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Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT Review
Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT

Main Features

  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" fiberglass Woofer
  • 47-22kHz Frequency Response
  • 90dB Sensitivity
  • 120-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 48 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:34.80 lbs / 14.20 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 14.1"x8.1"x12.36" / 206 x 360 x 314 mm
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Triangle Borea BR02 BT Review

Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Triangle. Borea BR02 BT's built-in amplifier provides 120-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Triangle Borea BR02 BT to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 47-22kHz and a sensitivity of 90dB. Triangle Borea BR02 BT has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.

What are the speakers in Triangle's Borea Active Series?

Borea BR02 BT is a member of Triangle's Borea Active series of Powered speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Triangle Borea Active Series Speakers
Model Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Triangle Borea BR02 BT
47-22k Hz 120-watt24-bit/48 kHzΩ 1 x 6.5"
Triangle Borea BR03 BT
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56-22k Hz 100-watt24-bit/48 kHzΩ 1 x 5"


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What is the Frequency Response of the Triangle Borea BR02 BT speaker?

Triangle Borea BR02 BT has a Frequency response range of 47-22kHz. At a minimum frequency of 47 Hz, Borea BR02 BT will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Triangle Borea BR02 BT, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Borea BR02 BT's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Triangle Borea BR02 BT
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Triangle Borea BR02 BT Woofer
Triangle Borea BR02 BT's fiberglass Woofer



Triangle Borea BR02 BT Tweeter
Triangle Borea BR02 BT's EFS fabric Dome Tweeter

Triangle Borea BR02 BT Back View
Triangle Borea BR02 BT Back View

Handheld Remote

Triangle Borea BR02 BT comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Triangle Borea BR02 BT employs Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. Borea BR02 BT can playback up to 24-bit / 48 kHz with compatible devices.

Triangle Borea BR02 BT supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:

  • aptX HD
  • aptX
  • AAC
  • SBC

Inputs and Outputs

  • 3.5mm Minijack Input
  • RCA Input
  • Phono Input
  • mono-RCA Subwoofer Output
  • Digital Input: Optical,Coaxial

Triangle Borea BR02 BT Connections
Triangle Borea BR02 BT Connections

Triangle Borea BR02 BT External Dimensions and Weight

Triangle Borea BR02 BT has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8.1x 14.1 x 12.36 inches (206 x 360 x 314 mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Triangle Borea BR02 BT is approximately 646.0cm2 / 100.1inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Triangle Borea BR02 BT, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Triangle Borea BR02 BT Real Life Body Size Comparison
Triangle Borea BR02 BT Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Triangle Borea BR02 BT virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

Triangle Borea BR02 BT placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Triangle Borea BR02 BT Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Weight

The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 15.80kg / 34.8lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 14.20kg/ 31.2lbs. Here is a comparison of how Borea BR02 BT's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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How does the Triangle Borea BR02 BT compare to the Triangle Borea Active BR03 BT?

One of the natural alternative to the Triangle Borea BR02 BT is the Borea BR03 BT which is located one step higher in Triangle's Powered Bookshelf selection.

Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:

Triangle Borea BR02 BT vs Triangle Borea BR03 BT Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR02 BT and Triangle Borea BR03 BT Size and External Dimensions

Check the Detailed Comparison of Triangle Borea BR02 BT vs Borea BR03 BT for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

Triangle Borea BR02 BT has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

Speaker Feet

Triangle Borea BR02 BT comes with 8 x adhesive anti-slip feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.

It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.

Port Position

Triangle Borea BR02 BT is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.

Available colors

Triangle Borea BR02 BT is available in Light Oak Blue, Oak Green, Cream, Light Oak and Black.

Wall Mounting

Borea BR02 BT doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.

Speaker Stands

Triangle sells a dedicated speaker stand for the Borea BR02 BT with a model name S01,S02,S04. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at B&H PHOTO and Amazon.

Does the Triangle Borea BR02 BT come with a Grille?

Borea BR02 BT comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Borea BR02 BT is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Triangle Borea BR02 BT  with Grille
Triangle Borea BR02 BT with Grille

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR02 BT?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR02 BT:
  • 1 x passive loudspeaker BOREA BT cable to link the loudspeakers 8. 1 x user manual
  • 1 x active loudspeaker BOREA BT (indicator light on the front)
  • 2 x protection grills
  • 1 x remote control, incl. 2 AAA batteries
  • 8 x adhesive anti-slip feet to place below the speakers
  • 1 x AC power cord
  • 1 x 3 meters speaker
  • Triangle Borea BR02 BT  - What's in the Box
    Triangle Borea BR02 BT - What's in the Box

    User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Triangle Borea BR02 BT

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT speaker:
    Official Brochure for Triangle Borea BR02 BT

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea Active BR02 BT speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BR02 BT

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

    Triangle Borea BR02 BT  Lifestyle
    Triangle Borea BR02 BT Lifestyle

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    Triangle Borea BR02 BT Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandTriangle
    Full Model NameTriangle Borea Active BR02 BT
    Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
    Sensitivity90dB
    Impedance8 ohms
    Frequency Response47-22kHz
    Amplifier Specs
    Watts RMS120 watts
    TypeClass D
    DAC Specs
    Max Digital Audio Bit Depth24-bit
    Max Digital Audio Sample Rate48 kHz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6.5-inch
    Woofer Compositionfiberglass
    Tweeter Size1-inch
    Tweeter TypeDome
    Port Positionrear
    DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
    Amazon AlexaNo
    Google AssistantNo
    Subwoofer Outputmono-RCA

    CONNECTIONS
    Ethernet PortNo
    USB PortNo
    Aux Input3.5mm, RCA
    Phono InputYes
    Digital InputOptical,Coaxial
    HDMI InputNo
    Headphone JackNo
    BluetoothBuilt-in 5.0
    Bluetooth CodecaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
    Wi-FiNo
    Wi-Fi BandsNo
    Wi-Fi BandsNo
    Port Positionrear
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height360.0mm ( 14.1-inch)
    Width206.0mm ( 8.1-inch)
    Depth314.0mm ( 12.36-inch)
    Height360.0mm ( 14.1-inch)
    Weight14.20kg ( 34.80 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    Available ColorsLight Oak Blue,Oak Green,Cream,Light Oak,Black
    Mounting BracketNo
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteYes
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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