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The Triangle Borea BR02 Pack offers a complete solution for creating a true 5.0 home cinema system. This setup brings together four BR02 bookshelf speakers and a BRC1 center channel, delivering perfect sonic coherence to transform your living room into a private screening room. Triangle, a French manufacturer established in Soissons since 1980, continues its tradition of acoustic innovation with this pack, born from the passion of Renaud de Vergnette.
The BR02 speakers feature a 25 mm silk dome tweeter equipped with EFS (Efficient Flow System) technology, a proprietary innovation that combines the dome with a specially developed waveguide. This configuration ensures even dispersion of high frequencies throughout the listening area. The compact neodymium motor generates high magnetic power with an integrated cooling system.
The 13 cm mid-bass driver uses a 100% natural cellulose pulp diaphragm, a Triangle signature since its inception. This untreated white membrane avoids coloration in the midrange. The optimized cone profile offers an extended response from 51 Hz to 22 kHz. The BRC1 center channel shares the same EFS tweeter but incorporates two 13 cm drivers in a D’Appolito configuration, ensuring optimal horizontal dispersion for clear dialogue.
Triangle has developed the DVAS (Driver Vibration Absorption System), which uses internal perforated MDF panels with high-density EVA joints. This design absorbs vibrations from the diaphragms, drastically reducing unwanted resonances. Each BR02 features a rear bass-reflex port precisely calculated for deep bass extension without turbulence. The included rubber feet further enhance vibration isolation, preserving the purity of the sound.
The available finishes blend seamlessly into modern interiors. The compact dimensions of the BR02 (176 x 310 x 274 mm) allow for multiple setups: shelves, TV stands, or dedicated Triangle S01/S02 stands. The BRC1 center (485 x 176 x 274 mm) naturally fits near your screen. Optional gray magnetic grilles protect the drivers while maintaining a clean, minimalist look.
This pack excels in rooms from 20 to 30 m². The high sensitivity (89 dB/W/m for the BR02, 90 dB/W/m for the BRC1) makes pairing with any audio-video amplifier easy. A 30-50 watt model is sufficient for comfortable listening levels. The 5.0 setup remains scalable with the possible addition of a Borea subwoofer. In pure stereo, two BR02s create a high-quality Hi-Fi system, maximizing your investment through this versatility.
What is the ideal distance between the speakers for optimal setup?
For the front speakers, space the BR02s 2 to 3 meters apart depending on your screen width, forming an equilateral triangle with your listening position. The surround speakers should ideally be placed at 110-120 degrees from the listening axis, slightly elevated compared to the front speakers to create an immersive atmosphere.
Can I use this pack without a subwoofer?
Absolutely. The BR02s go down to 51 Hz, providing sufficient bass for most content. Adding a subwoofer is still recommended for fans of impactful special effects or electronic music, but the pack works perfectly well in a 5.0 configuration.
Can I mix this pack with other Triangle speakers?
Triangle designs its ranges with tonal consistency in mind, allowing for combinations. You can replace the front BR02s with BR08 floorstanders or add the new BR04 as surrounds to create custom setups while maintaining sonic homogeneity.
Patrick
Completely satisfied with these speakers, the sound and build quality from Triangle is always there despite the small size of this kit.
Comment from June 08, 2022 — Experience from May 28, 2022
Thibaut
Very complete and excellent quality speaker pack, I dreamed of it, now it's a reality.
Comment from February 21, 2022 — Experience from January 28, 2022
Jacques
Excellent speakers! I am truly delighted! The highs, lows, and of course the mids are all rendered marvelously. Audiophiles will appreciate when I tell them that the frequency response is linear between 30 and 20,000 Hz, which is rare for speakers. As a music lover, I really appreciate these! I highly recommend them to you!
Comment from May 25, 2021 — Experience from May 04, 2021
