In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Triangle. Triangle Magellan Voce 40th is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Duetto 40th is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Magellan Voce 40th and Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Magellan Voce 40th | Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th |
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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 | 2 x 6.5" Natural paper | 6.5" Natural paper |
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| Frequency response | 50-22k Hz | 40-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | 30-200 watts |
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| Weight | 18.50kg / 40.7lbs | 16.80kg / 37lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 9-13/16" x 23-5/8" x 13-3/8"
250.0 x 600.0 x 340.0mm | 18-1/8" x 9-13/16" x 13-3/4"
460.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm |
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Voce 40th and Duetto 40th are members of Triangle's Magellan series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Triangle Magellan Series
History
What size room are the Triangle Magellan Voce 40th and Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th 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 Magellan Voce 40th |
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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 Voce 40th and Duetto 40th are 2-way speakers.
Triangle Magellan Voce 40thTriangle Magellan Duetto 40th
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 Magellan Voce 40th |
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
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Voce 40th features a 1" Magnesium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Natural paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Duetto 40th features a 1" Magnesium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Natural paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100Hz.
Frequency Response
Voce 40th has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz whereas Duetto 40th has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Duetto 40th can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Voce 40th's min frequency of 50Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel 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
Voce 40th and Duetto 40th have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Voce 40th sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Duetto 40th's is at 88 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Triangle Magellan Voce 40th a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Center Channel 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.
Voce 40th can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas Duetto 40th has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 120 watts less than the Voce 40th.
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 Magellan Voce 40th
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Voce 40th features Binding post type posts and Duetto 40th has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 Magellan Voce 40th's and Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th's external dimensions. Triangle Magellan Voce 40th has external dimensions of 250.0 x 600.0 x 340.0mm (9-13/16 x 23-5/8 x 13-3/8inch) whereas Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th has external dimensions of 460.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm (18-1/8 x 9-13/16 x 13-3/4inch).
Triangle Magellan Voce 40th is 210mm shorter and 10mm less deeper than Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th but it is also 350mm wider.
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 Magellan Voce 40th needs about 133% more floor or shelf area. Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is 210mm 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 Magellan Voce 40th is approximately 2040.0cm2 / 316.2inch2 and base area of the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is approximately 875.0cm2 / 135.6inch2. The Voce 40th requires 133% more surface area than the Duetto 40th which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.