Triangle Audio Borea BR03 Bookshelf Speaker Review

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  • @freakin13guy
    @freakin13guy 3 года назад +2

    Excellent review! Your experience with the BRO3s truly solidifies and reaffirms my experience with them as well! It recently became the speaker that ended my journey after auditioning SO many well regarded stand mount speakers from the JBL 530s to the Wharfedale 4.2, KefQ350, AA Grand Versus III, RSL CG 25 and even most recently the Kef LS50 Metas!
    While all are certainly excellent in their own right, NONE checked off as many boxes as the BRO3. Part of me didn't want to except that they were more enjoyable and engaging then speakers at least twice their price but the more time I spent with them, the more I could no longer deny what my ears where experiencing. :) Can't recommend the Triangle BRO3S enough!...

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying them!

    • @freakin13guy
      @freakin13guy 3 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 Can I ask , almost a year later, are you still enjoying them or any plans to replace or “upgrade” to another pair ?

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  3 года назад +1

      @@freakin13guy Yes, I have moved on from the Triangle Borea BR03 in my main listening room. I still have them but they are currently not in use. I decided to use the Wharfedale EVO 4.2 in my main setup. Much warmer than the Borea BR03 but also much more bass response in my room with outstanding instrument separation. I can clearly place where the musicians are on the stage and the dome midrange is really spectacular for vocals. The Air Motion Transformer on the EVO 4.2 is effortless and non-fatiguing while still presenting beautiful details. The EVO is a larger stand-mount speaker and almost 2x the $ of the Borea and I am quite happy with my decision. Happy listening!

    • @freakin13guy
      @freakin13guy 3 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 Superb choice on the Evo 4.2.! Enjoy! Almost kept them for many of the reasons you mentioned but the Triangle were a bit better for HT use and my application called for a speaker that could pull off double duty... If I ever set up a strictly 2 channel set up, the Evo 4.2, for the price, are my first choice! All that said I’m VERY tempted to try out the Triangle Comète EZ as I hear they are a step up from the BRO3.. :)

    • @freakin13guy
      @freakin13guy 3 года назад +1

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 May I ask what amp you paired the Evo 4.2 with?

  • @marcc482
    @marcc482 Год назад +1

    Yes… all Triangles need a good break in … then you can really see if they are for you or not !!!

  • @BennyKsBandwidth
    @BennyKsBandwidth 4 года назад +2

    Very nice review my friend! Just got mine in to review!

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +2

      Thanks Benny! If they are a demo pair, you may be good on the extended break in period these require. If new, let them play for as long as possible before forming any opinions. Congrats!

    • @BennyKsBandwidth
      @BennyKsBandwidth 4 года назад +1

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 yeah so I have heard thank you for the advice. Yeah I was guessing at least a 40-80hr break in

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +2

      @@BennyKsBandwidth I had them playing everyday for 2 months. They didn’t “wake up” until that time period was almost concluded. I’ve never experienced that with a pair of speakers before. Glad I didn’t give up on them.

  • @JoelOman1980
    @JoelOman1980 4 года назад

    Bought these speakers as demos from a local store this week and man, they sure pack a punch! Great review! I also like the way they play my kind of music (Jazz, Lo-Fi, 80s etc) so seamless. I have them paired with the Marantz PM-6006 which does wonders with these bookshelfs! Highly recommended! Go buy!

    • @joy.4938
      @joy.4938 4 года назад

      do you find the mids rich enough with the pm6006? And also soundstage?

    • @JoelOman1980
      @JoelOman1980 4 года назад

      @@joy.4938 I would say I am more impressed with how the highs are than mids. But soundstage is really profound! Like, close-your-eyes-and-point-out-instruments good. Also, there's little or no use for a subwoofer, they are very 'bassy' without sounding muffled. As stated before, really excellent value for money!

    • @joy.4938
      @joy.4938 4 года назад

      @@JoelOman1980 Cool. Have you tried these with any other amps before? Is there any significant difference?

