Three HIGH VALUE speakers! Klipsch RP600M vs Triangle BRO3 vs ELAC Debut Reference | A Comparison!

[@jamesrizzo295]

That was just a fantastic summary everyone could understand. You have a way of succinctly articulating like no other reviewer. Thanks Sean!

[@mdd47]

People don't understand the joys of those British-sounding speakers until they experience it. These ELACs sound a lot like the Celestion DL8s I started my hi-fi journey with. It's a more holistic approach to sound. Andrew Jones is one of very few people in the mainstream of hi-fi that seems to understand this. Everybody else is out chasing frequency extension to 40 khz, and he's building speakers with rolled-off highs and midbass warmth because that's actually what most people want to listen to.

[@quantumzen2356]

Sean, love this new review format. It is exactly what I, as a neophyte beginning my journey into the audiophile community, am looking for from a review---comparisons among similar products in similar price ranges so I can make an informed buying decision or increase my knowledge about gear in a category. Thanks for the hard work!

[@iburley_]

Very much appreciated this one, you narrowed my decision down very well. I especially enjoyed the section at 4:28 where you mention positioning and touch on front vs. rear ported. I was in the camp that was under the impression that front ported immediately meant that it would perform better against a wall, and honestly it had made me gloss over the Klipsch even though from your descriptions it seems that they're likely the best option for me.

[@audiofun999]

You nailed it Sean! This was a perfect review other reviewers should learn from. I really like that you always take into consideration different listener preferences, different amplification types, and speaker placement variations. Based on your review I’d choose the Triangles, since I can’t live without laser-focused imaging, but I already own KEF LS50s ))

[@neil7826]

I just put together my first system and paired the IotaAVX with these Triangle speakers. I am beyond pleased with the result and I haven't adequately broken in the system yet. Waiting on my U-turn TT and I'll be set.

[@griffith4830]

Sean - just what we all want. Informed comparison. Nicely done

[@stevefick3919]

I think I would tend to lean more toward the Triangles. I've listened to some older versions of Triangle bookshelf (Really, they should be called stand mount speakers) and they were magnificent! The imagining was amazing and the sound stage was huge. Thanks for doing the comparison!

[@williamwest9253]

I purchased the Elac Debut Reference and have them partnered with the Denon PMA-800ne, with a Pro-ject RPM3 and I can say I could listen to these all day. Just a solid all around speaker, but they do better on speaker stands and away from the wall with a little sub too.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Gratz, William!

[@askara.3671]

Sean, I'd like to express my gratitude to you. You helped me a lot. I've been considering these particular Klipsch or Elac as a highly likely purchase, but you (what a good luck!) compared both of them with BRO3, and I made my choice. I ordered the last ones at sale price (luck again!) right after your review, and now I am really enjoying these wonderful speakers. Sean, you were so precise in your description! Due to that I got exactly what I've been looking for . Thank you very much! Askar, Montreal

[@RamisDad]

I gotta say, Sean nailed the RP-600M sound in his description. I had guests over the other day and had them powered by a Tube amp. The guests said it sounded like a live performance....

[@joem5994]

what tube amp? Sean says Kefs (my speakers) can be a bit too much in the hight end. maybe the tube amp will even it out?

[@RamisDad]

@@joem5994 muzishare X7. I've owned a bunch of different class of amps and this class A tube amp is hands down head and shoulders above the rest. Not sure what the deal w class A is but it adds so much soul to the music. Go class A if you can afford to...just fills out the bass and treble so much better

[@ralex3697]

Ramisdad Yes Class A with a Klipsch is a go

[@bunc7406]

Sean, you're a god send... You reviewed the exact 3 speakers I've been mulling over for the past 2 months. I don't care much for production value.. if it's a talking head video or not.. I'm here for your take on all things audio. I value your honest opinion, your insight, and you channel is the closest thing to me being able to audition these audio gear. If you feel burnt out.. take some time off man, will definitely miss your videos, but you've given me a ton of entertainment and information already, so thank you! That said.. I'm heading towards the Triangle Bro3 paired with a Yamaha 801..(was between that and the pm8006) Always wanted a pair of Andrew Jones speakers.. see what makes him so legendary.. but eh.. maybe next time.

[@stephenoverton8352]

A god send? Really? That's funny! I've never met anyone on KZbin or anywhere else that I would consider a "god send".

