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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.5 in · 1 in = 13.17 px
T+A Criterion S 230vsTriangle Cello 40th
The Triangle Cello 40th stands 108.0 cm tall — about 3.0 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 230 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Triangle Cello 40th is the wider cabinet (38.5 cm versus 31.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Triangle Cello 40th is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 230 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 35 Hz. The T+A Criterion S 230 is a transmission line and the Triangle Cello 40th is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,495 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Triangle |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | Cello 40th |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #113 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 41.3 in | 42.5 in |
| Width | 12.2 in | 15.2 in |
| Depth | 16.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 82.7 lb | 85.5 lb |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 2× 6.7 in woofer (aluminium), 2× 4.7 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium-dome compression diaphragm), 1× 6.5 in midrange (natural-paper cone with fabric surround), 2× 6.5 in woofer (fiberglass-sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 60–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $13,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | trianglehifi.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.