After the Hype! Long Term Impressions of the Triangle Borea BRO3.

Is the hype justified? What makes them so special? Let's talk.
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My original review of the Triangle Borea 3 can be seen here:
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[@daledrolet1332]

I bought these and the IOTA Stack after your glowing recommendations and after a few months I'm very happy with this set up. Thanks Sean for all the reviews you do. In a world where it's very difficult to listen before you buy, reviewers like you make all these decisions a little easier. Cheers!

[@cedrebleu7181]

I wanna thank you for the passion you share with us and your commitment, especialy in the comment section, all your advices!! Your channel is very unique and special to me. I needed a pair of engaging, easy listening speakers for my new home and now waiting for a pair of BRO7 because of you :p Cheers

[@UnconsciousCompetence]

I have been living with the bro3's since early April now. I'm still blown away by them on a daily basis. The things that really continue to fascinate me are how well they sound off axis. Even in another room behind the speakers through a doorway, they still sound really awesome. Also the aesthetics on these speakers are really great. They are a true work of art. When I purchased these I was very close to going with the RP600Ms, however I am so thrilled with these that I know this was a much better choice. I fall into that category of being a Hi-Fi noob, but with the speakers in my life I have pretty much stopped watching Hi-Fi videos on KZbin. I'm sure I could spend more, and get more, but why? These speakers do a awesome job of scratching that itch. Thank you señor ZF for bringing these into my life!

[@ricstars95]

which budget amps ($500 to 700) that pairs well with br03?

[@UnconsciousCompetence]

@@ricstars95 I ran my system with the Cambridge AXR 100 for about 8 months, and it was pretty good. At the time I purchased it, that amplifier as a factory second for $350. That amplifier ultimately did not have the sparkle, and magic that I was looking for. I ended up getting the Yamaha A-S 1200, and have had that in my system for several years now. The speakers still perform very very well with better amplification, and I have no regrets. I would say that it is worth spending more on amplification, and continuing to run these mid tier speakers. They perform very well. Personally, I am still happy with them, and have no plans to upgrade.

[@ricstars95]

@@UnconsciousCompetence sensible level up amp 🙂👍 it will also synergize well with lots of loudspeakers i haven't demoed bro3 it will be on my shortlist. for modest amp consideration, iota sa3 and rega brio seem to be good pairing synergy as well, again based on user feedbacks (interweb) enjoy the aural bliss 👍🙂

[@tedmanasa907]

Always good to hear your long term reviews.

[@chuckgillespie1]

I bought these based on your review - I coupled them with 2 SVS SB1000 pros and couldn’t be happier - Your description and review was spot on! Thank you sir

[@kenj5366]

Lived with Klipsch R51 for 6 months and finally threw in the towel. Upon your recommendation I tried these out and what a world of difference!! Paired with a Yamaha AS501 integrated amp and a Velodyne sub, I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for your long term eval and your analysis…it really helped. I thought I was suffering from hearing loss with the Klipsch.

[@normanswift5048]

Really insightful long term review Sean - many thanks. I bought these speakers back in March when the lockdown started in the UK and have also upgraded my system in parallel. I listen in a smallish room with the speakers and me placed in a (socially distancing compliant!) toed-in 2 metre triangle with just under a metre clearance from walls. My music tastes vary from jazz to rock to occasional classical and these speakers just sound great across all genres striking the right balance for me- they seem to do everything really well without going over the top. I had much more expensive KEF floorstanders in a bigger room which were very good but the experience with the Triangles is much more engaging to my ears (but that could just be the room dynamics of course). Every upgrade to the source kit has been accommodated by the BR03s rewarding with more detail and better imaging. Couldn't be happier with my choice.

[@kurthertel4299]

After about 3 mos., I agree wholeheartedly. For my use-case, the best thing about them is how good they sound at lower volume, especially the low end. Cheers.

[@thomasedward2231]

Love after the hype videos. Thank you for this!

[@MMSSSM]

Thank you for the re-review. This was very helpful for me to go with 5.0 with BR08s BR03s and triangle BR center speaker. I have added HSU VTF MK3 for sub and hoping that this would be my go to system (haven't connected it yet :) ). All will be driven by Denon 4500h and planning to watch your channel for 2 channel set up too for these speakers. You are a great help in the process so thank you very much !!!

