I used to be a triangle dealer and I was very impressed with the product line. They are so easy on the ears, I found myself that they didn't fatigue my ears like the klipsch which I also sold when I worked at a different shop.
So I just recieved my pair. I couldn't resist after this video. They are stunning. I mean, right out of the box they sound really, really good. If someone is getting into this hobby, there's no reason to go beyond these Bro3's. For the price, the sound is nothing short of stunning.
@Damion - thanks for sharing ! How is the off-axis performance of Bro3s? Yesterday, I went to a local audio store where they had a different speaker playing - those were placed may be 8 ft apart and it sounded as if the voice was coming right from the center ! I was told those speakers were phase & time aligned... just curious, do Bro3s have a similar sound?
@@simplyns953 I also have them about 8ft apart. The Bro's really sound nice. They are still breaking in, but it's very hard to believe they only cost $550. They are blowing away my $2500 Zu's right now. Vocals and instruments sound great coming out of these. I'm trying to play different types of music to see if there's one place they fall down, and just haven't found one yet.
I will always be grateful to Sean for this review, it led me to these amazing speakers and since the day I received them my relation with music listening has changed. Thank you!
I bought the Br02 for my bedroom. it is perfect. My god these speakers are amazing. No need for a sub. Perfect ! The sound is so relax, smooth and natural compared to the Elac debut 2 (I still love them, with my DIY crossover). It's so funny that i have to learn about a french product from an american :). I'm gonna pay more attention to the local scene. Thanks Sean ! I'll upgrade the crossover on them too. Just to see the gain :) Being an audiophile is restless
I have to agree with everything you've said Sean. I've just purchased the compete ez and the sound is something incredible for the price. I was lucky to pick them up for 450€ which is a steal. Pair them up with some higher end gear and they just sound even better. Transparent, detailed, dynamic they work so well with all types of music. I've already forgotten about my elac uni-fi ub5s! Triangle are really onto something here.
@@ZeroFidelity I auditioned both the EZ and BRO3 and for my ears the BRO3 Tweeter is more comfortable and easy to listen then the metallic tweeter of the EZ, The BRO3 Woofer is going more low then the EZ However the build quality and the weight of the EZ is much better in my opinion.
TBH, I'm more excited about these speakers than I was about the Buchardt S400's. Good stuff. Meanwhile, I need to address the following: (1) If you're in the US and would like to buy them, go here: www.adorama.com/l/Miscellaneous/Triangle~New-Products-at-Adorama . No, I'm not commissioned. Next, (2) I have no idea how any of the other speakers within the Borea range perform. For all I know, the BR03's could be the sweet spot within the lineup. I'll have to reserve commentary on those products until I'm able to get my ears on em'.
@@orelove - Steve and I briefly riffed about them on the phone. He genuinely liked them. I wouldn't be surprised of the BR03's are the better all-arounders, but I'll have to reserve that judgement until I spend time with the 08's. :)
Hi really enjoy your reviews. Could you include some objective measurements with these reviews so that I can have a fair idea of how it can perform vis a vis your subjective opinion.......so that I can also have a fair idea whether I can tally with mine. Thanks.
@@drnabakishor - Thanks! I'm afraid objective measured data will not be a part of Zero Fidelity at any point in the near future. Should I one day decide to turn this into a business, then I'll be more motivated to explore the merits of providing this kind of information. Until then, it will just be a guy with a ballcap and a lot of things to say about hifi.
Really nice review with a brief comparison to the klipsch. But how does this fare against the pair of Polk LSiM703 that is on sale for $450? I'm curious to know if the BR03 can beat the Polks (which are 3 way) in both HT and music usage.
Oh my goodness! I got a better cardio workout from my chair just watching this video, than being on my stationary bike for 30 minutes. JEESH, most energetic review I have ever seen!
That's what a good reviewer does, he enables people to get the sound in their heads :) Slightly forward, quite refine treble, palpable midrange, good bass, needs 2-3 ft space. I bought it! Actually I bought it before the review. Staying up 4am, that's an addictive speaker! I would be surprised if I don't like it. Thanks Sean!
Yeah, thank YOU! I was so impatient, I cant wait till Mar 2020, it would have saved me singapore $350. I hope it won't need too much space to perform well. Made a wrong assumption... front ported.
I'm very fortunate to find these speakers, driving them with Bluesound Powernode 2i. Warm and detailed sound, even at low volume. Using some inexpensive Pangea stands (filled with Sand). Spotify sounds great!
I heard these at the Toronto Audio Fest, the very BEST sound there for us small wallet individuals, more importantly they are just mind blowing brilliant, spectacular really special. Star Electronics =Triangle had an event the following Saturday where I purchased them. At the event, there were some hard core audiophiles just purchasing without hesitation, dive in guys these really are special. Great review Shawn, I can see the enjoyment on your face hahahah
Sean, last time I saw you that enthusiastic about a speaker was the Tekton double impact and I bought them. I have been extremely happy with them ever since in my living room. I was about to purchase the Klipsh 600 for my smaller family room. Now I will pull the pin on those Triangle for my family room and I’m pretty sure I won’t be disappointed based on your very trusted opinion. Thank you bro 👊🏻
Cheers Eric! Yep, I've only been this enthusiastic about two other products: The Tekton DI's and the Buchardt S400's. To be fair, I was also really into the Iotavx gear as well. Anyhoo - congrats on the BR03's! I hope you and the fam really enjoy them!
If anyone has any problem figuring out what your saying, they’re just slow! You are getting it all out there, you are giving a comparison that helps with relative speakers from other makers. I don’t know Sean! You can’t reach some people, but you are doing a great job!😊👍🏻🤘
I think alot of people are flipping out over these because, they are sensational for the price. I spent around $480 for mine, and that's a damn great price for the performance that you get from these!
I'm still using my B&W Matrix 1 Series 2 speakers and not planning to replace them. I really love how they sound. Thanks for this vid, btw. Keep'em coming, sir!
I discovered your channel about a week ago and I've been following you ever since then (subscriber). I live in Colorado so I'm unable to audition these, but based on your enthusiastic review I picked up the phone and bought them from a supporting dealer in Brooklyn. Talk about a leap of faith. I look forward to hearing these French beauties sing. Now if I could only find a good recording of Edith Piaf.👍
IKR? How many room dimensions that qualify as "small" have 3 ft. to spare from the wall, and/or without the speakers losing the appropriate spacing needed from each other? With the depth of these cabinets, one foot is going to be a stretch. Maybe he should have included a review of them stacked together on a single floor stand in an X-Y pattern in the front center of the room, either severe toe-in or toe-out; stereo imaging by reflection and refraction only. 😒
Excellent review!!! The fact that you compared to a well established bookshelf gives me some reference!!! I would really like to listen to these speakers!!! Thanks for not only introducing them but also providing an exceptional review!!! ☮️🖖🏽
I matched these speakers up with my vintage McIntosh MC 2505 amp. The results are fantastic. I had to find a good budget speaker and man I’m glad I have these now. I had Elac dbr 6.2 for a sec too. Both are seriously great buys. IMO I think br03 was more appropriate with the voicing of my amp so I chose them instead.
Hi again, bought them on Black Friday and am very pleased with how they sound. Especially for 340€ a pair ! I'm no audiophile, but pretty much everything I've thrown at them (Nightwish, Sia, Ghost, Who, Rammstein, Buckley, Mozart, Barry Lyndon's S/T, harp, classical guitar, you name it...) makes for a very pleasant hearing, very relaxed (except for, say, Rammstein at nearly full blast ;-) ). Note that I don't do "whatever-they-call-R&B-these-days", hip-hop, rap, EDM, etc... so I can't say anything about that. The amp used is not the best out there (Yamaha CRX-N470D, 2x22W), but still it could drive them to reasonably loud levels (cf. Rammstein, I had to lower the volume after a while due to aching ears, not bad sound) and keeping it subtle for other genres (and, side note, these connected amps are amazing when it comes to sources : most streaming services available, NAS, shared disk on PC, Btooth, Net radio, phone/tablet... Shame it doesn't do OGG but I guess the audience here is more on FLAC) I just found the sound to be a bit "muddy" perhaps with one classical recording (symphony), with no instruments really standing out, but that could be down to the mix, amp, and I'm not used to listening much to classical anyway. Another one, a violin concerto, was quite OK. Any modern (rock/pop/folk/...) recording sounded great. One thing that surprised me was indeed the bass level. Given the genres I listen to the most, I was expecting to start hunting for a subwoofer very soon but honestly there is no need at all unless you are a Bose/Beats-addict. There's PLENTY of bass, and again this is with a rather puny amp. I believe that's what Sean meant with "not neutral". Some who like a crisp/thinner sound might indeed find it a bit excessive, but I've listened to Bose before and the bro's are far more neutral to that regard. And one can usually lower the bass level/play with the EQ on most amps. I won't repeat what Sean says about the rest (focus, treble, mid-range, ...), it's just like he says. One comment, Sean, you complain about the naming of these speakers and doesn't say a thing about the Harbeth "P3ESR" ? Seriously ? What is this pro-British bias I sense ;-) Thanks for the review, it was there when there weren't many out there on these speakers (still the case today) and as far as I'm concerned they are everything you describe, without the need for frequency response or distortion graphs and other funnies. Good job. See you in 25 years when I'll refresh my system again.
