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Triangle Borea - BR10
Hi-Fi Floorstanding Speaker – BOREA BR10
The flagship BR10 speaker is the highest-performing model of the BOREA range. The use of 8” drivers in the bass register extends the bandwidth and increases power handling, while keeping the TRIANGLE sonic qualities.
The BR10 has a three-way design, with a 25mm EFS tweeter and a 6” midrange driver with a cellulose pulp membrane. In the low-frequency range, the new 8” bass drivers use a membrane in fiberglass coupled with a powerful motor. As a result, the low range is smooth, fast and controlled.
It introduces a new architecture, with a separate crossover system and a dual terminal for bi-wiring or bi-ampflication.
Featuring a high sensitivity of 92dB, the BR10 can be combined with most powerful amplifiers on the market. With exceptional low-frequency performance and high power handling of 200W RMS, these speakers are suitable for rooms larger than 30m2. Versatile, they can be used in both Hi-Fi and home theater setups.
BOREA SOUND SIGNATURE
The use of 21cm drivers makes it possible to extend the bandwidth in the low frequency register. However, the 25mm silk dome tweeter fitted with the waveguide (EFS Technology), as well as the midrange and its natural cellulose pulp membrane coupled with its small pleat suspension, remain unchanged.
The sound signature of the range is thus preserved, allowing a multitude of compositions, while ensuring a homogeneous tone.
HI-FI & HOME CINEMA VERSATILITY
The Borea BR10 is capable of reproducing a wide sound spectrum, giving it great versatility in terms of use.
Recommended for rooms larger than 30m2, it can also be used as a main speaker for your home cinema installations.
For an extended bandwidth
NEW GENERATION OF 8” DRIVERS
Unlike the rest of the speakers in this range, the BR10 features a 8” transducer for low frequencies. It uses the same basic principles as the other 6” bass drivers, with a membrane in fiberglass coupled with a powerful motor suitable for its volume load.
Fully developed by the R&D department of the French manufacturer, this driver benefits from a new basket designed for optimized ventilation, thus ensuring high power handling.
It also has a new half-roll rubber suspension to complement its motor, ensuring the speaker response is kept under control. The driver strongly reproduces each impact while leaving space for the vocal range, thus keeping an airy sound.
OPTIMIZED CROSSOVER
The BOREA BR10 speaker introduces a new architecture to the Borea range, with a separate crossover system offering various cabling and amplification options.
The low frequency crossover circuitry is completely isolated from the mid-high frequency. The jumpers simply need to be removed for bi-wiring or bi-amping.
DUAL TERMINAL
With bi-wiring, the cabling can be adapted to the frequencies being delivered, while with bi-amping, each register can be powered by a dedicated amplifier. Of course, it is possible to combine bi-amping and bi-wiring.
The BR10 is equipped with a dual terminal and can accommodate a 4mm2 cross-section cable or standard banana plugs.
DVAS SYSTEM
DVAS (*Driver Vibration Absorption System) is a proprietary system unique to TRIANGLE. The BOREA floorstanders feature internal panels in MDF & EVA foam positioned against the bass drivers, stiffening the bass driver/cabinet unit.
This innovative concept reduces the vibratory behavior of the speaker and absorbs the vibrations generated by the movement of the bass drivers. The vibrations generated by the suspension of the membrane are greatly mitigated, the latter transmitting a low residual vibration to the cabinet.
It results in a better listening experience without any coloration or structure noise.
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Professional Reviews 88/100
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Sound Quality
87/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
89/100
Triangle’s Borea BR10 delivers room-filling dynamics, taut extended bass and a lively, muscular presentation built for rock, pop and cinematic playback. What Hi-Fi? found these substantial floorstanders composed at high volumes, with solid construction and 92dB sensitivity helping them bring exhilarating scale to larger listening rooms.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Punchy, animated dynamics remain composed and engaging at high volume levels.
Taut, snappy, well-extended bass provides weight without becoming muddy when positioned carefully.
Solid cabinet, driver and terminal build quality suits the speaker’s substantial large-room design.
High 92dB sensitivity allows strong output without requiring an exceptionally powerful amplifier.
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Cons
Needs a large room, careful placement and sympathetic system matching to sound its best.
Vocals and subtle textures lack some of the refinement and detail offered by key rivals.
Soundstage is comparatively contained, while direct toe-in can make the treble overly harsh.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
The BR10 is voiced for scale, energy and high-volume entertainment, with muscular dynamics and taut low-end reach. Its presentation is less polished than the best alternatives: the soundstage is comparatively contained, vocals lack some fine detail, and careful toe-in is needed to avoid an overly forceful treble.
Bass
92/100
What Hi-Fi describes the bass as taut, snappy and well extended, with satisfying punch rather than loose excess. The low end is also characterised as lean, so it favours speed and control over overt warmth or bloom.
Mid
84/100
The midrange has plenty of wallop and contributes to the speaker's lively, direct character. However, the review finds vocals less detailed than through the Q Acoustics 5050 and PMC Prodigy 5, limiting its sense of refinement.
Treble
82/100
The silk-dome treble brings plenty of presence and excitement, but it can turn exaggerated and overly harsh when the speakers are aimed directly at the listening position. Even after run-in, the review wanted a little more overall refinement.
Soundstage Imaging
82/100
The BR10 keeps its presentation controlled and coherent within its soundfield. Rival speakers offer a wider and more expansive stage, however, so this is not its strongest suit for listeners prioritising enveloping scale and spacious imaging.
Dynamics
93/100
This is a major strength. What Hi-Fi praises the BR10's genuine spark, animation and punch, noting that it stays composed rather than messy when music becomes demanding. It is also comfortable playing at high volume levels.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
What Hi-Fi reports solid quality from the cabinets, drivers and rear-mounted terminals. The large, substantial enclosure feels appropriately engineered for the speaker's high-output, large-room role.
Value for Money
89/100
At $1,149, the BR10 is described as offering a big, bold sound at a reasonable price. Its appeal is strongest for buyers who value room-filling punch and energetic playback over the extra vocal detail, refinement and soundstage breadth offered by some rivals.
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