Three HIGH VALUE speakers! Klipsch RP600M vs Triangle BRO3 vs ELAC Debut Reference | A Comparison!
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- Опубликовано: 29 фев 2020
- Which speaker is best for you?
#Klipsch #Triangle #ELAC
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Klipsch Triangle ELAC
Power Sensitivity: 96dB 90dB 86dB
Impedance: 8ohms 8ohms 6ohms
Advertised FR Range: 45Hz-25kHz 46Hz-22kHz 44Hz-35kHz
Weight: 16lbs 14.4lbs 18lbs
Driver Compliment
Klipsch RP600M: 1x 1" Titanium tweeter w/horn. 1x 6.5" Metal woofer.
Triangle BRO3: 1x 1" Soft Dome Tweeter. 1x 6" Paper woofer
ELAC DBR62: 1x 1" Soft Dome Tweeter. 1x 6.5" Aramid Fiber woofer.
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For more information:
Klipsch RP600M Product Page:
www.klipsch.com/products/rp-6...
Triangle BRO3 Product Page:
www.trianglehifi.com/en/produ...
ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 Product Page: www.elac.com/series/debut-ref...
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Links to my original reviews:
Klipsch RP600M
• Review! The Klipsch R...
Triangle BRO3
• Stunning affordable sp...
ELAC Debut Reference DBR62
• Review! The ELAC Debut... 
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That was just a fantastic summary everyone could understand. You have a way of succinctly articulating like no other reviewer. Thanks Sean!
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!
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 ))
Sean - just what we all want. Informed comparison. Nicely done
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.
Perfect review! Been waiting for it! Good job!
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.
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.
Wow! Great, comprehensive comparisons in under 15 minutes! Gracias seniõr.
Excellent overview and exactly what I needed to start. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Excellent review as always, thanks.
I love this comparison format! Thank you 👊🏻
Well, you've just made my decision more difficult. Great comparison video! Thank you.
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.
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!
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 😆
I must say this video is even better than the last one. I prefer this order when you talk about different features. :)
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.
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!
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
Great video! was considering these exact 3. Going with the triangle.
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.
Gratz, William!
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.
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.
@@__-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.
@@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.
@@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.
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!!
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...
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.
loved the video just great and super super useful!!! This is the way ;)
Very informative. My take from listening to you is that I would prefer the Elac.
Solomon Stewart
Me too
I just bought the elacs and i cant stand them
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👍👌👍💪💪🙌🙌😎😎
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.
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
Wow, good vid, this is a tough choice, I love all 3.
Very complete. Thanks !
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 👌🏻
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?
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
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 !
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.
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.
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...
Thank you a thousandfold!!
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
Excellent review💯
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.
A god send? Really? That's funny!
I've never met anyone on RUclips or anywhere else that I would consider a "god send".
@@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 RUclips 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.
Bun C how are you liking them? I am also looking to buy a pair - also - did you get a stand?
@@bunc7406 I like your comment return some people are just anal with saying that the review on speakers were God send👏🤣
Totally agree... for Sean may very well be the Godess Sendess of all RUclips 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 :)
Thank you Sean. This is what I'm looking for.
Thanks ! Very thorough and clear.
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.
Triangle with IotaVX yes!!! Would love to see that review!
Great vid, helps alot! Any chance next trio features Dali and Klipsch and maybe KEF? Thanks.
Very helpful video
I was wondering what to match with klipsh to make it balance not very bright speaker. Thanks again bro👍🏽
This channel has been very helpful. Thanks a lot! The Triangles are looking pretty good.
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....
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?
@@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
Ramisdad
Yes Class A with a Klipsch is a go
As always I want to buy all three for my different moods
Could just be the triangle with 2 different amps or a good power amp with tho different preamps is your best bet
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!
Amazing bro.
Thanks for another great video man! I still have my eye on the BRO3 speakers.
Did you end up getting them? I'm still wondering what to get.
@@NeapolitanApe No I did not. I was given an awesome pair of Emotiva T1+ speakers. Just love them!
@@hi-fihaven2257 I think I'm gonna go with the Triang BR03s because I found them used for like $389.
@@NeapolitanApe Man that is awesome!
@@hi-fihaven2257 I found some used RP-600Ms for cheaper and now I'm second-guessing myself.
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
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.
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!
Your C.A. is love!
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
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.
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.
Ryan Thomas how’s the difference like between the marantz and Cambridge?
The BR03 sounds so tempting 😬 Your comparison really helps people narrow down their choices. 👍👍
hushpuppykl
Lively and a tad bright, matching is important
For space reasons I'll go with the Klipsch. Great video. Cheers
Hi Shawn, when you say 2-3 feet from a wall Boundary for a speaker placement, are you talking from the back of the speaker cabinet or from the front of the speaker baffle? Thank you!
Hey Sean, great review as always. One question: how would you compare the 3 in desktop listening? Thanks!
