In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Triangle. Triangle Borea BR03 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the BRC2 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BR03 and Triangle Borea BRC2 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): 14.9" x 8.1" x 12.3" ( 380.0 x 206.0 x 314.0mm )
Triangle Borea BRC2 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer
- 50-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 95 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 120watts
- Weight:10.84kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 7-7/8" x 22-13/16" x 10-1/4" ( 200.0 x 580.0 x 260.0mm )
Borea BR03 and BRC2 are members of Triangle's Borea series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Triangle Borea Series
History
What size room are the Triangle Borea BR03 and Triangle Borea BRC2 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 |
Triangle Borea BRC2 |
| Near-field |
Average |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
Poor |
(* 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 Triangle Borea BRC2 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 BRC2 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BR03 |
Triangle Borea BRC2 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
2 x 6.5-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 BRC2 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3600Hz.
Frequency Response
Borea BR03 has a frequency range of 46 - 22k Hz whereas BRC2 has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 46Hz, the Borea BR03 can go slightly deeper then the BRC2's min frequency of 50Hz.
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 and BRC2 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 BRC2's is at 95 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BRC2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BR03, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
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 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Borea BR03 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the BRC2.
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 Binding post type posts and BRC2 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR03's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Borea BR03 and BRC2 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
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 Triangle Borea BRC2'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 Triangle Borea BRC2 has external dimensions of 200.0 x 580.0 x 260.0mm ( 7-7/8 x 22-13/16 x 10-1/4inch) .
Triangle Borea BRC2 is 180mm shorter and 54mm less deeper than Triangle Borea BR03 but it is also 374mm wider.
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 Triangle Borea BRC2 is approximately 1508.0cm2 / 233.7inch2. The Borea BR03 requires 57% less surface area than the BRC2 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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