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Triangle Borea BR03 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black Ash or Walnut) Expired

$319
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Adorama has Triangle Borea BR03 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black Ash or Walnut) for $319. Shipping is free.

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Available colors:Includes:
  • 2x Triangle Borea BR03 100W 2-Way HiFi Bookshelf Speakers
  • Protection Grids
  • 8x Adhesive Rubber Plots
  • User Manual
Features:
  • Silk Dome Tweeter
  • Cellulose Midrange
  • Precise Low Frequencies
  • Neutrality and Sound Clarity
  • Magnetic Grill
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Available in black ash [adorama.com] or walnut [adorama.com]

$319 + free s/h
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Model: Triangle Borea BR03 100W 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair, Black Ash

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Good price, but don't fall for the $629. These are basically $399 as an everyday price.
they are pairs. come in 1 box. website typo

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whodiini
10-18-2022 at 09:47 AM.
10-18-2022 at 09:47 AM.
I own the BR02 - smaller version with same tweeter, smaller bass driver with tighter bass but less bass volume. I am using the Loxjie A30 integrated DAC and amp. This amp is a great bang for the buck amp and can drive the BR03 as well. Highly recommend the amp and should get serious consideration if you dont have an amp.
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sben25
10-18-2022 at 10:25 AM.
10-18-2022 at 10:25 AM.
Great price!! I paid $329. Great speakers. Not for bass heads. Get a sub if you want. 50+ hours of break in period.
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Shadowman247
10-18-2022 at 04:08 PM.
10-18-2022 at 04:08 PM.
Quote from KevoD :
Stupid question: can you use passive speakers like this with powered speakers? I have Audio Engine powered speakers with a dead right speaker and am wondering if my powered bookshelf speaker would work with one passive speaker without having to buy an amp. Basically just wondering it's possible to use an RCA input from a powered speaker to the output line of a passive speaker.
It's a terrible idea. Your left and right shall match. Otherwise, just drop some driver in the dead one and it will make sound!
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ms1951
10-18-2022 at 04:25 PM.
10-18-2022 at 04:25 PM.
Thanks for this tip! I missed the boat last time and have been regretting it ever since. The reviews everywhere are glowing. I'll be teaming these up with a Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer. I can't wait to start breaking them in!
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ms1951
10-18-2022 at 04:28 PM.
10-18-2022 at 04:28 PM.
Quote from KevoD :
Stupid question: can you use passive speakers like this with powered speakers? I have Audio Engine powered speakers with a dead right speaker and am wondering if my powered bookshelf speaker would work with one passive speaker without having to buy an amp. Basically just wondering it's possible to use an RCA input from a powered speaker to the output line of a passive speaker.
Can you possibly obtain a replacement Audio Engine right speaker and thus ensure matched characteristics?
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ms1951
10-18-2022 at 05:06 PM.
10-18-2022 at 05:06 PM.
If anyone is on the fence, here are some reviews that persuaded me to buy:

https://www.soundstageaccess.com/...udspeakers

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/...borea-br03

https://www.soundstagehifi.com/in...pectacular

And a YouTube review after 8 months of living with them:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qAh_keMXwuE

This one is way too technical (or precious) for me but maybe it'll inform you:
https://www.audiosciencereview.co...ers.15592/
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redwing634
10-18-2022 at 05:57 PM.
10-18-2022 at 05:57 PM.
Would this be a good starter point for an eventual 5.1.2 system? Paired with perhaps a Denon AVR-S760H receiver? I suppose these would be the front 2 speakers for now.
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sben25
10-18-2022 at 06:25 PM.
10-18-2022 at 06:25 PM.
Quote from KevoD :
Stupid question: can you use passive speakers like this with powered speakers? I have Audio Engine powered speakers with a dead right speaker and am wondering if my powered bookshelf speaker would work with one passive speaker without having to buy an amp. Basically just wondering it's possible to use an RCA input from a powered speaker to the output line of a passive speaker.

Technically it will work. But it's not that simple. It depends on the speaker spec. These are 8 ohm and can dip to 3.2 ohm which no doubt the amp in the active speaker won't handle. Also, the sensitivity of this will be diff from the audio engine. Worst case you're risking blowing the active speakers amp/speaker and best case, it works but the sound signature will be definitely different.

I suggest buying a replacement right speaker for your audio engine. I'm sure OfferUp or Facebook market place have them. It will be cheaper than this with an active speaker or this + a decent used amp.
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Fondgain
10-18-2022 at 07:00 PM.
10-18-2022 at 07:00 PM.
I have been pricing around for these and it's lowest at this time.
Glad I did not get them yet. Too bad Light Oak is not included or I may have bit.

With BF (black friday) around the corner, I will wait til then to avoid buyer's remorse.
With finding good deals, timing and patience is essential.
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10-18-2022 at 10:30 PM.
10-18-2022 at 10:30 PM.
Quote from Shadowman247 :
It's a terrible idea. Your left and right shall match. Otherwise, just drop some driver in the dead one and it will make sound!

He's trying to power the passive speaker with the RCA cable. He needs to use speaker wire. User error.
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10-18-2022 at 10:31 PM.
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Quote from sben25 :
Technically it will work. But it's not that simple. It depends on the speaker spec. These are 8 ohm and can dip to 3.2 ohm which no doubt the amp in the active speaker won't handle. Also, the sensitivity of this will be diff from the audio engine. Worst case you're risking blowing the active speakers amp/speaker and best case, it works but the sound signature will be definitely different.

I suggest buying a replacement right speaker for your audio engine. I'm sure OfferUp or Facebook market place have them. It will be cheaper than this with an active speaker or this + a decent used amp.

See above.
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jimmymd
10-19-2022 at 12:11 AM.
10-19-2022 at 12:11 AM.
Hello. I have a question. this vs the fives? (it was $449 at Costco). Thank you!!!
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10-19-2022 at 02:06 AM.
10-19-2022 at 02:06 AM.
Quote from jimmymd :
Hello. I have a question. this vs the fives? (it was $449 at Costco). Thank you!!!
They're not really comparable.

The Klipsch Fives are powered speakers so they have an amplifier built in (plus many other features).

These are passive speakers so you need an amplifier to drive them.

So it depends what you're looking for.
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10-19-2022 at 02:21 AM.
10-19-2022 at 02:21 AM.
I have recently bought the Triangle Bro 2s and love them. Agree about the poor finish though. That said, I love the look (I went with all white). However, they sound fantastic so I can live with the slightly imperfect mitre joins and cheap vinyl.
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jimmymd
10-19-2022 at 06:20 AM.
10-19-2022 at 06:20 AM.
Thank you.

Then, Assuming that I have amp+dac already.... this vs the fives?(sound quality?)


Quote from TrentWalker :
They're not really comparable.

The Klipsch Fives are powered speakers so they have an amplifier built in (plus many other features).

These are passive speakers so you need an amplifier to drive them.

So it depends what you're looking for.
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