[@bunc7406]

Your Bro3 review 8 months ago made me purchase a pair. I love these speakers, your description of their characteristics are spot on. I sub to many audio reviewers and watch a ton of reviews.. but you're the guy I go to, to help me make the final decision. Thanks Sean, for bringing us Zero Fidelity.

[@ovetomash148]

Triangle is always good😇

[@chuckgillespie1]

Agree

[@billparr]

My bro got us these speakers for our computers in our computerroom, it's actually nice sounding hooked up to 100wpc int amp directly to our computer. We didn't feel the need for sub so used it for 1 year without one, then my bro tried sub on his and saw huge difference in loudness and more detailed and punchy heights and mids. So I ended up getting sub with it also. It got much louder since sub takes everything from 120hz and down away from speakers. It actually scaled up very nicely with sub. Im very happy with it.

[@nelsono4315]

I have the BRO3 and I pair them with my Carver M500t power amp, 250wpc. Back in the day I used Cerwin Vega cabinets with 15 inch woofers with the Carver and I just cannot play music that loud where I live. That was a deadly combo. The BRO3 are more than enough for me these days. I still play a lot of vinyl and I love these speakers. Thanks for the review!

[@Tho76mas]

I really like your "After the Hype" videos. Please go on with that kind of re-reviews.

[@bobe3250]

So grateful for persons that evaluate audio gear. Thank you! Does anyone know of any reviewers that like to listen to loud rock?

[@rogerlaro]

I really appreciate the effort you put into these videos. I just bought some Elac DB62’s which sound technically great but are boring to my ears unless I find a track to listen to with little midrange info. I’m new to hifi and little by little I’m discovering my taste. Thanks again!

[@ZeroFidelity]

Not my smoothest one-take video, but it'll have to do.

[@roquesoprano913]

always good !⭐️👍

[@robinr5787]

It was good, but you really should have used the term "panache" when describing these. It would have sounded awesome coming from you 🙂

[@wa2368]

You listen to Chris Stapleton?!?! Bwaahaha, a hispanic/turkish lookin guy listening to Stapleton and his "profound" song writing?? (Now, i've seen it all). On a serious note, be a lil careful if you go to one of his concerts. Those bigoted hillbillies at the concert might pick a fight with ya for no reason.

[@123oner]

Don't be so hard on yourself man, the information is spot on, that's what most people care about i think.

[@amb3cog]

W A That actually happened to me, and my friend at that Martin County Fairgrounds in Florida. It was a Charlie Daniels Band concert at the state fair, and we had just got down there from up north (I grew up in Newport RI). They thought we were just a couple of shmucks from up north, and were an easy target. Combined with some beer muscles too of course. So me, and my friend were getting ready to throw down (while we were waiting to use a Porta John no less. They actually followed us over there!) when his friends/cousins just showed up out of nowhere, one of whom is HUGE! See he splits his time between the two states, and has a lot of family down there. Never seen two hillbillies run off so quick in my life. 😁 They actually saved us again in Fort Pierce one night, because I was to drunk, young, and stupid enough to back down in an argument over a pool game in a bar. But that's another story. Either way, you're right. They will pick on you for no good reason like that. Not exactly the most civilized people I guess, but they're fun to party with once you get to know them. If you're white anyway. 🙄 🤣🤣🤣

[@hi-fihaven2257]

I still really like the aesthetics of this speaker. Like the dual front ports, and cabinet size. I love the price tag too! Have a great day!

[@garyking1705]

Based on this review, I bought a pair to replace a set of B&W DM600's that I thought had expired - the tweeter. When I first hooked them up I was put off - too bright but I worked on the context, played them for a time and after a short time I figured them out. Its taking me some time to learn the vernacular of loudspeaker reviewers and what I initially thought words meant - they didn't mean that. So now, I have resurrected the DM600's and they are on top of the BRO3's and the sound is very very good. Great sound stage, clear and very pleasing to listen to. They are matched up with a Polk PW500 (?) which is something I should have done decades ago. Anyway, terrific review.....thank you very much and I do appreciate listening to your commentary on equipment. I'm very pleased with how the B&W DM600's pair with the BRO3's.

