Do I need an amplifier for the BR03?

Yes. These are passive speakers with no built-in amplification, so they need a stereo amp or receiver. Their 90 dB/W/m sensitivity means even low-power amps drive them to loud levels.

How big a room will they fill?

Triangle rates them for rooms of roughly 15 to 30 square meters. In larger spaces they still play loud but give up some low-end weight.

Do they come with stands?

No. They are designed to sit on dedicated stands such as Triangle's S02 or S04, which are sold separately.

How do they compare with the KEF Q350?

The BR03 is more sensitive and more forward, with punchier bass; the Q350 is more neutral and placement-tolerant. The Triangle suits rock and vocals, the KEF suits critical listening.

A pair of BR03 speakers with magnetic grilles. Speaker cable and stands are not included.

Can I use them as home theater fronts?

Yes. Their 100 W power handling and 46 Hz extension let them serve as front left and right channels in a small to mid-size room.

Where can I buy the Triangle Borea BR03 Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers?

11 stores we checked sell it, including electronicsexpo.com, Amazon, Adorama, Macy's, Target.

Triangle Borea BR03 Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers

Q: Where is the Triangle Borea BR03 Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers cheapest?

At Adorama, for $399.00, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the BR03 as one of the strongest value bookshelf speakers in its class, praising its punch, scale and natural midrange. Most criticism centers on its forward treble and the need for careful placement and stands.

What people mention

SoundPraisedListeners describe a lively, dynamic presentation with scale beyond the cabinet size.
BassPraisedOwners note deep, punchy low end for a bookshelf, though placement matters.
TrebleMixedSome find the silk dome smooth, others hear it as forward with lean amplification.
MidrangePraisedThe cellulose cone is called natural and uncolored on vocals.
PlacementMixedReviewers say it needs stands and distance from walls to avoid boomy bass.

About the Triangle Borea BR03 Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers

The Triangle Borea BR03 is a pair of bookshelf speakers designed to sit on a dedicated stand (S02 or S04). Each speaker has a 25mm EFS silk dome tweeter and a 16cm midrange/bass driver. The size suits listeners who want the performance of a floor-standing speaker in a compact cabinet.

The EFS (Efficient Flow System) tweeter pairs the silk dome with a phase plug that evens out high-frequency dispersion, which reduces directivity across the room. The dome sits inside a partial horn loading that reduces reflections. A neodymium motor drives it, and a cooling system supports power handling.

The midrange driver has a membrane of 100% natural cellulose paper with no surface treatment, developed for the Esprit Ez series. The cone profile was redesigned for greater rigidity and an extended frequency response. It is matched to a short-travel suspension for control of the moving parts. The speaker is intended for rooms of 15 to 30 m2.

Type

Bookshelf speakers, sold as a pair

Tweeter

25mm EFS silk dome with phase plug and neodymium motor

Midrange/bass

16cm natural cellulose paper cone

Grill

Magnetic

Sensitivity

90 dB/W/m

Frequency range

46 Hz - 22 kHz (+/- 3 dB)