Reviewing the Triangle Borea BR03 Speaker

[@johnholmes912]

I've been listening to a pair of these for about a month, and the more I listen the more I like. Surprisingly good bass extension

[@thevinylattack]

They're definitely a solid performer.

[@dmnddog7417]

I've owned my pair of BR03 for over a year now, and I have no complaints. I have them connected to my Cambridge AXR100, and everything I've outputted through them sounds great (CD, TT, TV). I originally had them toed in a bit, but when I rearranged my room I decided to try them face out straight ahead, and they actually sound better. I love these speakers.

[@thevinylattack]

I quite like them myself.

[@ballisonfargo]

Bought my set in 2019 and still love them.

[@georgedomse]

This is the first video of yours I stumbled upon and MAN the production quality is top notch. Finally an audio reviewer who cares about his own video and AUDIO quality!Great job.

[@thevinylattack]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@kingofskateop]

I also purchased this speaker few weeks ago, and all I can say that the speaker feels so transparent and natural that almost I can't sense any medium or source between me and the music.

[@thevinylattack]

They are exceptionally clean.

[@edholmwood]

Great review. I appreciate your ability to communicate what you were hearing in a succinct manner and you keep it entertaining. Thank you.

[@thevinylattack]

I appreciate that.

[@richieg7371]

I've got the Br02 in my bedroom & they are amazing

[@thevinylattack]

I haven't had a chance to hear the 02's, but I can imagine they'd be pretty good in a smaller room.

[@neilfisher7999]

Nice review. You are very articulate, well spoken and entertaining in your reviews.

[@thevinylattack]

Thank you kindly.

[@neilfisher7999]

@@thevinylattack I'm kind of new to your channel and haven't watch all of your prior reviews so maybe you have already done this, but I would like to see some upgrade cartridge reviews. Thanks again. Keep up the great content.

[@thevinylattack]

@@neilfisher7999 It's in the works :-)

[@neilfisher7999]

@@thevinylattack Awesome, thanks!

[@t0nyxgq]

Your review with the high quality production is like reading a review from an audiophile magazine but it's video. Great content! Hope your channel grows and get more views.

[@thevinylattack]

Thank you very much for that!

[@jamesriley72281]

Love these speakers so much. Stoked to see your thoughts.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad you liked the vid.

[@bradyazell]

I just saw this review however I had purchased these speakers about a month before this was posted. I had a pair of Klipsch RP600M that I felt were too shrill. I absolutely love these speakers. I have them hooked up to a 300B tube amp and they are fantastic in that pairing. Very articulate review which gained you a new sub.

[@thevinylattack]

Welcome aboard!

[@dan4466]

I had the 600m’s also in the gorgeous piano black and just got the BR03’s. Love them. I felt the same as you about the 600m. I had the 500m which I preferred to the 600, but wanted the piano black. The finish wasn’t enough to make me keep them.

[@davidmeffert2237]

Chris, I am new to your channel and I have really enjoyed your videos so far. I love my Br03's. I started upgrading my system shortly after buying them, moving up from a used Yamaha YP-D6 and an AS701 integrated to a Rega P6 and an Elix-R integrated amp. I still haven't upgraded my speakers as I haven't found any yet that sound significantly better. I think Triangle really did a great job with these.

[@thevinylattack]

I'd have to agree.

[@davidmeffert2237]

I actually just did an in home demo of the KEF LS50 Meta. They were nice, but I still prefer the Br03.

[@thevinylattack]

@@davidmeffert2237 Interesting.

[@hashman3171]

Yes!!!! Been waiting for a speaker review!!!

[@thevinylattack]

I'm working on getting more, it just takes some time.

[@vinylshenanigans7638]

I’ve had the comete for about 5 years. I love my triangles.

[@thevinylattack]

I haven't had a chance to hear those. Hopefully at some point.

[@TLA1014]

Thank you so much, Chris, for this review! I loved the demo I got while visiting Crescendo Fine Audio and would really like to have these speakers! I really appreciate your insight!!!

