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Triangle Borea BR09

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Triangle Borea BR09 vs Polk Audio RTi A9 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of Borea BR09 and RTi A9, two Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and Polk Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR09 and Polk Audio RTi A9 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 )

Polk Audio RTi A9 Key Specs

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 30-26k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-500watts
  • Weight: lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 10-11/16" x 21-1/2"

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Triangle Borea BR09 and Polk Audio RTi A9 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.



Drivers

Both Borea BR09 and RTi A9 are 3-way speakers. Borea BR09 features a 1" Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 3 x 6" Woofer . On the other hand, RTi A9 features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 7" Polymer composite Woofer .

Frequency Response

Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22 Hz whereas RTi A9 has a frequency range of 30-26k Hz.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR09
Polk Audio RTi A9
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High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR09
Polk Audio RTi A9
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Average
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Impedance and Sensitivity

Borea BR09 and RTi A9 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 RTi A9's is at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes Triangle Borea BR09 a more sensitive speaker compared to Polk Audio RTi A9, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR09
Polk Audio RTi A9
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Power Range

Borea BR09 has a power range of up to 170 watts RMS whereas RTi A9 has a power range of 50-500 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

RTi A9 features 5-way 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

Both Borea BR09 and RTi A9 have a front firing ports.

Physical Specs



Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR09 over Polk Audio RTi A9
Sensitivity 93 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Reasons to choose Polk Audio RTi A9 over Triangle Borea BR09
Max Input Power 500 watts vs 170 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Woofer Size 7 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 35 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 26 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 Polk Audio RTi A9 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Triangle Borea BR09 Polk Audio RTi A9
Brand Triangle Polk Audio
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Suggested Break-in Period - -
Power Range up to 170 watts 50-500 watts
Sensitivity 92.5 dB 90 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 35 - 22 Hz 30-26k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Size 6" 7"
Woofer Composition Polymer composite
Woofer Surround Material Butyl Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6" 5.25"
Crossover Frequency - -
Firing Direction front front
Physical Specs
Height 43.1" 48-1/16"
Width 8.1" 10-11/16"
Depth 12.3" 21-1/2"
Weight 48lbs lbs
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish Real wood veneer
Available Colors Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White Cherry
Mounting Bracket
Recommended Stand Height
Grille Magnetic -
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Connector Type Posts 5-way post
Biamp Inputs No Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years



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