[@sjb931x]

OMG- Triangle Bro3s and Audiolab 6000A Play. I've started down the improve my sound rabbit hole and might have found an endpoint. My old system was comprised of an H-K 3390 receiver and HSU bookshelf speakers and sub. I've always found the sound somewhat veiled; complex music, (i.e. Mahler symphonies,) tended to get muddy. My first upgrade was the Audiolab amp. What a difference that made! The sound was cleaner and the ability to stream wirelessly opened up a whole new world of music. Yesterday, my Bro 3s arrived and man, am I impressed! The sound is so much cleaner, the soundstage is noticeably bigger, imaging is improved and I can hear details that never came through the HSU bookshelf speakers. I know people rave about the bass response of the Bro 3s and while its not bad, using the sub really brings the whole system into balance. Next I have to do something about my turntable, an ancient Technics. It doesn't maintain a steady speed. Either it gets repaired or replaced. My only gripe about the new system is a slight lack of high frequency output. Cymbals don't sparkle as much as I'd like, which is probably as much due to an age related decline in my ability to hear high frequencies as the ability of the Bro 3s to reproduce them. Maybe a Schitt Loki to assist with that? Thanks to Sean for his ringing endorsement of the Bro 3s. I'm really happy with my new sound. And thanks too, to whomever mentioned the Slickdeals discount from Adorama, ($350, shipped.)

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Enjoyed this ‘revisit’ video BRO (sorry, couldn’t resist). You make this gig look easy 😉👍

[@Taylor88Productions]

Speakers are so difficult to review since you have no idea what they sound like, but you do an amazing job of describing the sound. Thank you for not playing music so we can "hear" how they sound. Lol. 👍

[@thomastsiopoulos8597]

Thanks Sean…. I bought a pair and love them. They sound good with all sorts of amps.

[@epi2045]

Love these after the hype videos.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

I was told Triangle speakers are not good for rock, and If I wanted something "Amazing" for rock I should get the Klipsch 600m...Well let me tell you this, the BR03s sounds close to a Klipsh 600m but with a smoother and less forward treble, solid midrange, and the best part... It actually has bass. Something Klipsch doesn't seem to understand how to make for their bookshelf. And no I don't mean, punchy bass, I mean the bass is full, it adds depth to the lower notes and helps out the lower mid range... Folks, if you love Rock/Jazz/Blues like I do, stop looking any further and purchase the Br03s. You would be doing yourself a huge favor, for the $550 price, they cannot be beat. Examples of bands I listen to: Blue Oyster Cult, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Yes, etc.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Whoever said these speakers are not good for rock needs their ears checked. I listen to rock / metal all the time. Pretty much on the daily. The Borea series handles it well. Thanks for the re-enforcement!

[@JayVon_Ro]

perfect for rock. I actually have issues with these on the high end giving me some tinny sounds when playing EDM.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

@@ZeroFidelity What speaker do you think would be a direct upgrade from the BR03s? Something that has the same sound signature but as a higher quality, even it is by a small margin. I recently tried the SVS Ultras, and although they are great, they are not as fun as the BR03s, somewhat like a v-shaped sound, treble forward with a good amount of bass. Whereas the BR03s have a very warm treble, slightly forward mids and thick bass.

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Mentioned both of them in this video man. Buchardt S300 MK II and if you have the money, the Triangle Genese Trio.

[@bobdupuy5910]

I listen to classical about 80% of the time, mostly streamed on European Web Radio channels. These speakers are very special because I can listen to them for hours at a time. Any other genre of music tires me out after 30 minutes.

[@grant0317]

Always love these videos on speakers after having used them for a while. Can you also do reviews on canton speakers from A4L?

[@careystuart]

Great summation review and a really great speaker! I'm pairing mine with a modified Dynaco ST70 through a NAD 1300 pre amp, with a Thorens TD 165 or Cambridge Audio 640c CD player. front end. The speakers I swapped out for the BR03, a pair of MBL 323s. I've been into Hi Fi for over 50 years and have had more gear than I can even recall, and these inexpensive speakers are without a doubt amazing.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Nice revisit ! In audio when theirs alot of hype something must be right ! I Just uploaded the bro3 utube video Pop the hood Over-View ! I'll admit I love this speaker and So does my dad and thats a rarety in itself ! Thanks again Sean for your hard work and dedication !! And my God these bro3 are good 😆 man Bob Marleys remaster C.D. legend the best of Bob Marley WoW !!! My new favorite speaker at price point and above !