Egerly waitig to try it, as I go from Paganini to Rammstein, with Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani and Pink Floyd (to name a few - ahhh, Sepultura [Cavalera version] as well) in between :)
>Note that I don't do "whatever-they-call-R&B-these-days", hip-hop, rap, EDM, etc... so I can't say anything about that. Some EDM artists are very much into hi fidelity audio and have exceptional recordings. Check out anything by Nicolas Jaar or his side project Against All Logic. Some trance artists such as Carbon Based Lifeforms, Shpongle, and Eat Static also have amazing production quality.
Excellent equipment is available for a pittance compared to when I first got started in the early 70’s if you love audio this is really a special time which I assume will only get better.
I have bought these together with a cyrus one and a Denon turntable with an Ortofon Blue on it. ECM recordings - both vinyl or from a marantz cd-player - make me grin again. What you are saying in your review - the fun factor - is very very high with the combination of the cyrus amp and these speakers. I have a pair of german Canton floorstanders - giants, and much higher priced - which I put aside at least for a while, because I enjoy these speakers very much.
These have replaced my rp600m (piano black as beautiful as they were) which replaced my rp500m (which I preferred to the 600’s). These aren’t gonna be replaced by any thing for the foreseeable future. Love them. Got the light oak version and there as pretty as the pb 600’s.
I usually don’t comment on RUclips videos. I never buy something based on one review, even a rave review. But I have gone ahead and ordered the Bro’ 3s. I like your reviews and the way you do things and the dealer is as impressed with these as you are. I will let you know my thoughts in a few weeks when they arrive and I have spent some time with them. Thanks........I think 😂😂😂
@@pkdude5334 I absolutely love them. I am not an audiophile but I play a couple instruments and sing. So I know good sound when I hear it and these have it. Not super flat like a studio monitor but very true sound with enough extra to make them lively and enjoyable to listen to. No regrets, I enjoy them every time I turn them on.
@@pkdude5334 Good for you, it should be an interesting comparison between these and the Klipsch. Let us know how you like them. I have Elac Deput 2.0 B6.2 in another room and while very good they do not stand up to the Borea BR03
Congratulation for your diction, it's close to perfect. You could work for a radio, or record audio books, or things of that sort. I am french but I believe that I understand you better than many of my compatriots. And I am so pleased that for once a french product get such a good review. I often thougt the the french high-end audiophile products are underestimated, o simply ignored. Well done.
Building my first real hifi setup. I just placed the order after many days of reading! So exciting. 🙈🥳 Can't wait to get them. Next order will probably be the iotavx sa3. Thanks for all your work and for an awesome channel! 🙏
@@antonkirkeby3374 what I meant was once this bobby grabs you it won't let you go :-) I've been through all sorts of systems and ended up with all in one unit after 15 years of swapping and upgrading. and one thing I learnt is do not trust online reviews go to the shop and listen or even ask for home demo.
@@rustypipe Thanks for explaining. :) That's a good point! And your probably right about once you get hook in on this hobby you're stuck. Haha. Well, I bought the speakers from an online store with 60 days return policy and 3 years warranty. So I should be able to send them back if they dissapoint. Sadly, it's not possible to hear them in a shop in this area..
Great review. I love that you're an audiophile who appreciates speakers that the average person can afford while at the same time you appreciate a large variety of price points. I'm Canadian - are these speakers available to us?
@ Guillaume...agreed!! Americans tend to be very 'insular' & often don't recognise what's happening beyond their shores. Well....they've had lots of great brands (still do), but the world is a very big place and people can easily see through mediums such as this what's going on elsewhere. 😎
@@nostro1001 As an American, I see it differently. French manufacturers tend to avoid -- or do a bad job at describing their products outside the EU, and even just outside France. It seems a tradition. Americans can get the impression that they are saying: "Well, yes I suppose we could sell you one, but we'll have to figure out how..." Many other EU countries aren't so insular.
@@nostro1001 Basically, Americans (by my view) remain unaware of all but one or two. We are quite aware, more and more, of German, Scandinavian, and UK manufacturers. Customer awareness is not well done by small distributors. Successful efforts come from the manufacturers.
I love to see your enthusiasm, you usually look like the review is killing you...lol! As the holidays approach, I hope that you could put together an end of year buying guide, comprised of your favorite products. Thanks for the review, and keep up the great work!!
Your observation is so spot on. Truth is, these reviews reap my freaking soul! It's nice to do something for a change that doesn't feel like pure work. :) And yeah, I'd like to put together a lil' guide as well. Hopefully I'll get in all the products so I can make it possible.
I've been to the New Music High end innovation exhibition in Brussels. I've listened to Wilson audio Alex, Russell K, Kaya 90, Naim, the best stuff you can find for Hifi and Home Cinema and I must say that a lot of people including me were totally amazed by the quality of the Triangle Borea suite. The combo Borea BR08 with a CXA61 from Cambridge audio was absolutely incredible for the price . I couldn't recommand anything else for someone with a tight budget for Hifi and Home Cinema.
The French are probably also complaining about the name Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600m lol. 'Borea' was a famous Parisian haute- couture house that designed sporting and casual wear. Probably easy for the French and posh to remember lol.
@@jeromosan 'Vera Borea' from early 30s to early 60s (I think), Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. They pioneered women fashion sportswear as casual wear. Before your time maybe :)
WOW! Was caffeine consumed prior to this review? WHEW! I was ready for a nap after your rant! THANKS! They look like my Mission speakers, similar concept. CHEERS!
I think a pair of these are a definite for me. Just love the depth of the cabinet. I really like the tweeter design, and that it has a six inch woofer. They are awesome looking too!
Hey Sean! I know this is an ‘ancient’ video, but I’ll give you a fresh comment: I recently acquired a pair of these secondhand in new condition for a crazy price, and I can’t believe how enjoyable they are (and I’ve had several speakers lately, some considerably more expensive). Great tone, which is very important to me, I’m guessing at least partially due to the paper-based cone drivers, which I prefer. Anyway, thanks for the video!
You're right, it's a great time to be an audio enthusiast. One can assemble a very good system for a relatively modest amount of money. I've been at it long enough to know this wasn't always the case. I've helped my sister, who recently decided to get into high fidelity, put together a system for less than a thousand bucks and she has everything but a turntable. It's not up to my standard but it sounds pretty good. Ask an aside, I'm also really impressed with modern wraps. When you can't tell if it's real wood veneer or not I think it shows they are definitely doing it right. And that's starting to be the norm. Anyway, those Triangle's do look beautiful and I have no doubt they sound every bit a nice as you say. I'm partial to French speakers anyway.
There are so many great options out there that it almost makes me mad. I had to spend a lot of money back in the day to get sound that isn't nearly as good (or as accessible and easy) as it today. As you note, there's still plenty of merit to pricier gear, as it will still outperform the less expensive stuff most of the time. However, that gap is beginning to narrow quite rapidly.
Liked the review. You make it pretty clear, which isn't easy to do. And I like the position you take as an advocate for "affordable" audio. Bravo. And, in particular, I like your final comparison with the Klipsch 600M's -- because I have 2 pair -- that you talked me into -- and I'm very happy with them. Because each pair delivers into a large space, they were the right choice for me. But if I were looking to drive a 16' x 24' x 8' room, these BROs might go to the front of the line. Especially if I was listening from closer than 8'. The Klipsch's are pretty 'in your face' closer than that, but wonderful throughout the rest of the space. Especially at high SPLs. So help me, a CD from a live session at the Village Vanguard sounds like being there, especially if I add two fingers of Macallan. The Klipsch's might be in my face, but so are real horns, drums, and a Steinway 9'. Or the entire Cleveland Orchestra ensemble from row four. I don't know about rock music. Live rock concerts sound like an arena with two semi's of JBL stacks force-feeding a shit ton of DSP.
