Triangle Esprit 40th - Comète 40th
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
95/100
Value for Money
94/100
Triangle’s Comète 40th brings music alive with an expressive vocal midrange, silky detailed treble and thrilling rhythmic speed. SoundStage Solo admired its tangible voices and refined top end, while The Ear praised its exceptional timing. Add sumptuous real-wood craftsmanship and spacious imaging, and this is a characterful premium standmount for listeners who prize musical presence over seismic bass.
Pros
Exceptionally expressive, smooth and tangible vocal midrange with strong presence and detail.
Fast, lively timing and clean high-level dynamics make rhythmic music especially engaging.
Refined magnesium-dome treble delivers delicacy, shimmer and controlled sibilance rather than etched brightness.
Beautifully crafted, real-wood cabinet and rose-gold detailing give the special edition a genuinely luxurious finish.
Cons
Low bass is clean and punchy but lacks the weight, slam and extension of some similarly sized rivals; bass-focused listeners may want a subwoofer.
Its forward, energetic balance can reveal some top-end hardness with unsuitable partnering or treble-sensitive tastes.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
The Comète 40th is consistently described as a lively, vivid and emotionally involving standmount with exceptional vocal presence, a refined but energetic top end, and a spacious presentation. Its principal compromise is low-bass weight and extension: several reviewers found the bass clean and punchy, but leaner than rivals of similar size.
Bass
84/100
For a 6.5-inch two-way, reviewers found the bass fast, well defined and capable of satisfying midbass punch. Like Hifi was impressed by its remarkably punchy, controlled low end, but SoundStage and The Ear both noted limited extension, less weight at the lowest frequencies, and a slightly dry balance; listeners wanting full-range scale may wish to add a subwoofer.
Mid
95/100
The midrange is the Comète 40th's most widely celebrated strength. SoundStage called vocal delivery its secret weapon, praising a lush, smooth, detailed and tangible character, while The Audio Beatnik heard outstanding vocal realism and virtually no midrange coloration. It favours an immediate, slightly forward presentation, but reviewers overwhelmingly found that presence engaging rather than aggressive.
Treble
91/100
Most reviewers praise the magnesium-dome treble for delicacy, shimmer, detail and a notably more neutral, refined balance than earlier Triangle designs. The Ear found it silky smooth and free of shrillness, although hi-fi+ noted a little hardness at the top extreme and A British Audiophile felt ultimate air and clarity were not class-leading. Careful system matching and placement remain sensible for the most treble-sensitive listeners.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Reviewers describe a broad, open and convincingly three-dimensional presentation, with strong separation and generous air around centrally placed vocals. SoundStage found its imaging and transparency close to the far pricier Revel M126Be, while The Ear heard a realistic 3D stage. One reviewer found centre images somewhat vague and depth only moderate, so the result is impressive rather than universally pinpoint-precise.
Dynamics
92/100
Speed, timing and musical momentum are recurring themes across the reviews. The Comète 40th played cleanly at roughly 95-100dB peaks in SoundStage's testing, and The Ear praised its ability to play very loudly without strain alongside excellent rhythm and timing. It is especially convincing with transient-rich music, though its limited low-end reach constrains the physical slam of large drums and bass-heavy material.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
95/100
Reviewers consistently praise the Santos rosewood finish, rose-gold detailing, tidy cabinet assembly and substantial feel. The enclosure uses thick HDF panels, added bracing and internal reinforcement, with high-grade crossover parts, quality wiring and sturdy five-way binding posts. The overall execution is repeatedly described as beautiful, exceptionally well built and suitably special for an anniversary model.
Value for Money
94/100
At approximately £1,500 in the UK and around $2,200-$2,500 in the US, reviewers generally regard the Comète 40th as unusually compelling among premium standmounts. Like Hifi praised its excellent price-performance ratio and performance comparable to more elaborate floorstanders, while The Ear went further, calling it a bargain that would remain good value at twice the price. The cost is substantial in absolute terms, but the finish, craftsmanship, vocal performance and imaging make the premium feel well justified against peers.
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Specifications
- Recommended room size
- 15 to 35 m2 Find a model in the Esprit 40th range that suits your listening room: • from 15 to 35m2: Comète 40th • from 15 to 50m2: Antal 40th
- Amplifier and Power Handling
- Recommended Amplifier power : from 25 to 130 Watts (8 Ohms) Power Handling : 90W The power handling of a speaker is the average continuous power that the speaker can accept without damaging the drivers. You can use an amplifier more powerful than the permissible speaker power by limiting the volume to 70% of the maximum capacity. Conversely, an amplifier that is too underpowered will clip and create distortion, which can also damage the speakers if it is used beyond its capacity.
