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  3. Triangle Borea BR03 Connect vs ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect vs ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR03 Connect

Powered Bookshelf | 47-22k Hz

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect
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Powered Bookshelf | 48-22k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR03 Connect vs ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing BR03 Connect and Debut ConneX DCB61, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Triangle and ELAC. 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 Connect and ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsTriangle Borea BR03 ConnectELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
BrandTriangle
France · founded 1980
ELAC
Germany · founded 1926
Design2-way2-way
Built-in amplifier120-watt RMS160-watt RMS
Tweeter1" Dome0.75" Soft-Dome
Woofer6.5" Natural cellulose pulp6.5"
Frequency response47-22k Hz48-22k Hz
BluetoothBuilt-in 5.0—
Weight6.60kg / 14.5lbs—
Dimensions (H x W x D)14-3/16" x 8-1/8" x 12-3/8"
360.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm
13.4375" x 7.6875" x 11.75"
341.3 x 195.3 x 298.5mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both BR03 Connect and Debut ConneX DCB61 are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
Triangle Borea BR03 Connect
Tweeter - 0.75 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Triangle Borea BR03 Connect ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 0.75-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

BR03 Connect features a 1" EFS silk dome Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the Debut ConneX DCB61 features a 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer.

Frequency Response

BR03 Connect has a frequency range of 47-22k Hz whereas Debut ConneX DCB61 has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 47Hz, the BR03 Connect can go slightly deeper then the Debut ConneX DCB61's min frequency of 48Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

BR03 Connect
Debut ConneX DCB61
Min
Average
Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 Connect's and ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR03 Connect has external dimensions of 360.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm (14-3/16 x 8-1/8 x 12-3/8inch) whereas ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 has external dimensions of 341.3 x 195.3 x 298.5mm ().

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 10.7mm wider, 18.7mm taller and 15.5mm deeper than ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTTriangle Borea BR03 Connect front: 206 x 360 mm (8.1 x 14.2 in)ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 front: 195 x 341 mm (7.7 x 13.4 in)Triangle Borea BR03 Connect206 × 360 mmELAC Debut ConneX DCB61195 × 341 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTTriangle Borea BR03 Connect footprint: 206 x 314 mm (8.1 x 12.4 in)ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 footprint: 195 x 299 mm (7.7 x 11.8 in)Triangle Borea BR03 Connect206 × 314 mmELAC Debut ConneX DCB61195 × 299 mm
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect needs about 11% more floor or shelf area. Triangle Borea BR03 Connect is 16mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Triangle Borea BR03 Connect is 19mm taller.

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 Connect is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2 and base area of the ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 is approximately 583.0cm2 / 90.4inch2. The BR03 Connect requires 11% more surface area than the Debut ConneX DCB61 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR03 Connect over ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61

Low Frequency Response 47 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
Price per pair* 799USD vs 899USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

Reasons to choose ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 over Triangle Borea BR03 Connect

Height 341mm vs 360mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 583cm2 vs 646cm2 Takes less floor space

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect vs ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Triangle Borea BR03 Connect ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
Brand Triangle ELAC
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 47-22k Hz 48-22k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 120-watt RMS 160-watt RMS
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Natural cellulose pulp
Tweeter Size 1" 0.75"
Tweeter Type Dome Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction rear n/a
Physical Specs
Height 360.0mm (14.2") 341.3mm (13.4")
Width 206.0mm (8.1") 195.3mm (7.7")
Depth 314.0mm (12.4") 298.5mm (11.8")
Weight 6.60kg (14.5lbs) n/a
Enclosure Bass Reflex
Mounting Bracket
Grille Yes n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 3.5mm, RCA n/a
USB Port USB-B n/a
Phone Input Yes n/a
Subwoofer Output Yes n/a
Digital Input Optical,Coaxial n/a
HDMI Input ARC ARC
Headphone Jack No n/a
Ethernet Port No n/a
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 1 Year
Labor Warranty 5 Years 1 Year

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your sources and what you listen to.

AreaBetterWhy
Bassevenly matchedMuch the same reach (47Hz vs 48Hz).
Built-in powerBELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 has the bigger amplifier (160W vs 120W RMS).
ConnectionsATriangle Borea BR03 Connect adds Bluetooth, phono and digital inputs.
SizedependsSimilar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit.
ExpandabilityATriangle Borea BR03 Connect: a sub output.
PriceATriangle Borea BR03 Connect is cheaper - $799 against $899, about 11% less.

A Triangle Borea BR03 Connect  B ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Triangle Borea BR03 Connect has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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