Experts prefer Triangle Borea BR03 over Klipsch RP-600M
On 5 Nov 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 77 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Triangle Borea BR03 received 1 endorsement from Wirecutter (24 Oct 2024). Meanwhile, Klipsch RP-600M did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net
| Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch |
What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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13 | N/A | $349 | Triangle Borea BR03 The Triangle Borea BR03 bookshelf speaker delivers impressive sound quality with a warm and detailed sound, tight bass, and good separation and precision, and offers a wide range of connectivity options, making it versatile and suitable for various use cases. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $349 | Klipsch RP-600M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Oct 2024 Wirecutter ranked Triangle Borea BR03 as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 Triangle Borea BR03 The best passive bookshelf speakers... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter |
T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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1 | - | $1000 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
2 | - | $449 | Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | - | - |
7 | 2 | - | 8 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
3 | - | $483 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 The Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf speakers offer clear and balanced sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making them a great choice for general listening purposes in medium-sized rooms and larger spaces. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
4 | - | $400 | Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 The Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker offers clear and balanced sound quality with a sleek design and good connectivity options, making it a great choice for home theater and music playback on a modest budget. | 2 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
Highest score by iiwireviews.com | 89 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by 7Review | 80 |
Score distribution:
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- The Klipsch Reference Premiere 600M has a lively and visceral sound that the author can't shake loose.
- The speaker has a high sensitivity, allowing it to sound great with low power amplifiers and still perform well with more power.
- The RP 600M has a sleek and attractive design with finish options including Ebony, Walnut, and Piano Black.
- The speaker excels in reproducing concert recordings and jazz music, providing a realistic and immersive listening experience.
- The RP 600M's bass definition and texture are satisfying, although it may lack some bottom end punch.
- The speaker has impressive dynamics and can play loud with ease, making it exciting for both energetic and quiet listening sessions.
- The treble can be a tad bright at times, which may bother some listeners.
- The RP 600M's stereo imaging is not as precise or 3D holographic as some other speakers, but it still provides an open and dynamic sound.
- The speaker may benefit from the addition of a subwoofer to enhance the low-frequency performance.
- The Klipsch RP-600M loudspeakers have a strong and energetic sound with a vibrant presentation.
- The horn-loaded design provides a healthy degree of bite and tone, making them particularly enjoyable for jazz recordings.
- The overall appearance of the speakers is aesthetically pleasing and received positive comments from others.
- The speakers are efficient and high-sensitivity, allowing them to work well with low-powered tube amplifiers.
- The RP-600M speakers may be too bright or forward-sounding for some listeners, depending on the amplifier used.
- The 6.5-inch woofer may lack some warmth and can sound slightly hard on certain recordings.
- The bass response of the speakers may not be sufficient for those seeking deep, subterranean bass and may benefit from a subwoofer.
- The speakers require robust stands for optimal performance.
Expert reviews [20]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 12
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 20 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by HI-FI Trends | 80 |
Score distribution:
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- Impressive sense of scale and separation, with excellent timing and tonal balance.
- Quality and textured bass, without sacrificing detail and insight across the frequency range.
- Sophisticated and mature musical performance, with no harshness or brightness in the treble.
- Neatly finished terminals for 4mm banana plugs, with a choice of black, white, or walnut finishes.
- Placement is important, with a minimum of 2m between speakers and from listening position, and at least 40cm away from a back wall and 50cm from a side wall.
- Slight peakiness in the treble, which may not pair well with bright-sounding electronics.
- Front-ported design may not perform as well when placed up against a wall, affecting overall balance and stereo imaging.
- Budget-friendly option with impressive sound quality.
- Spacious sound that projects out into the room.
- Reproduces deep bass with decent weight that is taut and controlled.
- Good build quality and attractive front design.
- Sound has a definite character with emphasis in the midrange and top of the treble, which may not suit all types of music.
- Openness is slightly reduced with the grilles installed, but the difference is not significant.
- The Klipsch RP-600M-PB - bookshelf speaker delivers incredible acoustics to fill your home with loud, crystal-clear sound and robust bass that no ordinary bookshelf speaker can.
- Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
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- High-Quality Drivers: A bookshelf design to be placed on a dedicated stand (S02 or S04), the Borea BR03 is equipped with a 25mm EFS silk dome tweeter and a 16cm midrange/bass driver
- Frequency Response: The vocal range keeps all its intensity and the low frequencies their usual dynamism without ever generating listening fatigue
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4â and ranging to 6 ½â or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesnât describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.