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Triangle Borea BR09 vs Klipsch RP-8000F Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR09

Passive Floor-standing | 35 - 22k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 32-25k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR09 vs Klipsch RP-8000F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR09 and RP-8000F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and Klipsch.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch RP-8000F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Triangle Borea BR09 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 3 x 6" fiberglass Woofer
  • 35 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 170watts
  • Weight:21.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1095.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )

Klipsch RP-8000F Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 2 x 8" Cerametallic Woofer
  • 32-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 98 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 150watts
  • Weight:27.27kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1099.0" x 10-7/8" x 17-1/2"( 1099.0 x 277.0 x 445.0mm )

What size room are the Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch RP-8000F 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 BR09 Klipsch RP-8000F
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 BR09 and Klipsch RP-8000F 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 BR09 is a 3-way design whereas the RP-8000F 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 BR09 Klipsch RP-8000F
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch -
Woofer 3 x 6-inch 2 x 8-inch

Borea BR09 features a 1" silk dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 3 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 310Hz and 3900Hz. On the other hand, the RP-8000F features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 8" Cerametallic Woofer .

Frequency Response

Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22k Hz whereas RP-8000F has a frequency range of 32-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the RP-8000F can go slightly deeper then the Borea BR09's min frequency of 35Hz.

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 BR09
RP-8000F
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR09
Klipsch RP-8000F
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 BR09 and RP-8000F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR09 sensitivity is rated at 92.5 dB and the RP-8000F's is at 98 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-8000F a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR09, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Borea BR09
RP-8000F
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 BR09 can handle a max power of 170 watts RMS from the amp the whereas RP-8000F has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Borea BR09.

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

RP-8000F features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Borea BR09 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Triangle Borea BR09 Terminals
Triangle Borea BR09's Binding post terminals

Klipsch RP-8000F Terminals
Klipsch RP-8000F's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Borea BR09 has a front firing port whereas RP-8000F has a rear firing ports. Triangle Borea BR09's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch RP-8000F with its rear-firing port.

Klipsch RP-8000F  Port
Klipsch RP-8000F 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 BR09's and Klipsch RP-8000F's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR09 has external dimensions of 1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 43.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) whereas Klipsch RP-8000F has external dimensions of 1099.0 x 277.0 x 445.0mm ( 43-1/4 x 10-7/8 x 17-1/2inch) .

Klipsch RP-8000F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 71mm wider, 4mm taller and 131mm deeper than Triangle Borea BR09.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch RP-8000F in scale.

Triangle Borea BR09 vs Klipsch RP-8000F Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch RP-8000F 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 BR09 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-8000F is approximately 1232.7cm2 / 191.1inch2. The Borea BR09 requires 48% less surface area than the RP-8000F 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 BR09 weighs 21.80kg / 48lbs and the Klipsch RP-8000F weighs 27.27kg / 60lbs. This makes the RP-8000F 25% heavier than the Borea BR09.

Here is a comparison of how Borea BR09 and RP-8000F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Triangle Borea BR09
Klipsch RP-8000F
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR09?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR09:
  • 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-8000F?

    Here are the items that come with the RP-8000F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Stabilizer feet (installed)
  • Grille (installed)
  • 2 Terminal jumpers (installed)
  • User Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information

  • Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR09 over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F
    Max Input Power 170 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Height 1095mm vs 1099mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 646cm2 vs 1232cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F over Triangle Borea BR09

    Sensitivity 98 dB vs 93 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 35 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
    Price per pair* 1658USD vs 1850USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Triangle Borea BR09 vs Klipsch RP-8000F Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Triangle Borea BR09 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F
    Brand Triangle Klipsch
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 170 watts up to 150 watts
    Sensitivity 92.5 dB 98 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 3.3 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 35 - 22k Hz 32-25k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 2
    Woofer Size 6" 8"
    Woofer Composition fiberglass Cerametallic
    Woofer Surround Material n/a Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type dome Tractrix Horn
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6" No
    Crossover Frequency 310Hz and 3900Hz n/a
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1095.0mm (43.1") 1099.0mm (43.3")
    Width 206.0mm (8.1") 277.0mm (10.9")
    Depth 314.0mm (12.4") 445.0mm (17.5")
    Weight 21.80kg (48lbs) 27.27kg (60lbs)
    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

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