    • @JoelOman1980
      @JoelOman1980 4 года назад

      @@joy.4938 I have listened to them in store, with the Emotiva BasX TA-100, actually, that's the system that had me sold on the speakers. But the Emotiva is sooo expensive in Sweden, it's almost unfair when compared to the US... It also made the speakers rock hard and from what I have read, they are supposed to sound even better when using higher end amplifiers (or pre-amp, power-amp config)

    • @joy.4938
      @joy.4938 4 года назад

      @@JoelOman1980 And in terms of richness and soundstage, is it much better witht he Emotiva compared to the Marantz?

  • @jasonong23c
    @jasonong23c 4 года назад +2

    Yes, this triangle speakers produce exceptional sound stage with good instrumental separation. I was stunned during the audition and without further consideration, i bought 1 pair to bring home, despite i already had 3 pair of bookshelf speakers.
    To those who enjoy speakers with wide sound stage with budget, this Triangle is definitely the best choice

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      Jason Ong I’m glad that you enjoy them. Congratulations on your new speakers!

    • @RudraxT
      @RudraxT 4 года назад

      Does they sound cold ?

    • @jasonong23c
      @jasonong23c 4 года назад

      Cold??
      Usually we describe the sound as warm or bright...not sure what you mean by cold
      Anyway, it is natural speaker with strong emphasis on mid range. The sound stage is exceptional...beyond the law of physic.
      Broad sound stage means we hear a lot of air in music

    • @RudraxT
      @RudraxT 4 года назад

      @@jasonong23c see thambars review ,he said the speaker sound towards the cold side of neutral,mid range is not recessed nor emphasized,it's was okay ,the surprising thing was he said it sounded more brighter than klipsh rp600m,b&w 706 and kef ls50,I was like wtf,he also said that high pitched vocals willl tire out due to how bright the speaker is

    • @RainbowCharade
      @RainbowCharade 4 года назад +1

      Hi, how would they compare with Debut 6.2??

  • @paulgibson3259
    @paulgibson3259 4 года назад +2

    I’m comparing the bro twos with a JBL studio 530s with a RSL subwoofer and I like the detail the JBL’s are producing without fatigue. With the triangles good to there just a little more relaxed

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      As long as you like what you're hearing, that is all that matters! Congrats!

    • @paulgibson3259
      @paulgibson3259 4 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 It amazes me the quality about your speakers these days, now it’s a matter of preference

  • @cd-rom.
    @cd-rom. 4 года назад +2

    This plus REL subs. Beautiful sound.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      REL subs are quite nice, especially if they fit into your budget. I’ve actually been listening to the Borea BR03 paired with a Musical Fidelity M2si integrated amp and, even though I have a DIY SVS sub, I haven’t been using it for about a month. These speakers do well on their own but, of course, they don’t produce the lowest of the low notes on their own. Thanks for the comment!

  • @tyleryosef9862
    @tyleryosef9862 Год назад

    Keep the videos coming!

  • @adelitamendoza4752
    @adelitamendoza4752 4 года назад +1

    So helpful! You are really knowledgeable about this! You are soo good looking too!

  • @louisdefunes8952
    @louisdefunes8952 3 года назад +1

    Great review. I've ordered these speakers, waiting for delivery. So first i have to play them several (50/60?) hours,to wake them up. I'm curious. I think it's the best speaker in the world and even beyond...

  • @joedavenport3263
    @joedavenport3263 4 года назад +1

    Great video, your pretty much said the same thing everyone has said before. Haven’t seen you in a while.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      Hi Joe, I guess that's why people are raving about them. :) The extended break-in period took me by surprise and they were more sensitive to placement than I thought they would be but that could just be my room. I hope you are doing well!

  • @carlb641
    @carlb641 4 года назад +1

    I've been debating with myself(lol) if I should get this or the ELAC reference, now I know what to get. Thanks!

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      Both are very good speakers but they present the sound to the listener in very different ways. Congrats and enjoy!

    • @carlb641
      @carlb641 4 года назад

      The Everyday Audiophile do you have any recommendations on what amp and dac to get for these? Not integrated size though, looking more to a desktop size setup.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      I don’t have any hands on experience with desktop size amplifiers or preamplifiers. I apologize.

    • @johnholmes912
      @johnholmes912 4 месяца назад

      The Elacs are boring in comparison

  • @llysender
    @llysender 3 года назад

    Thanks for the review, I personally have a BR03 and NAD 316BEE V2 reserved and would like to know how the AXA60 pairs better as I found the DAC played a very big factor as the BR03+316BEE makes for a very revealing and thight combo. Needing to use my DX300 as a source while doable can get annoying esp since I'm using it as my portable dap as well.

  • @bloodbathory5624
    @bloodbathory5624 4 года назад +2

    Hi Sir, great work in this review. Could you maybe talk us briefly like in a comment about in what ways you liked the m2si better than the cxa60 for the Bro3s ? I am interested because currently where i am from i can find the cxa 61 ( which from what i read is similar sounding to the cxa 60 but just a bit better and pricier ) for like 700 euro and the m2si for like 750 euro though the m2si doesn't have a dac or bluetooth etc. The cxa 61 is recommended as a great pair to the bro3s in a review i read but you say that the m2si is an even better pair for you so i am really curious now.... :P Also i like how the m2si is a pure performance piece like not having a dac or phono or bluetooth or other stuff, meaning that all the money went into pure performance of the amp i guess. Thanks !

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      You basically answered the question yourself. The M2si is a streamlined, direct amplifier with very little in the signal path while the CXA60/CXA61 has the built in DAC, bass and treble and balance on the CXA60, phono stage in the CXA61 which all rob power and introduce noise (at some level). The M2si is far better built compared to the CXA60/61 and will last far longer.

    • @bloodbathory5624
      @bloodbathory5624 4 года назад

      Thanks for the quick answer!! But truth be told i was more interested in the sound synergy, like was the m2si a more balanced match? Like maybe the cxa exaggerated the treble or bass a bit etc. Also which pair would you consider the most fun? Like critical listening completely aside but having casual listening and enjoyment in mind ( its the main reason i am leaning towards the bro3s ) because i read that the cxa is very fun sounding and am afraid that maybe the m2si is a bit more serious/critical. Thanks and sorry if i am becoming a bother !!

  • @seanrichardson9404
    @seanrichardson9404 3 года назад +1

    From my experience your talking at least 300 plus hours break in on these speakers.
    Keep up the good work 👍

  • @bertramattles1695
    @bertramattles1695 4 года назад +1

    I enjoyed the review but something bothered me, in his initial statement he said he did not like the sound of the speakers but after several weeks of listening his opinion changed, which is fine but home many people are making this same mistake and not giving a speaker they are reviewing or another piece of equipment ample time to really see how they feel about it. If he didnt give the speakers the extra 2 weeks he would have left and impression of them maybe not being good. I am not criticizing just making a point.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      It’s always a good idea to audition a new piece of a equipment/speakers for a while before rushing to a conclusion. It hasn’t been the norm for me as most equipment I’ve come across has not changed during the first 30-60 days I’ve had them. Usually, how it sounds out of the box is how it’s going to sound down the road. The Borea BR03 are an exception to that.

  • @erikalexander6602
    @erikalexander6602 3 года назад

    RUclips Sound demos are quite useful

  • @Horea151
    @Horea151 4 года назад +2

    This video came right on the spot because I'm in a big dilemma. I have two great deals on two different kinds of speakers - both at the same price, around 330 euros.
    The Triangle BR03 and MA Bronze 5. Yes, a bookshelf vs slim tower speaker. My room is around 25sq meters and I want a balanced, non-fatiguing & full sound, and to be able to listen at lower volumes without sacrificing the sound. Right now I have a NAD C316BEE and I'm very curious about the pairing with BR03. What can you tell me about it?
    And also, if you heard the Bronze 5, maybe you can help me find the path to the best sound for the buck...regarding my room and my amplifier.
    Unfortunately, I can't have a sound demo with my gear on both speakers.
    Thanks for your help! Maybe we can exchange some emails on this subject. :)

