In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR09 and R-625FA, 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 R-625FA first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch R-625FA 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch R-625FA 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 R-625FA 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. 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 R-625FA features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22k Hz whereas R-625FA has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the R-625FA 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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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 R-625FA 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 R-625FA's is at 96 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-625FA a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR09, 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. 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 R-625FA has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 70 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
Borea BR09 features Post type posts and R-625FA has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR09's Binding post terminals
Klipsch R-625FA's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Borea BR09 has a front firing port whereas R-625FA 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 R-625FA with its rear-firing 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 R-625FA'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 R-625FA has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 426.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 16-3/4inch) .
Triangle Borea BR09 is 33mm narrower and 112mm less deeper than Klipsch R-625FA but it is also 74mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch R-625FA in scale.
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR09 and Klipsch R-625FA 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 R-625FA is approximately 1018.1cm2 / 157.8inch2. The Borea BR09 requires 36% less surface area than the R-625FA 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 R-625FA weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs. This makes the R-625FA 2% heavier than the Borea BR09.
Here is a comparison of how Borea BR09 and R-625FA'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 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 R-625FA?
Here are the items that come with the R-625FA:
Floorstanding loudspeaker2 Grilles (installed)2 Feet4 ScrewsQuick Setup GuideImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty InformationLoudspeaker Feet note
 Max Input Power |
170 watts
vs
100 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 |
| Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
38 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 (206x314mm)
vs
1018cm2 (239x426mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
93 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
| Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Dolby Atmos Drivers |
Built-in 1 x 5.25
vs
No
|
Dolby Atmos Compatibility |
 Height |
1021mm
vs
1095mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1658USD
vs
1850USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Borea BR09 |
Klipsch Reference R-625FA |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 170 watts |
up to 100 watts |
| Sensitivity |
92.5 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.3 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
35 - 22k Hz |
38-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiberglass |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
310Hz and 3900Hz |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1095.0mm (43.1") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
206.0mm (8.1") |
239.0mm (9.4") |
| Depth |
314.0mm (12.4") |
426.0mm (16.8") |
| Weight |
21.80kg (48lbs) |
22.20kg (48.8lbs) |
| 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 |