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Triangle Borea BR09 vs B&W 603 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of Borea BR09 and BW 603, two Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and Bowers & Wilkins.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR09 and B&W 603 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Triangle Borea BR09 Key Specs

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 3 x 6" Woofer
  • 35 - 22 Hz Frequency Response
  • 92.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 170watts
  • Weight: 48 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1095.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 1095.0mm x 206.0mm x 314.0mm )

B&W 603 Key Specs

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Paper Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 48-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-200watts
  • Weight: 53.1 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 985.0" x 7.4" x 13.3"( 985.0mm x 190.0mm x 340.0mm )

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Triangle Borea BR09 and B&W 603 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.



Drivers

Both Borea BR09 and BW 603 are 3-way speakers. Borea BR09 features a 1" Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 3 x 6" Woofer . On the other hand, BW 603 features a 1" Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Paper Woofer .

Frequency Response

Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22 Hz whereas BW 603 has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz.

Low Frequency

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Triangle Borea BR09
B&W 603
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High Frequency

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Triangle Borea BR09
B&W 603
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Impedance and Sensitivity

Borea BR09 and BW 603 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR09 sensitivity is rated at 92.5 dB and BW 603's is at 88.5 dB. This 4 dB difference makes Triangle Borea BR09 a more sensitive speaker compared to B&W 603, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

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Power Range

Borea BR09 has a power range of up to 170 watts RMS whereas BW 603 has a power range of 30-200 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

BW 603 features Post posts which makes bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Borea BR09 has a Posts which doesn't feature b-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Borea BR09 has a front firing port whereas BW 603 has a firing ports.

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 BR09's and B&W 603's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR09 has external dimensions of 1095.0mm x 206.0mm x 314.0mm ( 43.1inch x 8.1inch x 12.3inch ) whereas B&W 603 has external dimensions of 985.0mm x 190.0mm x 340.0mm ( 38.7inch x 7.4inch x 13.3inch ) .

B&W 603 is 16mm narrower and 110mm shorter than Triangle Borea BR09 but it is also 26mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR09 and B&W 603.

Triangle Borea BR09 vs B&W 603 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR09 and B&W 603 Size and External Dimensions


Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR09 over Bowers & Wilkins 603
Sensitivity 93 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 35 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
Weight 48 g vs 53.1 g 5.1 g lighter
Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 603 over Triangle Borea BR09
Max Input Power 200 watts vs 170 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
High Frequency Response 28 Hz vs 22 Hz Generates higher frequency
Bi-amp / Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections

Triangle Borea BR09 vs B&W 603 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Triangle Borea BR09 Bowers & Wilkins 603
Brand Triangle Bowers & Wilkins
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Suggested Break-in Period - -
Power Range up to 170 watts 30-200 watts
Sensitivity 92.5 dB 88.5 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 35 - 22 Hz 48-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Size 6" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Paper
Woofer Surround Material Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6" 6"
Crossover Frequency - -
Firing Direction front
Physical Specs
Height 43.1" 38.7"
Width 8.1" 7.4"
Depth 12.3" 13.3"
Weight 48lbs 53.1lbs
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Vinyl
Available Colors Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White Black, White, Oak
Mounting Bracket
Recommended Stand Height
Grille Magnetic -
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Connector Type Posts Post
Biamp Inputs No Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years



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