In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR03 BT and M20 HD, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Triangle and Q Acoustics. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Q Acoustics M20 HD first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Q Acoustics M20 HD compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Borea BR03 BT and M20 HD are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BR03 BT |
Q Acoustics M20 HD |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
0.875-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
Borea BR03 BT features a 1" EFS fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" fiberglass Woofer . On the other hand, the M20 HD features a 0.875" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woofer .
Frequency Response
Borea BR03 BT has a frequency range of 56-22kHz whereas M20 HD has a frequency range of 55-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the M20 HD can go slightly deeper then the Borea BR03 BT's min frequency of 56Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
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None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Borea BR03 BT and M20 HD have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Triangle Borea BR03 BT's and Q Acoustics M20 HD's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR03 BT has external dimensions of 176 x 310 x 274 mm ( 6.92 x 12.2 x 10.8 inches) whereas Q Acoustics M20 HD has external dimensions of 278.0 x 170.0 x 310.0mm ( 10-15/16 x 6-11/16 x 12-3/16inch) .
Q Acoustics M20 HD is 6mm narrower and 32mm shorter than Triangle Borea BR03 BT but it is also 36mm deeper.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Triangle Borea BR03 BT is approximately 482.0cm2 / 74.7inch2 and base area of the Q Acoustics M20 HD is approximately 527.0cm2 / 81.7inch2. The Borea BR03 BT requires 9% less surface area than the M20 HD which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Triangle Borea BR03 BT weighs 11.20kg / 24.6lbs and the Q Acoustics M20 HD weighs 5.10kg / 11.2lbs. This makes the Borea BR03 BT 120% heavier than the M20 HD.
Here is a comparison of how Borea BR03 BT and M20 HD's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR03 BT?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR03 BT:
1 x passive loudspeaker BOREA BT cable to link the loudspeakers 8. 1 x user manual1 x active loudspeaker BOREA BT (indicator light on the front) 2 x protection grills 1 x remote control, incl. 2 AAA batteries 8 x adhesive anti-slip feet to place below the speakers 1 x AC power cord 1 x 3 meters speaker
What's in the Box of Q Acoustics M20 HD?
Here are the items that come with the M20 HD:
Powered speaker Passive speaker 6-feet AC power cord Remote control 2 AAA batteries 13-feet Speaker wire 59-inch Optical digital cable 2 Foam port plugs Owners Manual
 Base Surface Area |
482cm2 (176x274mm)
vs
527cm2 (170x310mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Phono Input |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connect your turntable directly |
 Low Frequency Response |
55 Hz
vs
56 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
278mm
vs
310mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
| General |
Triangle Borea Active BR03 BT |
Q Acoustics M20 HD Wireless Music System |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Q Acoustics |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered stereo speakers |
| Sensitivity |
89dB |
n/a |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
n/a |
| Impedance |
3.6 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
56-22kHz |
55-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
100-watt RMS |
128-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
48 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
5" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiberglass |
|
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
0.875" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
310.0mm (12.2") |
278.0mm (10.9") |
| Width |
176.0mm (6.9") |
170.0mm (6.7") |
| Depth |
274.0mm (10.8") |
310.0mm (12.2") |
| Weight |
11.20kg (24.6lbs) |
5.10kg (11.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Light Oak Blue,Oak Green,Cream,Light Oak,Black |
Black, White, Walnut |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm, Stereo RCA |
| USB Port |
No |
USB-B |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical,Coaxial |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |