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Product Strengths
- The Elara LN05A integrates an amplifier, DAC, and Bluetooth receiver, making music listening convenient by removing the need for a separate amplifier
- Features Bluetooth reception with aptX, theoretically capable of transmitting CD-quality music
- Offers rich functionality with digital (optical) and analog (RCA, 3.5mm) inputs, plus a phono stage for turntable connection
- Delivers a slightly warm sound with a hint of sweetness, making it appealing to listeners
- Maintains sound stability and layering even at high volumes, with no signs of audio distortion, indicating a well-configured amplifier
Product Considerations
- Drum sounds lack some punch
- Low-end extension is somewhat lacking, which is likely the LN05A's greatest weakness
- Status display is unclear, making it difficult to know the current volume level or the status of treble and bass adjustments
- Remote control is crucial; without it, the speaker's functionality is severely limited
- The status light uses only three colors with no differentiation; even more frustratingly, there's no way to know the current volume level or the status of treble and bass adjustments
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The built-in phono stage of the LN05A offered a slightly denser—more nuanced—sound
- DAC isn't as bright as the Micromega MyDAC, but remains competent
Takeaway: The Triangle Elara LN05A is a convenient and functional speaker that simplifies music listening with its integrated amplifier and multiple input options. Its warm and sweet sound signature makes it an enjoyable musical companion for any home.
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• Small and powerful: equipped with a 25mm fabric dome tweeter and two 13 cm concave drivers, this compact speaker delivers surprising power and energy.
• Versatility Meets Simplicity: the LN05A features a 2x80 Watts Class D amplifier module with numerous analog and digital inputs.
• Wireless streaming: Ease of use with Bluetooth aptX connection to provide outstanding audio quality.
• The love of vinyl records: These speakers will appeal to the fans of 33 & 45 rpm records with their phono preamplifier, making it possible to connect any turntable.
• Home theater experience: Featuring optical/coaxial inputs so you can connect the speakers to your TV set and a SUB output to add a subwoofer and enrich the sound of your movies and series.
They are supplied with a remote control with frequency settings, a 5m speaker cable and decoupling spikes.
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Triangle leverages its Esprit Ez series paper cone technology in its more affordable Borea line, allowing for stunning realism and tonality in the midrange at an accessible price point.
- Triangle speakers leverage their Efficient Flow System (EFS) tweeter design, pairing a silk dome with a phase plug to provide a wide sound dispersion and airy, delicate high frequencies.
- Triangle's Borea line incorporates their Driver Vibration Absorption System (DVAS), which braces the drive units and uses high-density foam to minimize cabinet vibrations and enhance clarity, contributing to the overall sound quality.
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Borea BR09
- Positioning: The entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Offers a robust sound experience with its three-way design, making it ideal for larger rooms over 30m². Features three 16cm bass drivers in a bass-reflex enclosure, providing deep bass similar to more expensive models like the Esprit EZ Antal. This makes it a great choice for those seeking high power handling and a wide soundstage on a budget.
Esprit EZ Antal
- Positioning: Mid-range floorstanding speaker, balancing performance and price.
- Description: Features a horn-loaded tweeter and natural cellulose midrange, delivering dynamic sound and efficiency. It offers a more refined sound compared to the Borea BR09, with improved midrange clarity and bass depth, suitable for rooms between 15 and 50m².
Esprit EZ Australe
- Positioning: High-end floorstanding speaker within the Esprit range.
- Description: Stands out with its Dynamic Pulse System, featuring a rear tweeter for enhanced soundstage, a feature borrowed from the flagship Magellan series. It offers superior bass performance with three new-generation bass drivers.
Esprit 40th Antal
- Positioning: Anniversary edition, celebrating 40 years of Triangle's innovation.
- Description: Features a magnesium dome tweeter and composite membrane woofers, providing a rich and clear sound. It offers a more sophisticated design and sound quality than the standard Antal, suitable for rooms from 15 to 50m².
Signature Theta
- Positioning: Premium bookshelf speaker, designed for compact spaces.
- Description: Combines high-density cabinets with a horn-loaded tweeter for impressive clarity and depth. It offers a more compact solution compared to the floorstanding Signature Alpha, suitable for medium rooms between 15 and 30m².
Signature Alpha
- Positioning: Flagship floorstanding speaker, representing the pinnacle of Triangle's technology.
- Description: Features a semi pod-mounted horn tweeter and three custom-designed woofers, delivering deep and fast bass. It offers exceptional acoustic performance with high-density cabinets, suitable for large rooms over 30m².
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Product Strengths
- Compact size makes them ideal for smaller spaces
- Delivers a composed and controlled sound
- Easy to set up and use
- Stereo imaging is great—each element has its own space
- Versatile wired connectivity (USB, optical, analog)
Product Considerations
- Sound lacks dynamics and drive
- No wi-fi streaming or control app
- Bass response can be easily provoked
- Treble sounds are played safe here—somewhat rolled-off
- Volume adjustment is a slightly blunt affair
Takeaway: The Q Acoustics M40 is a versatile speaker system that's easy to set up and use, delivering great sound quality, especially considering its compact size. It is a safe and enjoyable recommendation for those seeking a less-than-big system with a big, informative and energetic sound.