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@danashay]

Hi Chris! Another very fine show. Well written, enunciated and spoken. I appreciate your efforts. Your speed and timing, never hurried, really always stand out. Very respectful, the way you treated, or, retreated from the onus of mispronouncing people's names in another language. The occasional f-bomb makes your unpretentious delivery seem like you are speaking just to me. Just perfect. I'm tickled your path has been a little smoother, lately. Things seem to be coming together for you, you deserve it, and we benefit from all of that. Thanks for being there for us all. And for sneaking in that little Hegel referance. Please carry on! Dana

[@thevinylattack]

I appreciate the continued support Dana, it means a lot.

[@mikestrieber]

Excellent review. I love your style. I like how you spend more time discussing various types of music through the speakers. Thanks! I'll be watching.

[@thevinylattack]

I appreciate it.

[@olivieramar1]

Thanks so much for introducing us to these speakers. I was looking for a secondary set of speakers for my office that were smaller and after seeing your video did a bunch more research. I ended picking up an open box in mint condition for $305. I can't believe how amazing they are and how much they punch above their weight class. I was also looking at teh comete series too from them, but these are going to be way enough. I've got them paired with a Sansui AU-555a and it's like they were made to go together.

[@thevinylattack]

I can see how they'd pair up nice with a classic amp. I'm glad to hear it's working out for you.

[@olivieramar1]

@@thevinylattack Totally. Quick question, if I was to add a sub, what sub would you recommend I look at?

[@thevinylattack]

@@olivieramar1 There are a lot of options available, but I have the SVS 3000 Micro and I think it's fantastic.

[@philbiker3]

Looking to replace a pair of old Mirage M290iS speakers that just went boom. Found your review. Thanks for a nice production you describe how these speakers sound in a way I can understand. Well done.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@barlow2976]

I just upgraded my system to a used Denon PMA600ne and some ex-demo Br03s, at a cost of just over £500. I could have cried when I first heard Dusty through them, I've never heard her like that. Ditto other singers and strummers, just beautifull, sweet and clean. Wes Montgomery's notes never sounded cleaner. I am bowled over by them, but there again I was coming from the bargain basement.

[@VMX1.]

Great Review Chris.

[@thevinylattack]

Thanks!

[@careystuart]

Excellent choice of sound track music! I love my BRO3's, I'm using a Dynaco ST70 amp and a Thorens TD 165 front end and they sound great.

[@thevinylattack]

I try to keep a good soundtrack for reviews.

[@peterlundskow4061]

I agree they got back to me when I emailed them in one day & love these speakers for the price!

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@andrewcastro2530]

Your right , Desperado was a good movie. Never saw it before!! Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@thevinylattack]

It's a classic (which makes me feel old).

[@rayludwig1381]

I've had my pair for about 9 months. Before I bought them I watched and read all the reviews I could find. I haven't watched a review of them in awhile. Now that I'm very comfortable with these speakers I really enjoyed your review. I like all your videos and was very happy to hear you talk about something I own. I agree with pretty much everything you said, and two things in particular. Break in time. It was about 3 weeks for me, and worth the wait. Anyone interested in the BR03's needs to take that into consideration. Secondly, the music I listen to most is jazz, and it shines on these. Although I agree with you on the bass, I feel it could be quicker on these, but tonaly I love their bass. I actually have mine out around a meter from the back wall, and found that tightened up the bass, although made it less strong, but I do have them paired to a subwoofer and am very happy. Once again, great review.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad you liked it. I know I'm far from the first to get to these speakers in a review, but I still very much enjoyed it.

[@dmnddog7417]

I also think the sound on my pair has improved over time, but even in those first few days, they were fantastic. For me the bass is just fine as they are. I'm very happy with them.

[@nelsono4315]

I own the Bro3 and pair them with a Carver M500T power amp, 250wpc. I am very happy with them.

[@thevinylattack]

Nice!