[@ericlow1461]

I've owned my Bro3's for over a year and they are truly superb. My amp is a Cyrus One.

[@tomcuratolo8465]

I have also owned the BR03s for over a year and also agree they are superb. My amp is the Hegel H90...I think it is a good match with a Node2i to stream Qobuz.

[@valkyrieorion7200]

Decided to just get a pair and see if I like them. I quite enjoy them nearfield on my desk. Trying to find a fit for an amp with limited space is the next challenge, but for now using a Yamaha wxa-50 from my tv setup and it does a nice job with these.

[@joergwittenberg2178]

Great review 👍. Interesting speakers. Thanks a lot for the informations😊

[@Raymondey]

I love Triangle ❤️

[@cinqo7]

I loved you review. One quick question: If you were to buy a speaker with the same SOUND SIGNATURE of the Triangle but BETTER on everything with the subsequent price increase, which speaker would that be? The sound characteristics of these speakers is exactly the kind of sound I like (in fact I have a pair of Triangle Titus) but I am willing to spend more just to get a better sounding speaker WITHOUT losing that kind of sound. Thank you for your answer!

[@matthewchrist9082]

I really love my bro 3s. The best parts are how great vocals sound, and the off axis is amazing, and the best part is how any record I play no matter the recording quality , sounds really good. I do want to upgrade to something more refined but I want them to have the same qualities as the bros

[@chrishalliday8164]

Maybe upgrade the crossover components in the your Bro3.

[@aceofspades6667]

I've got the Maggie LRS... Got a great deal on a Hegel H160 amp/dac to pair with it and integrated it with a Rel Sub.. It's sound is heaven! I keep it against the wall and pull it out 4 feet when listening.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Nice!

[@jasonmccarty9]

These speakers make acoustic guitars and pianos sound amazing. If you play acoustic guitar and love folk acoustic music these are your speakers. I can hear the inside of the guitar and strings have depth when they are hit - a more 3d sound. They aren’t the best for rock music but not bad. Also, vocals sound great too, very clear and natural. If I could dial the forwardness back a touch I would. It’s not bad but I’d like it to chill a bit. Everything else I love. Also, they like to be out from the wall. Much deeper soundstage. They can be near the wall but with more space you get a deeper and more engaging soundstage.

[@andreassouth1523]

Nice presentation.For me elac debut reference,laid back,warm and dark!I would also like to point out that there are too many people out there who can not distinguish, a bright sounding speaker from a speaker that has just the right sound, without mids and highs that cut your forehead and tire your ears and mind.We confuse some concepts. For example the elac debut ORIGINAL gained a huge reputation because it did not have shrill mids and highs ....

[@hendrikvanderkeur4677]

Sean it described exactly how i experience the bro 3 is exactly as you describe in your review. I moved my Kef LS 50 to a place next to the TV for this purpose. The Bro 3 sounds so much friendlier and more pleasant than the Kef LS50, which sounds very sharp in the highs from time to time. Kef is built better and sturdier, but that's about it. Thanks for your afterthoughts

[@riku5168]

thanks to you, I ordered a pair for my office.

[@skny2282]

Great to have good speaker while working not just at home.

[@vmananthu]

Hi., first of all I would like to say, your reviews are really spot on! Got the bro3's after watching review and I love em. I'm currently powering it with my Denon X3700 AVR and I would like to know if getting an additional 2 channel power amp and making my Denon as a preamp will improve the performance(not loudness as I'm putting these in my bedroom)from these speakers. If yes, which power amp should I go for and is it really worth the extra money? I really hope you would answer my question as I can't seem to find any proper answer from anywhere else. (Btw, I'm running digital sources. Mostly Tidal for music).

[@darrenweight5972]

Well done. I love my magnepan LRS but yes - they ARE 3 1/2 feet from the wall and the amplifiers (2 Emotiva XPA-1 Gen 2 monoblocks) cost way more than the Magnepans. I chose the XPAs because Emotiva used Magnepans to voice them.

[@epi2045]

Yep same here. I own the previous generation to the LRS... MMG. Also own the 1.6/1.7 with updated XO. I consider the prices for Magnepans as “free” because you need space and expensive amplifiers. My 2 channel ML amp is close to $7K.