I just wanted to let you know about a test I did with these. I had a cheap Polk audio center channel. I replaced it with one of my Bro3's. WOW! It is an excellent center channel speaker. I mean worlds better than before.
I just got those refurbished for 320€ in Germany. I'm coming from from Klipsch RP-51m (also because of your recommendation) which honestly were lacking mids and needed heavy equalizing and still then they were just lacking somehow. Now those Triangles arrived yesterday and i couldn't be happier. Never had sound like this. I'm supremely happy and want to thank you very much for the work you put in your reviews. They are honest and very helpful. With my Sabaj A4 Class-D Amp the BR03's are smooth (now I finally really understand what that word actually means), sound big and with my Klipsch R-12SW they just fill my room like nothing has before and maintain their soundstage outside the sweetspot so damn well - I didnt know speakers could do that. You and Triangle made me very happy and I couldn't stop myself from listening music until 4:30 last night. I feel like I have arrived with my system at a point where I can just enjoy and don't worry about gear anymore. Big thanks man!
Voxativ-German build that are HIGHLY overpriced. Yes, they’re built well but have ZERO bottom. I’ve had the Hagen’s in my home. Mids great! Highs-sucked Low end- non existent. Voxitiv owner is a fucking weirdo. You can take that to the bank.
Sean, might I ask if you'd consider reviewing both the Fyne Audio F301 | F500 models?, as I'd like you see your take on them. Other then that, I'm glad to see you're still around, and continuing to serve and educate many of us quite well........, to which I'm very very grateful.
Even though I am an old geezer, I think your greatest efforts now should be to promote starter audiophile type loudspeakers and electronics priced at $1,000 or less for millennials. This is the best way to get new people into our hobby. Having said that, I propose a 'Sean Shootout' between the Triangle Bro 3, the Elac USA offerings at the same price point, the sneaky good two Silverline audio offerings at this price point, the brand new Emotiva T1 &T2, and the Magnapan. Perhaps you could even inspire Mads of Buchardt Audio to compete in this game. The generation of young music fans raised on hearing music on iPhones and iPads will be astonished at what is now possible. Actually, come to think of it, I would like to know myself. Let the games begin so the cream can rise to the surface. I am tired of seeing the same old guys attending the shows. Also I love the concept of promoting trickle down technologies. You should heap praise on the designers that do this. Perhaps Andrew Jones had to design the uber fancy TAD speakers before he could do the$500/pair Elac offerings. The same with AMR and IFI. Interview the brains behind these products.
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, I likely won't be able to perform these large shootouts anytime soon. However, I do think some basic guides should be possible. And yep, it's always fascinating to hear from the minds behind the products - although few of these guys can speak as well as Andrew in front of a camera. :)
I was just about to buy the Br3's after an hour long demo vs some Bowers. Crisp sound, tight bass, sound is a little shut in but I changed my mind and ditch them. The reason being is their tweeter. They're just normal tweeters, you'll know where they at once you listen to them, they don't create that stereo image that the Bowers do. The Bowers tweeters instantly disappear into the whole room and create that tall, wide stereo image. They make it seem like like some giant PA's are standing right in front of you
I have never liked old Triangles peculiar sound signature, those old Anteas and Cometes from 90s sounded all piercing sharp and squeaky. They had good sensitivity though so many people were pairing them with "sweet" sounding but low-powered tubes. These Boreas on the other hand, from a few samples I've heard so far, seem totally different beasts; gone are the eccentric antics, welcome the no-nonsense, close-to-honest sound.
I agree the sound projection is awesome on the speakers , and bass is more fun than my TOtems rainmaker . However i prefer my Totem details and sparkle in the higher end, so i switch depending on the content. For exemple I prefer watching some animes on the Bros cause of the ambiance they create and voices sound a lot different. Sure want to buy the S400 Buchardt too one day :)
Good review! yes you might be right tweakers Paradise, an easy possible upgrade is to stick a floor tile on the top should extend the highs vertical plane possibly overlapping about 2mm over the front baffle, celeb of blue tack about 2 or 3 mm push the tile into it, and with that front baffle could be taken out and the cabinet made from concrete using the speaker cabinet as the inner mould, and some half an inch plywood as the outer mould half an inch sidewalls quarter of an inch on the back thickness of cabinet. Some filling inside the cabinet will be needed the wood from the cabinet could be used top and bottom inside on the side walls use bitumen pads self adhesive used in the car industry quarter of an inch thick each side on the back use natural wool fleece unspun 2 inches thick or rockwool. Ideally box in the tweeter isolated from the cabinet pack it Tight with rockwool if the tweeter is vented I don't think so in this case with the hole in the back of the magnet then don't use rockwool all the way only a third from the back feel the rest of it with alpaca wool, the tighter you fill it to the driver the more pronounced the lower high frequencies will be
Thanks for sharimg. Another great budget speakers. Another budget speakers is the new Wharfedale EVO series 2019 uses AMT driver. The Evo 4.1 or 4.2 bookshelf under $1000. Great natural tonality and 3D image from various online reviews.
Unfortunately, I had to return my S300's to Buchardt. They demanded too much distance from wall boundaries to sound good in the low end. These BRO3's seem to have the same dimensions and general design, but front ported. Can we expect S300 level of soundstage and visceral experience at a lower price point?
Did you try plugging the ports of the S300's? They respond remarkably well to that when it comes to wall-boundary placement. Anyhoo, the short answer is that the S300 is the better all-around loudspeaker. You won't get the same level of performance out of the half-priced Triangles. If you want visceral and clean bass near a wall, you may have to go with speakers that were designed specifically for wall-boundary placement. Audio Note (UK), Guru, Sjofn, will likely work better for you - as front ports don't mean a whole lot when it comes to how bass loads a room.
Since you asked for suggestions, here you go: Max length not to ever exceed 9:55 minutes. Why? I can squeak out 10 minutes much more often then 20. I subscribed because A. Know what you are talking about B. Seem to get products I relate to . How about some decent artwork in the backdrop. Love your face, hat and tshirts but art is also pleasant.
Your description of the smooth but detailed treble and forward midrange sounds like the loudspeaker equivalent of Sennheiser HD650 headphones. Sounds very interesting.
Great review. Best one I have seen in a long time, and I'm delighted to learn of these speakers. I kept thinking back to the early 90's when a Paradigm rep pointed me at some rather large, stand-mounted 2-ways he had in his showroom. I commented "I dunno... a 2-way..." to which he replied "Its hard to beat a good 2-way speaker". So I bought them, connected them to my Sansui AU-717 DC Integrated amp (freq response from 0-200k HZ) and was connected at my brain synapse to the sound. I still remember it, and when I gave those 2-ways to a woman I knew and replaced them with some 4-way Paradigm speaker, I never had that same experience. Needless to say, I am interested in a uniquely killer 2-way and have been looking for months. Maybe these will give me that "connected" feeling again. I know just what you mean when you mention listing to the music from another room. When it sounds good enough to stop you in your tracks as you are busy in another part of the house, its good. Really good. Now let's talk about high-current amps. Izzat IOTA a high-current amp?
Whats funny is that all these decades later, what that Paradigm rep said still holds true. Only I'd modify the statement nowadays to say: Its hard to eff up a 2-way monitor. :D If you roll the dice on the BRO3's, I hope you find the connection that you're looking for. As for the IOTAVX being a high current amp - by definition, yes. Subjectively, I think it makes for a sublime match with the Boreas.
What I have noticed in roughly the past 18 months (that I've been paying attention), is that the so called 'lower' end of the audio marketplace has some killer gear. Can that gear compete with higher end gear? Generally not. However, the fact remains that consumers no longer need to invest heavily to enjoy 'quality' sound. And that's an awesome thing!! The price of Triangle out here seems to equate favourably with US prices when they are on special. Whereas typically the price out here is double or more than the US on the majority of audio gear. Fair price in the US (imo) & not too shabby out here. Cheers Sean. 😊
I hope that all of the reviewers of the speakers let us listen to some songs with these speakers because what matters more is how is their sound. This would have been helpful before buying any set. Let the speakers talk!
Just wanted to thank you for all the artist recommendations I've gathered through your video descriptions (intro music) 😁 It's the first thing I check before watching your gear reviews. Favorite finds have been Velvet Moon and Cody Francis. Thanks!
Same here! That's a significant part of the review process - the software and hardware should go together. My view of music out there is constantly expanding with the gear out there to enjoy it.
Interesting review. I know you had a very glowing/positive review of the C93 II's and really enjoyed listening to those. Are you putting these BR03 way ahead of the Jamo's? (I know they're right about the same price point too....)
