In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Triangle. Triangle Borea BRS1 is a Surround speaker whereas the Borea BR04 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Borea BRS1 and Triangle Borea BR04 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Triangle Borea BRS1 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer
- 55-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 90watts
- Weight:5.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 10-13/16" x 14-15/16" x 5-7/8" ( 275.0 x 380.0 x 150.0mm )
Triangle Borea BR04 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 6" Paper Cone Woofer
- 44 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 110watts
- Weight:8.64kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 16.7" x 8.7" x 12.3" ( 425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm )
BRS1 and Borea BR04 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 BRS1 and Triangle Borea BR04 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 BRS1 |
Triangle Borea BR04 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
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 BRS1 and Triangle Borea BR04 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 BRS1 and Borea BR04 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Triangle Borea BRS1 |
Triangle Borea BR04 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6-inch
|
BRS1 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the Borea BR04 features a 1" silk Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Paper Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3200Hz.
Frequency Response
BRS1 has a frequency range of 55-22k Hz whereas Borea BR04 has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Borea BR04 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the BRS1'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 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
BRS1 and Borea BR04 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. BRS1 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the Borea BR04's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Triangle Borea BR04 a more sensitive speaker compared to Triangle Borea BRS1, 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.
BRS1 can handle a max power of 110 watts RMS from the amp the whereas BRS1 has a max power handling value of 90 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the Borea BR04.
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 BR04 features Dual binding posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. BRS1 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Triangle Borea BR04's Dual binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Triangle Borea BR04 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 BRS1's and Triangle Borea BR04's external dimensions. Triangle Borea BRS1 has external dimensions of 275.0 x 380.0 x 150.0mm ( 10-13/16 x 14-15/16 x 5-7/8inch) whereas Triangle Borea BR04 has external dimensions of 425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm ( 16.7 x 8.7 x 12.3inch) .
Triangle Borea BRS1 is 150mm shorter and 164mm less deeper than Triangle Borea BR04 but it is also 160mm 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 BRS1 is approximately 570.0cm2 / 88.4inch2 and base area of the Triangle Borea BR04 is approximately 690.8cm2 / 107.1inch2. The BRS1 requires 17% less surface area than the Borea BR04 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR04?
Here are the items that come with the Borea BR04:
- 2 x Borea speakers
- 2 x protections grids
- 8 x adhesive rubber plots
- 1 x user manual