Triangle Australe EZ vs Triangle Borea BR09
The Triangle Australe EZ scores one step higher, 8.1 to 8.0, and the Triangle 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
On score and price Triangle Borea BR09 The Australe EZ leads 8.1 to 8.0, the smallest gap the scale records, and the Borea BR09 costs $3,900 less, so most buyers should take the Borea BR09. Spend the extra $3,900 on the Australe EZ if connections and cabinet and finish are what you care about most.
When to choose the Australe EZ over the Borea BR09The short version
The Triangle Australe EZ scores 8.1/10 (Recommended) and the Triangle Borea BR09 8.0/10 (Recommended). At $4,999/pair against $1,099/pair, the Borea BR09 saves you $3,900 over the Australe EZ. On amplifier needs, the Borea BR09 review notes "92dB sensitivity - easy to drive" and the Australe EZ review "Demands 100-200W of clean power - not for cheap amps". The Australe EZ has the edge over the Borea BR09 on connections: "Premium copper/aluminum binding posts - bi-wire/bi-amp capable" against "Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire option". Weighing score against price, the Borea BR09 is the better buy for most people, even though the Australe EZ scores higher, and the cards below say when the Australe EZ makes more sense.
Higher score
Triangle Australe EZ
Triangle Borea BR09
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 |
| Better choice for | connections and cabinet and finish | amplifier needs and mids |
| Less suited to | amplifier needs and mids | connections and cabinet and finish |
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.
- You would pay $3,900 more than the Borea BR09 costs for the Australe EZ's higher score, 8.1 against 8.0.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Borea BR09's amplifier needs and mids more than the Australe EZ's connections and cabinet and finish.
- Every dollar counts: the Borea BR09 costs $3,900 less than the Australe EZ.
Triangle Borea BR09
Picked on score and price. 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.
- Keeping $3,900 matters more to you than the Australe EZ's one-step lead over the Borea BR09, 8.1 against 8.0.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Australe EZ's connections and cabinet and finish more than the Borea BR09's amplifier needs and mids.
- The Australe EZ's 8.1 against the Borea BR09's 8.0 is worth $3,900 more to you.
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
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 | 38.80 kg (38800 g) | 23.40 kg (23400 g) |
| 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 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.
Is the Australe EZ worth $3,900 more than the Borea BR09?
For most buyers, no. The Australe EZ costs $3,900 more than the Borea BR09 for a score 0.1 higher, the smallest step the scale has. What the extra money gets you, going by the reviews, is the Australe EZ's connections and cabinet and finish over the Borea BR09's.
Where they rank
In Best Speakers the Australe EZ ranks #3 and the Borea BR09 #4.
Australe EZ #3 Borea BR09 #4 6 picks