[@bunc7406]

@@stephenoverton8352 LoL.. you ain't got nothing better to do huh, quite pathetic. Zero Fidelity reviewed the exact 3 speakers that I was researching for the past month.. a side by side comparison. You find a video on KZbin reviewing these 3 speakers.. you tell me. Godsend is a figure of speech.. I was being over dramatic.. you want to take it literally.. fine.. rub you the wrong way? take your skeptical, pathetic, troll-ass somewhere else.

[@savanp228]

Bun C how are you liking them? I am also looking to buy a pair - also - did you get a stand?

[@davidgreen1504]

@@bunc7406 I like your comment return some people are just anal with saying that the review on speakers were God send👏🤣

[@johndaddabbo9383]

Totally agree... for Sean may very well be the Godess Sendess of all KZbin speaker reviewers..., and for him to align so perfectly with your needs is awesome! Sean has extensively reviewed 3 out of the 4 speaks that I am considering... If I can only get a pair of Goldenear BRX's (with the Reference Tweeter, Woofer and Crossover) in his hands I too will be in heaven :)

[@solomonstewart1025]

Very informative. My take from listening to you is that I would prefer the Elac.

[@ralex3697]

Solomon Stewart Me too

[@bmusleh]

I just bought the elacs and i cant stand them

[@pchlars5666]

I must say this video is even better than the last one. I prefer this order when you talk about different features. :)

[@audiorick841]

I love this comparison format! Thank you 👊🏻

[@gianlucabassi8853]

Borea, incredible detail and deep controlled bass.

[@bassman4632]

Wow! Great, comprehensive comparisons in under 15 minutes! Gracias seniõr.

[@dudemanismadcool]

The triangles are so frikkin gorgeous. All great looking speakers. I am thinking the triangles, iota vx and a rel t7i will be my system sometime in the future.

[@kaufmanat1]

Was thinking the same thing. The klipsch have a unique look with the copper color and wave guide/"horn", but the triangles look pretty sweet too with the black and white contrast. Elacs prob most boring looking of the three, still nice looking speaker though

[@78sound]

As always I want to buy all three for my different moods

[@sebastiaanhoenderdos7458]

Could just be the triangle with 2 different amps or a good power amp with tho different preamps is your best bet

[@BobbyMiller]

Would love to see a round up video of all the best speakers that require minimum space at the back. IE. Something like a foot or less!

[@darensweeney5925]

I like that you note placement and room size. Too many reviewers just talk about the speakers as if the room dimensions or limits in placement are irrelevant variables. For example, why buy a speaker for its bass extension if your only option is to place its rear port next to a wall?

[@marcus1970]

Comparison rather than more traditional review type presentation helps make the point that there's something out there for everyone.... More than just that the subjective preference is what needs to be considered when making a choice...... I'm not in the market for loudspeakers at this price point, but it was still a high value vid, strong on information 👌🏻

[@sabastiantaylor7209]

This is the first time I have come across your channel. You literally answered every question listening to the speakers would give me. I prefer klipsch. But I have always loved bright highs. Prior to owning klipsch speakers I always found myself adjusting my treble tones higher than everyone else. I eventually found horns were my preferred listening style paired with a strong vintage receiver or tube amp. Great review. Subbed

[@bobcochrane8098]

My taste is a tad toward the bright side--I love that bright shimmer. So of these three, the Klipsch?

[@georgevprochazka5316]

That's the first "intelligent" comparison I've seen. THANKS ! I was very much interested in the Triangle but they would be placed 10" in front of a wall in my home, so I guess I would be better off with the Klipsch. Your comment was spot on !

[@nathanjones4039]

Excellent review as always, thanks.

[@Jedi2155]

Agree with your review! I compared the Triangle to my Rp-8000f Klipschs and the Triangle sounded best with music but Klipsch is better for movies.

[@Hogprint25]

Great rundown. I know I’m late to the party on this, but this helps with some issues I’m having buying my next set of speakers for a build.

[@robertbreish8182]

Excellent overview and exactly what I needed to start. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@stephencosta6814]

Wow🤯🤯🤯 what a fantastic review this is how it's done people comparison like this down to the point of a very understandable very unbiased but I know you love the triangle LOL but you gave those other speakers a fair shot and accurate summary one of your best reviews bro👍👌👍💪💪🙌🙌😎😎

[@ZeroFidelity]

Andddd of course, what little natural light makes into the house began to disappear shortly before I hit the 'record' button on my camera. Oh well. From the cave, it'll have to be. Anyway.. Yes people, at 2:08, I know there are in fact other options. Ya don't need to remind me of the JBL 530's. Also, no need to ask about any other speakers like Maggies, Monitors, Q's, Polk, and the list goes on. This video is exclusively about these three well-distributed, easy to access bookshelf speakers that I reviewed at this channel.

