Triangle Borea BR02 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Triangle. It was released in September 2019. It features a 1" Tweeter and 1 x 5" fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 51 - 22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Triangle Borea BR02 has an MSRP of 529$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Borea BR02 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Triangle's Borea Series of Loudspeakers
Borea BR02 is a member of Triangle's Borea series of Passive speakers. Borea is Triangle's affordable range, French-made speakers known for their lively, dynamic sound. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Triangle Borea Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Triangle Borea BR02 Speaker
Triangle Borea BR02 has a Frequency response range of 51 - 22k Hz and Power Range of up to 80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 51 Hz, Borea BR02 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Borea BR02's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Triangle Borea BR02?
Crossover frequency of the Triangle Borea BR02?
The crossover frequency of the Borea BR02 is set to 2900Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Triangle Borea BR02's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Borea BR02 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Triangle Borea BR02 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Triangle Borea BR02 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Borea BR02
Even though the nominal impedance of the Borea BR02 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 3.6 ohms Triangle Borea BR02 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Triangle Borea BR02 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–80 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Borea BR02 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Triangle Borea BR02 Back View
Triangle Borea BR02 External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Borea BR02 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.2 x 6.9 x 10.7inch (310.0 x 176.0 x 274.0mm ).
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 is approximately 482.2cm2 / 74.7inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Triangle Borea BR02, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Triangle Borea BR02 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Triangle Borea BR02 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 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Triangle Borea BR02 weighs 4.87kg / 10.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Borea BR02's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $750
How does the Triangle Borea BR02 compare to the Triangle Borea BR03?
One of the natural alternative to the Triangle Borea BR02 is the Borea BR03 which is located one step higher in Triangle's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Triangle Borea BR02 and Triangle Borea BR03 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Triangle Borea BR02 vs Borea BR03 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Triangle Borea BR02 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.
Port Position
Triangle Borea BR02 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 is available in Light Oak, Walnut, Black and White.
Wall Mounting
Borea BR02 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Triangle Borea BR02 come with a Grille?
Borea BR02 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 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Triangle Borea BR02 with Grille
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR02?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR02:
- 2 x Borea speakers
- 2 x protections grids
- 8 x adhesive rubber plots
- 1 x user manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Triangle Borea BR02.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Triangle Borea BR02, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Triangle Borea BR02
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Triangle Borea BR02 speaker:
Official Brochure for Triangle Borea BR02
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea BR02 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BR02
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.