In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR10 and Prime Pinnacle, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Triangle and SVS.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BR10 and SVS Prime Pinnacle first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Triangle Borea BR10 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 8" fiberglass Woofer
- 30 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
- 92 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 200watts
- Weight:29.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1110.0" x 9.6" x 15"( 1110 x 245 x 380mm )
SVS Prime Pinnacle Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 29-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:25.95kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1042.0" x 8" x 13-15/16"( 1042.0 x 204.0 x 355.0mm )
What size room are the Triangle Borea BR10 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 BR10 |
SVS Prime Pinnacle |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* 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 BR10 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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
Both Borea BR10 and Prime Pinnacle are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BR10 |
SVS Prime Pinnacle |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Borea BR10 features a 1" silk dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 8" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 310Hz and 3900Hz. On the other hand, the Prime Pinnacle features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 300Hz and 2100Hz.
Frequency Response
Borea BR10 has a frequency range of 30 - 22k Hz whereas Prime Pinnacle has a frequency range of 29-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Prime Pinnacle can go slightly deeper then the Borea BR10's min frequency of 30Hz.
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 BR10 and Prime Pinnacle have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR10 sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Prime Pinnacle's is at 88 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR10 a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Pinnacle, 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 BR10 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR10 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Prime Pinnacle.
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 BR10 features 5-Way post type posts and Prime Pinnacle has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR10's Binding post terminals
SVS Prime Pinnacle's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Borea BR10 has a front firing port whereas Prime Pinnacle has a rear firing ports. Triangle Borea BR10's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 BR10's and SVS Prime Pinnacle's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR10 has external dimensions of 1110 x 245 x 380mm ( 43.7 x 9.6 x 15inch) whereas SVS Prime Pinnacle has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 204.0 x 355.0mm ( 41 x 8 x 13-15/16inch) .
Triangle Borea BR10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 41mm wider, 68mm taller and 25mm deeper than SVS Prime Pinnacle.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR10 and SVS Prime Pinnacle in scale.
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR10 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 BR10 is approximately 931.0cm2 / 144.3inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Pinnacle is approximately 724.2cm2 / 112.3inch2. The Borea BR10 requires 29% more surface area than the Prime Pinnacle which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.