[@__-vo7iq]

Please do a side by side comparison of every speaker......EVER in the same video just joking Sigh..... While I think there is real value to this type of comparison videos, I do wish there where more show rooms for people to listen for them self's. If only so I can get some friends off of the 40 dollar Logitech all in one computer speakers............. I know to many people who think all speakers sound the same.

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@__-vo7iq Heh That's exactly it. There would be if more dealers who could better accommodate these situations if enough people gave a sh*t about a good listening experience. I guess that's the whole chicken and the egg scenario.

[@limp6986]

@@ZeroFidelity Andrew made a great video on this very topic. His conclusion is that we all, collectively, have killed the traditional hifi store by auditioning to the gear on display and getting advice from the seller, but then buying from the cheapest online store. And I'd have to agree with that, even if it's not the sole reason, in my opinion. We can't have it all. Either we support local shops for them to be able to keep the physical location open and all the costs involved, or we'll pretty much be stuck with the online trial periods and have the shipping back and forth hassle.

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@limp6986 - There are a number of factors that have B&M dealerships regulated to endangered status, none moreso than general consumer behavior. The bottom line is that few people on this planet know or care about fancy audio systems. And of the people who are aware of them, even fewer have the inclination to spend big bucks on a stereo rig and then spend hours of their time in front of it. We are a rare breed, indeed! This is the largest contributing factor - by far. Everything else in Andrews video is worth putting out into the audiophile world, but I wouldn't say audiophile behavior has killed off the B&M market. Quite the contrary - we're the only ones keeping them around.

[@ufarkingicehole]

As a reviewer I feel sorry for you guys. You review a speaker and then get asked about comparing them to 1000 other speaker and I am willing to bet it never ends.... I'm guilty. I've asked about Totems hawks and magnepans more than once. As a guy watching your reviews I instantly want to know how something compared to something your reviewing as a way to measure against something we know. I do Thomas and Stereo the same way and I definitely apologize because you guys are more patient than myself. I would lose my mind If I was reviewing certain equipment and the comparison questions never end... thanks for your thoughtful and articulate reviews man!! Btw.. I have auditioned a ton of your suggestions and the freaking Magnepan 1.7i, rel 10" sub, with a rouge 3 tube amp blew my mind. I dont see how you can get all that much better at any price....lol. thanks again!!

[@orwhat24]

It’s interesting to go back in time and (re)listen to Sean’s reviews again. I’m very interested in the 600m to pair with a small tube amp, like Decware, or the budget Chinese amps. I really appreciate that these seem to be in the same price range.

[@raygarza6231]

I think steve gudenberg the audiophiliac (spelling probably all colors of wrong) did review them with a low power tube amp. May have been the mk2 but I know. He reviewed both.

[@Raymondey]

Perfect review! Been waiting for it! Good job!

[@henrychan6982]

Thank you Sean. This is what I'm looking for.

[@laika25]

Excellent. Now I have both the ELAC and the Triangle. Let's see how they compare in my room. (Klipsch on my wish list.) Great review.

[@themastroiannis]

what kind of music do you listen to and which ones did you like more?

[@hushpuppykl]

The BR03 sounds so tempting 😬 Your comparison really helps people narrow down their choices. 👍👍

[@ralex3697]

hushpuppykl Lively and a tad bright, matching is important

[@ryanthomas8456]

Hey Sean, Loving the comparison videos dude! I’ve had the bro3’s for about a month now and am over the moon with these guys. I’ve been running them back n forth with a marantz pm7000 and my Cambridge cxa80. Two completely different sounds. I’m dying to know what they sound like with iotavx. Thrilled to hear that you may do a video on the pairing. Looking forward to that. Good stuff, man... Thanks!

[@ufarkingicehole]

Your C.A. is love!

[@KopfKino901]

Do you have them close to a wall? Only reason I haven't bought them yet is that I'd have to put them near the wall

[@ryanthomas8456]

I have them on stands which I generally keep about about a foot and a half off the back wall. I do however move them out into the room when I can. They definitely benefit when they have some room to breathe but still sound great when closer to the wall. Being that they are front ported I don’t think it’s detrimental having them a little closer to a wall.

[@ProffAndy]

I have a PM7000N hooked up to a pair of Q Acoustics Concept 20s. I'm wondering if the BR03s would be a significant upgrade from the Concept 20s. The Concepts are good, but a bit more bass extension would be welcome. I mostly listen to prog rock and have my TV hooked up to the amp via optical.

