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Triangle Borea BR03 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Comparison

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Triangle Borea BR03

Passive Bookshelf | 46 - 22k Hz

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Passive Bookshelf | 55-30k Hz

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Triangle Borea BR03 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Borea BR03 and Bronze 1, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Triangle and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Triangle Borea BR03 and Monitor Audio Bronze 1 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Triangle Borea BR03 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 6" fiberglass Woofer
  • 46 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:6.26kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 380.0" x 8.1" x 12.3"( 380.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5.5" C-CAM Woofer
  • 55-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-70watts
  • Weight:3.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 260.0" x 6.4" x 8.0"( 260.0 x 165.0 x 205.0mm )

What size room are the Triangle Borea BR03 and Monitor Audio Bronze 1 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Triangle Borea BR03 Monitor Audio Bronze 1
Near-field Average Good
Small Room Good Good
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Poor Poor
Very Large Room Bad No way

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Triangle Borea BR03 and Monitor Audio Bronze 1 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 and Bronze 1 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Triangle Borea BR03 Monitor Audio Bronze 1
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6-inch 1 x 5.5-inch

Borea BR03 features a 1" silk Tweeter and 1 x 6" fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3600Hz. On the other hand, the Bronze 1 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2700Hz.

Frequency Response

Borea BR03 has a frequency range of 46 - 22k Hz whereas Bronze 1 has a frequency range of 55-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 46Hz, the Borea BR03 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze 1's min frequency of 55Hz.

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

Borea BR03
Bronze 1
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Triangle Borea BR03
Monitor Audio Bronze 1
Min
Average
Max

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 and Bronze 1 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Borea BR03 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Bronze 1's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR03 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 1, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Borea BR03
Bronze 1
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Borea BR03 can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Bronze 1 has a max power handling value of 70 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Borea BR03.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Borea BR03 features Post type posts and Bronze 1 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Triangle Borea BR03 Terminals
Triangle Borea BR03's Binding post terminals

Monitor Audio Bronze 1Post Terminals
Monitor Audio Bronze 1's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Borea BR03 has a front firing port whereas Bronze 1 has a rear firing ports. Triangle Borea BR03's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 1 with its rear-firing port.

Monitor Audio Bronze 1  Port
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Port

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's and Monitor Audio Bronze 1's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BR03 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm ( 14.9 x 8.1 x 12.3inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has external dimensions of 260.0 x 165.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.2 x 6.4 x 8.0inch) .

Triangle Borea BR03 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 41mm wider, 120mm taller and 109mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 1.

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 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is approximately 338.3cm2 / 52.4inch2. The Borea BR03 requires 91% more surface area than the Bronze 1 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 weighs 6.26kg / 13.8lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 weighs 3.50kg / 7.7lbs. This makes the Borea BR03 79% heavier than the Bronze 1.

Here is a comparison of how Borea BR03 and Bronze 1's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Borea BR03
Monitor Audio Bronze 1
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR03?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR03:
  • 2 x Borea speakers
  • 2 x protections grids
  • 8 x adhesive rubber plots
  • 1 x user manual
  • What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 1?

    Here are the items that come with the Bronze 1:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Hex-key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Triangle Borea BR03 over Monitor Audio Bronze 1
    Max Input Power 100 watts vs 70 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6 inches vs 5.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 46 Hz vs 55 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 1 over Triangle Borea BR03

    High Frequency Response 30k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 260mm vs 380mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 338cm2 vs 646cm2 Takes less floor space
    Triangle Borea BR03 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Triangle Borea BR03 Monitor Audio Bronze 1
    Brand Triangle Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range up to 100 watts 20-70 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 4.2 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 46 - 22k Hz 55-30k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6" 5.5"
    Woofer Composition fiberglass C-CAM
    Woofer Surround Material n/a Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type n/a Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 3600Hz 2700Hz
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 380.0mm (15") 260.0mm (10.2")
    Width 206.0mm (8.1") 165.0mm (6.5")
    Depth 314.0mm (12.4") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Weight 6.26kg (13.8lbs) 3.50kg (7.7lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish n/a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Light Oak, Walnut, Black, White Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 30-31"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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