Triangle Borea BRC2 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 6.5" Natural cellulose pulp Woofer.
The larger Borea centre, two 160 mm drivers and 95 dB sensitivity - loud enough to keep up with the BR09 and BR10 towers.
The speaker has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 95 dB. Triangle Borea BRC2 has an MSRP of 399$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Borea BRC2 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| 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
BRC2 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
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Frequency Response of the Triangle Borea BRC2 Speaker
Triangle Borea BRC2 has a Frequency response range of 50-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how BRC2's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Triangle Borea BRC2?
The Crossover frequency of the BRC2 is set to 3600Hz. 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 BRC2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
95 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Borea BRC2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
95dB of the Triangle Borea BRC2 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes BRC2 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 BRC2 will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Borea BRC2
Even though the nominal impedance of the BRC2 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 6 ohms Triangle Borea BRC2 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 BRC2:
Input Type
BRC2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Triangle Borea BRC2 External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Borea BRC2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-7/8 x 22-13/16 x 10-1/4inch (200.0 x 580.0 x 260.0mm ).
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 BRC2 is approximately 1508.0cm2 / 233.7inch2.
WeightThe Triangle Borea BRC2 weighs 10.84kg / 23.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how BRC2'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 BRC2 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 BRC2 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 BRC2 come with a Grille?
BRC2 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 BRC2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Borea BRC2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Borea BRC2
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.