[@Vvv1c-t3u]

Ryan Thomas how’s the difference like between the marantz and Cambridge?

[@theeverydayaudiophile4147]

Great notes on three different speakers that are in competition with one another. I've had the ELAC DBR62 speakers here and I have the Triangle speakers here now. I've tried them on three different integrated amps; NAD C 316BEE, Cambridge Audio AXA35, and the Denon PMA-600NE. Thanks for your thoughts on how all three of these speakers differ.

[@basiema.4185]

And which of both speaker do you prefer? The ELAC or the Triangle?

[@theeverydayaudiophile4147]

@@basiema.4185 As Sean so eloquently pointed out, each speaker brings something different to the table. Ultimately, it's whether or not we like those differences that make up what we prefer, right? As I stated above, I had the ELAC DBR62 here and I have the Triangle Borea BR03 here now. Hopefully, that answers your question.

[@Vvv1c-t3u]

The Everyday Audiophile which amp do you think sounds best with the Triangle? Have you also tried the PS Audio Sprout with the triangles?

[@theeverydayaudiophile4147]

Vic I haven’t heard the PS Audio Sprout. For my uses, it doesn’t have enough connections. But, from the integrated amps I’ve used with the Borea BR03 speakers, the Cambridge Audio CXA60 is my favorite

[@Vvv1c-t3u]

The Everyday Audiophile Great. Waiting to try the BR02 with one of these, or the IOTAVX. Thanks for the sharing!

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Good job Sean !!! Love to pair the elac with the Emotiva Stack . The E-S has that forward sound a lil on the bright side of netural 😆

[@robertlevesque9193]

I took two of the Klipsh Books and wired them in series and Laid them on there sides under my TV for a center speaker. I don't need to go buy a high end center speaker now and the way I positioned them, woah. I am Impressed,

[@robertlevesque9193]

They sound great with my MArantz reciever and I am using Boze 601IV towers front and Fiteen inch TR's for the surround adn TR 160T Towers for rear surround. not too bad for a low budget system

[@billbloomfield4972]

Thanks ! Very thorough and clear.

[@Staybrown11]

Great review as always...and great comparisons...as new to this hobby this kind of comparison makes it easy to not get buyers remorse or better yet, when trying out we can say well “if this speaker sounds like this then that speaker will “sound” like that”...also maybe include 1 higher priced then we can also see what we can get if we go for the more expensive speaker...

[@edwinsprojects7039]

I just bought a brand new pair of Klipsch Rp-600M for $380. Cant wait to get them!!!

[@gage4375]

Excellent review💯

[@chriwri]

Love my rp600m's! I have them paired with the Vista Audio Spark and for me magic! I would like to get the Dayens Menuetto though... Thanks!

[@ZeroFidelity]

Love that freaking Spark. Gratz on the setup!

[@chriwri]

@@ZeroFidelity Thank you!!!

[@ralex3697]

Chris Wright Klipsch, JBL, Cerwin Vega same deal. Good for rocking out

[@baconbitz4909]

Just ordered the Triangles today.They will be replacing the Elac debut 6.2s. Those were nice, just want a little more exciting sound. Running of emotiva TA-100 integrated amp.

[@lundejonas]

Hi Bacon Blitz! Are you happy with your new speakers? I am thinking of buying an elac or triangle but can not decide

[@80shairmetalband]

Same happened to me. I owned Elac Unifis, too smooth, too boring sound. Got Triangles and love the sound! Lively, band in room tone.

[@dedsergei75]

Triangle BRO3 or Focal Chora 806 ? Thank You !

[@dmnrbnsk]

Well, you've just made my decision more difficult. Great comparison video! Thank you.

[@klaseronen7535]

Right now I'm listening to Toto XIV album from my early 1990s' B&W 500 Series speakers. Even though they sound ok to me (an amateur listener), it makes me wonder how much the equipment has moved on during the past 30 years. Maybe It's time to go to a shop for some test listening. Thank you for this very informative video! By the way, these three speakers look beautiful...

[@careylymanjones]

I have the Klipsch's older brother (RB 61 II) paired with the Reisong A10. The Reisong is a tube amp producing 6 watts/channel. The Reisong has a bit of roll off in the treble, which makes it a REALLY good match for Klipsch bookshelf speakers. It has good mids, too. Absolutely agree that Klipsch speakers do well with female vocals. From the nearly-whispered vocals on "Come out and Play" by Billie Eilish to the not even near to whispered "Der Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" from "The Magic Flute" by Diana Damrau, Klipsch nails it. If you're building a system for a small room or a computer sound system (near-field), and you like female vocals and other mid-heavy musical genres, the Klipsch, paired with the Reisong is tough to beat.

