Short answer: the ELAC DBR62. It ranks #79 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98. The Triangle Borea BR03 ranks #198, rated 2.8/5, at $399, $300.98 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The ELAC DBR62 is the more accurate choice. An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.07 against 4.03 for the Triangle Borea BR03. Watch for: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The case for the Triangle Borea BR03: A budget French bookshelf speaker with dual front ports, decent bass for the price and solid, well braced build quality. The tradeoff: A noticeable mid-range suckout, most pronounced in the upper mid-range/lower treble, that the reviewer attributes to cabinet resonances and driver breakup rather than a deliberate voicing choice: it makes vocals and instruments sound recessed and thin rather than warm.
Buy the ELAC DBR62. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $300.98 saving on the Triangle Borea BR03 is not enough to make up the difference.
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An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch.
A budget French bookshelf speaker with dual front ports, decent bass for the price and solid, well braced build quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Triangle Borea BR03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $399.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #198 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 14.96”H x 8.11”W x 12.36”D |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer spec), 4.2 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 87.5dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 6.5” natural cellulose midwoofer, 1” (25mm) EFS silk dome tweeter |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported, dual front ports |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 4.03 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 6.38 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 3600Hz |
| Recommended Power | - | 100W |
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