Personally speaking? Yes. I would. Objectively speaking - I think the BRO's offer a bigger sense of scale with better all-around performance. Still, the sound is different enough to where I could still see somebody preferring a Jamo over a Triangle Bro.
@@ZeroFidelity Thanks Sean. I do kinda prefer a more 'fuller' 'richer' sound, which the BRo's seem to excel at more. I'm alittle concerned if the midrange will be a tad too MUCH pronounced though, since MOST bookshelves have more of that 'V' curve to them. (And also, I probably shouldn't be, but I AM alittle concerned about how durable that 'paper' woofer-cone will last/hold up over the yrs.....). But in the end though, it DOES speak volumes in the fact that you found yourself staying up so late at night, sacrificing sleep : D
Hello from Greece. I am a huge fan of your channel and I would like to congratulate you for your excellent and to the point reviews. I need your opinion if you find the time to answer to this e-mail. Being a fan of Triangle speakers I am facing the following dilemma: Buy Triangle br03 brand new or buy Esprit Titus EZ used in excellent condition for approximately the same price? Please note that I am trying to reenter the hifi world but a little bit on a tight budget. Also a last question. Whatever I buy from these 2 is it OK to pair it with Marantz 5005 or 6006 amplifier or is it better to go with Denon 600NE? Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Nikos Chatzinikolaou
Thanks for the review, Sean! There are so many good speakers to listen to!! I would like you to compare this BR03 to the Triangle Comete EZ. They got almost the same size and structure except the tweeter.. Comete EZ is over 1k(?) and this BR03 is cheaper but maybe sounds better..? I mean they are maybe equal in sound quality but for the characteristic of highs according to each tweeter they got..
So I haven't spent any meaningful amount of time with the Comete.. so its tough to say. If the Comete is like the Titus, only bigger.. then I'd say its a different animal. The EZ line takes on more of the classic audiophile sound. The highs are bumped up, the mids are pulled back, and the overall sound is about speed and immediacy. The sound is more resolute, more refined, and more buttoned up than what you get with Borea. Having said that - the Borea has this easy going, well-rounded charm that the EZ line doesn't quite have. Meaning there will be plenty of people who would actually prefer the sound of the smoother, fuller (for the size), less expensive Boreas.
Thanks for the answer. I was considering buying Comete EZ sometime ago, but ended up not buying it because of that "resolute and buttoned up" manner.. So, I'm leaning toward the Borea BR03 this time!
I love your reviews. There is so much choice. I am almost lost. What I am looking for is the best budget book shelf speaker in truest sense. They will have to fit in a book shelf and hence there won't be any significant distance from the wall. Music taste ranges from jazz to sometimes electronic music. I am certainly more interested in the highs than a massiv bass. thanks for all your thoughts.
Howdy Sean, such a tempting review. What are your thoughts on these speakers vs the LSIM703 bookshelves (they are still hanging out at $450 on clearance). 2 channel music only, no sub option, no movies and smaller side of medium sized room. I'd be using my high current Onkyo 9150 integrated amp and maybe soon upgrading to the Musical Fidelity M3i that is on sale.
LSiM 703's are absolutely killer for the 70% off price that they've been selling for. I'd give the slight edge to the Polks on this one. The Borea's will sound a bit smoother on top, a little fuller in the upper midrange, and will lay down a wider soundstage. The Polk's will offer superior build quality, better focus in-between the speakers, and an overall higher-end presentation and give you a bit more insight into whats going on with the recording. Both will have a warm, meaty presentation to them - particularly with bass. Now the Polks will sound best with strong SS gear (like your upcoming M3i), as they need strong current to sound their best. The Boreas can be driven with darn near anything fairly well. Yep. Sorry man - that's a tough one.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. Sounds like both speakers have the general traits that are going to be up my alley. Time to find a coin to flip.
Outstanding review shopping for 2 days of speakers as I watch your review 1 pair settle on klipsch s-51 hook up to Yamaha yst60 classic sub. Next triangle b-3s hook to onkyo tx8511 received hope that's a good match thanks.
Wow.Now if you can come up with a $3-5K speaker with this relative performance to price level.Interesting that I am starting think you are like Thomas and tilt towards the soft dome tweeters vs the hard dome sharpies.I agree it's nice that there are so many low cost options.I was blown away at the bang for buck I got out of a pair of Elac B6's I grabbed while on vacation at my cousin's place for $150 (I go visit somebody for a couple of weeks and buy gear just for the trip sick huh?).Recently picked up a pair of LS50's for cheap and am enjoying them in an office setting but tell you what it made me really marvel at the quality of a $500 pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BX'2's I had in their spot before.Yes the goods from cheap hifi aren't the same as he-man rigs but there is a technology and materials "wow" factor to some products which makes them fun on top of delivering the goods.Would love to her these as i have been a Triangle fan since I heard them first at a record store in Paris a way back.Vive La France!!!!
The performance of sub $1k gear has become absolutely crazy within the past few years. If companies become motivated to achieve the same type of value proposition at the 3k+ tier...then my goodness.. Glad you're having fun with the journey!
Great review.. I'd love to see a video of what you feel are the best speaker models for different genres.. such as best speakers for Jazz, best speakers for R&B, etc.
Great video 👍. It's cool seeing someone getting so passionate about the products they are reviewing. By the way, what's your take on Zu Audio Dirty Weekend?
I used to be a triangle dealer and I was very impressed with the product line. They are so easy on the ears, I found myself that they didn't fatigue my ears like the klipsch which I also sold when I worked at a different shop.
So I just recieved my pair. I couldn't resist after this video. They are stunning. I mean, right out of the box they sound really, really good. If someone is getting into this hobby, there's no reason to go beyond these Bro3's. For the price, the sound is nothing short of stunning.
Congrats Damion! Glad you like them!
@Damion - thanks for sharing ! How is the off-axis performance of Bro3s? Yesterday, I went to a local audio store where they had a different speaker playing - those were placed may be 8 ft apart and it sounded as if the voice was coming right from the center ! I was told those speakers were phase & time aligned... just curious, do Bro3s have a similar sound?
@@simplyns953 I also have them about 8ft apart. The Bro's really sound nice. They are still breaking in, but it's very hard to believe they only cost $550. They are blowing away my $2500 Zu's right now. Vocals and instruments sound great coming out of these. I'm trying to play different types of music to see if there's one place they fall down, and just haven't found one yet.
@Damion - Wow ! thank you so much for your response!
@@simplyns953 hey bro I was interested what speakers did you listen to it I gave you that Center image
I will always be grateful to Sean for this review, it led me to these amazing speakers and since the day I received them my relation with music listening has changed. Thank you!
Damn.
Hello, I want to ask you which components do you use for BR03? I mean what amplifier, subwoofer and other ... Thank You...
I bought the Br02 for my bedroom. it is perfect. My god these speakers are amazing. No need for a sub. Perfect ! The sound is so relax, smooth and natural compared to the Elac debut 2 (I still love them, with my DIY crossover). It's so funny that i have to learn about a french product from an american :). I'm gonna pay more attention to the local scene. Thanks Sean !
I'll upgrade the crossover on them too. Just to see the gain :) Being an audiophile is restless
hello .. i just purchased these and could you tell me how to find new crossovers ..link? any info is good
I have to agree with everything you've said Sean. I've just purchased the compete ez and the sound is something incredible for the price. I was lucky to pick them up for 450€ which is a steal. Pair them up with some higher end gear and they just sound even better. Transparent, detailed, dynamic they work so well with all types of music. I've already forgotten about my elac uni-fi ub5s! Triangle are really onto something here.
Congrats on the EZ's! Wonderful speakers!
@@ZeroFidelity I auditioned both the EZ and BRO3 and for my ears the BRO3 Tweeter is more comfortable and easy to listen then the metallic tweeter of the EZ, The BRO3 Woofer is going more low then the EZ However the build quality and the weight of the EZ is much better in my opinion.
TBH, I'm more excited about these speakers than I was about the Buchardt S400's. Good stuff. Meanwhile, I need to address the following: (1) If you're in the US and would like to buy them, go here: www.adorama.com/l/Miscellaneous/Triangle~New-Products-at-Adorama . No, I'm not commissioned. Next, (2) I have no idea how any of the other speakers within the Borea range perform. For all I know, the BR03's could be the sweet spot within the lineup. I'll have to reserve commentary on those products until I'm able to get my ears on em'.
The Borea BR08's got a very good review from Steve Guttenberg. That's what first got me interested in the BR03's, a better fit for my space.