[@sstefanos00]

Congrats on a great video! From what you said I would buy the Klipschs for my home Cinema and one of the other two for my music listening room. Probably the cheapest among them.

[@johnh539]

Verry informative video. Glad it didn't include listening clips. I still have the ELAC 2.0 debut. An older version I assume, mine has a circular front base port. your description of the sound of these ELAC matches mine . I upgraded to the Focal Aria's largely because MY ELAC's sounded wonderful at volume but died a sudden death at verry low volumes they flattened out totally. ( I might try them again now the rest of the system has improved). Sadly USA Vs Europe is not a level market with import taxes for both sets of customers designed to make you buy local thus protect their own business's. but at £900 +, the Focal's simply get better and better as you improve your system.

[@ultrarealism]

very informative. thanks for going into the subtleties of each speaker. this is the price range i've been looking at to get into higher quality audio. was leaning towards bro3 and denon 600ne combo. want to buy monolith sand fillable stands. will be for small apartment. can't test all this audio out where i live so your videos are a godsend.

[@olaniyi570]

Great video! was considering these exact 3. Going with the triangle.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Thanks for another great video man! I still have my eye on the BRO3 speakers.

[@NeapolitanApe]

Did you end up getting them? I'm still wondering what to get.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

@@NeapolitanApe No I did not. I was given an awesome pair of Emotiva T1+ speakers. Just love them!

[@NeapolitanApe]

@@hi-fihaven2257 I think I'm gonna go with the Triang BR03s because I found them used for like $389.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

@@NeapolitanApe Man that is awesome!

[@NeapolitanApe]

@@hi-fihaven2257 I found some used RP-600Ms for cheaper and now I'm second-guessing myself.

[@jordansjournal3077]

For listening to music and watching movies, for example, you cannot go wrong with Klipsch. Even their entrance level R series are good. But you have to enjoy crisp treble forward presentation. The rest of the soundstage is acceptable too, though. I know this review was on bookshelf speakers, but I include towers. The only brand that makes stuff somewhat in the “ballpark” on price with the same type of feel as Klipsch (albeit a few hundred bucks more) are the Tannoy Revolution XT6 series. Now that is a fantastic set of speakers that separates them self from the competition. But you’re looking at $1100 CAD for the towers (good price) for those Tannoys.

[@johntimm3507]

Great job Sean! Cramming a lot of quality information into a short time format.I was really interested in the older Elac speakers at one time and I'm sure that I would love to own these or the Bros but I've got a doorway on the back right wall of my living room and to have speakers that need to be out from the wall would be a disaster sence they would always be getting walked into. I finally settled on a pair of JBL Arena 120s paired with a Velodine subwoofer after a rave review from Z-review so I have the Arenas right against the wall flanking my TV. Probably not ideal but have to work with what I've got. Love to hear your thoughts on these speakers sometime. OK, I've rattled on enough, again loved your review.

[@rob_66]

Have the Triangle on a 30day trial in my home now. Sounds promising so far. Got them for 403usd on sale, currently the Elacs are 510usd and Klipsch 865usd !!!!! here in Sweden at the moment.

[@johnminer7831]

Rob 66 where do you get a 30 day trial from?

[@rob_66]

@@johnminer7831 A retailer here in Sweden offers a 30day try & buy on Triangle speakers.

[@raymoore8435]

How about these compared to the Elac UB52 ?

[@rptempmail1]

thanks for yet another great comparison review ! can you please also kindly continue these series with a comparison review video of three high value floor-standing speakers? thanks in advance!

[@jjjustinjl]

Kind of reminds me of "Goldilocks and the three bears". One is too hard, one is too soft, and the one in the middle is just right.

[@jimshaw899]

As long as you're Goldilocks, not papa bear... ;)

[@Kuli24000]

@@jimshaw899 I bought the papa bear and I'm looking forward to when they arrive!

[@teo5]

thanks for this very helpful comparison

[@superd222tube]

The RP600M's have palpable and crisp deep bass. Far better overall than Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2's in a direct comparison.

[@Solexcruiser]

This guy does a great job.

