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.
| Key Specs | Triangle Borea BR10 | Triangle Borea BR09 |
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| Brand | Triangle
France · founded 1980 | Triangle
France · founded 1980 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" dome | 1" dome |
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| Midrange | 6" | 6" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" fiberglass | 3 x 6" fiberglass |
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| Frequency response | 30 - 22k Hz | 35 - 22k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | up to 170 watts |
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| Weight | 29.55kg / 65lbs | 21.80kg / 48lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.7" x 9.6" x 15"
1110 x 245 x 380mm | 43.1" x 8.1" x 12.3"
1095.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm |
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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
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Borea BR10 and Borea BR09 are 3-way speakers.
Triangle Borea BR10Triangle Borea BR09
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| 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.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. 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
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Borea BR10 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas Borea BR09 has a max power handling value of 170 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Borea BR10.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
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's Binding 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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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.
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 29.55kg / 65lbs and the Triangle Borea BR09 weighs 21.80kg / 48lbs. This makes the Borea BR10 36% 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
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
 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 |
 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) |
| 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 |
29.55kg (65lbs) |
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 |
Siblings in Triangle's Borea series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | A | Triangle Borea BR10 digs deeper - 30Hz against 35Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 93dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (200W vs 170W). |
| Size | depends | Triangle Borea BR09 is easier to place; Triangle Borea BR10 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | B | Triangle Borea BR09 is cheaper - $1,850 against $2,299, about 20% less. |
A Triangle Borea BR10 B Triangle Borea BR09
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: Triangle Borea BR10 measures better, Triangle Borea BR09 costs about about 24% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 35Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Triangle Borea BR09 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Triangle Borea BR10 the better fit for a very large room, and Triangle Borea BR09 for a mid-size room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.