Triangle Borea BRC1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Triangle. It was released in 2019. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer.
The compact Borea centre: two 130 mm cellulose pulp drivers around a 25 mm silk dome, front ported so it can sit in a cabinet.
The speaker has a frequency range of 57-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Triangle Borea BRC1 has an MSRP of 325$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Borea BRC1 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
BRC1 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 BRC1 Speaker
Triangle Borea BRC1 has a Frequency response range of 57-22k Hz and Power Range of up to 100 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how BRC1's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Triangle Borea BRC1?
The crossover frequency of the BRC1 is set to 2750Hz. 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 BRC1's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Borea BRC1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Triangle Borea BRC1 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 BRC1 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Borea BRC1
Even though the nominal impedance of the BRC1 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 5.3 ohms Triangle Borea BRC1 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 BRC1 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
BRC1 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Triangle Borea BRC1 External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Borea BRC1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6-15/16 x 19-1/8 x 10-13/16inch (176.0 x 485.0 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 BRC1 is approximately 1328.9cm2 / 206.0inch2.
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WeightThe Triangle Borea BRC1 weighs 7.50kg / 16.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how BRC1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Triangle Borea BRC1 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 BRC1 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.
Does the Triangle Borea BRC1 come with a Grille?
BRC1 comes with 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Triangle Borea BRC1.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea BRC1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BRC1
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.