[@johnsweda2999]

You might find sticking two metal wound resistors 10 watt at 1ohm each tied together in parallel connected to the speaker terminal of the tweeter on the klipsch should help Should help with the mid-range and make it more fuller sounding as well

[@ZeroFidelity]

Would be fun to try out. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsweda2999]

@@ZeroFidelity yeah try it out won't cause any problem

[@1mctous]

Danny Richie of GR Research measured and solved the "hole in the middle" with a more suitable crossover. There's no need to waste power through a resistor. Klipsch has greatly overstated the efficiency: 91-92 dB/W is more like it.

[@jimshaw899]

@@1mctous I followed Danny's progress on his crossover replacement very closely. While he may have made the Klipsch 600M's flatter in frequency response as measured, the final video featured a *blind playoff* with actually very well done samples of the before and after speakers. *Surprisingly* most viewers commented that they preferred the sound of the *before* speakers. Speakers are partly musical instruments. Changing the insides can make an instrument better or worse of a musical instrument to the ear. That Klipsch overstated the efficiency is pure conjecture. Please don't state it as a fact. My Klipsch's *sound* as though they are every bit as efficient as Klipsch says. I state this after comparing them to a pair of A. Jones Pioneers and a pair of Polk towers, all driven by a Denon PMA600NE. My SPL meter shows the Klipsch's play about 10 dBa *louder* than the Polks or Pioneers when the Denon is just shy of clipping. That, of course, is in my room, not an anechoic chamber. Horn speakers are known to "drive the room" well. It's a coupling impedance thing.

[@bradloseke9725]

Jim Shaw Judging speaker’s off of KZbin sound clips is total nonsense! I did the Danny Richie upgrade on my rp600’s and they are better in every way. Better soundstage, more clarity, better separation and tighter bass.

[@jaytorr6701]

received my BR03 to pair with the IOTAVX S3 based on your recommendation. I cannot believe this setup cost me £700-$900... Anyone who has heard it is amazed. And it is still brand new, I expect more after the break in period. We did a couple of AXB tests with the ELACs a friend brought and we both preferred the new BR03. The soundstage of this speaker is really exceptional. Thanks again for the recommendation Sean

[@teobrousalis575]

buy the new Triangle Borea BR 10 ...fresh 2024 good bass

[@zombielandiii2711]

Very complete. Thanks !

[@PassTheRemotes]

Spot on with the Elacs, also, despite being balanced, it’s still highly detailed - the highs are very well delineated without being rolled off. My biggest caveat is the so so quality of the vinyl wood veneers

[@tinnitusintx]

FOMO TV Review Me too. I just can’t get past the 70’s RV cabinetry finish on my DBR’s. I like them quite a lot, but I don’t think it’s enough to keep $600+ tied up in a speaker that makes me wince a little when I look at it. BRO3’s have been ordered as of three days ago.

[@MicheleUrukHai]

Klipsch are very nice for rock, metal, electronic... Triangle are very nice... FOR EVERYTHING ELSE and rock too :D

[@danbalkey2580]

Great review on these 3 speaker wish the svs ultras was there but I confused enough now anyway. My heart telling me ultras but bank tells me Elac. Thanks keep up the good work love to listen to you. Stay safe

[@_Chev_Chelios]

What? No sound clips? But I want to hear how the speaker sound in your room over the Internet on my phone! 😆

[@ZeroFidelity]

I know. Another "talk talk talk" video that doesnt LET ME JUST DEMO THE FREAKING SPEAKERS SO I CAN JUDGE FOR MYSELF!

[@USMCPFC1]

LMFAOO good one.

[@jondonnelly3]

yeah full hd youtube 320kbit, great headphones and all 3 level matched. You are gonna hear the differences, so still useful.

[@diemman70]

Just use your 8-track tape player to pretend.

[@Chiroman527]

Sean, I'm very much on the fence. Need some "pushing". Where I will add these speakers is in my finished basement - in the newly formulated Basement Studio / Mancave created in the COVID year. I have 1 pair of Elac Debut 6.2s (not the reference models), and a pair of Fluance Signature Series Hifi Bookshelf Speakers with a Monoprice 60 Watt SW. All connected to a Denon DRA-800H , purchased this year for Music Listening and for playing music that I play drums to. Both speaker pairs are now positioned at different ends of the room - but against walls , there is no room to locate them 2-3 feet from walls. But seeing this video , it is distracting me from selecting the Triangles based on your room positioning comments. I have "tested" some other cheaper speakers ordered via Amazon, earlier this year and was able to return them , but I don't want to keep doing that.

[@JukeboxAlley]

Wow, good vid, this is a tough choice, I love all 3.