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The 23 has long been the most popular model in our range – now the Active twenty5.23i builds on that success, combing a combination of weight and refinement in a still-compact floorstanding form.
Already our best-selling model in passive form, the Active 23i adds an active crossover and 2x100W amplification in each speaker to create an elegant floor-standing design even more capable of filling medium-sized rooms with transparent, authentic dynamics and effortlessly extended bass.
With the choice of finishes shared across the Active twenty5i range, it blends unobtrusively into any room: reviewer Chris Kelly said of the passive 23i, 'Pair them with a high-quality amplifier and a good source and you will never regret your purchase,' and that's just what we've done with the Active 23i, building in the amplification for a 'just add source' music solution.
The Active twenty5i series, combined with a preamplifier or any streamer with a volume control, will create a neat, stylish, world-class music system.
Product Strengths
- Impressive control and articulation, handling fast and congested music effortlessly
- Enhances positive qualities of the passive version
- Balances crossover, amplifier and tweeter in a way that avoids harsh or forward sounds
- Achieves more low-end impact compared to the passive version across the volume range
- Offers a wider and more expansive soundstage than its narrow frontage might suggest
Product Considerations
- Bass detail can sometimes be masked by the transmission line and air movement
- Requires a separate source and volume control, not fully self-contained like some active speakers
- The product might be considered expensive compared to other amp-and-speaker combinations
Takeaway: The active twenty5 23i is a good choice for those seeking a peerless solution that maintains hifi credentials and streamlines box-count. It hits harder and sounds sweeter, while providing intriguing system-building possibilities.
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Product Strengths
- Bipolar speaker design with drivers on both the front and back creates a spacious, immersive, and room-filling sound experience
- Built-in powered subwoofer with passive radiators delivers deep, textural, and adjustable bass, potentially eliminating the need for separate subwoofers
- Clear midrange, allowing for crystal clear dialogue even during loud scenes
Product Considerations
- Placement is critical due to rear-facing bipolar drivers, requiring sufficient space from the front wall to avoid vague or echoey sound
- Integrated subwoofer placement lacks flexibility, requiring careful balancing of speaker placement and individual subwoofer levels
- Tweeter can become harsh and lose composure at high volumes, potentially requiring treble adjustment via receiver tone controls
- Large size may be problematic for smaller spaces and can visually dominate a room
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Martin Logan Motion XT-F100: The Martin Logan is better out of the box, but once tweaked, the DM-80s perform as well and have better bass
- Vs Polk R700: The DM-80s can achieve sonic feats the R700 cannot, but the R700 has a better tweeter for those sensitive to high frequencies
- Vs Klipsch RP-8000F Mark II/Cornwall: The DM-80s have a livelier sound and superior bass extension and accuracy, although the Klipsch speakers sound more 'live'
Takeaway: The Dymension DM-80 tower speakers offer a unique and immersive audio experience with powerful bass, making them suitable for both home theater and music enjoyment. With proper setup, the DM-80 can bring that exciting feeling of live sound to one's home.
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Discover the brand-new KIN Play Tower II, Totem’s fully powered floor-standing speaker, now with HDMI ARC! With expanded connectivity and enhanced functionality, this tower delivers even more of the sought-after qualities that have contributed to the remarkable success of the Kin PlayTM. Connect your wired and wireless sources to experience the bold and impactful sound of the KIN Play Tower IITM. Rich, immersive sound that fills the room Connects to your devices instantly with Bluebooth Elegant and minimalist design enhances your space aesthetically and is engineered for superior sound quality
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Product Strengths
- The Kin Play Tower 2s are active speakers, meaning they have a built-in amplifier, offering a cleaner and simpler setup compared to passive speakers that require an external amplifier
- The speakers are reported to have a frequency response range down to 30Hz, meaning that a subwoofer may not be necessary for many listeners
- Available in black and white satin finishes, the speakers are compact enough to fit in various listening spaces, combining good looks with good sound
- Multiple inputs including HDMI ARC, optical inputs, Bluetooth, stereo RCA, line-level, and active phono inputs offer versatile connectivity options
Product Considerations
- Modern connectivity options fall a little short, opting for HDMI ARC instead of eARC, and lacking WIFI and/or Ethernet
- Bypassing the internal preamp using the 'amp in' input can cause the speakers to play at full volume, potentially damaging the speakers or hearing if the connected device has a fixed volume output
- At higher volumes, the five-inch drivers can struggle with demanding bass sections, so the speakers may benefit from the support of a subwoofer when playing bass-heavy music
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Kin Play Tower 2s have a bass that is punchy and dynamic, while Martin Logan Towers tend to have deeper sounding bass
- Bowers & Wilkins speakers are brighter
Takeaway: The Kin Play Tower 2s are convenient and versatile active speakers that sound great and are easy to set up. They offer a clean aesthetic and multiple connectivity options, making them suitable for those seeking quality audio without a complex setup.