[@nelsono4315]

@@thevinylattack UPDATE: I made some changes and now drive the BRO3 with the Jeff Rowland 125 power amp and the Schiit Freya+. Very happy with the presentation 🙂

[@eltonc1505]

I've heard the bro 3's and also watched every single bro 3 review video on you tube... and I must say your review was the most I could relate with... no fancy jargon... no confusing lines... !!! Dont understand why Shawn is so glorified !!! wrt to bass, u hit nail on the head... Do you think a single subwoofer will resolve the issue of lack of oomph ? Thanks so much for the video... 👍

[@skipcampbell239]

7 month update...they are fantastic...i did have a break in time about 3-4 hours..that is when they just took off...I am now wanting the bro8 speakers for my main system.....

[@thomasedward2231]

What has worked for me having Triangles is not to toe in until they are broken in. I have higher end ones that say to tow in but that took some time. Any centering that was present got smeared by highs. Stereo panning was exaggerated and annoying. Straight out all of this was far far less fatiguing and really nice but you knew something was left to shine (at least for my American ears) After that break the center was clear with really nice depth and the highs were fantastic - lively and exciting. Just my 2 cents. Great video! (I’m also team horns low powered amps so I have a bias and have patience enjoy waiting for that sound to dial in. I use an alto sax to measure break in on tubes, amps and speakers. I’m a freak)

[@thevinylattack]

That sounds like a pretty good idea to me. If I get more speakers from them, I'll give it a try.

[@peterlundskow4061]

I would also add while I am a more jazz & lighter rock listener when I play the soundtrack from Blade Runner 2049 with the Taiko drums the Bro3s I think do a great job at reproducing them. In fact the first time I played that track at 10 feet away I could feel the air being pushed towards me by the speakers, felt like a breeze coming through the house. Personally, I had both the ELACs & these in my home to see which to buy & for me there was no contest.

[@BrandonAttarDbran]

Which did you keep ?

[@ralphaelmathews2851]

Thanks for the review. Love the T-shirt, you have link for the T-shirt?

[@phantomsri]

I agree with something you mention, their support is good. I email them asking about the 3 ohms minimum impedence for BR08. Ask them will it be a issue with my Denon x3600h. They reply me back in few hours. They say no issues at all. With quite good explanation.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm happy to hear that.

[@scottbaylor6215]

Excellent review. Enjoyed it.

[@thevinylattack]

Thank you kindly!

[@DaveKingMusic]

What would be a good receiver to pair with these for a stereo and surround system? Thanks!

[@thevinylattack]

I don't really do surround sound systems (other than my personal one) so I'm afraid I'm no help there. You might try Technodad's KZbin channel.

[@handwoundpickups6555]

Great review thanks I am thinking of getting these.

[@thevinylattack]

Let us all know how you like them.

[@handwoundpickups6555]

@@thevinylattack thanks I will they should be arriving Monday.👍

[@johnmiller3689]

I've had these for about 8 months, absolutely love them! I set them up following the recommendations they suggested and towed them in 15 degrees. I do typically listen when with loudness button on to get bass boost They sound amazing. Can you make a recommendation for a sub woofer? I have a Marantz 2270. Thank you for the review

[@thevinylattack]

I quite liked them myself.

[@johnmiller3689]

@@thevinylattack I would like to try them with a sub woofer. I have a Marantz 2270. Any recommendations to check out?

[@thevinylattack]

@@johnmiller3689 Depending on your budget, you might want to take a look at offerings from SVS and REL.

[@johnmiller3689]

@@thevinylattack Thank you, seeing some great recs on the SVS 3000 Micro

[@smkordis]

ELAC also has some decent speakers/sub-woofer that are very reasonable.

[@jonathansaindon788]

I can get a deal on the powere BT version of the BR03 for $75 more. Does it sound the same

[@jasonmccarty9]

I’m on week 2 with these and I’m considering returning because their forward nature bothers my ears. But I LOVE how they sound with acoustic guitar and vocals. Will the forward nature settle back as you alluded to or will they always be forward?

[@thevinylattack]

That's hard to say as everyone's tastes are different. Mine settled in enough that I had no trouble. I'd suggest running them in as much as possible for the moment and seeing what you get. If they're not for you, they're not for you. That's part of the process sometimes.