@@orelove - Steve and I briefly riffed about them on the phone. He genuinely liked them. I wouldn't be surprised of the BR03's are the better all-arounders, but I'll have to reserve that judgement until I spend time with the 08's. :)
Hi really enjoy your reviews.
Could you include some objective measurements with these reviews so that I can have a fair idea of how it can perform vis a vis your subjective opinion.......so that I can also have a fair idea whether I can tally with mine.
Thanks.
@@drnabakishor - Thanks! I'm afraid objective measured data will not be a part of Zero Fidelity at any point in the near future. Should I one day decide to turn this into a business, then I'll be more motivated to explore the merits of providing this kind of information. Until then, it will just be a guy with a ballcap and a lot of things to say about hifi.
Really nice review with a brief comparison to the klipsch. But how does this fare against the pair of Polk LSiM703 that is on sale for $450? I'm curious to know if the BR03 can beat the Polks (which are 3 way) in both HT and music usage.
Oh my goodness! I got a better cardio workout from my chair just watching this video, than being on my stationary bike for 30 minutes. JEESH, most energetic review I have ever seen!
Man, I hear you. I felt tired for him after watching the review
That's what a good reviewer does, he enables people to get the sound in their heads :) Slightly forward, quite refine treble, palpable midrange, good bass, needs 2-3 ft space. I bought it! Actually I bought it before the review. Staying up 4am, that's an addictive speaker! I would be surprised if I don't like it. Thanks Sean!
Thanks! I'm sure you'll love em'.
Yeah, thank YOU! I was so impatient, I cant wait till Mar 2020, it would have saved me singapore $350. I hope it won't need too much space to perform well. Made a wrong assumption... front ported.
I'm very fortunate to find these speakers, driving them with Bluesound Powernode 2i. Warm and detailed sound, even at low volume. Using some inexpensive Pangea stands (filled with Sand). Spotify sounds great!
I heard these at the Toronto Audio Fest, the very BEST sound there for us small wallet individuals, more importantly they are just mind blowing brilliant, spectacular really special. Star Electronics =Triangle had an event the following Saturday where I purchased them. At the event, there were some hard core audiophiles just purchasing without hesitation, dive in guys these really are special. Great review Shawn, I can see the enjoyment on your face hahahah
Yeah, I heard the sound was bangin' up in Toronto. Thanks for sharing!
Sean, last time I saw you that enthusiastic about a speaker was the Tekton double impact and I bought them. I have been extremely happy with them ever since in my living room. I was about to purchase the Klipsh 600 for my smaller family room. Now I will pull the pin on those Triangle for my family room and I’m pretty sure I won’t be disappointed based on your very trusted opinion. Thank you bro 👊🏻
Cheers Eric! Yep, I've only been this enthusiastic about two other products: The Tekton DI's and the Buchardt S400's. To be fair, I was also really into the Iotavx gear as well. Anyhoo - congrats on the BR03's! I hope you and the fam really enjoy them!
The comparisons at the end are the best parts imo...good review as always
Yeah. They add context.
If anyone has any problem figuring out what your saying, they’re just slow! You are getting it all out there, you are giving a comparison that helps with relative speakers from other makers. I don’t know Sean! You can’t reach some people, but you are doing a great job!😊👍🏻🤘
Thanks Mark. Will be taking a hiatus soon enough! :D
I think alot of people are flipping out over these because, they are sensational for the price. I spent around $480 for mine, and that's a damn great price for the performance that you get from these!
I learn from You every time I listen to your Reviews....Thank You! You Are Making a Difference!!!
I'm still using my B&W Matrix 1 Series 2 speakers and not planning to replace them.
I really love how they sound.
Thanks for this vid, btw. Keep'em coming, sir!
I have the bro2 ,they are naturally effortless and smooth sounding speakers 🤯😎
You are absolutely correct with these speakers. Terrific!
I discovered your channel about a week ago and I've been following you ever since then (subscriber). I live in Colorado so I'm unable to audition these, but based on your enthusiastic review I picked up the phone and bought them from a supporting dealer in Brooklyn. Talk about a leap of faith. I look forward to hearing these French beauties sing. Now if I could only find a good recording of Edith Piaf.👍
Sweet! Hope they work out for you!
Robert, how do you like the Bro3?
"great for small to medium sized rooms" but also 3ft away from the wall, they're going to be sitting on the coffee table 😂
Exactly!
Ok, we get it, you live in a walk-in closet.
IKR? How many room dimensions that qualify as "small" have 3 ft. to spare from the wall, and/or without the speakers losing the appropriate spacing needed from each other? With the depth of these cabinets, one foot is going to be a stretch. Maybe he should have included a review of them stacked together on a single floor stand in an X-Y pattern in the front center of the room, either severe toe-in or toe-out; stereo imaging by reflection and refraction only. 😒
@@fisherman9435what does front ported mean
Triangle is a hidden gem for sure...
Excellent review!!! The fact that you compared to a well established bookshelf gives me some reference!!! I would really like to listen to these speakers!!! Thanks for not only introducing them but also providing an exceptional review!!! ☮️🖖🏽
I just picked up a pair of these today, thanks to your review it made it a lot easier to decide between these and the RP600M. Awesome review.
Hi. Do tou still have triangle? Is any good in your opinion?
Excellent review. Especially appreciate the comparison at the end.
I matched these speakers up with my vintage McIntosh MC 2505 amp. The results are fantastic. I had to find a good budget speaker and man I’m glad I have these now. I had Elac dbr 6.2 for a sec too. Both are seriously great buys. IMO I think br03 was more appropriate with the voicing of my amp so I chose them instead.
Hi again, bought them on Black Friday and am very pleased with how they sound. Especially for 340€ a pair !
I'm no audiophile, but pretty much everything I've thrown at them (Nightwish, Sia, Ghost, Who, Rammstein, Buckley, Mozart, Barry Lyndon's S/T, harp, classical guitar, you name it...) makes for a very pleasant hearing, very relaxed (except for, say, Rammstein at nearly full blast ;-) ). Note that I don't do "whatever-they-call-R&B-these-days", hip-hop, rap, EDM, etc... so I can't say anything about that.
The amp used is not the best out there (Yamaha CRX-N470D, 2x22W), but still it could drive them to reasonably loud levels (cf. Rammstein, I had to lower the volume after a while due to aching ears, not bad sound) and keeping it subtle for other genres (and, side note, these connected amps are amazing when it comes to sources : most streaming services available, NAS, shared disk on PC, Btooth, Net radio, phone/tablet... Shame it doesn't do OGG but I guess the audience here is more on FLAC)
I just found the sound to be a bit "muddy" perhaps with one classical recording (symphony), with no instruments really standing out, but that could be down to the mix, amp, and I'm not used to listening much to classical anyway. Another one, a violin concerto, was quite OK. Any modern (rock/pop/folk/...) recording sounded great.
One thing that surprised me was indeed the bass level. Given the genres I listen to the most, I was expecting to start hunting for a subwoofer very soon but honestly there is no need at all unless you are a Bose/Beats-addict. There's PLENTY of bass, and again this is with a rather puny amp. I believe that's what Sean meant with "not neutral". Some who like a crisp/thinner sound might indeed find it a bit excessive, but I've listened to Bose before and the bro's are far more neutral to that regard. And one can usually lower the bass level/play with the EQ on most amps.
I won't repeat what Sean says about the rest (focus, treble, mid-range, ...), it's just like he says.
One comment, Sean, you complain about the naming of these speakers and doesn't say a thing about the Harbeth "P3ESR" ? Seriously ? What is this pro-British bias I sense ;-)
Thanks for the review, it was there when there weren't many out there on these speakers (still the case today) and as far as I'm concerned they are everything you describe, without the need for frequency response or distortion graphs and other funnies. Good job. See you in 25 years when I'll refresh my system again.
Egerly waitig to try it, as I go from Paganini to Rammstein, with Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani and Pink Floyd (to name a few - ahhh, Sepultura [Cavalera version] as well) in between :)
>Note that I don't do "whatever-they-call-R&B-these-days", hip-hop, rap, EDM, etc... so I can't say anything about that.
Some EDM artists are very much into hi fidelity audio and have exceptional recordings. Check out anything by Nicolas Jaar or his side project Against All Logic. Some trance artists such as Carbon Based Lifeforms, Shpongle, and Eat Static also have amazing production quality.
Oh boy, now I need to get one of these to try.
Thomas & Stereo get the Comete EZ same woofer but the real Triangle tweeter
Thomas & Stereo lol You r funny
Stick with the Klipsch RP-600M’s
Hook line and sinker:)
It's front ported and at least a 6in midbass in a pair of passive bookshelf speakers for under 700usd. So it's a win for me.
