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Triangle Borea BR04 Review
Triangle Borea BR04 - Front View

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Main Features

  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 6" Paper Cone Woofer
  • 44 - 22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range: up to 110 watts
  • Weight: 19.00 lbs / 8.64 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 16.7"x8.7"x12.3" / 425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm
MSRP: $559 (list price)
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Made by Triangle · France · since 1980 · sold through dealers

Triangle Borea BR04 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Triangle. It was released in 2021. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Paper Cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 44 - 22k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Triangle Borea BR04 has an MSRP of 559$ per pair.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Borea BR04 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-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomAverage
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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 Borea BR04 Speaker Structure
Triangle Borea BR04 Speaker Structure

Triangle Borea BR04  Lifestyle
Triangle Borea BR04 Lifestyle

Triangle's Borea Series of Loudspeakers

Borea BR04 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.

See all 10 Triangle Borea models compared »

Triangle Borea Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Triangle Borea BR07
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44-22k Hz 91 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR04
44-22k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR03
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46-22k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR10
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30-22k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Triangle Borea BR09
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35-22k Hz 92.5 dB8Ω 3 x 6"
Triangle Borea BR02
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51-22k Hz 89 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
Triangle Borea BR08
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40-22k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 6"
Triangle Borea BRC1
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57-22k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 5"
Triangle Borea BRA1
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90-22k Hz 89 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Triangle Borea BRC2
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50-22k Hz 95 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"

Frequency Response of the Triangle Borea BR04 Speaker

Triangle Borea BR04 has a Frequency response range of 44 - 22k Hz and Power Range of up to 110 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, Borea BR04 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.

Here we have a comparison of how Borea BR04's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Borea BR04
Min
Average
Median
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Triangle Borea BR04?
  • Work out the crossover setting - it follows from this speaker's 44 Hz low end
  • Powered subwoofers under $750 - a similar price range to these speakers
  • Every powered subwoofer we cover, whatever the budget
Triangle Borea BR04 Woofer
Triangle Borea BR04's Paper Cone Woofer


Triangle Borea BR04 Tweeter
Triangle Borea BR04's silk Dome Tweeter

Crossover frequency of the Triangle Borea BR04?

The crossover frequency of the Borea BR04 is set to 3200Hz. 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.

Triangle Borea BR04 driver frequency bands44-3.2kWoofer 6"3.2k-22kTweeter 1"20501002005001k2k5k10k20k40kHz, log scale

Impedance and Sensitivity

Triangle Borea BR04's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms but can go down to as low as 4.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Borea BR04
Min
Average
Median

8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Borea BR04 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

90dB of the Triangle Borea BR04 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 BR04 plays in your room →

Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Borea BR04

Even though the nominal impedance of the Borea BR04 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 4.6 ohms Triangle Borea BR04 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 BR04 need?

At normal listening levels in a medium room, about 7.5–110 W per channel into 8 ohms. Set your own conditions and we will rank every amplifier we cover.

We check power, impedance safety and current delivery - not just watts.

Prefer to browse? Integrated amplifiers under $750, or every amplifier we cover.

Input Type

Borea BR04 has Dual binding posts type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.

Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →

Triangle Borea BR04 Back View
Triangle Borea BR04 Back View

Triangle Borea BR04 Terminals
Triangle Borea BR04's Dual binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Triangle Borea BR04 External Dimensions and Weight

Triangle Borea BR04 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16.7 x 8.7 x 12.3inch (425.0 x 220.0 x 314.0mm ).

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 BR04 is approximately 690.8cm2 / 107.1inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Triangle Borea BR04, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Triangle Borea BR04 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Triangle Borea BR04 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Triangle Borea BR04 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 BR04 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Triangle Borea BR04 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Find speakers that fit your shelf or alcove →  ·  Work out where they should sit in the room →

Weight

The Triangle Borea BR04 weighs 8.64kg / 19lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Borea BR04's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Borea BR04
Min
Average
Median
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $750
Triangle Borea BR04
Min
Average
Max
Triangle Borea BR04  - Top View
Triangle Borea BR04 - Top View

Cabinet type and Materials

Triangle Borea BR04 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 BR04 is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.

Triangle Borea BR04  Port
Triangle Borea BR04 Port

Available colors

Triangle Borea BR04 is available in Oak Green, Chestnut, Blue, Black Ash, White and Light Oak.

