In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Triangle. Triangle Borea BRA1 is a Surround speaker whereas the BRC1 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BRA1 and Triangle Borea BRC1 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Triangle Borea BRA1 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer
- 90-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 80watts
- Weight:3.60kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 7-1/16" x 8-1/8" x 11-13/16" ( 180.0 x 206.0 x 300.0mm )
Triangle Borea BRC1 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer
- 57-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:7.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-15/16" x 19-1/8" x 10-13/16" ( 176.0 x 485.0 x 274.0mm )
BRA1 and BRC1 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 BRA1 and Triangle Borea BRC1 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 BRA1 |
Triangle Borea BRC1 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Average |
| Small Room |
Good |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
Bad |
(* 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 BRA1 and Triangle Borea BRC1 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 BRA1 and BRC1 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BRA1 |
Triangle Borea BRC1 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 5-inch
|
BRA1 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the BRC1 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2750Hz.
Frequency Response
BRA1 has a frequency range of 90-22k Hz whereas BRC1 has a frequency range of 57-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 57Hz, the BRC1 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the BRA1's min frequency of 90Hz.
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 Surround class in our database.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
High Frequency
Surround 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
BRA1 and BRC1 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. BRA1 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the BRC1's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BRC1 a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BRA1, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Surround 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.
BRA1 can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS from the amp the whereas BRA1 has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the BRC1.
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
BRA1 features Binding post type posts and BRC1 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both BRA1 and BRC1 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 BRA1's and Triangle Borea BRC1's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BRA1 has external dimensions of 180.0 x 206.0 x 300.0mm ( 7-1/16 x 8-1/8 x 11-13/16inch) whereas Triangle Borea BRC1 has external dimensions of 176.0 x 485.0 x 274.0mm ( 6-15/16 x 19-1/8 x 10-13/16inch) .
Triangle Borea BRC1 is 4mm shorter and 26mm less deeper than Triangle Borea BRA1 but it is also 279mm 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 BRA1 is approximately 618.0cm2 / 95.8inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BRC1 is approximately 1328.9cm2 / 206.0inch2. The BRA1 requires 53% less surface area than the BRC1 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.