[@michaeljenkins9908]

I also have the BRO3's, and I tamed the forwardness with heavy duty gold plated copper Pangea banana plugs from Audio Advisor and some Mogami W3104 speaker cables from Parts Express. Good luck!

[@marksonsparks698]

I'm assuming you sellotaped the banana plugs to the speaker cones.

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

Great forthright commentary all through the video. I have but one question to ask. Have you tried to evaluate a set of speakers using Santana? Plenty of all needed sounds and harmonics can be found on his albums.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm sure I have in the past, but I haven't used any Santana recently.

[@FlyGuy457]

Similar yet opposite experience with Klipsch. Owned a pair of the very well reviewed RP600m. Issue with a tweeter. Email to Amazon, with immediate answer-they couldn't help, call the folks that we sell through-great said they. Called them, immediate response-we can't help, call Klipsch. I sold audio for 20 years, was not used to the "we don't do that" answer. Called Klipsch-no answer. Emailed Klipsch, 90 days passed and 4 emails from me. Their reply, we are really busy. But hang in there. 4 of the same exact message from Klipsch. I said goodbye to that 600 hundred dollar sale and will speak nothing but truth about my experience. Shame on them.

[@MasterofPlay7]

But they have 5 years warranty

[@paulroscelli2545]

I have the Bro 2 and they are wonderful

[@thevinylattack]

I haven't heard them, but I'd like to.

[@skipcampbell239]

I bought the BRO3 damm they are awesome ,i have them hooked up to my sansui 9090 OH YEA!!!!!

[@thevinylattack]

I'm happy to hear that.

[@skipcampbell239]

@@thevinylattack your review was the most balanced and accurate...thanks

[@exionem]

Emotiva B2, Heco 300 Aurora or these? Decisions...

[@thevinylattack]

I haven't heard the other two, so I'm afraid I'm no help there.

[@jonfoss3437]

How about clasic rock ??

[@smkordis]

Another informative and entertaining video. Thanks!

[@thevinylattack]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@holdenleynes833]

I just tried contacting the manufacturer. Let's see if they respond. I've been emailing and phone messaging the Montreal distributor, Motet, for the past couple of months about replacing a BR03 woofer at my cost and they have not replied to me. If you're buying this in Canada, don't expect a swift response at all when after sales service is required.

[@matthieuphaneuf]

Contact centre hi-fi instead . I got mines from them and I have a superb customer service

[@ricardocastrodelgado3588]

Hi Cris, I`d like to leave a question: Currently I am giving a try to an Energy CB-20 bookshelf, and even though I am finding them good, there´s no much reviews about them out there.. Not only you, but other reviewers as well don´t talk much about Energy speakers. Wonder why.

[@thevinylattack]

I've just never had anyone show interest.

[@ricardocastrodelgado3588]

@@thevinylattack I see. Well, my question actually would be what´s your impressions about Energy bookshelf speakers? Have you ever heard the entry level line, such as mine? Thank U

[@thevinylattack]

​@@ricardocastrodelgado3588 I haven't heard anything from them. Sorry.

[@jeremyr722]

You know I think how a speaker looks is really important. Those are very nice looking imo. That was a factor when I was lookin for my speakers, and I love the way my Dirty Weekends look AND sound. I don’t understand why a person would buy an ugly speaker (Wilson 😬) when there are so many beautiful speakers out there. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@davidbalentine2110]

Yea. I was gonna spend $100,000 on some speakers, but I found these other ones for only $69.95 on Amazon. And they look soooo much better.

[@thevinylattack]

It's a piece of furniture that you live with and enjoy regularly. I'd agree that the look of a hifi component can play a part.

[@br6480]

I’ve had my vinyl since I was a teenager( very long time ago ) and would like to start listening to them again. Sadly I used to listen to my albums on a all in one stereo system and now have no clue where to start😔. Thank you for the review of speakers and turntables now if you could just help me with the rest of the system I’m going to need.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm hoping to get through all of that before long.

[@madhusudheendran3871]

Could you suggest some amplifiers in 500-1000$ to pair with Br03.

[@thevinylattack]

That's a pretty broad range, so there are a host of options available. I'd probably look at amps that have a slightly warmer sound to balance out the top end of the Bro 3.

