Triangle Borea - BR08
The Triangle Borea BR08 pairs taut, authoritative bass with an open, natural midrange and explosive rhythmic flair. What Hi-Fi? highlights its punch and agility, while SoundStage Solo found clean, room-filling scale from modest amplification. With three-dimensional imaging, smooth treble and vivid dynamics, this is a remarkably polished floorstander for large, energetic listening spaces.
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Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
88/100
Value for Money
96/100
Pros
Taut, deep and authoritative bass combines strong punch with impressive control and agility.
Open, natural midrange gives vocals and instruments tangible presence, clarity and smoothness.
Outstanding rhythmic drive and dynamic headroom make energetic music feel especially involving.
High sensitivity supports clean, loud playback from relatively modest-powered amplifiers.
Cons
Needs generous free-space placement and a larger room; bass can become over-full near walls.
Treble can sound overly forward with bright or aggressive partnering electronics.
Stereo imaging is precise but not as spacious or layered as the best rivals.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers consistently describe an energetic, refined and highly musical tower with unusual scale for its price. Its strongest suit is its ability to combine tight, powerful low frequencies and exceptional rhythmic drive with an open midrange; it does benefit from space, careful positioning and sympathetic electronics.
Bass
95/100
The twin 16cm woofers are repeatedly praised for deep, taut and articulate bass, with SoundStage Solo measuring a 29Hz in-room -3dB point and describing authoritative punch and extension. Several reviewers note that the BR08 can energise a room impressively, though placement close to walls can make the low end over-full or rambunctious.
Mid
94/100
The cellulose midrange earns especially strong praise for its openness, clarity and natural vocal reproduction. Reviewers hear beautifully rendered vocals, convincing instrumental tone and a tangible, smooth presence that remains involving rather than overly analytical.
Treble
90/100
Treble is generally described as smooth, airy, detailed and well balanced, with convincing shimmer and extension without persistent harshness. However, What Hi-Fi? and StereoNET advise thoughtful system matching, as bright or aggressive electronics can make the top end sound too forward or well lit.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
The BR08 is widely credited with wide, three-dimensional staging and sharply focused imaging that lets performers appear free of the cabinets. One reviewer found the image less spacious and layered than some rivals, while another preferred a competing speaker's deeper stage, so ultimate depth is not its unqualified strength.
Dynamics
95/100
Dynamics and rhythmic expression are standout qualities. What Hi-Fi? calls out terrific punch, agility and class-leading rhythmic drive, while other reviewers report clean, composed high-volume playback, explosive shifts and excellent pace with demanding music.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
The cabinets are widely considered solid, neatly finished and well executed, with magnetic grilles, a stable plinth and internal bracing receiving specific praise. The vinyl wrap and relatively plain exterior remind one reviewer that this is an entry-level range, and the supplied spikes are not ideal for thick carpet.
Value for Money
96/100
At its reviewed US price of $1,399 per pair, the BR08 receives unusually emphatic value praise. Reviewers call it a screaming bargain, say it punches far above its price, and recommend it strongly against competing floorstanders in the roughly $1,000-$2,000-per-pair class.
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Specifications
- Speaker use
- The BR08 is recommended for listening rooms with an area between 15 and 50 m2. Find a model in the Borea range that suits your listening room: • < 20m2 : BR02 • from 10 to 35m2: BR03 • from 15 to 35m2: BR07 • from 15 to 50m2: BR08 • > 30m2: BR09 • > 40m2: BR10
- Amplifier and Power Handling
- Recommended Amplifier power : from 75 to 250 Watts (8 Ohms) Power Handling : 150W
- Speaker Specifications
- Type : Floorstanding speakers with front bass reflex port Crossover : 3 Ways Sensitivity (dB/W/m) : 92dB Bandwith (+/-3dB Hz) : 40Hz-22 000Hz Nominal impedance : 8Ω Minimum impedance : 3Ω
- Driver informations
- 4 Drivers : • 1 x 25mm silk dome tweeter • 1 x 16 cm midrange with natural cellulose pulp membrane • 2 x 16cm woofer with fiberglass membrane
- Crossover
- Crossover Frequencies : 215Hz -3500 Hz
- Weight & Dimensions
- Speaker dimensions • Width : 206 mm • Height : 1020 mm • Depth : 314 mm Dimensions with pedestal (W x H x D): 260 x 1051 x 360 mm Box dimension (per unit) (W x H x D): 311 x 1125 x 423 mm Weight • Net weight : 21,2 kg • Gross weight : 24,1 kg
- Accessories
- • Magnetic protection grille • Steel spikes for carpet type surfaces • Rubber tips for rigid surfaces
Manufacturer's Description — Triangle
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
BOREA Technologies
Borea loudspeakers benefit from research and innovations from the Esprit Ez range for uncompromising sound reproduction. EFS tweeter, natural-cellulose made medium or DVAS* system, each element has been designed for uncompromising sound reproduction.
Music
SPECTACULAR SOUND
Rediscover the pleasure of a stereo system. From the very first notes, the Borea speakers immerse you in a wide, open soundstage. Enjoy your favourite music in a new and exciting way. Appreciate the rhythm, chords and voices recreated naturally with extraordinary energy.
Lifestyle
FRENCH CHARM
Be seduced by the charm of theTRIANGLE speakers. Their style and sonic signature are designed to bring uniqueintensity and increased emotion.
Every listening experience fills the room witha clear, dynamic and precise sound. The sheer musical energy and communication reaches your soul – and enriches your life.
Versatility
MUSIC & HOME THEATER
The sonic realism and detail, emblematic of the TRIANGLE sound, give the Borea speakers great versatility. They are perfect for both listening to music or in a home theater system.
The range consists of 3 models of floor standings (BR08, BR09 & BR10), 3 models of bookshelf speakers (BR02 & BR03 & BR04) and 2 center channel (BRC1 & BRC2). You can set up the most efficient systems ranging from 2.0 to 9.2.2.
Awards
A SUCCESSFULL RANGE
The entire Borea range was recognized by EISA expert as “Best buy home theatre speaker system”. Since it launches in September 2019 the Borea range has received a warm welcome from the critics as well as our customer. Numerous international Hi-Fi magazines have recognized its excellent performance as well its price / quality ratio.
This makes Borea one of the most attractive option for Hi-Fi speakers under a 1000€. For a more immersive experience, the possibility of combining the Borea range speakers with the Tales 340 subwoofer will be a great option.
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