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +2

      Hello Horea,
      I think that the Borea BR03 pairs well with the NAD C 316BEE. I prefer the sound from the CXA60 with the BR03 but the NAD is not bad by any means. I have not heard the MA bronze but what I have heard of MA leads me to believe that you need to be higher up the series (Silver or Gold) to be happy - but, I haven't heard any MA speakers to date so I can not objectively say which I prefer between those 2 choices. However, the Borea BR03 did beat out the KEF Q150, the ELAC Debut Reference DBR62, and the Polk Audio LSiM703 for what I wanted from a speaker in my listening room with my gear. My room's acoustics will undoubtedly be different than yours as will your preferences. Good luck with the new speaker search!

    • @dinhduynguyen3809
      @dinhduynguyen3809 4 года назад +1

      Where are you from? 330€ is a steal

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      Dinh Duy Nguyen I’m located in the United States. I agree that these are an excellent value for the money.

    • @Horea151
      @Horea151 4 года назад

      @@dinhduynguyen3809 I'm from Romania, EU. Actually the final price was 315 euros. I managed to get a great discount.
      I guess this are cheaper in EU, because Triangle brand is from France, so maybe no extra costs with shipping overseas. Tomorrow they will be at my door.
      Right now I have also the Bronze 5 in house and I will start to compare them.

    • @Horea151
      @Horea151 4 года назад +1

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147
      Hello again,
      After one week of listening between BR03 and Bronze 5, I'll probably choose the Triangle's. The sound matches my taste more then MA. Yes, I'll have less low end, but over all the sound is more balanced.
      You said that it pairs very well with CXA60 and I have a second hand deal at 300 euros. What's te difference between 316bee and cxa60 when paired with br03?
      I think nad lacks the soundstage and controlled low end that br03 needs.

  • @simplyns953
    @simplyns953 4 года назад

    Hi there ! if you still happen to have the Cambridge Audio AXA 35 amp and are able to share your thoughts on how it pairs with BR03, that would be great.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      NS Greetings! Sadly, I no longer have the AXA35 but I feel that the CXA60 is a better fit. Overall, the Musical Fidelity M2si is the best integrated I’ve heard with the Borea BR03 speakers.

    • @simplyns953
      @simplyns953 4 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 Thanks for your response !

  • @savanp228
    @savanp228 4 года назад

    Looking to buy this pair for stereo listening. Any opinion on placement - I do not like keeping speakers like 2 feet away from wall since decor/size does not allow it - can I keep this fairly close to wall?
    Awesome review. You got new subscriber!!

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      Yes, these can be placed fairly close to a wall but I encountered increased bass response the closer I got to the front wall. If you have tone controls, you may be able to adjust for this but it may sound great as is. Give them a try and see. I felt the ELAC DBR62 had a balanced sound with a little less bass response in my room (that might not be the case in your room). However, I don't think the highs are as detailed and spacious on the DBR62 as they are on the Borea BR03.

    • @savanp228
      @savanp228 4 года назад

      The Everyday Audiophile - wondering about how the tower - BR08 are!!

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      @@savanp228 I haven’t heard them but if you need to place the speakers close to the front wall, the BR08 are rear ported.

  • @werk4408
    @werk4408 4 года назад

    How are these with overall placement? I want to try them out in my room but I can't put them more than 20cm away from the back wall...
    Which makes me lean more towards the BR02 as they should be better being placed closer to the back wall as they don't have the bass reflex port.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +2

      That’s not a lot of free space behind the speakers for you to work with. The Borea BR02 is a rear ported speaker design so it’s even less ideal for your application. The Borea BR03 will have enhanced bass output that close to the wall. Have you considered a sealed cabinet speaker design or a rear ported deign that includes port plugs? KEF Q150? KLH Ames or Albany?

