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Triangle Borea BR10 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR10

Passive Floor-standing | 30 - 22k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR10 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR10 and Borea BR09, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Triangle

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR10 and Triangle Borea BR09 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 )

Triangle Borea BR09 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 3 x 6" fiberglass Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 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 )

Borea BR10 and Borea BR09 are members of Triangle's Borea series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Triangle Borea Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Triangle Borea BR07
  
Floor-standing 44 - 22k Hz 91 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR04
  
Bookshelf 44 - 22k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR10
Floor-standing 30 - 22k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Triangle Borea BR09
Floor-standing 35 - 22k Hz 92.5 dB8Ω 3 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR03
  
Bookshelf 46 - 22k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR02
  
Bookshelf 51 - 22k Hz 89 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
Triangle Borea BR08
  
Floor-standing 40 - 22k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 6"

What size room are the Triangle Borea BR10 and Triangle Borea BR09 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 Triangle Borea BR09
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average 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 BR10 and Triangle Borea BR09 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 Borea BR09 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Triangle Borea BR10 Triangle Borea BR09
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 3 x 6-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 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.

Frequency Response

Borea BR10 has a frequency range of 30 - 22k Hz whereas Borea BR09 has a frequency range of 35 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Borea BR10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to 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 BR10
Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Triangle Borea BR10
Triangle Borea BR09
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 BR10 and Borea BR09 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 Borea BR09's is at 92.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR09 a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR10, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Borea BR10
Borea BR09
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 BR10 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR09 has a max power handling value of 170 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Borea BR10.

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 Binding post type posts and Borea BR09 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Triangle Borea BR10 Terminals
Triangle Borea BR10's Binding post terminals

Triangle Borea BR09Binding post Terminals
Triangle Borea BR09's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Borea BR10 and Borea BR09 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.

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 Triangle Borea BR09's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR10 has external dimensions of 1110 x 245 x 380mm ( 43.7 x 9.6 x 15inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR09 has external dimensions of 1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 43.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) .

Triangle Borea BR10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 39mm wider, 15mm taller and 66mm deeper than Triangle Borea BR09.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR10 and Triangle Borea BR09 in scale.

Triangle Borea BR10 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR10 and Triangle Borea BR09 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 Triangle Borea BR09 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2. The Borea BR10 requires 44% more surface area than the Borea BR09 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 BR10 weighs 29.50kg / 64.9lbs and the Triangle Borea BR09 weighs 21.80kg / 48lbs. This makes the Borea BR10 35% heavier than the Borea BR09.

Here is a comparison of how Borea BR10 and Borea BR09's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Triangle Borea BR10
Triangle Borea BR09
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR10?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR10:
  • 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 Triangle Borea BR09?

    Here are the items that come with the 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

  • Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR10 over Triangle Borea BR09
    Max Input Power 200 watts vs 170 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 35 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR09 over Triangle Borea BR10

    Sensitivity 93 dB vs 92 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Minimum Impedance 3.3 ohms vs 3 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
    Height 1095mm vs 1110mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 646cm2 vs 931cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1850USD vs 2299USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Triangle Borea BR10 vs Triangle Borea BR09 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Triangle Borea BR10 Triangle Borea BR09
    Brand Triangle Triangle
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 200 watts up to 170 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 92.5 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 3 ohms 3.3 ohms
    Frequency Response 30 - 22k Hz 35 - 22k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 3
    Woofer Size 8" 6"
    Woofer Composition fiberglass fiberglass
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type dome dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6" 6"
    Crossover Frequency 310Hz and 3900Hz 310Hz and 3900Hz
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 1110.0mm (43.7") 1095.0mm (43.1")
    Width 245.0mm (9.6") 206.0mm (8.1")
    Depth 380.0mm (15") 314.0mm (12.4")
    Weight 29.50kg (64.9lbs) 21.80kg (48lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Available Colors Light Oak, Walnut, Black Ash, White Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White
    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

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