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Triangle Borea - BR08

Name: Triangle Borea - BR08
Brand: Triangle
SKU: enceinte-colonne-hi-fi-borea-br08-1
Rating: 4.7 (1 reviews)

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Bi-Wire Capable

Hi-Fi Floorstanding Speaker – Borea BR08

The floor standing BR08, inspired by the iconic Antal speaker, was the reference model throughout the design of the Borea range. Elegant three-way floor standing with 4 transducers, it is one of the most appreciated high-fidelity models.

It incorporates a new 25mm EFS silk dome tweeter; a new 16cm midrange with a brand-new profile, based on the research on the natural cellulose paper used before in the Esprit Ez; and two new 16cm bass drivers in fiberglass.

Its three-way configuration diffuses all frequencies with no interference between the transducers, producing precise voices and instruments.

This floorstanding speaker will fit perfectly in rooms ranging from 20 to 40m2.

Perfomances

Des technologies performantes

Inspirées des précédentes évolutions technologiques, les enceintes bénéficient des innovations acoustiques de la série ESPRIT EZ portant sur les ébénisteries et sur les membranes des haut-parleurs.

Les enceintes BOREA bénéficient des recherches et innovations de la gamme ESPRIT Ez pour une restitution sonore sans compromis.

Musicalité

UN SON STÉRÉO SPECTACULAIRE

Redécouvrez le plaisir d’un système stéréophonique. Dès les premières notes, les enceintes BOREA vous plongent dans une ample scène sonore. Vivez vos chansons sous un nouveau jour, rythme, accords et voix se dévoilent à vous avec un naturel et une énergie extraordinaire.

Tendance

Design scandinave

Une nouvelle teinte épurée et soignée qui s’inscrit dans la tendance du design scandinave habille l'ensemble de la gamme depuis 2020. Un retour au naturel qui apporte élégance et authenticité aux enceintes, avec une note de féminité.

Discrètes, lumineuses et douces, les enceintes BOREA Chêne Clair s’intègrent avec délicatesse dans les intérieurs pour donner vie à la musique.

Polyvalence

MUSIQUE & HOME-CINÉMA

La restitution précise et réaliste des voix, caractéristique du son TRIANGLE confère aux enceintes BOREA une grande polyvalence. Elles excellent aussi bien pour des écoutes musicales qu’en système Home-Cinéma.

La gamme est composée de 4 modèles type colonne (BR07, BR08, BR09 & BR10), 2 modèles type bibliothèque (BR02 & BR03) et une voie centrale (BRC1). Libre à vous de composer les systèmes les plus performants allant du 2.0 au 9.2.4.

Récompenses

UNE GAMME RÉCOMPENSÉE

L’ensemble des enceintes de la gamme BOREA reçoit le prestigieux prix EISA 2020-2021 “Enceintes Home-Cinéma au meilleur rapport qualité/prix”.

La gamme a également été récompensée au-delà des frontières par la presse internationale avec plusieurs prix et récompenses. Une fierté et un gage de qualité qui inscrivent BOREA comme gamme à un excellent rapport qualité/prix pour accéder à la haute-fidélité.

Pour une expérience plus immersive, la possibilité d’associer les enceintes de la gamme Borea au caisson de basses Tales 340 sera une belle option.

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Overall Score 93/100

Deliciously Crispy

Triangle Borea BR08 — punchy, poised floorstanders that overdeliver for the money

The Borea BR08 nails the rare combination of slam and refinement: twin 16cm fibreglass woofers deliver tight, authoritative bass, a large cellulose mid driver gives expressive, forward mids, and the 25mm EFS silk-dome tweeter keeps the top end airy and detailed. Reviewers repeatedly praised its dynamics, imaging and ease of driving — making the BR08 an ideal upgrade for modest systems.

Sound signature: the BR08 is fast and rhythmically driven with bass that extends usefully low (measured in-room reach reported by Diego Estan) and a midband that places vocals and instruments precisely in a convincing 3D soundstage. Treble is open but benefits from sensible electronics to avoid any edge.