[@TriAmpMyFi]

Hey Vinyl Attack........................................ As a Marshall user, a musician & ubiquitous stand mount/subwoofer advocate, I ask why you would not propose an alternative to the subwoofer knee-jerk solution? They do exist. Some potential buyers may not be using these for electronic dance music, some types of pipe organ music or as home theater effects. This frequent buyer is one that is purchasing speakers to playback music comprised of non-synthetic instrument based music. For them, getting to 15Hz is not only unimportant but doesn't exist at all in the recordings they play. For a myriad of reasons, the objective is really about getting to about 40Hz flat. Equally important isn't just how low, but how well they sound up higher to blend with the next driver. With cone midrange's to around 250Hz & compression horn midrange's to about 800Hz. SubWoofers do a terrible job, if at all, with these desired ranges. For the alternative, I recommend extending the bass with drivers of similar design & construction. In this case, paper cone woofers which have an acoustic quality such as this 9:29 . Specifically, add a pair of Marshall 1X15 passive bass cabinets with a simple passive 2-way crossover. At about $300 bucks each, they'll be very competitive to a Sub's price and there's no need to buy stands for the stand mounts. Now, there is a stereo pair of LF drivers which will do a far, far superior job at blending with the Bro's and maintaining the tonal qualities of instruments all the way down. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@rmzidann]

So I bought the BR02 about a year ago, and I found it to be veiled and dark sounding with not much clarity in the upper mid range or treble. Cheap audio man had a review of the speakers, and he felt the same way. And almost all other reviewers have mentioned that the bass is quite good and deep for the size of the speakers. So hearing you saying that the bass is not as deep and the treble and midrange are bright, just doesn’t seem consistent with my experience or the other reviewers. They are on sale for $319 now. I loved the fit and finish of the smaller brother of the speaker so I suspect the same exact high-quality fit and finish for this one but I’m afraid that the midrange and treble will be veiled for my taste.

[@thevinylattack]

Well, the BR03 isn't the BR02 and every person I've talked with about the 03 feels very similar to me in its sound performance. Take that for what you will.

[@NsteveA]

I'm really interested in these as well and I'm sure I've seen the same conflicting reviews. It could be that they take weeks and not hours to break in and/or it could be a QC/material source difference in a manufacturing run owing to COVID or... anything else. I haven't checked into this so have no idea if it's true but in another channel/thread it was pointed out that the negative reviews were clustered around the light oak finished ones. Anyway, they're down to $370 now so I'm going to pull the trigger on a Walnut pair... and in a surprising turn of events I'll be able to compare them to the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2's that just turned up. $450, open box. I'm not sure if I can get them far enough out from my walls, and still out of the wya to tame the bass resonance but I thought I'd try at that price.

[@Alex-io6ky]

@@NsteveA any thoughts after listening to both speakers ?

[@NsteveA]

@@Alex-io6ky I fell in love with the Wharfedales and stopped searching! I paid $450 for a pair in their outlet and I can listen to these things all day.

[@johnholmes912]

most reviewers think the sound is the opposite of veiled: Bright and forward

[@trevorgriffiths5136]

Great review thanks, I am so tempted to try a pair of these speakers. Has anyone paired them with a Uniti Star? My man cave is 15ft x 7ft. Many thanks.

[@angelheart7643]

I could get those Boreas and the Dali Oberon 3 for exactly the same price brand new. What would be your preference for a 20 qm2 living room and only hearing CDs and records? What do you think would pair better with my Technics 70s vintage amp SU-7700 ?

[@thevinylattack]

I haven't heard the Dali, so I can't really say.

[@albeklik8055]

I can't believe are you for real😊

[@SHAVEFAN71]

I purchased these and the Cambridge Audio AXR85, using the Fluance RT85. I'm not sure, or looking for advice, that the BR03 and AXR85 are a good match. I was wondering if you had any advice on this pairing. I have come to the conclusion that I'm not as great at hearing music as I thought. Considering Fleetwood Mac album Rumors, the copy I have Is the clear one from Walmart. I read everywhere that it's simply a terrible recording. I think it sounds amazing. I would like your opinion on the pairing of these two. Love your reviews!! Keep up the great work.