[@johnpeschke7723]

I like your reviews...straightforward, precise, lots of useful information...you must be a good writer too. Question: are they musical?

[@albertjurcisin8944]

Wonderful content. Thanks

[@mirkokanjuh5513]

Your reviews are so involving and, should I say, honest and charming so I wonder what it will be with Cabasse MC 170 Antiqua in case you will get them for review

[@mdr4670]

Why you don't have at least 100, subscribers is a mystery to me. I'm not a fan of the little speakers like today. But I love the big boy speakers you've reviewed like the Klipsch CW4 and Heresy 4 and also Tekton do. Thank you!

[@dinhduynguyen3809]

I got the Bro3's on behalf of your great review and I have to say I am SO impressed! The one thing I find so enjoyable with these is the tone, instruments sound so damn real! Now i have a dilemma, there is an offer for the Triangle Titus EZ for pretty much the same price as the Bro3's and I am not sure if I should go for it. I am pretty sure that I will like the sound, my main concern is that they might be too small sounding. My room is about 5x4 meters with a sub to fill in low end. Amplified by Threshold amp and First Watt Nutube Preamp. Any thoughts? Thank you

[@Chiroman527]

Thanks Sean, I too like these "living with " videos. You mention the new Elacs...... you reviewed them on another video. But you seem to gravitate to the Triangles. Im looking to add another pair of speakers to baeement setup. I heve Elac Debut 6.2s , then saw many comments about these . I respect your opinion . Should I pull the trigger on these or the new Elacs? I use the basement studio for pleasure listening and to play my drums along to My Music . Be well and safe

[@itzmillertyme]

After looking at a lot of reviews of these and Elacs DBR62 Your reviews and my budget lead me to purchase these Triangle Bro3's I will let you know how I like them or don't when they come in

[@rklmbd2934]

I recall you have listened to several Q Acoustics? I'm pretty familiar with those and with the QA sound. So relative to QA how would you contrast and compare these?

[@kvrhifi]

Hi Sean one more sound characteristic you can add for videos is Timbrel accuracy feel when we listen acoustical music or jazz music .. I mean real instruments feel

[@hiendinh4869]

i got the bro3 on ebay for $445 brand new and paired them with Yamaha as701 amp, sounded very good, i love these speakers

[@franciscoortiz6980]

Great video... how do you still feel about the Bro 3? How do you compare this to the New Elac Unifi 2.0 which are $600 ish / pair. So have you heard the new B&W 606s2 ? While the new B&W is $900/pair still a reasonable comparison.

[@jordantewari]

Loving the Pink shirt. Straight business

[@myturkishlife1777]

I have had these niw fir 8 months paired with an SMSLAO200 , i did comparisons with other speakers b+w etc but these were great.. Bought the new pair home and oh err ok ... These need tome to run in absolutely... But yes a really nice speaker, i use a small sumiko sub to bring in the nottom lows and its a great sound, i am looking forward to a danny richie crossover upgrade to get the full potential... But yes a great sounding and great looking well made speaker ... Have a great day everyone 👍

[@matthewhargerphotography]

Perfect timing I am moving to Singapore in a few days and trying to decide what speakers to get when I arrive. I have been debating between Elac, Triangle and Wharfedale. Thanks for helping me make my decision. Triangles BR03 wins. Going to pair with the Denafrips Hestia and Ares 2. I have an Ice power DIY amp. Went with Denafrips due to it being distributed in Singapore and your review.

[@ZeroFidelity]

That's going to be a great combo. Best of all, that Denafrips stack will survive MANY upgrades. Enjoy!

[@nox1cous654]

Im just wondering why go with $500 speakers with $2500+ electronics? Im guessing the ICE powered DIY amp is atleast $200-300

[@daniel1233]

Welcome to Singapore! Wharfedale is really overrated imo, Elac and Kef are overpriced here while Triangle is very reasonably priced, BR03's are about the same price as a Debut B6.2 here, they wont disappoint you, have fun! But i think getting the denafrips stack would be overkill, that combo is 3x the price of the BR03.. You could try second hand electronics on Carousell first, it's singapore's craigslist and very very active and everybody is relatively nearby.