[@grey_fox7]

Triangle with IotaVX yes!!! Would love to see that review!

[@Bob.martens]

Team Klipsch here. My Yamaha as1100 and rp6000f are really connecting.

[@RiazSyed-n1x]

Sean is spot on I have all 3 Love my triangles best

[@GregorMima]

Great vid, helps alot! Any chance next trio features Dali and Klipsch and maybe KEF? Thanks.

[@ZacharyBoylston]

Interesting. I had the opposite experience with the ELAC - tried them out for a few days and the high-end felt brittle and flat through the rest of the spectrum compared to by UB5s

[@recordroom3223]

I’ve been seriously considering the RP-600M, But the Triangle speakers are very interesting. It’s a tough call. In any case... Awesome comparison!!!!

[@nycbass78]

The triangles are just gorgeous speakers,too bad I already own the RP 160’s that I got while they were still $300 ,maybe I can sneaky purchase these without wifey knowing,when hopefully they go on sale!great review btw 👍

[@stevenslater4395]

Those 160s are gonna be hard to beat

[@ross5506]

Sean this is one of your best reviews for most middle class folks.

[@Hungho-jd9pb]

Excellent comparison.

[@AmericanConstellation]

Get both the Elacs and the Klipsch. You'll love them both. It's like having more than one guitar...They sound differently. The Klipsch are rock and roll and the Elacs are smooth....Forget the Triangles...

[@SpoolyT]

Which of the three would be best for near field/desktop use?

[@126236212]

It was what I needed to decide.

[@earlsfort1974]

For space reasons I'll go with the Klipsch. Great video. Cheers

[@eleept]

What he speaker would you choose for quiet to moderate level listening and 60/40 music / movies.

[@seand3980]

I - Need- the- BRO3's- in- white- very- badly... going through new bookshelf speaker withdrawal...

[@nycbass78]

Sean D Yes ,the white ones would round out my black Klipsch rp 160’s.😁🙌🏻

[@saif333222able]

Ok

[@andrewthain5050]

Great video. Thank you. Would love to see a comparison of the Klipsch RP800f and the Triangle Borea BR08. Maybe compare against the Dali Oberon 5 or 7?

[@sean_heisler]

Great video! Thanks, Sean! Hmm, kind of thinking none of these are going to unseat my Dynaudio Audience 42's (circa 2008 - of the Excite and current Evoke lineage). Wish I had a way to audition the Evoke's and Buchardt's.

[@ZeroFidelity]

I had some Danes from that era. I think its all in what you want. But if you love that 'Audience' sound, then yeah, it's best to stick with what ya have.

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Stick to what you have. Those are classics which newbies raised in gaming would never learn to appreciate. Dynaudios are solid!

[@sean_heisler]

@@jerryjazzbo2845 Thanks, Jerry! You know this hobby, you get that itch and lose your mind. I honestly still love them and this line was a classic for sure. I would bet there isn't a huge difference between these and the current Evoke's. I don't think they even made much of an improvement in the Excite series when they replaced Audience, they just knew these were underpriced! I'm going to be sticking with them for some time, just keeping my eyes and ears peeled. Appreciate your support!

[@sean_heisler]

@@ZeroFidelity They were underpriced at the time and hard to beat today! I do like them a lot, but you know this hobby...

[@sirenbrian]

I really like this direct comparison, very helpful. Steve Guttenberg made a comment once that if you are going to own multiple sets of speakers, you should vary the type: a cone/box, a waveguide, an electrostatic etc. What's your opinion on that? And would you agree with his comment?

[@ZeroFidelity]

I don't think there's a right or wrong way to do it. Own whatever the f*** makes you happy. That said, I see where he's coming from. Each different design type will deliver a distinctly different sound.. so the idea is that you'll have multiple systems that sound totally different from one another. This will allow you can play whatever music you're in the mood for on the system that sounds best for it.

[@edshipe2555]

Great review helped me nail down my speaker selection for my living room system going with the Buchardt S400s. The wide sound stage and better off axis will help in the space. Now if / when I do my personal listening room would probably perfer the R3s . Thanks again Sean! Ed

[@alexdenton6586]

Triangle for me 🙋🏼‍♀️ , hard to beat the French on quality

[@edwardgreen4204]

Simple question.... if I had to invest in either the Triangle or Klipsch to be paired 50% with a Prima Luna Dialogue integrated tube amp and 50% with solid state which would you pick? I'd love to audition them both but it's not practical? I prefer detail, slightly bright, very acoustical

[@edwardgreen4204]

lol guess that question isn't so simple...

