Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Triangle. It was released in 2020. It features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Paper Woofer.
The anniversary Comete: a 165 mm small-pleat paper midwoofer and a magnesium horn tweeter in place of the Ez version's titanium, in a veneered cabinet.
The speaker has a frequency range of 47-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Triangle Esprit Comete 40th has an MSRP of 2750$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
A special edition of the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
The Comete 40th is a special edition of the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez. What changes:
- Tweeter: Titanium dome on the Comete Ez, Magnesium dome on the Comete 40th
- Woofer cone: Fibreglass on the Comete Ez, Paper on the Comete 40th
- Frequency response: 49-22k Hz on the Comete Ez, 47-22k Hz on the Comete 40th
- Sensitivity: 89 dB on the Comete Ez, 90 dB on the Comete 40th
- Weight: 9.3 kg on the Comete Ez, 8.8 kg on the Comete 40th
- Price: $899 per pair on the Comete Ez, $2,750 per pair on the Comete 40th
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Triangle's Esprit Series of Loudspeakers
Comete 40th is a member of Triangle's Esprit series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Triangle Esprit Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th Speaker
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th has a Frequency response range of 47-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-130 watts. With a minimum frequency of 47 Hz, Comete 40th delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Comete 40th's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Thinking about a subwoofer for the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th's 47Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th
Even though the nominal impedance of the Comete 40th is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 4.2 ohms Triangle Esprit Comete 40th so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–90 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Comete 40th features Binding post type connectors.
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Triangle Esprit Comete 40th External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-3/4 x 7-7/8 x 12-3/4inch (400.0 x 200.0 x 324.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is approximately 648.0cm2 / 100.4inch2.
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WeightThe Triangle Esprit Comete 40th weighs 8.80kg / 19.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Comete 40th's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Triangle Esprit Comete 40th is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Wall Mounting
Comete 40th doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th come with a Grille?
Comete 40th comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Comete 40th is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Esprit Comete 40th speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Esprit Comete 40th
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.