[@matthewhargerphotography]

@@nox1cous654 In my office system I am using some older PSB bookshelf speakers that I am going to replace soon. My plan is to eventually use the BR03's in the smaller system and purchase some better speakers for my main system. So I will use the Triangles until I decide on the speakers I want to get for my main system. Hoping that something I want comes up on the used market.

[@matthewhargerphotography]

@@daniel1233 Thanks for the welcome. I am currently doing my time in quarantine. I have been looking at carousell pretty much everyday seeing what is available. Yeah, I noticed Elac's are way overpriced here. Hoping some speakers I am interested in come up for sale in the used market. What do you have in your system?

[@coolwheelz5190]

I would love to hear these, but since I bought the JBL Studio 530's last fall for $300 for the pair, I can't justify trying these...the JBL's are soooo good...IMO...

[@grin0686]

@zero Fidelity You've given rave reviews on the Triangle BRO3 and not to mention it's considered one of your top 3 picks of all time. With that said, I have an opportunity to pick up a pair of Focal (JM Lab) 816v for $700. I haven't listened to either in person and I believe I would really enjoy the BRO3 based on your review. In your opinion, are the Focal 816v to good of a deal not to pass up or would you choose BRO3 simply for the overall goodness you get? Thx

[@FrancescoScinico]

I purchased them, broke them in, and compared them to my Polk LSiM703. They sounded more similar than different (BR03 with a tad more midrange presence, the Polk more balanced and neutral). The Polks are twice as heavy, ten times as beautiful, and a bit cheaper (on sale). I returned the BR03s.

[@AvneeshDwivedi]

It's lovely to see how you revisit your own thoughts and re-evaluate! That's a unique ability. It would be great if you can help me with a decision I wanna make with these speakers. I have decided to get RELs with these Triangles and would you recommend 2 T/5i sub-woofers or 1 T/7i? It would greatly help... Thank you in advance!! :)

[@ZeroFidelity]

If I had to chose between those options, I'd go with two T5i's most of the time. However... the best fit for you will hinge on a few variables. For example: If you're in a small room and/or you are mostly concerned with quick, tuneful bass, then two T5i's will deliver the better a great bang for the buck. If however, you want speed with some visceral output, then go with the t7i with the plan of buying a second later down the road. Have fun!

[@coldcraze]

Just want to say I bought the Bro3's for my 30th birthday, based on your review and a few others, and they're amazing. Upgrading from Mordaunt Short 902s. The tone is spot on, my favourite is the drums they just sound perfect. Also it's surprising how detailed the treble is, yet unlike the 902s and metal domes it never pierces or screeches. Most of all I'm noticing instruments I never did with the 902s, great separation of everything going on.

[@tknx2948]

I've had Chane A1RX-Cs for my bedroom speakers which are still amazing speakers for cheap. Been debating about adding a sub vs changing out for the Triangles vs some smaller floorstanders... There are just too many great choices nowadays.

[@CM-dw3gh]

The Q Acoustics 3060S compliments these nicely. Its slim line but less boomy like youd get with larger subs which suit more home theatre set ups. If music is your main preference, this is a great solution

[@tknx2948]

Another question - would you go larger to BR08s or up the Triangle chain to the Geneses?

[@snakedude61]

I'm really curious to know these versus the wharfedale 11.2 also the diamond 225

[@devinwilliams4851]

This is the first time I've heard you mention the LRS. I understand why (difficult to accomodate) but the prospect of audiophile-level sound for a reasonable price is hard to pass up. I guess I'll pay for it (literally) when I try to find an amplifier to power them.

[@theeverydayaudiophile4147]

I purchased & reviewed these speakers once they were back in stock at Adorama after your rave review. I agree that these check off a lot of boxes for most people & I also agree that the ELAC DBR62 appeals to a smaller # of people out there (including me). Initially, I had the Borea BR03 paired with a NAD C 316BEE and it did ok. I then matched it up with a Cambridge Audio CXA60 and, in comparison, that really woke these speakers up. Lastly, I paired them with the Musical Fidelity M2si and that is, in my humble opinion, a wonderful match. Thanks for your reviews Sean!

[@1antastik]

Thank you Sean for this "living with" series, which is the most interesting you do. Your review makes me consider these Triangle Boreas but suddenly my biggest constraint pops up. Due to room constraints, I am forced to place speakers at 20 cm (about 8 inches) from the back wall. Which is in your opinion the best speaker for this kind of placement?