- Speaker Specifications
- • Type : Bookshelf speakers with front bass reflex port • Crossover : 2 Ways • Sensitivity (dB/W/m) : 90dB • Bandwith (+/-3dB Hz) : 47Hz-22 000Hz • Nominal impedance : 8Ω • Minimum impedance : 4,2Ω The impedance of a speaker can be simplified as an electrical resistance. The lower is the impedance of the speaker, the more current the amplifier will have to deliver. - Nominal impedance is measured at a frequency of 1kHz - Minimum impedance is measured at low frequencies. TRIANGLE loudspeakers never fall below 3 Ohms, which means they can be used with almost all Hi-Fi and Home Cinema amplifiers.
- Driver informations
- 2 Drivers : • 1 x 25mm Magnesium Dome tweeter horn • 1 x 16,5cm small pleats paper made Midwoofer
- Crossover
- Crossover Frequencies : 2500Hz -350 Hz
- Weight & Dimensions
- Speaker dimensions • Width : 200mm • Height : 400 mm • Depth : 324 mm Box dimension (per unit) (W x H x D): 470 x 570 x 550 mm Weight • Net weight : 8,8 kg • Gross weight : 21,6 kg
- Accessories
- • 2 x Magnetic grille protection • Steel spikes for rug/carpet type surfaces • Rubber tips for rigid surfaces
Manufacturer's Description — Triangle
Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speaker - 40th Anniversary Comète
The Comète bookshelf speaker has seduced generations of audiophiles with its spacious sound and incredible delivery of lower frequencies. This 40th Anniversary Edition follows the same principles and benefits from the latest optimizations of the Antal model.
It features new rose gold anodized magnesium dome tweeter, offering high efficiency and controlled distortion. Magnesium combines two desired qualities: lightness and rigidity. It also has a new midrange/bass driver in natural cellulose paper, this time with an engine and suspensions adapted for a wider spectrum of sound. Clarity, details of the vocal range, and incredible delivery of lower frequencies are its main qualities.
Each speaker integrates an accessory kit with various adaptable spikes to be used depending on your flooring. They enable decoupling by eliminating unwanted vibrations; so only the sound quality remains.
The 40th Anniversary Edition has been designed and developed with thoroughness to offer you an exceptional music experience. With its dedicated speaker stand, the S04 40th Anniversary, this speaker will be perfect for rooms smaller than 25m2.
French Craftsmanship
For the past 40 years, TRIANGLE has been designing and assembling its prestigious speakers in our workshop in Soissons. The team of engineers is working closely with production, thus ensuring unparalleled manufacturing quality and compliance with very precise and detailed specifications.
TRIANGLE’s traditional craftsmanship is based on our employees’ long experience, some of whom have been with the company for more than 35 years. The different components are controlled and carefully assembled, to achieve the utmost finish and acoustic quality.
Each speaker is subject to strict acoustic controls. Measurements in an anechoic chamber and a numbered certificate of authenticity ensure the uniqueness of the loudspeakers produced in the factory.
New finishes
RARE WOOD VARIETY & PINK ALUMINUM
Three new shades of wood add undeniable elegance to this 40th Anniversary Edition. The various tints and wood grains of the Santos rosewood are enhanced by a glossy finish for a unique look with enchanting reflections. The blond Sycamore shade seduces by its elegance and serenity. Adorned with a single layer of mat varnish, the material and nature of the wood take center stage. And the golden oak is authentic and slightly honey-colored wood.
A subtle rose gold anodization of the speaker’s trim rings completes this limited edition.
A noble & unique product, reflecting the quality of TRIANGLE.
Dedicated Speaker Stands
Optimized acoustic seal
The S04 40th Anniversary speaker stand will be perfect for the Comète 40th speakers. The speaker can be screwed to the stand for more rigidity, decoupling will then be done at the base, following the same principle as the Antal 40th.
The stand can also be filled to better absorb vibrations. It includes cable routing at the rear for harmonious and discreet integration.
DECOUPLING SPIKES
Two sets of decoupling spikes: the first one in rose gold aluminum, adjustable in height and provided with lock nuts for surfaces like carpets, and the second one in rubber for more rigid surfaces.
These accessories enable decoupling by significantly reducing the transmission of unwanted vibrations to the floor, thus improving the listening experience.
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