[@ZeroFidelity]

I suppose if you have to ask this question, then I didn't do a very good job in this video. If you like any kind of brightness, then the Klipsch would likely be for you - especially since you you can tune the 'brightness' via positioning.

[@Mark198d]

Of the two it sounds like you'd prefer the Klipsch RP-600M. But I think if you really want detail, slightly bright, that sounds great with acoustic music, I would save up for the KEF LS50, which you can get recertified for $749.99 from Accessories4Less right now. It is worth the extra money in my opinion. I had the Klipsch and they are nice, very dynamic. But I didn't think they were highly detailed or particularly great with acoustic music.

[@Slickman2006]

Triangle, but not this one. Save for the Titus EZ. 😱

[@edwardgreen4204]

I thought about the KEF's as well or perhaps the HSU bookshelf speakers. Cost isn't the issue but I'm constantly hearing this price range is the current price/performance set spot.

[@khalid969]

I've always wondered which loud speaker would be considered the opposite of Klipsch, and now I know. On a completely different subject, I was thinking throughout the presentation about production value. I just can't think of what else one can do to make this type of a presentation more entertaining. Besides, that's not why I am here. I'm not here to be entertained. I'm here to be informed, and that I was. Excellent job as always, Sean.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Ohhh there's tons of things you can do! To make it more entertaining, you can have three rooms with good lighting.. and show off the products at different angles, with different backdrops, in different systems.. with a strong mix between voice-over talk, pretty shots of the gear, the gear in use, and the talking head. Add some spiffy backround music, color grading, all the while using high quality gear (mics, camera, lenses, sliders, gimbals, etc) and you could walk away with an absolutely killer - MKBHD/PeterMcKennon aesthetic. Of course.. that's for the people who actually love film. I borderline hate DOING it (though I'm into the tech).. so I keep things as basic as it can get.

[@khalid969]

@@ZeroFidelity If you wanna play that game, why don't you throw in a couple of sexy models while you're at it LMAO

[@richardmiglioranza4004]

Is the klipsch more efficient than the triangle in room? I will be using an 8 watt set amp and was wondering which of these two bookshelves would be easier to drive? Klipsch claims 95db but stereophile measured 90.

[@anonmouse956]

I've never heard the triangle and since the adorama link won't load for me I probably never will. I wonder how much of their appeal is just having a paper cone which has become rare these days. Paper is still a great cone material and is great at preventing breakup. Light and naturally damped.

[@ZeroFidelity]

hmm. Loaded just fine for me. www.adorama.com/triborteb35v.html

[@jimshaw899]

Are you using a VPN? Quite a few retail sites won't connect to a VPN service. If so, disable it and try again.

[@bobdupuy5910]

Try Adirondack Audio and Video in NY. adkav.com/product/borea-br03/ That's where I ordered mine.

[@TimBaoht]

I understand the ELAC DR62 just came out, but what's with everybody forgetting that the UniFi is a BETTER SPEAKER!!!

[@UnconsciousCompetence]

@zerofidelity I sincerely want to thank you for the effort that you put forth in these videos. I have only been following your channel for about 3 weeks, but in that time it has helped me sort out what I am looking for in the terms of audio qualities. You have a very nice way of describing what various audio components can, and cannot do. My honest request is that you give me your take on the Ohm Walsh products. Z Reviews and Steve Guttenberg have been giving them truly over the top recommendations, but neither of them have your way of describing what the components are good, and not so good at. They both tend to be overly enthusiastic about what is working for them at the moment. I understand based on several of your recent postings that you are looking to dial down your involvement in doing speaker reviews. However it would mean an awful lot to me if you could give me your take on the Ohm Walsh speakers.

[@ZeroFidelity]

I appreciate the heartfelt request Andrew. I used to have some Ohms back in the day. Wasn't a fan at all to be honest. But if an opportunity comes to check them out again, I will. :)

[@__-vo7iq]

@@ZeroFidelity Briefly what didn't you like about them?

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@__-vo7iq Unrefined and muddy sounding. Like Bose 301's, only less pretty. This was the Walsh 2000's, I believe.

[@UnconsciousCompetence]

Thanks for the input... The other takes on these speakers that are out there sound too good to be true. I find that usually when things are too good to be true that they are...

[@alphajuliet7857]

For rock and metal which is the best?

[@themastroiannis]

danny libido from "happy excrement"

[@pmaraujo]

JBL L-65