Triangle Borea BR08 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Triangle. It features a 1" Break_in Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40 - 22k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Triangle Borea BR08 has an MSRP of 1600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Borea BR08 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Triangle's Borea Series of Loudspeakers
Borea BR08 is a member of Triangle's Borea series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Triangle Borea Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Triangle Borea BR08 Speaker
Triangle Borea BR08 has a Frequency response range of 40 - 22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Borea BR08 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Triangle Borea BR08, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Borea BR08's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Triangle Borea BR08's 40Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Triangle Borea BR08?
Borea BR08 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 215Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3500Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Triangle Borea BR08's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Borea BR08 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Triangle Borea BR08 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Borea BR08 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Triangle Borea BR08 will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Borea BR08
Even though the nominal impedance of the Borea BR08 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 3 ohms Triangle Borea BR08 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Triangle Borea BR08:
Input Type
Borea BR08 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Triangle Borea BR08 Back View
Triangle Borea BR08 External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Borea BR08 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40.1 x 8.1 x 12.3inch (1020.0 x 206.0 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 BR08 is approximately 646.8cm2 / 100.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Triangle Borea BR08, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Triangle Borea BR08 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Triangle Borea BR08 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Triangle Borea BR08 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Triangle Borea BR08 weighs 18.85kg / 41.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Borea BR08's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $2000
How does the Triangle Borea BR08 compare to the Triangle Borea BR09?
One of the natural alternative to the Triangle Borea BR08 is the Borea BR09 which is located one step higher in Triangle's Passive Floor-standing 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 BR08 and Triangle Borea BR09 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Triangle Borea BR08 vs Borea BR09 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Triangle Borea BR08 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 BR08 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
2 x pedestals 8 x screws 8 x adhesive rubber plots 8 x decoupling spikes 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 BR08 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.
Available colors
Triangle Borea BR08 is available in Light Oak, Walnut, Black and White.
Does the Triangle Borea BR08 come with a Grille?
Borea BR08 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 BR08 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Triangle Borea BR08 with Grille
What's in the Box of Triangle Borea BR08?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Borea BR08:
2 x Borea speakers 2 x protections grids 2 x pedestals 8 x screws 8 x adhesive rubber plots 8 x decoupling spikes 1 x user manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Triangle Borea BR08.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Triangle Borea BR08, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Triangle Borea BR08
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Triangle Borea BR08 speaker:
Official Brochure for Triangle Borea BR08
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea BR08 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BR08
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.