My taste is a tad toward the bright side--I love that bright shimmer. So of these three, the Klipsch?
Borea, incredible detail and deep controlled bass.
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.
what kind of music do you listen to and which ones did you like more?
Would you recommend the Oberon 3 (paired with Denon AVR) above these for Jazz/Classical?
What do you suggest in setting up a beginner home theater setup? Getting these bookshelf speakers or getting floorstanding multiple driver speakers?
Very useful.
Hi Sean , is iotavx enough for elac these speakers ? Or should buy the iota stack along with the pa3 ? or it’s not a good combination? I would originally get iotavx , the speakers and after two months the pa3 . Please please let me know your opinion.
Hi, Sean. I have the Emotiva T1. But before that I have the Kef HTB which I find also good in music but a little bright. So I upgraded to Wharfedale Diamond 225 bookshelves but too warm for me (dark) but I really the smoothness. So in short, I got the itch thinking maybe I need to upgrade to a tower which I ended getting the T1s which I think is well balance as you mentioned in your review. It’s good for music (I love the bass) as well as for movies. But something is still missing . Do you think, I just need to upgrade on my amp to get the full potential on these speakers? I have a Yamaha AVR (14 years old). It’s has 140 watts per channel, two channel driven. Just for music, will these speakers here reviewed be an upgrade or better than all the speakers I have. Or should I just look for a better amp? Thanks for all that you do. You are the best. Any recommendations? I’m thinking about the Focal Chora 806 bookshelves. What do you think? I wish you can review them.
Which of the three would be best for near field/desktop use?
Looking forward to the port video
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?
You could easily plug one or both front ports on the Triangle to reduce bass in a small room. Without subwoofers too much bass is easier to fix than too little.
Sean, these reviews are super helpful to someone relatively new at this. If listening mostly to music, would you recommend getting a sub also ? If yes, what are some options you can recommend with the Triangles? Also, is there any way to support you through purchase links etc? thanks for all the content.
Really like the video, and the breakdown comparisons. And it got me thinking about the your other video, roasting Zero Fidelity. Seeing as how you want to step away for a while, or slow down a bit...I'm thinking that maybe this should/could be your new format, if you decide to go forward with your channel. Instead of doing 3 separate videos, just do one comparing 3 separate products in one. You get to reduce the # of videos you produce, yet the content doesn't lose any of it value. Instead it raises the value of the content because you will have put into one video it may have taken 3 videos and 39 minutes or so, for your audience to make a decision. Anyway, just footballing an idea...thanks for all you do, and keep up the great work until you decide not to, be safe. PEACE!
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 👍
Those 160s are gonna be hard to beat
If I have to place the BR03s near the wall and have them room-corrected, would there be any issue still? What qualities would still diminish?
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
I was listening to your review and was confused by some of your comments .
It doesn't matter where the port is ? So why would someone place a rear ported speaker close to the wall ?
I just bought a brand new pair of Klipsch Rp-600M for $380. Cant wait to get them!!!
wow, that is an amazing review what helps me to take mah money to buy a pair of each.
So if I'm looking for a 2.0 set to watch movies. Would you suggest the Bro3's? And if I would go for a 2.1 set with Rel t5i woofer..what speaker would you suggest?
Im out to buy my first speakers and I really like the Triangles here. But i dont have the space to put them all 3 feets from the wall. Is this going to be a big drawback? And how would they pair with the Emotiva Basx TA-100?
Excellent comparison.
What exactly does it mean when they say a "slow" or "fast" bass?
What he speaker would you choose for quiet to moderate level listening and 60/40 music / movies.
It was what I needed to decide.
Hi Sean, which one of them has the better cabinet build quality ?
Hey Sean. How does the bro3 compare to the Polk lsim 703? Is the lsim 703 outdated compared to the triangle? I listen to all kinds of music and already have a very bright detailed speaker (swans diy 3.1 with modified crossover using ribbon tweeter) and would like to try a speaker that is laid back and easy to listen to for a long periods of time. Lsim703 are on sale and can be had for a great price right now.
Good video with good information. Are you saying the Elac's are the most neutral for near field listening?
how do you feel playing 2 pairs of different speakers at the same time?
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.
I have the 600m, with rega P3/neo psu and rega Brio, a great sounding system, whether I'm playing records, CD, or radio, real quality
Hi Sean. Can i ask? Wich of these speakers comes closest to the Totem Accoustic sound?
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.
Sean, what do you mean by slow or fast bass?
I got an Athena AS-B2.1 from the early 2000's and probably is in the same form factor as these 3. Anyone know how it compares? It still sounds pretty darn good today.
Got the Klipsch. Amazing
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!
Love that freaking Spark. Gratz on the setup!
@@ZeroFidelity Thank you!!!
Chris Wright
Klipsch, JBL, Cerwin Vega same deal. Good for rocking out
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,
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