[@ZeroFidelity]

It depends on what you want. 8 inches should be OK provided the sidewall is relatively far away.

[@1antastik]

Oh and by the way, to have the tweeter level with ears, I should place the speakers upside down. Would this be a detriment to any sound aspect such as imaging and soundstage? Thank you!

[@olegpa]

Hi, happy new year !!! 🙂 My little question : I see now in one Montreal store Triangle bro 3 costs 699CAD. I see also Kef Q150 costs the same 699CAD (Original price), but right now they are on special and they costs 399CAD. So what do you think ? Triangle bro3 699CAD vs Kef Q150 399CAD (after rebate) ? Thanks

[@AmbientWanderer]

@ Zero Fidelity How would these sound with the Marantz PM 5005 ?

[@melraine919]

Hello 👋 Sean Splendid demo and info of the Triangle Bros 3, I know you mentioned not having them to close to the wall but I’m considering them to replace my four Mission surround speakers 🔊 using the Triangle Bros 3 wall mounted with fully flexible wall brackets Because I would like something with a bit more oomph! For the surround’s. What’s your thoughts 💭 Or has anybody else tried this 🤔 UK

[@luxpiotr]

Can you compare to Focal Aria 906 or Kef R300? Generally my target is Kef LS50w (wireless).

[@1324390]

Would a Reisong A10 Tube Amp with its 6x2 class A watts be able to drive the BR03 ?

[@user-wp1ir3et2u]

Hi Sean .What's your opinion on Wharfedale denton 85 speakers?any review of them soon ? Greetings from Greece .

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

The t shirt and wall colours work well together

[@cyberyoda0]

Great review. I've seen you review other Triangle products, but this is the only in the BRO series. What about the BRO7, 8, & 9? Will these speakers work well in a 5.1 setting as well?

[@ZeroFidelity]

My guess is that they'd be badass for HT. The reason why I haven't covered the towers is because others have done so already. I admit that I'm interested in the 9's, but those won't be available in the US until they get the packing materials sorted to withstand the US shipping services.

[@lucianvictorgudiu8926]

@@ZeroFidelity Hello Sean, my pair of triangle br02 just arrived today, i got a super deal for black friday and my only question is, would their performance suffer if use a high power AVR like sony str-dn1080 ? or should i go with a iotavx only ? i plan to run only these two speaker,not a multi chanel . (the point is to use the volume with one remote, one source for movies,music etc ) . i am very interested in your answer,because i dont want to sacrifice the sound of them,i will go with either option just to hear them at maximum potential :D . Thanks in advance !!! really like your chanel .

[@Mourik131]

Im intrested in what you think of the QLN Prestige 3 speakers? can you test them?

[@lukesvybihal7959]

Hi, I'm thinking of buying new speakers. I move between Dali Oberon 3 and Triangle Borea BRO3. Which ones are better and more comfortable to listen to?

[@jordantewari]

What a Legend.

[@limbobo3599]

Hi, love your content!. are the bro3 good with hard hitting edm music (hardstyle)? any other speaker in the same budget range that will do a good job with that genres of music? Thanks!

[@no0kieNRW]

In my experience they are excellent for edm

[@howardkaye6104]

Hi, I I like your video's and subscribed to your channel last evening. I'm new to this again after being away for some years. Do I still need an amp and pre-amp with these speakers? I will only be using Tidal or Pandora streaming through my I-phone. I love the sound of tube amps Mono or stereo but not sure if solid state is the way to go. Sound wise and price wise. I listen to smooth jazz anc light classical. Can you please recommend an amp or pre-amp if needed to go with these speakers? At this point I don't want to go crazy with prices being what they are. Thank you in advance, Howard

[@sukhmansandhu9535]

Hey i just got the BRO3 s today and hooked them up to my anthem mrx 520. And off the first listen i was very underwhelmed especially with the bass. It seemed much worse than my logitech g560 subwoofer and that is a really low quality sub. Is there something im missing with these or do i need a subwoofer with the triangles? I have a other speakers in my house as well like the svs ultra towers and klipsch rp 8000f but the bro3 s were very underwhelming to me. I placed an order for the iotavx to pair with these but im thinking about just returning these.