Wall Mounting

Borea BR04 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 BR04 with a model name S02,S05. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at B&H PHOTO and Amazon.

Does the Triangle Borea BR04 come with a Grille?

Borea BR04 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 BR04 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Triangle Borea BR04  with Grille
Triangle Borea BR04 with Grille

What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR04?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR04:
  • 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 BR04.

  • Speaker Cable and Connectors
    • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
    • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
    • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
  • 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.

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea BR04 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BR04

Warranty

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

Triangle Borea BR04  Lifestyle
Triangle Borea BR04 Lifestyle

Triangle Borea BR04 Alternatives in Passive Bookshelf Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
Triangle Borea BR03
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2-way 90 dB 8 ohms 46 - 22k Hz
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63
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2-way 87 dB 6 ohms 42 to 38K Hz
Triangle Borea BR08
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3-way 92 dB 8 ohms 40 - 22k Hz
Triangle Borea BR07
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3-way 91 dB 8 ohms 44 - 22k Hz
Triangle Borea BR10
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3-way 92 dB 8 ohms 30 - 22k Hz
MartinLogan ESL X
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2-way 91 dB 6 ohms 41-22k Hz
Triangle Borea BR02
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2-way 89 dB 8 ohms 51 - 22k Hz
Triangle Borea BR09
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3-way 92.5 dB 8 ohms 35 - 22k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about Triangle Borea BR04

What amplifier do you need for the Triangle Borea BR04?

Triangle rates the Triangle Borea BR04 for up to 110 watts of amplifier power. It is an 8-ohm speaker, the usual nominal load, so almost any amplifier or receiver can drive it.

Is the Triangle Borea BR04 easy to drive?

The Triangle Borea BR04 has a sensitivity of 90 dB. That is high: it goes loud on modest power, so it suits low-powered amplifiers, including valve/tube designs.

Does the Triangle Borea BR04 need a subwoofer?

The Triangle Borea BR04 reaches down to 44Hz (full range 44 - 22k Hz). That is deep enough that many listeners will not feel the need for a subwoofer with music.

What drivers does the Triangle Borea BR04 use?

The Triangle Borea BR04 is a 2-way design using a 1" Dome tweeter and a 6" Paper Cone woofer.

Is the Triangle Borea BR04 sealed or ported?

The Triangle Borea BR04 uses a Ported enclosure. A ported design uses a tuned vent to get more low-end output from the same driver, but it wants some breathing room behind it.

Can the Triangle Borea BR04 be bi-wired or bi-amped?

Yes. The Triangle Borea BR04 has two sets of terminals, so it can be bi-wired or bi-amped: bi-wiring runs separate cable to the treble and bass sections, bi-amping gives each its own amplifier channel. It uses Dual binding posts terminals.

Can the Triangle Borea BR04 be wall mounted?

The Triangle Borea BR04 does not include a wall-mount bracket or keyhole, so it is designed to sit on a stand, shelf or the floor.

Does the Triangle Borea BR04 come with grilles?

Yes. The Triangle Borea BR04 comes with removable grilles.

How big and heavy is the Triangle Borea BR04?

The Triangle Borea BR04 weighs 8.64kg / 19lbs each and measures 16.7 x 8.7 x 12.3inch (HxWxD).

How much does the Triangle Borea BR04 cost?

The Triangle Borea BR04 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $559 per pair.


Triangle Borea BR04 Detailed Specifications

General
BrandTriangle
Full Model NameTriangle Borea BR04
Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
Power Rangeup to 110 watts
Sensitivity90 dB
Impedance8 ohms
Frequency Response44 - 22k Hz
Release Date2021
DRIVERS
Woofer Size6-inch
Woofer CompositionPaper Cone
Tweeter Size1-inch
Tweeter TypeDome
Crossover freq3200Hz
Port Positionfront

CONNECTIONS
Connector TypeDual binding posts
Biamp InputsYes
Port Positionfront
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height425.0mm ( 16.7-inch)
Width220.0mm ( 8.7-inch)
Depth314.0mm ( 12.3-inch)
Height425.0mm ( 16.7-inch)
Weight8.64 kg (19 lbs)
EnclosureBass Reflex
Available ColorsOak Green,Chestnut,Blue,Black Ash,White,Light Oak
Mounting BracketNo
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty5 Years
Labor Warranty5 Years
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