    • @werk4408
      @werk4408 4 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 My current speakers Q-Acoustics 3020i are also rear ported and I've never noticed any bass booming, I don't even use the port plugs. I think I can maybe squeeze up to 30cm away from the back walls but any more wouldn't really be possible with the way the room is setup currently. The cabinets of the BR02 are 4cm shallower so that will help a bit I guess. The problem is there's not many retailers for Triangle speakers in the UK anyway and with Covid pandemic it will be many months before I would be able to find a retailer that will let me do a home demo. In any case some people say that front bass reflex ports are actually more sensitives to back wall proximity than back firing bass port design is. As usual hard to know what is the case and best thing is to test yourself in your own room ;D. I think I will only consider the Borea's if the seller I get them from has easy return scheme. Thanks a lot for your input, looking forward to more content from your channel!

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      The Borea BR03 produce a lot of bass. I’ve heard the opposite in that front ported are easier to place closer to a wall without encountering boomy bass. Overall, the BR03 is an amazing sounding loudspeaker and I highly recommend them. Good luck!

    • @squeegebergren3501
      @squeegebergren3501 4 года назад

      The Everyday Audiophile I kind of was thinking the same thing with placement. I can get them about 12 inches off the back wall. Possibly a couple more inches but still close to the wall. I do like bass but I don’t want them to be too boomy in my small room. Would they still sound ok in this application?

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      @@squeegebergren3501 Probably. I don't know the other dimensions of your room (the larger the room, the more the sound can disperse) and I don't know what materials are in your room (hardwood floors or carpet? A lot of furniture or just a chair?).

  • @bluerev
    @bluerev 3 года назад

    Funny, Zeos thought these were too bright, to the point where he couldn't listen to them. Not sure whats up with that.

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  3 года назад +1

      It could be due to the pairing of his chosen amplifier(s). I find that not all amplifiers / integrated amps sound the same. Could be his room (the largest factor of what influences sound quality).

  • @monticellorealestategroup3412
    @monticellorealestategroup3412 4 года назад

    I have a question whats the dimensions of these speakers?? thank you

  • @ZeLXa
    @ZeLXa 4 года назад

    Thanks again :)

  • @RudraxT
    @RudraxT 4 года назад +1

    how would these compare with dali oberon 3

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      I have not heard the Dali Oberon 3 speakers yet but I have heard good things about them. Is there any way you can audition both in your home to see which you prefer?

    • @RudraxT
      @RudraxT 4 года назад +1

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 there is no way I can audition,plus for me I can't decide on the basis of just one listening nor I have experience with speakers so I am a newbie

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      RDX I understand. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Borea BR03 to you as I enjoy them quite a bit. Good luck!

    • @RudraxT
      @RudraxT 4 года назад

      @@theeverydayaudiophile4147 actually the oberon 3 is very aggressively prized here,it's very closely prized with elac debu reference (not available yet),klipsh rp600m,and maybe similar to triangle which is don't know the prize of,also how are the warfedale evo 4.1

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад +1

      @@RudraxT I had the ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 here and it is a very good speaker. Between the 2, I preferred the Borea BR03.

  • @Slickman2006
    @Slickman2006 4 года назад

    Any chance you'll be reviewing the Triangle EZ line?

    • @theeverydayaudiophile4147
      @theeverydayaudiophile4147  4 года назад

      I probably will not be reviewing the EZ Esprit line unless Triangle reaches out to me. I purchased the speakers that I reviewed with my own funds in an effort to decide which set would stay with me long term. A friend and fellow reviewer reviewed the Comète EZ here: theaudiobeatnik.com/review-triangle-comete-ez-speakers/

    • @johngreek
      @johngreek 4 года назад +1

      In small-medium room they don't need sub...be careful ,This speakers has a beautiful deep Bass . I have It for 10 days now . And every Day sounds better and better .. paired with Nait5i , fantastic speaker for the money !!!!

  • @roquesoprano913
    @roquesoprano913 4 года назад

    👍👍👍