[@bluerev]

Have you heard the BR02's? Is there any difference to the br03's in terms of tonality and overall presentation? Looking for a pair of speakers for a smallish room (4x3 meters). Important criteria: genre-agnostic, not too forward/bright and not boomy when placed about 20-30 cm from the wall.

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Watching this again! Looking for a budget speaker like this - Any comment on a budget speaker if your looking for tone or natural sounding speakers? Thanks and will be watching more reviews....

[@JoseGarcia-oo4mc]

Thanks

[@treyhorn5645]

That was great ! 👍✌️

[@shaunyweavey2470]

Sean I'm torn between the Borea br03 and the Elac Uni-fi UB52 your thoughts would seriously help .

[@rob_66]

It's been 5 months since I bought my pair and they are staying. Just what Sean mentions here these speakers are entertaining and fun. Triangle has released them in a new color, light oak with a cream front and a grey "tweed" grill. S..t! I wan't a pair of those as well.....

[@ralex3697]

Just purchased these in the light oak, looks very nice. Good value

[@ellypsis603]

The BR08 are also great :)

[@xtctaz]

What speaker stands did you use for this speaker and how high should they be?

[@ace19015]

hello are you able to tell me do you think this would be a good speaker for home theater with the matching center channel I was also looking at the svs prime bookshelf and matching center.

[@dudemastermaster8944]

Could you review the Dynaudio Floor Stands Evoke 30? (Or 50). Good review :-) dude.

[@seankasabuske1986]

Zero Fidelity (Sean/Shawn) - I have three questions for you: (1) Have you heard the BR02s? (2) If not, would you consider doing a review of that speaker? (3) If you have heard them, do they also need to be three feet from the wall for good sound quality? I think that the BR03 would be ideal for my taste and budget (the ELACs are too laid back and the Klipsch are too forward), but I keep my stereo in my bedroom, which is too small to permit that much space between the wall and the speaker. I'm wondering if the BR02s might be a solution? I would expect them to have less bass and therefore placement would be less critical, and that the character of the sound would be similar to the BR03.

[@johnholmes912]

The BR02 needs to be even further away from the wall as they are not front-posted like the BR03

[@chaarrrt]

Hello! How would you say these Borea BR03 compare to Monitor Audio Bronze 2 / BX2?

[@tcc5750]

8:10 - Agreed. I have the ELAC DBR62 and BR03 here, and the DBR62 can come across as boring sometimes. It is detailed and has nice punchy bass, but it can be boring. The BR03 have a little less bass, but frankly has better soundstaging, and is more lively.

[@TSLstudio2010]

Are you going to compare these with the Triangle Active BRO3 BT, when they come out!?

[@Alborzdy]

who knows how they sound compare to Polk audio s20e? Is it worth switching from Polk to Triangle, especially for listening to music at low volume?

[@georgexydous2891]

how does these compare to kef q series or polk audio s60? im mainly interested in movies

[@spyrosnousis4143]

Excellent video ... You are the man ! I have the receiver rxv 677 Yamaha and I am thinking to buy br03 .. how will it work together ? Thanks for the time

[@ZeroFidelity]

It'll have enough power for the Trios. I have no idea what the tonal match will be like.

[@steeplejock]

It would be good to hear a Zero Fidelity review of Wharfedale Linton speakers.

[@frederickshelborn6911]

With Elac DBR62, Triangle BR03/BR02, and Wharfedale 225... Can we even tell the difference between $500 "budget" speakers and say $1,000-$2,000 mid-tier speakers (Dynaudio, used Harbeths, Revel, Fritz)? I'd love to hear opinions on this. I have a pair of Dynaudio Excite X14's and I'm still tempted to try out a pair of BR02--even though I know it's 1/3 the MSRP. Then again, part of me says, "how on earth can they compete with $1400 speakers?". Have we gotten to the point that budget and mid-tier are blurred? I'm starting to think finding your preferred "sound" (bright vs dark, mid bass bump vs flat, forward mids vs recessed, wall placement limitations) is even MORE important than the price.

[@johnholmes912]

Here in the UK the Triangles are a lot cheaper .The best price for Elac Debut Reference DBR62 right now is £479.00. I picked up the BR03s for £320

[@jamesveach6918]

i have a pair of vintage polk that look just like them and sounds amazing.

[@ShipinPro]

I have Polk Monitor 70s Series II, is a move to BR08 a lateral move and waste?