Excellent equipment is available for a pittance compared to when I first got started in the early 70’s if you love audio this is really a special time which I assume will only get better.
These arr my favortie loudspeaker PERIOD. Wow. Just got mine today.
I have bought these together with a cyrus one and a Denon turntable with an Ortofon Blue on it. ECM recordings - both vinyl or from a marantz cd-player - make me grin again. What you are saying in your review - the fun factor - is very very high with the combination of the cyrus amp and these speakers. I have a pair of german Canton floorstanders - giants, and much higher priced - which I put aside at least for a while, because I enjoy these speakers very much.
These have replaced my rp600m (piano black as beautiful as they were) which replaced my rp500m (which I preferred to the 600’s). These aren’t gonna be replaced by any thing for the foreseeable future. Love them. Got the light oak version and there as pretty as the pb 600’s.
Just curous what made you switch? Since triange and klipsch sound are quite different.
You had me at “ bass is strong” !
I usually don’t comment on RUclips videos. I never buy something based on one review, even a rave review. But I have gone ahead and ordered the Bro’ 3s. I like your reviews and the way you do things and the dealer is as impressed with these as you are. I will let you know my thoughts in a few weeks when they arrive and I have spent some time with them. Thanks........I think 😂😂😂
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I absolutely love them. I am not an audiophile but I play a couple instruments and sing. So I know good sound when I hear it and these have it. Not super flat like a studio monitor but very true sound with enough extra to make them lively and enjoyable to listen to. No regrets, I enjoy them every time I turn them on.
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Good for you, it should be an interesting comparison between these and the Klipsch. Let us know how you like them. I have Elac Deput 2.0 B6.2 in another room and while very good they do not stand up to the Borea BR03
Just bought a pair of these in Light Oak, great value
You certainly don't disappoint Sean. Another great review. U DA MAN lol.
Congratulation for your diction, it's close to perfect. You could work for a radio, or record audio books, or things of that sort. I am french but I believe that I understand you better than many of my compatriots. And I am so pleased that for once a french product get such a good review. I often thougt the the french high-end audiophile products are underestimated, o simply ignored. Well done.
Building my first real hifi setup. I just placed the order after many days of reading! So exciting. 🙈🥳 Can't wait to get them.
Next order will probably be the iotavx sa3.
Thanks for all your work and for an awesome channel! 🙏
10 years later ....... 😁😁😁 good luck
@@rustypipe I'm not sure I understand you but thanks mate. :)
@@antonkirkeby3374 what I meant was once this bobby grabs you it won't let you go :-) I've been through all sorts of systems and ended up with all in one unit after 15 years of swapping and upgrading. and one thing I learnt is do not trust online reviews go to the shop and listen or even ask for home demo.
@@rustypipe Thanks for explaining. :)
That's a good point! And your probably right about once you get hook in on this hobby you're stuck. Haha.
Well, I bought the speakers from an online store with 60 days return policy and 3 years warranty. So I should be able to send them back if they dissapoint. Sadly, it's not possible to hear them in a shop in this area..
I love the intro. Beautiful techniques. I enjoyed this review. Thank you for your effort
I need to stop watching you channel, i want to buy everything gosh dam it
Bass Therapy Same here. My wife hates this guy lol.
The0nionKnight i don’t have a wife but it’s maybe because i spend all my money on speakers and don’t have any left for dates lol
Bass Therapy just invite them over for drinks and show off your sweet set of boom booms
Lol same here, I purchased the IotaVx sa3 amp now I want these to replace a pair of Klipsch speakers that are way too big for the room.
@thatguy you just kept me from needlessly getting myself into debt to get these. Thanks for that.
Triangle is so underrated,..... i have a pair Triangle Esprit Antal EZ and for me, they are the best Speakers Update to 7000€ / Pair.
I listen to them in a showroom. Had to run out of the room before breaking down in an emotional sobbing heap.
Triangle seems to have IT.
Great review. I love that you're an audiophile who appreciates speakers that the average person can afford while at the same time you appreciate a large variety of price points. I'm Canadian - are these speakers available to us?
I just bought Bro8 in Edmonton, so yes there are Canadian dealers with these
I'm happy to see that main French speaker manufacturers are more and more reviewed on RUclips 😊🔊
@ Guillaume...agreed!!
Americans tend to be very 'insular' & often don't recognise what's happening beyond their shores.
Well....they've had lots of great brands (still do), but the world is a very big place and people can easily see through mediums such as this what's going on elsewhere.
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@@nostro1001 As an American, I see it differently. French manufacturers tend to avoid -- or do a bad job at describing their products outside the EU, and even just outside France. It seems a tradition. Americans can get the impression that they are saying: "Well, yes I suppose we could sell you one, but we'll have to figure out how..." Many other EU countries aren't so insular.
@@jimshaw899...Quite possibility Jim. Which are some of those manufacturers you refer to out of interest? Thanks.
@@nostro1001 Basically, Americans (by my view) remain unaware of all but one or two. We are quite aware, more and more, of German, Scandinavian, and UK manufacturers. Customer awareness is not well done by small distributors. Successful efforts come from the manufacturers.
@@jimshaw899 Yup....maybe my wording was very poor from the outset. That sounds about right.
Well said mate 😎
I love to see your enthusiasm, you usually look like the review is killing you...lol! As the holidays approach, I hope that you could put together an end of year buying guide, comprised of your favorite products. Thanks for the review, and keep up the great work!!
Your observation is so spot on. Truth is, these reviews reap my freaking soul! It's nice to do something for a change that doesn't feel like pure work. :) And yeah, I'd like to put together a lil' guide as well. Hopefully I'll get in all the products so I can make it possible.
You know it's good when you are raving so much that you start to lose your voice lol
Rave fatigue. It's a thing!
I have the Triangle Esprit Titus EZ rubbish name but brilliant speakers - love 'em.
I've been to the New Music High end innovation exhibition in Brussels. I've listened to Wilson audio Alex, Russell K, Kaya 90, Naim, the best stuff you can find for Hifi and Home Cinema and I must say that a lot of people including me were totally amazed by the quality of the Triangle Borea suite. The combo Borea BR08 with a CXA61 from Cambridge audio was absolutely incredible for the price . I couldn't recommand anything else for someone with a tight budget for Hifi and Home Cinema.
What a wonderful review and bonus campare to the klipsch. Nice!
Wow, that was a great review, informative, educational, and engaging. Thanks as always.
Just bought these for $349 at Adorama (11/30/2020.) They seem to be cycling that price in an out for short periods.
The French are probably also complaining about the name Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600m lol.
'Borea' was a famous Parisian haute- couture house that designed sporting and casual wear. Probably easy for the French and posh to remember lol.
Thanks for sharing the info!
I'm French and I personally never heard of "Borea", when was it ? A posh French guy :)
@@jeromosan 'Vera Borea' from early 30s to early 60s (I think), Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. They pioneered women fashion sportswear as casual wear. Before your time maybe :)
WOW! Was caffeine consumed prior to this review? WHEW! I was ready for a nap after your rant! THANKS! They look like my Mission speakers, similar concept. CHEERS!
I think a pair of these are a definite for me. Just love the depth of the cabinet. I really like the tweeter design, and that it has a six inch woofer. They are awesome looking too!
Try them out and let us know what ya think!
Hey Sean! I know this is an ‘ancient’ video, but I’ll give you a fresh comment: I recently acquired a pair of these secondhand in new condition for a crazy price, and I can’t believe how enjoyable they are (and I’ve had several speakers lately, some considerably more expensive). Great tone, which is very important to me, I’m guessing at least partially due to the paper-based cone drivers, which I prefer. Anyway, thanks for the video!
Great review.....you read my mind on the comparison at the end. You’re good! ✨
Sold. Thanks. Just ordered.
You're right, it's a great time to be an audio enthusiast. One can assemble a very good system for a relatively modest amount of money. I've been at it long enough to know this wasn't always the case. I've helped my sister, who recently decided to get into high fidelity, put together a system for less than a thousand bucks and she has everything but a turntable. It's not up to my standard but it sounds pretty good. Ask an aside, I'm also really impressed with modern wraps. When you can't tell if it's real wood veneer or not I think it shows they are definitely doing it right. And that's starting to be the norm. Anyway, those Triangle's do look beautiful and I have no doubt they sound every bit a nice as you say. I'm partial to French speakers anyway.
