In this review, we will be comparing Gamma and F57SP-8, two Passive Center Channel speakers from Triangle and Fyne Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Signature Gamma and Fyne Audio F57SP-8 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Signature Gamma | Fyne Audio F57SP-8 |
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| Brand | Triangle
France · founded 1980 | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Horn-Loaded | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Paper | 8" |
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| Frequency response | 45-22k Hz | 42-34k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 90 watts | 30- 200 W watts |
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| Weight | — | 19.82kg / 43.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10-1/4" x 22-15/16" x 15"
260.0 x 582.0 x 381.0mm | 10.6" x 29.9" x 13.4"
269.2 x 759.5 x 340.4mm |
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What size room are the Triangle Signature Gamma and Fyne Audio F57SP-8 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 Signature Gamma |
Fyne Audio F57SP-8 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Good |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
No way |
(* 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Gamma is a 2-way design whereas the F57SP-8 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Triangle Signature GammaFyne Audio F57SP-8
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 Signature Gamma |
Fyne Audio F57SP-8 |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
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3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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x 8-inch
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Gamma features a 1" Titanium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, the F57SP-8 features a " Tweeter and x 8" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz.
Frequency Response
Gamma has a frequency range of 45-22k Hz whereas F57SP-8 has a frequency range of 42-34k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the F57SP-8 can go slightly deeper then the Gamma's min frequency of 45Hz.
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
Gamma and F57SP-8 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Gamma sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the F57SP-8's is at 92 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio F57SP-8 a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Signature Gamma, 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.
F57SP-8 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas Gamma has a max power handling value of 90 watts RMS, 110 watts less than the F57SP-8.
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
Gamma features Binding post type posts and F57SP-8 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 Signature Gamma's and Fyne Audio F57SP-8's external dimensions. Triangle Signature Gamma has external dimensions of 260.0 x 582.0 x 381.0mm (10-1/4 x 22-15/16 x 15inch) whereas Fyne Audio F57SP-8 has external dimensions of 269.2 x 759.5 x 340.4mm (10.6 x 29.9 x 13.4inch).
Triangle Signature Gamma is 177.5mm narrower and 9.2mm shorter than Fyne Audio F57SP-8 but it is also 40.6mm deeper.
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.
Fyne Audio F57SP-8 needs about 17% more floor or shelf area. Triangle Signature Gamma is 41mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.
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 Signature Gamma is approximately 2217.4cm2 / 343.7inch2 and base area of the Fyne Audio F57SP-8 is approximately 2585.3cm2 / 400.7inch2. The Gamma requires 14% less surface area than the F57SP-8 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.