In this review, we will be comparing Titus Ez and Comete Ez, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Triangle.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Esprit Titus Ez and Triangle Esprit Comete Ez first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Esprit Titus Ez | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
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| Brand | Triangle
France · founded 1980 | Triangle
France · founded 1980 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Horn-Loaded | 1" Horn-Loaded |
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| Woofer | 5" Natural cellulose pulp | 6.5" Fibreglass |
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| Frequency response | 55-22k Hz | 49-22k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 15-100 watts | 25-130 watts |
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| Weight | 5.90kg / 13lbs | 9.30kg / 20.5lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12" x 6-5/8" x 10-1/2"
305.0 x 168.0 x 267.0mm | 15-3/4" x 7-7/8" x 12-3/4"
400.0 x 200.0 x 324.0mm |
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Titus Ez and Comete Ez are members of Triangle's Esprit series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Triangle Esprit Series
History
What size room are the Triangle Esprit Titus Ez and Triangle Esprit Comete Ez 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 Esprit Titus Ez |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
| Near-field |
Good |
Average |
| Small Room |
Good |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
Bad |
(* 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 Titus Ez and Comete Ez are 2-way speakers.
Triangle Esprit Titus EzTriangle Esprit Comete Ez
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Triangle Esprit Titus Ez |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Titus Ez features a 1" Titanium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100Hz. On the other hand, the Comete Ez features a 1" Titanium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Fibreglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3500Hz.
Frequency Response
Titus Ez has a frequency range of 55-22k Hz whereas Comete Ez has a frequency range of 49-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 49Hz, the Comete Ez can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Titus Ez's min frequency of 55Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf 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
Titus Ez and Comete Ez have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Titus Ez sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Comete Ez's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Triangle Esprit Titus Ez a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Esprit Comete Ez, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
Comete Ez can handle a max power of 80 watts RMS, whereas Titus Ez has a max power handling value of 60 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Comete Ez.
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.
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Comete Ez features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Titus Ez has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Titus Ez has a rear firing port whereas Comete Ez has a front firing ports. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Triangle Esprit Titus Ez with its rear-firing port.
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 Esprit Titus Ez's and Triangle Esprit Comete Ez's external dimensions. Triangle Esprit Titus Ez has external dimensions of 305.0 x 168.0 x 267.0mm (12 x 6-5/8 x 10-1/2inch) whereas Triangle Esprit Comete Ez has external dimensions of 400.0 x 200.0 x 324.0mm (15-3/4 x 7-7/8 x 12-3/4inch).
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 32mm wider, 95mm taller and 57mm deeper than Triangle Esprit Titus Ez.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez needs about 44% more floor or shelf area. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is 57mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is 95mm taller.
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 Esprit Titus Ez is approximately 448.6cm2 / 69.5inch2 and base area of the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is approximately 648.0cm2 / 100.4inch2. The Titus Ez requires 31% less surface area than the Comete Ez 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 Esprit Titus Ez weighs 5.90kg / 13lbs and the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez weighs 9.30kg / 20.5lbs. This makes the Comete Ez 58% heavier than the Titus Ez.
Here is a comparison of how Titus Ez and Comete Ez's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Height |
305mm
vs
400mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
448cm2
vs
648cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
80 watts
vs
60 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Minimum Impedance |
4.2 ohms
vs
3.8 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
49 Hz
vs
55 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Price per pair* |
899USD
vs
1099USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Esprit Titus Ez |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
15-100 watts |
25-130 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.8 ohms |
4.2 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
55-22k Hz |
49-22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Natural cellulose pulp |
Fibreglass |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Horn-Loaded |
Horn-Loaded |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
3100Hz |
3500Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
305.0mm (12") |
400.0mm (15.7") |
| Width |
168.0mm (6.6") |
200.0mm (7.9") |
| Depth |
267.0mm (10.5") |
324.0mm (12.8") |
| Weight |
5.90kg (13lbs) |
9.30kg (20.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Mounting Bracket |
|
|
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in Triangle's Esprit series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez digs deeper - 49Hz against 55Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (90dB vs 89dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | B | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez takes more power (80W vs 60W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Triangle Esprit Titus Ez is easier to place; Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | B | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is cheaper - $899 against $1,099, about 18% less. |
A Triangle Esprit Titus Ez B Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
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?
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Triangle Esprit Titus Ez if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 55Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Triangle Esprit Titus Ez the better fit for near-field listening; elsewhere the two are rated the same.
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.