There are so many great options out there that it almost makes me mad. I had to spend a lot of money back in the day to get sound that isn't nearly as good (or as accessible and easy) as it today. As you note, there's still plenty of merit to pricier gear, as it will still outperform the less expensive stuff most of the time. However, that gap is beginning to narrow quite rapidly.
It really is. No question about it.
Liked the review. You make it pretty clear, which isn't easy to do. And I like the position you take as an advocate for "affordable" audio. Bravo. And, in particular, I like your final comparison with the Klipsch 600M's -- because I have 2 pair -- that you talked me into -- and I'm very happy with them. Because each pair delivers into a large space, they were the right choice for me. But if I were looking to drive a 16' x 24' x 8' room, these BROs might go to the front of the line. Especially if I was listening from closer than 8'. The Klipsch's are pretty 'in your face' closer than that, but wonderful throughout the rest of the space. Especially at high SPLs.
So help me, a CD from a live session at the Village Vanguard sounds like being there, especially if I add two fingers of Macallan.
The Klipsch's might be in my face, but so are real horns, drums, and a Steinway 9'. Or the entire Cleveland Orchestra ensemble from row four.
I don't know about rock music. Live rock concerts sound like an arena with two semi's of JBL stacks force-feeding a shit ton of DSP.
I just wanted to let you know about a test I did with these. I had a cheap Polk audio center channel. I replaced it with one of my Bro3's. WOW! It is an excellent center channel speaker. I mean worlds better than before.
I just got those refurbished for 320€ in Germany. I'm coming from from Klipsch RP-51m (also because of your recommendation) which honestly were lacking mids and needed heavy equalizing and still then they were just lacking somehow. Now those Triangles arrived yesterday and i couldn't be happier. Never had sound like this. I'm supremely happy and want to thank you very much for the work you put in your reviews. They are honest and very helpful. With my Sabaj A4 Class-D Amp the BR03's are smooth (now I finally really understand what that word actually means), sound big and with my Klipsch R-12SW they just fill my room like nothing has before and maintain their soundstage outside the sweetspot so damn well - I didnt know speakers could do that. You and Triangle made me very happy and I couldn't stop myself from listening music until 4:30 last night. I feel like I have arrived with my system at a point where I can just enjoy and don't worry about gear anymore. Big thanks man!
Thanks! I ordered the Borea 08 yesterday.
Sure they will sound Great.
I just bought the bro8 and they sound fantastic. Thinking of either adding the Bro3 for surround channels or Bra1 , not sure yet
And it looks nice😍 Reminds me of a Voxativ speaker 😍
Had to google that one. :)
Voxativ-German build that are HIGHLY overpriced. Yes, they’re built well but have ZERO bottom. I’ve had the Hagen’s in my home. Mids great! Highs-sucked Low end- non existent. Voxitiv owner is a fucking weirdo. You can take that to the bank.
Sean, might I ask if you'd consider reviewing both the Fyne Audio F301 | F500 models?, as I'd like you see your take on them.
Other then that, I'm glad to see you're still around, and continuing to serve and educate many of us quite well........, to which I'm very very grateful.
Even though I am an old geezer, I think your greatest efforts now should be to promote starter audiophile type loudspeakers and electronics priced at $1,000 or less for millennials. This is the best way to get new people into our hobby. Having said that, I propose a 'Sean Shootout' between the Triangle Bro 3, the Elac USA offerings at the same price point, the sneaky good two Silverline audio offerings at this price point, the brand new Emotiva T1 &T2, and the Magnapan. Perhaps you could even inspire Mads of Buchardt Audio to compete in this game. The generation of young music fans raised on hearing music on iPhones and iPads will be astonished at what is now possible. Actually, come to think of it, I would like to know myself. Let the games begin so the cream can rise to the surface. I am tired of seeing the same old guys attending the shows. Also I love the concept of promoting trickle down technologies. You should heap praise on the designers that do this. Perhaps Andrew Jones had to design the uber fancy TAD speakers before he could do the$500/pair Elac offerings. The same with AMR and IFI. Interview the brains behind these products.
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, I likely won't be able to perform these large shootouts anytime soon. However, I do think some basic guides should be possible. And yep, it's always fascinating to hear from the minds behind the products - although few of these guys can speak as well as Andrew in front of a camera. :)
I was just about to buy the Br3's after an hour long demo vs some Bowers. Crisp sound, tight bass, sound is a little shut in but I changed my mind and ditch them. The reason being is their tweeter. They're just normal tweeters, you'll know where they at once you listen to them, they don't create that stereo image that the Bowers do. The Bowers tweeters instantly disappear into the whole room and create that tall, wide stereo image. They make it seem like like some giant PA's are standing right in front of you
I have never liked old Triangles peculiar sound signature, those old Anteas and Cometes from 90s sounded all piercing sharp and squeaky. They had good sensitivity though so many people were pairing them with "sweet" sounding but low-powered tubes. These Boreas on the other hand, from a few samples I've heard so far, seem totally different beasts; gone are the eccentric antics, welcome the no-nonsense, close-to-honest sound.
well Sean, you went and did it! Because of this great review I just ordered a pair. I will pair it with my Carver M500t power amp :-)
Hey Sean- Safe to say, “BROMANCE”
Geez what views ! My turn to watch ! You know I had to pop the hood on these bro3 ! Hell fire they kick Axx ! Thanks Sean
I agree the sound projection is awesome on the speakers , and bass is more fun than my TOtems rainmaker . However i prefer my Totem details and sparkle in the higher end, so i switch depending on the content. For exemple I prefer watching some animes on the Bros cause of the ambiance they create and voices sound a lot different. Sure want to buy the S400 Buchardt too one day :)
Good review! yes you might be right tweakers Paradise, an easy possible upgrade is to stick a floor tile on the top should extend the highs vertical plane possibly overlapping about 2mm over the front baffle, celeb of blue tack about 2 or 3 mm push the tile into it, and with that front baffle could be taken out and the cabinet made from concrete using the speaker cabinet as the inner mould, and some half an inch plywood as the outer mould half an inch sidewalls quarter of an inch on the back thickness of cabinet. Some filling inside the cabinet will be needed the wood from the cabinet could be used top and bottom inside on the side walls use bitumen pads self adhesive used in the car industry quarter of an inch thick each side on the back use natural wool fleece unspun 2 inches thick or rockwool. Ideally box in the tweeter isolated from the cabinet pack it Tight with rockwool if the tweeter is vented I don't think so in this case with the hole in the back of the magnet then don't use rockwool all the way only a third from the back feel the rest of it with alpaca wool, the tighter you fill it to the driver the more pronounced the lower high frequencies will be
Thanks for sharimg. Another great budget speakers. Another budget speakers is the new Wharfedale EVO series 2019 uses AMT driver. The Evo 4.1 or 4.2 bookshelf under $1000. Great natural tonality and 3D image from various online reviews.
Unfortunately, I had to return my S300's to Buchardt. They demanded too much distance from wall boundaries to sound good in the low end.
These BRO3's seem to have the same dimensions and general design, but front ported. Can we expect S300 level of soundstage and visceral experience at a lower price point?
Did you try plugging the ports of the S300's? They respond remarkably well to that when it comes to wall-boundary placement. Anyhoo, the short answer is that the S300 is the better all-around loudspeaker. You won't get the same level of performance out of the half-priced Triangles. If you want visceral and clean bass near a wall, you may have to go with speakers that were designed specifically for wall-boundary placement. Audio Note (UK), Guru, Sjofn, will likely work better for you - as front ports don't mean a whole lot when it comes to how bass loads a room.
Zero Fidelity Thanks for the recommendations!!! I find myself requiring speakers closer to walls than what is ideal!!! ☮️🖖🏽
Since you asked for suggestions, here you go: Max length not to ever exceed 9:55 minutes. Why? I can squeak out 10 minutes much more
often then 20. I subscribed because A. Know what you are talking about B. Seem to get products I relate to . How about some decent artwork in the backdrop. Love your face, hat and tshirts but art is also pleasant.
Your description of the smooth but detailed treble and forward midrange sounds like the loudspeaker equivalent of Sennheiser HD650 headphones. Sounds very interesting.