[@thevinylattack]

Unfortunately I haven't heard the two together so I can't really say. Besides, your opinion is the one that matters here. If you're not hearing what you like, you might want to look at something else.

[@SHAVEFAN71]

@@thevinylattack thanks for the advice. I want to try the Bellari VP130 before I change anything.

[@thevinylattack]

@@SHAVEFAN71 I've heard good things about it.

[@llysender]

Hmmm maybe im too new to speakers but the BR03 has alot of characteristics that a good headphone should have. But yes from listening to my friends system i can understand why you would say its lacking bass as there isnt much upper bass bloat giving extra body to the sound. Personally i feel that the BR03 could use some silver in the system and clean sounding tubes to tame the bass a tad to bring it more in line with the vocals. Otherwise i could live with this until the 2022 comete comes out(hopefully with as little delay as possible) and bring it in line with the borea tuning esp the high end being so nicely done so that you can get soaring vocal extension.

[@JoeLaFon3]

I'm using a small Fender guitar amp to play my turntable. Iiiiiii should probably get some speakers

[@thevinylattack]

You'll be glad you did.

[@marksonsparks698]

Or you could get a mono cartridge. Jokes aside, these speakers are now available as the Borea BR03 BT with built in 2-channel amplifier: rather more expensive tho'.

[@phatsmitty]

@ 7:07..... nylon string vs. steel string guitar. Acoustic Alchemy album "Red Dust and Spanish Lace" you will thank me later

[@gnatiu]

Great fo Jazz listening. Absolutely; at least in connection with a Cyrus amp/Cyrus components. NOT so good for listening to "loud" music. Tool or Mastodon over these? No! These speakers are so good; they will become a classic and I will buy another pair. Thanks.

[@thevinylattack]

I pretty much feel the same.

[@waynepollard6879]

Reviews on this are split !

[@1mctous]

Les Freres Trois? No matter what you call it, the Triangles speak music fluently.

[@thevinylattack]

I quite like them myself.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Ha! I used to have that same t-shirt. I sold mine at my store just last week because it was an "Asian" fit and even an XL was too tight for my fat body.

[@thevinylattack]

It does have a bit of a funny fit. It'll probably make its way into my 'lounging around the house' category.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

@@thevinylattack I got mine on eBay a few years ago. It was very long and fairly big around the bottom, but extremely tight under my arms and across chest. Maybe it was a manternity shirt?

[@thevinylattack]

@@TheAgeOfAnalog Mine fits roughly the same, although not as tight. It's just not a flattering look.

[@holdencaulfied7492]

4 minutes of disclaimers, is there a review in here somewhere? Review starts at 6m43s.

[@thevinylattack]

It looks like you answered your own question.

[@holdencaulfied7492]

@@thevinylattack That's because I'm awesome.

[@bryandovbergman5654]

how bout french fries?

[@thevinylattack]

No thanks, I just had a sandwich.

[@marksonsparks698]

Am I hearing you correctly? A company that responds rapidly, helpfully and kindly to a person who wishes to review their product on-line is, in all probability, going to be the same with customers who have issues with their product. I'm not questioning Triangle's integrity, but apparently you haven't flown by commercial airlines recently or purchased items which have developed issues.

[@thevinylattack]

If you had the experience I've had with talking to companies and product reviews, you'd know it's a big deal. I stand by what I said as I'm certain Triangle stands behind their product.

[@Jack-oc2fc]

You trying to pronounce French stuff, being a native english speaker does not 'ruin' anything. What, you don't think the french ever pronounce english words, perhaps incorrectly? Are they ruining our precious english? Obviously not, quit being so sensitive.

[@TriAmpMyFi]

. Exactly. I said the same thing to a Reviewer after he spent 4 minutes apologizing for their chinese pronunciations. Ridiculous & Scary on so many levels. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@jackfalco5351]

got rid of these. easily confused by anything more than a few instruments. awful.