Diora Acoustics Chors 5 vs Triangle Australe EZ
The Diora Acoustics Chors 5 scores 0.4 higher and costs $2,500 less than the Triangle Australe EZ. Going by the two reviews, the Chors 5 is stronger on treble and the Australe EZ on connections and soundstage.
By Jakub Charkiewicz · Published · Updated
On score and price Diora Acoustics Chors 5 The Chors 5 scores 0.4 higher and costs $2,500 less than the Australe EZ, so there is nothing to trade off. The Australe EZ still does better than the Chors 5 on connections and soundstage.
When to choose the Australe EZ over the Chors 5The short version
The Diora Acoustics Chors 5 scores 8.5/10 (Highly Recommended) and the Triangle Australe EZ 8.1/10 (Recommended). At $2,499/pair against $4,999/pair, the Chors 5 saves you $2,500 over the Australe EZ. On treble, the Chors 5 review notes "Smooth, ceramic-influenced treble" and the Australe EZ review "Treble can become bright/fatiguing without careful system matching". The Australe EZ has the edge over the Chors 5 on connections: "Premium copper/aluminum binding posts - bi-wire/bi-amp capable" against "Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire". Weighing score against price, the Chors 5 is a better buy than the Australe EZ, and the cards below say when the Australe EZ makes more sense.
Higher score
Diora Acoustics Chors 5
Triangle Australe EZ
Which one to buy
The Chors 5 is the better buy unless its connections or soundstage would put you off, in which case take the Australe EZ.
| At a glance | Diora Acoustics Chors 5 | Triangle Australe EZ |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5/10, Highly Recommended | 8.1/10, Recommended |
| List price | $2,499/pair | $4,999/pair |
| Better choice for | treble | connections and soundstage |
| Less suited to | connections and soundstage | treble |
Diora Acoustics Chors 5
Picked on score and price. Choose it if:
- You care more about the Chors 5's treble than the Australe EZ's connections and soundstage.
- You want the Chors 5's higher score (8.5 against 8.1) and $2,500 back against the Australe EZ.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Australe EZ's connections and soundstage more than the Chors 5's treble.
Triangle Australe EZ
Choose it instead if:
- You care more about the Australe EZ's connections and soundstage than the Chors 5's treble.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Chors 5's treble more than the Australe EZ's connections and soundstage.
- You would rather keep the $2,500 the Australe EZ costs over the Chors 5, and still get the Chors 5's higher 8.5.
What matters most to you?
| What matters | Diora Acoustics Chors 5 | Triangle Australe EZ |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Technical performance | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Build & comfort | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| System fit | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Value | 8.1 | 7.5 |
The widest gap is system fit: 8.7 for the Chors 5 against 8.1 for the Australe EZ. The Chors 5 column is worked out from its review's 14 pros and cons and the Australe EZ column from 14, and each adds back up to its overall score, 8.5 and 8.1. How a score is built
Where they differ
The Australe EZ has bi-wire terminals and the Chors 5 does not.
Only the Chors 5
Only the Australe EZ
Treble
Here the Chors 5 review is the more positive of the two and the Australe EZ review finds fault:
- Chors 5, praised: "Smooth, ceramic-influenced treble"
- Australe EZ, criticized: "Treble can become bright/fatiguing without careful system matching"
Connections
Here the Australe EZ review is the more positive of the two and the Chors 5 review finds fault:
- Australe EZ, praised: "Premium copper/aluminum binding posts"
- Chors 5, criticized: "Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire"
Soundstage and imaging
Here the Australe EZ review is the kinder of the two and the Chors 5 review finds fault:
- Australe EZ, praised: "DPS rear-firing tweeter for huge soundstage width and depth"
- Chors 5, criticized: "Soundstage isn't pinpoint sharp"
Only the Chors 5 review praises its placement but faults its detail and is mixed on its bass, which the Australe EZ review does not cover.
What they have in common
The Chors 5 and the Australe EZ are both floor-standing speakers, and both have a decoupling pedestal base. The Chors 5 and the Australe EZ are both praised for their cabinet and finish and driver design, and both criticized for their amplifier needs and mids.
Sound signature, overlaid
The Chors 5 and the Australe EZ both sound energetic. Neither the Chors 5 nor the Australe EZ leans either way on presentation and bass weight.
On paper
The Chors 5 ranks #1 and the Australe EZ #3 of the 6 speakers reviewed here; on value the Chors 5 and the Australe EZ both rate Steep.
The Chors 5 and Australe EZ figures are the makers' own; IEC 60268-21 defines how they are measured.
| Spec | Diora Acoustics Chors 5 | Triangle Australe EZ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2-way closed-box floor-stander | 3-way floor-stander |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB SPL | 92.5 dB SPL |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Frequency response | 44 Hz - 22 kHz (−3 dB) | 35 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Power handling | 120 W | 150 W |
| Minimum impedance | 3.7 Ω | 3 Ω |
Only the Chors 5 review lists drivers; only the Australe EZ review lists dimensions, weight, tweeter, and recommended amplifier.
How these verdicts were reached
The Chors 5 review was published on Oct 22, 2024 and the Australe EZ review on Jan 10, 2025, 3 months later, on one reference chain and rubric. The Australe EZ is also the site's loudspeaker, so this page sets the Chors 5 against a reference unit. The Chors 5 review never mentions the Australe EZ, nor the Australe EZ review the Chors 5: two separate sessions. The Chors 5 and Australe EZ reviews were both last checked on Oct 3, 2026.
Sources
Further reading for the Chors 5 and the Australe EZ: the Australe EZ's bass-reflex port and what both reviews say about soundstage.
Questions about the Chors 5 and Australe EZ
What is the difference between the Diora Acoustics Chors 5 and the Triangle Australe EZ?
The Diora Acoustics Chors 5 scores 8.5 and the Australe EZ 8.1. The Chors 5 does better on treble, the Australe EZ on connections and soundstage. The Chors 5 and the Australe EZ have similar sound signatures on every axis.
Which should you buy, the Diora Acoustics Chors 5 or the Triangle Australe EZ?
The Chors 5 beats the Australe EZ on both counts, scoring 8.5 to 8.1 and costing $2,500 less.
Which has the better-behaved treble, the Chors 5 or the Australe EZ?
The Chors 5: its review is positive about treble, while the Australe EZ review is critical.
How do the Chors 5 and the Australe EZ compare on connections?
The Australe EZ: its review is positive about connections, while the Chors 5 review is critical.
Is the Australe EZ worth $2,500 more than the Chors 5?
Not on score. The Australe EZ costs $2,500 more than the Chors 5 and scores 0.4 lower. What the extra money gets you, going by the reviews, is the Australe EZ's connections and soundstage over the Chors 5's.
Why is the Chors 5 rated higher than the Australe EZ?
The Chors 5 scores 8.5 (Highly Recommended) and the Australe EZ 8.1 (Recommended). On the site's scale Highly Recommended covers 8.2 - 9.1 and Recommended 7.0 - 8.1, so the 0.4 points between the Chors 5 and the Australe EZ cross a tier line. Going by the reviews, the Chors 5's lead over the Australe EZ comes from its treble.
Where they rank
In Best Speakers the Chors 5 ranks #1 and the Australe EZ #3.
Chors 5 #1 - Best Overall Australe EZ #3 6 picks