Short answer: the Dynaudio Heritage Special if sound quality matters most, the Triangle Borea BR03 if price matters most. The Dynaudio Heritage Special ranks #29 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $7,000. The Triangle Borea BR03 ranks #198, rated 2.8/5, at $399, $6,601 cheaper.
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 catch: 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.
The Dynaudio Heritage Special is the better-sounding pick. A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. Watch for: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the Triangle Borea BR03 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Dynaudio Heritage Special if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A budget French bookshelf speaker with dual front ports, decent bass for the price and solid, well braced build quality.
A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Triangle Borea BR03 | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #198 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 6.5” natural cellulose midwoofer, 1” (25mm) EFS silk dome tweeter | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | 3600Hz | - |
| Dimensions | 14.96”H x 8.11”W x 12.36”D | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) each | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer spec), 4.2 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Recommended Power | 100W | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, dual front ports | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.03 | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.38 | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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