Great review, love it. Just got my BR03 from akustik-projekt in Austria, waiting it to arrive in the post. :)
Great review. Best one I have seen in a long time, and I'm delighted to learn of these speakers. I kept thinking back to the early 90's when a Paradigm rep pointed me at some rather large, stand-mounted 2-ways he had in his showroom. I commented "I dunno... a 2-way..." to which he replied "Its hard to beat a good 2-way speaker". So I bought them, connected them to my Sansui AU-717 DC Integrated amp (freq response from 0-200k HZ) and was connected at my brain synapse to the sound. I still remember it, and when I gave those 2-ways to a woman I knew and replaced them with some 4-way Paradigm speaker, I never had that same experience. Needless to say, I am interested in a uniquely killer 2-way and have been looking for months. Maybe these will give me that "connected" feeling again. I know just what you mean when you mention listing to the music from another room. When it sounds good enough to stop you in your tracks as you are busy in another part of the house, its good. Really good. Now let's talk about high-current amps. Izzat IOTA a high-current amp?
Whats funny is that all these decades later, what that Paradigm rep said still holds true. Only I'd modify the statement nowadays to say: Its hard to eff up a 2-way monitor. :D If you roll the dice on the BRO3's, I hope you find the connection that you're looking for. As for the IOTAVX being a high current amp - by definition, yes. Subjectively, I think it makes for a sublime match with the Boreas.
What I have noticed in roughly the past 18 months (that I've been paying attention), is that the so called 'lower' end of the audio marketplace has some killer gear.
Can that gear compete with higher end gear? Generally not. However, the fact remains that consumers no longer need to invest heavily to enjoy 'quality' sound.
And that's an awesome thing!!
The price of Triangle out here seems to equate favourably with US prices when they are on special. Whereas typically the price out here is double or more than the US on the majority of audio gear.
Fair price in the US (imo) & not too shabby out here.
Cheers Sean. 😊
Bold statements about these, I like it! I haven’t really heard anything bad about the Triangle brand yet. I’ll need to keep an eye out for them.
Trust me, everything he says about these triangle speakers are true. You won't be disappointed.
@@jamesdwright i agree bought the bro02 and the iotavx he recommended...wow
Really great review. I’ve lusted for the gorgeous Deltas that we’re so highly regarded.
Hi, you can buy these in europe for 400€ a pair or even less on sale. For exemple i saw the br07 at 480€ and 600€ a pair in France.
Love the comparison.
Just picked these up and paired them with a Yamaha Rx v385 receiver, and a JBL stage 100P and they sound insane!
Have mine on order form my local dealer. Can't wait!!!
Good review and thank you. But they really need to put this on Amazon if they want people - many people, that is - to buy it.
I hope that all of the reviewers of the speakers let us listen to some songs with these speakers because what matters more is how is their sound. This would have been helpful before buying any set. Let the speakers talk!
Just wanted to thank you for all the artist recommendations I've gathered through your video descriptions (intro music) 😁 It's the first thing I check before watching your gear reviews. Favorite finds have been Velvet Moon and Cody Francis. Thanks!
That's awesome! Enjoy the music!
Same here! That's a significant part of the review process - the software and hardware should go together. My view of music out there is constantly expanding with the gear out there to enjoy it.
Very enthusiastic review. Going on my list.
Hi Sean, would you also do the "after hype thing" with these? Very much appreciate your fantastic work
Totally random question, but what are those short speaker stands called? I love your work, keep it up!
Zachary Hall good question.
Interesting review. I know you had a very glowing/positive review of the C93 II's and really enjoyed listening to those. Are you putting these BR03 way ahead of the Jamo's? (I know they're right about the same price point too....)
Personally speaking? Yes. I would. Objectively speaking - I think the BRO's offer a bigger sense of scale with better all-around performance. Still, the sound is different enough to where I could still see somebody preferring a Jamo over a Triangle Bro.
@@ZeroFidelity Thanks Sean. I do kinda prefer a more 'fuller' 'richer' sound, which the BRo's seem to excel at more. I'm alittle concerned if the midrange will be a tad too MUCH pronounced though, since MOST bookshelves have more of that 'V' curve to them. (And also, I probably shouldn't be, but I AM alittle concerned about how durable that 'paper' woofer-cone will last/hold up over the yrs.....). But in the end though, it DOES speak volumes in the fact that you found yourself staying up so late at night, sacrificing sleep : D
@Fat Rat You're probably right : ) Thanks for the feedback!
Hello from Greece.
I am a huge fan of your channel and I would like to congratulate you for your excellent and to the point reviews.
I need your opinion if you find the time to answer to this e-mail.
Being a fan of Triangle speakers I am facing the following dilemma: Buy Triangle br03 brand new or buy Esprit Titus EZ used in excellent condition for approximately the same price? Please note that I am trying to reenter the hifi world but a little bit on a tight budget.
Also a last question. Whatever I buy from these 2 is it OK to pair it with Marantz 5005 or 6006 amplifier or is it better to go with Denon 600NE?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Nikos Chatzinikolaou
Thanks for the review, Sean! There are so many good speakers to listen to!! I would like you to compare this BR03 to the Triangle Comete EZ. They got almost the same size and structure except the tweeter.. Comete EZ is over 1k(?) and this BR03 is cheaper but maybe sounds better..? I mean they are maybe equal in sound quality but for the characteristic of highs according to each tweeter they got..
So I haven't spent any meaningful amount of time with the Comete.. so its tough to say. If the Comete is like the Titus, only bigger.. then I'd say its a different animal. The EZ line takes on more of the classic audiophile sound. The highs are bumped up, the mids are pulled back, and the overall sound is about speed and immediacy. The sound is more resolute, more refined, and more buttoned up than what you get with Borea. Having said that - the Borea has this easy going, well-rounded charm that the EZ line doesn't quite have. Meaning there will be plenty of people who would actually prefer the sound of the smoother, fuller (for the size), less expensive Boreas.
Thanks for the answer. I was considering buying Comete EZ sometime ago, but ended up not buying it because of that "resolute and buttoned up" manner.. So, I'm leaning toward the Borea BR03 this time!
I love your reviews. There is so much choice. I am almost lost. What I am looking for is the best budget book shelf speaker in truest sense. They will have to fit in a book shelf and hence there won't be any significant distance from the wall. Music taste ranges from jazz to sometimes electronic music. I am certainly more interested in the highs than a massiv bass. thanks for all your thoughts.
Howdy Sean, such a tempting review. What are your thoughts on these speakers vs the LSIM703 bookshelves (they are still hanging out at $450 on clearance). 2 channel music only, no sub option, no movies and smaller side of medium sized room. I'd be using my high current Onkyo 9150 integrated amp and maybe soon upgrading to the Musical Fidelity M3i that is on sale.
LSiM 703's are absolutely killer for the 70% off price that they've been selling for. I'd give the slight edge to the Polks on this one. The Borea's will sound a bit smoother on top, a little fuller in the upper midrange, and will lay down a wider soundstage. The Polk's will offer superior build quality, better focus in-between the speakers, and an overall higher-end presentation and give you a bit more insight into whats going on with the recording. Both will have a warm, meaty presentation to them - particularly with bass. Now the Polks will sound best with strong SS gear (like your upcoming M3i), as they need strong current to sound their best. The Boreas can be driven with darn near anything fairly well. Yep. Sorry man - that's a tough one.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. Sounds like both speakers have the general traits that are going to be up my alley. Time to find a coin to flip.
nice review... is this too much for a side/surround speaker?
Outstanding review shopping for 2 days of speakers as I watch your review 1 pair settle on klipsch s-51 hook up to Yamaha yst60 classic sub. Next triangle b-3s hook to onkyo tx8511 received hope that's a good match thanks.
Wow.Now if you can come up with a $3-5K speaker with this relative performance to price level.Interesting that I am starting think you are like Thomas and tilt towards the soft dome tweeters vs the hard dome sharpies.I agree it's nice that there are so many low cost options.I was blown away at the bang for buck I got out of a pair of Elac B6's I grabbed while on vacation at my cousin's place for $150 (I go visit somebody for a couple of weeks and buy gear just for the trip sick huh?).Recently picked up a pair of LS50's for cheap and am enjoying them in an office setting but tell you what it made me really marvel at the quality of a $500 pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BX'2's I had in their spot before.Yes the goods from cheap hifi aren't the same as he-man rigs but there is a technology and materials "wow" factor to some products which makes them fun on top of delivering the goods.Would love to her these as i have been a Triangle fan since I heard them first at a record store in Paris a way back.Vive La France!!!!
The performance of sub $1k gear has become absolutely crazy within the past few years. If companies become motivated to achieve the same type of value proposition at the 3k+ tier...then my goodness.. Glad you're having fun with the journey!
Great review.. I'd love to see a video of what you feel are the best speaker models for different genres.. such as best speakers for Jazz, best speakers for R&B, etc.
Great video 👍. It's cool seeing someone getting so passionate about the products they are reviewing. By the way, what's your take on Zu Audio Dirty Weekend?