Polk Signature Elite ES60 vs Triangle Borea BR08

Short answer: the Polk Signature Elite ES60. It ranks #186 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $1,198. The Triangle Borea BR08 ranks #200, rated 3.2/5, at $1,098, $100 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.

The case for the Polk Signature Elite ES60: Three 6.5-inch woofers deliver strong output, 39Hz measured extension and about 89.5dB measured sensitivity. Watch for: The measured data show enough directivity and response unevenness to keep it below the strongest neutral towers, and its large cabinet needs room.

Why pick the Triangle Borea BR08: True 3-way floorstander with dedicated cellulose midrange and twin fiberglass woofers providing solid low-end authority to 40Hz. The tradeoff: Minimum impedance dips to 3.0 ohms, requiring an amplifier capable of handling low-impedance loads despite high sensitivity.

Buy the Polk Signature Elite ES60. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $100 you would save on the Triangle Borea BR08 does not close the gap.

About the ratings: the Triangle Borea BR08’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Polk Signature Elite ES60: $1,198 per pair Amazon Crutchfield eBay

Same family: the Polk Signature Elite ES10 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.1/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES15 (bookshelf, rated 3.5/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES20 (largest bookshelf, rated 3.7/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES50 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.8/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES55 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES30 (smaller center, estimated 3.5/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES35 (larger center, estimated 3.4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 Subwoofer (smallest subwoofer, estimated 3.2/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer (subwoofer, estimated 3.7/5) and the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES12 Subwoofer (largest subwoofer, estimated 3.8/5). See every Polk Signature generation.

Pros: Three 6.5-inch woofers deliver strong output, 39Hz measured extension and about 89.5dB measured sensitivity. Its local Spinorama scores of 3.69 raw and 5.57 with subwoofer are respectable for a large value-oriented tower, with reasonably smooth listening-window behavior. Measured bass extension of 51.3Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 90dB.

Cons: The measured data show enough directivity and response unevenness to keep it below the strongest neutral towers, and its large cabinet needs room. Polk’s 32Hz lower-limit claim is optimistic relative to the independent anechoic result.

Full Polk Signature Elite ES60 review and specifications →

Released	May 2022 (4 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	37.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	51.3Hz (measured, ASR via spinorama.org)
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	44.5H x 8.5W x 15.7D in
Drivers	1” Terylene tweeter, three 6.5” woofers
Enclosure	2-way floorstander with Power Port
Frequency Response	32Hz-40kHz (manufacturer)
Impedance	8 ohms compatible
Sensitivity	90dB specified; 89.5dB measured
Spinorama Preference Score	3.69
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.57
Weight	52 lbs (23.6 kg) each

• Links
  • Polk Signature Elite ES60 Official Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Polk ES60 Measurements (spinorama.org)
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Triangle Borea BR08: $1,098 per pair Estimated Adorama eBay

Same family: the Triangle Borea BR02 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 2.7/5), the Triangle Borea BR03 (bookshelf, rated 2.8/5), the Triangle Borea BR04 (largest bookshelf, estimated 3/5), the Triangle Borea BR07 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3/5), the Triangle Borea BR09 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5), the Triangle Borea BR10 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5), the Triangle Borea BRC01 (smaller center, estimated 3.4/5) and the Triangle Borea BRC2 (larger center, estimated 3.3/5).

Pros: True 3-way floorstander with dedicated cellulose midrange and twin fiberglass woofers providing solid low-end authority to 40Hz. High 92dB sensitivity delivers lively, dynamic output with low amplifier power.

Cons: Minimum impedance dips to 3.0 ohms, requiring an amplifier capable of handling low-impedance loads despite high sensitivity. Rising top-octave treble can cause listening fatigue on brighter source material.

Full Triangle Borea BR08 review and specifications →

Released	Oct 2019 (7 years ago)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	40Hz (manufacturer specified)
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	40.2”H x 8.1”W x 12.4”D (1020 x 206 x 314 mm)
Drivers	1” (25mm) EFS silk dome tweeter, 6.3” (16cm) natural cellulose paper midrange, 2 x 6.3” (16cm) fiberglass woofers
Frequency Response	40Hz - 22kHz (+/- 3dB, manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms nominal, 3.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	92dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) each
Woofer Cabinet	ported, front port

• Links
  • Official Triangle Borea BR08 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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