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Product Strengths
- Build quality and sound exceed expectations for the price
- Beautiful lacquer finish, demonstrating mastery
- Natural, consistent, smooth, slightly warmed, dynamic, and resolving sound
- Very good dynamics and space, allowing for an immersive listening experience with proper positioning and equipment
- Extremely dynamic, natural, full, and versatile sound, particularly for the Jasper 23 Active
Product Considerations
- Stabilizing plinths are too narrow, making the speakers prone to tipping
- Matte finishes can be challenging to keep pristine, requiring regular polishing
- A powerful and high-quality amplifier is necessary to perform at its best, along with a high-end source and audiophile-grade cabling
- Two bass-reflex ports at the back require more distance between the speakers and the rear wall
- The Stereo Hub lacks a LAN jack for the active version (Jasper 23 Active)
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Jasper 23's bass focuses on rhythm, pace, dynamics and kick, whereas the Audiovector QR5 provides a subwoofer-type belly massage
- Both the System Audio Legend 60.2 Silverback and Buchardt Audio A700 are larger than the Jasper 23 Active, making placement in a medium-sized room risky
Takeaway: The Jasper 23 series offers beautiful design and great sound. It is well-built, versatile, and a good choice for those who prioritize audio quality.
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Product Strengths
- Large-scale audio presentation, providing more scale on movies than a similarly priced soundbar
- Fine musical dexterity
- Articulate highs and full-bodied mids
- Precise imaging
- Excellent connection suite, including HDMI ARC and phono input
Product Considerations
- Unfulfilling low end, lacking subwoofer-like grunt
- Sonic character can be a little bright and on the shrill side
- Remote feels a little cheap and response can be slow
- Tower speakers are not the obvious choice for arranging tidily around a flat panel display
- Unrefined when pushed to the limits
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Similarly Priced Soundbar—the Magnat Monitor Reference 5A offers a completely different set of attributes due to the drivers' size and delivers a more bold and scaled performance and imaging ability, especially for music
Takeaway: The Magnat Monitor Reference 5A offers impressive music performance, while doubling as a cinema speaker system, and has plenty of connectivity options. If music is a priority and the large speaker aesthetic isn't a problem, these speakers are a good value.
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Product Strengths
- Can play louder and more powerfully than the Fenris A5 and A4 models
- Has a fresh and open sound where no tonal range is left behind, making it easy to listen to
- Has enough power to fill a large living room
- Has a full set of analogue and digital inputs, including a turntable input and HDMI input
Product Considerations
- The sound can become somewhat harsh when the volume is turned up
- Dynamics are limited at higher volumes, with the music becoming a wall of sound
- Requires space and should be positioned away from walls and corners for best bass response
- There is no option to choose whether the active speaker should act as the left or right channel
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Argon Audio Forte A55, the Fenris A55 is less nuanced
- Compared to a Bluetooth table speaker or a Sonos Play:5, the Fenris A55 provides 'bloody real stereo'
Takeaway: The Argon Audio Fenris A55 is a full-grown floorstanding speaker that plays openly and engagingly. Its multiple inputs and powerful sound can emphasize that music is taken seriously.
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Product Strengths
- Bipolar design creates an expansive soundstage
- Built-in subwoofers and passive radiators provide bass augmentation
- Capable of neutral, accurate sound without harshness
- Understated and elegant styling allows them to blend into the décor
- Quite efficient and will work with affordable receivers
Product Considerations
- A flagship model above the DM80s would be desirable
Takeaway: The Definitive Technology Dymension series offers great sound and understated style for both home theater and music at a reasonable price. This speaker system is a valuable option that can grow with you over time.
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Product Strengths
- Wide range of connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0 aptX, Wi-Fi, RCA/Phono input, optical input, and USB input.
- Enthusiastic and capable sound quality suitable for various music genres, with a mature sense of composure.
- Elegant and refined design with unique arrow-extended feet and premium grill, available in multiple color finishes.
- The included Triangle AIO app is well-designed, bug-free, and provides easy streaming from providers like Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, and Deezer, as well as basic EQ adjustments.
- Includes a built-in moving magnet phono stage for playing records directly.
Product Considerations
- The quality of the built-in phono stage isn't the best compared to streaming or other inputs
- The remote control is plastic and doesn't feel as premium as the speaker itself
- The included speaker cable is basic
- WiFi connectivity can have a delay when turning the speaker off and back on
- The bright LED indicating the source can be distracting for some users, though it can be dimmed or turned off
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the KEF LSX II, the AIO Twin is at half the price
- Triangle is more balanced, neutral, and composed than the Argon Audio Forte A5 MK2, while the Argon Audio Forte A5 MK2 is more V-shaped
Takeaway: The AIO is a versatile and good-sounding all-in-one speaker system that combines modern features with a stylish design, making it a great choice for those who want simplicity and convenience. The speaker's ability to handle various input sources, from streaming to vinyl playback, ensures that users can enjoy all of their music with ease.
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