Build and use: Triangle’s DVAS-mounted drivers, semi-isolated plinth and magnetic grilles make for solid, functional cabinets in finishes that favour substance over flash. The BR08 rewards careful placement (Triangle recommends ~20–40m2 rooms) and pairing — its 92dB sensitivity helps it sing with modest amps, though the 3Ω minimum impedance calls for compatible amplification.

Ideal for listeners who want rhythmic drive, detailed mids and strong imaging without spending a fortune — the BR08 punches well above its price and belongs on any shortlist for value-conscious audiophiles.

SoundStage Access

"At $1399/pair, Triangle’s Borea BR08 is a screaming bargain -- just like its kid brother, the Borea BR03 minimonitor, at $549/pair."

Wall of Sound

"To say I’m impressed by the level of performance offered at this price is an understatement. Bowled over would be more accurate."

HiFi Choice

"Vivid, fast and endless good fun, it deserves to be on any shortlist at the price."

StereoNET United Kingdom

"Given its price, Triangle's Borea BR08 works like a champ."

StereoNET United Kingdom

"It gave the orchestra width, depth and even some height, which you'd typically expect from the likes of Audiovector's R3 Arreté and other similarly higher-priced designs."

What Hi-Fi

"These are speakers that prefer to be played loudly. Push up the volume and they come alive with a vigour that makes most rivals seem sedate in comparison."

What Hi-Fi

"Dynamic, detailed and controlled, for the right space Triangle’s Borea BR08 5.1 surround system offers accessible, immersive, cinematic sound"

Audiophilepure

"You can take this to mean that the BR08 won’t necessarily elevate every single system it’s connected to but a rather more positive view would be to see this as a fine speaker to upgrade a relatively affordable existing system."

Pros

Powerful, controlled low end — twin 16cm woofers deliver taut, room-filling bass with measured extension (in-room -3dB around reported 29Hz).
Detailed, open midrange and precise imaging — vocals and instruments are vividly projected with convincing 3D staging.
Excellent dynamics and sensitivity — energetic rhythmic drive, tight transient response and ability to play loud from modest amplifiers (92dB sensitivity).

Cons

Placement- and system-sensitive — the BR08 needs space and careful positioning (recommended ~20–40 m²) and can be picky about partner electronics.
Modest cabinet finish and spikes — solid build but finishes are utilitarian and supplied spikes may struggle on thick carpet.

Sound Quality

94/100

Bass

95/100

Multiple reviewers described taut, extended, authoritative bass with room-filling low end; SoundStage measured an in-room -3dB at 29Hz and several reviewers noted punch and control from the twin 16cm woofers and front-firing port.

Mid

95/100

Consistently praised as detailed, open and palpably present: vocals and midrange instruments were repeatedly described as 'spooky presence', 'transparent' and 'dead center' with seamless handover from mid to woofers.

Treble

91/100

Treble described as airy, well balanced and extended without brightness; a few reviewers cautioned that pairing with bright electronics can provoke the tweeter, so tonal balance depends on system matching.

Soundstage Imaging

93/100

Reviewers reported laser-like imaging, 3D staging with convincing width, depth and precise instrument placement; multiple sources called the imaging a standout for the price.

Dynamics

95/100

Widely noted for excellent micro/macro dynamics, slam and rhythmic drive; reviewers measured clean peaks and reported the speakers stay composed even at loud levels.

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Build Quality

89/100

Solid, well-braced cabinets with thoughtful driver mounting (DVAS) and semi-isolated plinth; finishes are good though vinyl wrapping and supplied spikes were noted as modest for some floors.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive tower baseline applied. Polished five-way binding posts and magnetic grilles supplied; quoted sensitivity 92dB and 3Ω minimum impedance noted for matching considerations.

Value for Money

95/100

Multiple reviewers called the BR08 a 'screaming bargain' and 'punches way higher than it should' at its price, describing exceptional performance-to-cost for a floorstander in this segment.