In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR03 BT and Borea BR02 BT, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by Triangle 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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Borea BR03 BT and Borea BR02 BT are members of Triangle's Borea Active series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Triangle Borea Active Series History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Triangle Borea BR02 BT 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 Borea BR02 BT are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BR03 BT |
Triangle Borea BR02 BT |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Borea BR03 BT features a 1" EFS fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" fiberglass Woofer . On the other hand, the Borea BR02 BT features a 1" EFS fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" fiberglass Woofer .
Frequency Response
Borea BR03 BT has a frequency range of 56-22kHz whereas Borea BR02 BT has a frequency range of 47-22kHz. With a minimum frequency of 47Hz, the Borea BR02 BT can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to 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
Bookshelf Speakers
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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Borea BR03 BT and Borea BR02 BT have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR03 BT sensitivity is rated at 89dB and the Borea BR02 BT's is at 90dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR02 BT a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR03 BT, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Borea BR03 BT and Borea BR02 BT 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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT'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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT has external dimensions of 206 x 360 x 314 mm ( 8.1x 14.1 x 12.36 inches) .
Triangle Borea BR02 BT is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 30mm wider, 50mm taller and 40mm deeper than Triangle Borea BR03 BT.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Triangle Borea BR02 BT in scale.
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Triangle Borea BR02 BT Size and External Dimensions
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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT is approximately 646.0cm2 / 100.1inch2. The Borea BR03 BT requires 25% less surface area than the Borea BR02 BT which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR03 BT and Triangle Borea BR02 BT on a Media Console
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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT weighs 14.20kg / 31.2lbs. This makes the Borea BR02 BT 27% heavier than the Borea BR03 BT.
Here is a comparison of how Borea BR03 BT and Borea BR02 BT'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 Triangle Borea BR02 BT?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR02 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
 Height |
310mm
vs
360mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
482cm2 (176x274mm)
vs
646cm2 (206x314mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Minimum Impedance |
4.2 ohms
vs
3.6 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
47 Hz
vs
56 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
499USD
vs
599USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Borea Active BR03 BT |
Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT |
| Brand |
Triangle |
Triangle |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Sensitivity |
89dB |
90dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.6 ohms |
4.2 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
56-22kHz |
47-22kHz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
100-watt RMS |
120-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
48 kHz |
48 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiberglass |
fiberglass |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
310.0mm (12.2") |
360.0mm (14.2") |
| Width |
176.0mm (6.9") |
206.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
274.0mm (10.8") |
314.0mm (12.4") |
| Weight |
11.20kg (24.6lbs) |
14.20kg (31.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Light Oak Blue,Oak Green,Cream,Light Oak,Black |
Light Oak Blue,Oak Green,Cream,Light Oak,Black |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
No |
No |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical,Coaxial |
Optical,Coaxial |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |