klipsch Reference R-820F

Driver Setup	3-way vs 2-way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
High Frequency Response	22k Hz vs 21k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Height	1020mm vs 1096mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	646cm² vs 1180cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-820F over Triangle Borea BR08

Sensitivity	97 dB vs 92 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 6 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	35 Hz vs 40 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Price per pair*	1198USD vs 1600USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Triangle Borea BR08 vs Klipsch R-820F Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Triangle Borea BR08	Klipsch Reference R-820F
Brand	Triangle	Klipsch
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	up to 150 watts	up to 150 watts
Sensitivity	92 dB	97 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	3 ohms	n/a
Frequency Response	40 - 22k Hz	35-21k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	6"	8"
Woofer Composition	fiberglass	Copper-spun IMG
Woofer Surround Material	n/a	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Break_in	n/a
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	6"	No
Crossover Frequency	215Hz and 3500Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	front	n/a
Physical Specs
Height	1020.0mm (40.2")	1096.0mm (43.1")
Width	206.0mm (8.1")	277.0mm (10.9")
Depth	314.0mm (12.4")	426.0mm (16.8")
Weight	18.85kg (41.5lbs)	24.55kg (54lbs)
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