Triangle Australe EZ vs Triangle Borea BR09
On score and price Triangle Borea BR09 One step behind the Australe EZ, for a much lower list price.
The Triangle Australe EZ scores one step higher, 8.1 to 8.0, and the Borea BR09 costs $3,900 less. Going by the two reviews, the Australe EZ is stronger on connections and cabinet and finish and the Borea BR09 on amplifier needs and mids.
By Jakub Charkiewicz Published Updated
When to choose the Australe EZ over the Borea BR09Is the Australe EZ worth $3,900 more than the Borea BR09?
For most buyers, no: the Australe EZ leads the Borea BR09 by 0.1, the smallest step the scale records, and one step is not worth the price difference. Going by the two reviews, what the Australe EZ adds for the money is its connections and cabinet and finish, and the Borea BR09 keeps the edge on amplifier needs and mids.
Which one to buy
Most buyers should take the Borea BR09, and the Australe EZ is the one to buy if connections and cabinet and finish matter most to you.
| At a glance | Triangle Australe EZ | Triangle Borea BR09 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.1/10, Recommended | 8.0/10, Recommended |
| List price | $4,999/pair | $1,099/pair |
Triangle Australe EZ
Choose it instead if:
- You care more about the Australe EZ's connections and cabinet and finish than the Borea BR09's amplifier needs and mids.
Triangle Borea BR09
Choose it if:
- You care more about the Borea BR09's amplifier needs and mids than the Australe EZ's connections and cabinet and finish.
What matters most to you?
| What matters | Triangle Australe EZ | Triangle Borea BR09 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Technical performance | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Build & comfort | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| System fit | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Value | 7.5 | 7.8 |
The widest gap is build & comfort: 8.8 for the Australe EZ against 7.8 for the Borea BR09. The Australe EZ column is worked out from its review's 14 pros and cons and the Borea BR09 column from 14, and each adds back up to its overall score, 8.1 and 8.0. How a score is built
Where they differ
The Australe EZ has bi-wire terminals and the Borea BR09 does not.
Only the Australe EZ
Only the Borea BR09
Amplifier needs
Here the Borea BR09 review is the more positive of the two and the Australe EZ review finds fault:
- Borea BR09, praised: "92dB sensitivity - easy to drive"
- Australe EZ, criticized: "Demands 100-200W of clean power - not for cheap amps"
Mids and vocals
Here the Borea BR09 review is the more positive of the two and the Australe EZ review finds fault:
- Borea BR09, praised: "Cellulose midrange driver - natural vocals/instruments"
- Australe EZ, criticized: "Midrange can be slightly shouty on some recordings"
Connections
Here the Australe EZ review is the more positive of the two and the Borea BR09 review finds fault:
- Australe EZ, praised: "Premium copper/aluminum binding posts"
- Borea BR09, criticized: "Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire option"
Soundstage and imaging
The Australe EZ review and the Borea BR09 review are both mixed here, so neither has a clear edge:
- Australe EZ, praised: "DPS rear-firing tweeter for huge soundstage width and depth"
- Borea BR09, praised: "Surprisingly large soundstage for a budget speaker"
Cabinet and finish
Here the Australe EZ review is the more positive of the two and the Borea BR09 review has reservations:
- Australe EZ, praised: "Real wood veneer (or high-gloss) finish in 6 colorways"
- Borea BR09, criticized: "Light cabinet (23.4 kg) - some resonances vs heavy speakers"
Only the Borea BR09 review faults its tonal balance and is mixed on its placement, which the Australe EZ review does not cover.
What they have in common
The Australe EZ and the Borea BR09 are both floor-standing speakers from Triangle, and both have a three-way driver layout and a decoupling pedestal base. The Australe EZ and the Borea BR09 are both praised for their driver design, and both criticized for their treble.
Sound signature, overlaid
On tonal balance, the Australe EZ sounds bright while the Borea BR09 sounds neutral. The Australe EZ and the Borea BR09 both sound wide-staged.
On paper
The Australe EZ ranks #3 and the Borea BR09 #4 of the 6 speakers reviewed here; on value the Australe EZ rates Steep and the Borea BR09 Fair. The Australe EZ is the heavier cabinet, 38.8 kg against the Borea BR09's 23.4 kg. The Australe EZ and Borea BR09 spec sheets match on type (3-way floor-stander), impedance (8 Ω), and frequency response (35 Hz - 22 kHz).
The Australe EZ and Borea BR09 figures are the makers' own; IEC 60268-21 defines how they are measured.
| Spec | Triangle Australe EZ | Triangle Borea BR09 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 92.5 dB SPL | 92 dB SPL |
| Dimensions | 200 × 1130 × 370 mm (W×H×D); 300 × 1170 × 460 mm with pedestal | 206 × 1095 × 314 mm (W×H×D); 260 × 1126 × 360 mm with pedestal |
| Weight | 38.8 kg | 23.4 kg |
| Power handling | 150 W | 170 W |
| Recommended amplifier | 100-200 W into 8 Ω | 60-300 W into 8 Ω |
| Minimum impedance | 3 Ω | 3.3 Ω |
Only the Australe EZ review lists range and tweeter; only the Borea BR09 review lists drivers.
How these verdicts were reached
The Borea BR09 review was published on Sep 7, 2024 and the Australe EZ review on Jan 10, 2025, 4 months later, on one reference chain and rubric. The Australe EZ is also the site's loudspeaker, so this page sets the Borea BR09 against a reference unit. The Australe EZ review never mentions the Borea BR09, nor the Borea BR09 review the Australe EZ: two separate sessions. The Australe EZ and Borea BR09 reviews were both last checked on Oct 3, 2026.
Sources
Further reading for the Australe EZ and the Borea BR09: the bass-reflex port both use and what both reviews say about soundstage.
Questions about the Australe EZ and Borea BR09
What is the difference between the Triangle Australe EZ and the Triangle Borea BR09?
The Triangle Australe EZ scores higher than the Borea BR09, 8.1 to 8.0. The Australe EZ does better on connections and cabinet and finish, the Borea BR09 on amplifier needs and mids. The Australe EZ and the Borea BR09 have similar sound signatures on every axis.
Which should you buy, the Triangle Australe EZ or the Triangle Borea BR09?
The Borea BR09, for most buyers: the Australe EZ scores 8.1 to the Borea BR09's 8.0, the smallest gap the scale records, and that step is not worth $3,900 more.
Which is easier on the amplifier, the Australe EZ or the Borea BR09?
The Borea BR09: its review is positive about amplifier needs, while the Australe EZ review is critical.
Which is better for vocals, the Australe EZ or the Borea BR09?
The Borea BR09: its review is positive about mids, while the Australe EZ review is critical.
Where they rank
In Best Speakers the Australe EZ ranks #3 and the Borea BR09 #4.
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