expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Apr 16, 2021
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Item 1 of 5
expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Apr 16, 2021
Apr 16, 2021 10:27 PM
Triangle Borea BR03 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black or Walnut)
+ Free S&H$349
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My take, an experienced speaker person who has done live sound for events:
When given a decent signal, they sound as pleasing as any 2 way I've heard. They have realistic timbre, are fast enough with percussion, and get plenty deep for medium size rooms. Imaging is great, soundstage big enough.
Objectively they are built well, the woofers actually braced into the frame. They are the star here- the tweeters are merely non-offensive. Still better than similar wharfdale or low end klipsch designs, but that is my preference. You're correct they are the weak spot- only because the rest is so good.
Crossover construction is above average as well, they do the job fine and outclass similar price point competitors.
I own the Br03 and Br08, with solid state and tube amplification respectively.
The BR03 are the better buy- I love mine.
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Can anyone explain in great lengths why each speaker is worth $300 (MSRP) when I'm only seeing one tweeter and one midrange driver?
There's no way that tweeter costs $150 (MSRP).
You can have excellent speakers with one tweeter and one woofer. Then you can have horrible speakers with several tweeters and woofers. The number of drivers doesn't tell you how good a speaker is. Quality engineering and looks tell you what a speaker is worth, and the only way to really know the engineering quality is to measure with the proper equipment and software.
You can have excellent speakers with one tweeter and one woofer. Then you can have horrible speakers with several tweeters and woofers. The number of drivers doesn't tell you how good a speaker is. Quality engineering and looks tell you what a speaker is worth, and the only way to really know the engineering quality is to measure with the proper equipment and software.
My brother has the entire RP line as 5.1 w atmos. Thise are loud speakers, definitely more in your face. However, there is a more melodic quality to the triangles. They "sing" better, where the klipsches are sharper and provide contrast. However, the klipsches have a more "boosted," if artificial quality- but that is only if I am sitting nitpicking. Both will please most.
Personally it's no contest- the triangles have better value for pure musical ability.
I disagree that these are mediocre. I also disagree that response or noise measurements accurately tell the story of an experience to a human- but that's another story.
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Was waiting for q150 or q350 go on sale. Would this be a better buy for a smallish living room - 14x20?
I think you will be pleased with either- the triangles are better at "disappearing" in my head.
I don't think about "how" they sound, just enjoying the music.
Hope that helps
Glad to help from experience. the first room they were in was 16 x 20. They projected well, and most surprising was the fullness of the bass. Just be sure to use powerful amplification with a high damping factor, and I think you will be surprised. They will require good placement as any speaker would- but the front porting adds flexibility. Bass and kick drums sound sweet and distinctive. I think a record player would suit fine, though I haven't tested mine there yet.
Tbh the BR08 while "bigger" have more holes in their game. Those fiberglass woofers and extra crossover work have an up and a downside.
If you're willing to forego that low sub octave, I have zero reservations recommending the BR03s.
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JBL Studio 530
JBL Stage A130
ELAC DBR62
Other choices if you're willing to go powered.
jbl 308p
many other choices
Then you get a sub and a way to integrate the sub with eq.
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JBL Studio 530
JBL Stage A130
ELAC DBR62
Other choices if you're willing to go powered.
jbl 308p
many other choices
Then you get a sub and a way to integrate the sub with eq.
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