After the Hype! Long Term Impressions of the Triangle Borea BRO3.
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- 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:
• Stunning affordable sp...
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!
Not my smoothest one-take video, but it'll have to do.
always good !⭐️👍
It was good, but you really should have used the term "panache" when describing these. It would have sounded awesome coming from you 🙂
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.
Don't be so hard on yourself man, the information is spot on, that's what most people care about i think.
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. 🙄 🤣🤣🤣
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.
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!
perfect for rock. I actually have issues with these on the high end giving me some tinny sounds when playing EDM.
@@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.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Mentioned both of them in this video man. Buchardt S300 MK II and if you have the money, the Triangle Genese Trio.
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.
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 TH-cam. 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!
which budget amps ($500 to 700) that pairs well with br03?
@@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.
@@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 👍🙂
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.
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. 👍
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.
I really like your "After the Hype" videos. Please go on with that kind of re-reviews.
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.
Triangle is always good😇
Agree
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.
Enjoyed this ‘revisit’ video BRO (sorry, couldn’t resist). You make this gig look easy 😉👍
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.
I love Triangle ❤️
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
Maybe upgrade the crossover components in the your Bro3.
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 ....
Chris Stapleton is incredible. If you don’t like country you aren’t listening to people like him Or Sturgil Simpson, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers or Paul Cauthen. Sean you should do a video on music, what you like and maybe tracks to test hi-fi with?
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.
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.
Nice!
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.)
I wanna know the other 2 speakers that you knew were special.
I mentioned them by name earlier in the vid. ;)
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...
I've owned my Bro3's for over a year and they are truly superb.
My amp is a Cyrus One.
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.
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.
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.
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
I Seriously Dont Like Maggies... I Own a set of the MMG's nothing about them sounds all that good ... Emotiva XMC 2 gen 2 amp pushing them. 300 watts 8 ohms, 500+ into.4 ohm. Analog Emotiva preamp. Gen 1. Thru a Audio Technica at-lp140xp Turntable . The MMGs no matter What I do the speakera. Adjusted million different ways..doesnt matter.
I Seriously Dont Like Maggies... I Own a set of the MMG's nothing about them sounds all that good ... Emotiva XMC 2 gen 2 amp pushing them. 300 watts 8 ohms, 500+ into.4 ohm. Analog Emotiva preamp. Gen 1. Thru a Audio Technica at-lp140xp Turntable . The MMGs no matter What I do the speakera. Adjusted million different ways..doesnt matter.
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!
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?
I like your reviews...straightforward, precise, lots of useful information...you must be a good writer too. Question: are they musical?
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
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
Bought it and IOTAVX S3 based on your recommendation. I don't think there is a better sub 1000 dollar combo
Me, too. Totally agree.
@@orelove the solution I have now is mac mini to topping e30 DAC to the IOTAVX P3 to the BRO3. The e30 DAC is much better than the Wolfson that comes with S3. this little switcheroo costs the same but sound quality better, especially mid range. Plus you get the USB port that unfortunately the S3 does not have. Inspired by Draco' a klipschiit system.
@@jaytorr6701 I am mainly an analogue vinyl guy, but make use of several other features of the SA3. Using a Schiit Mani into L1 for the main phono. Use the SA3 phono input as a secondary. I have my TV optical out going to the Optical in on the SA3 and the external Sony DVD/CD player going to its Coax input. I have a PC connected to an SMSL M300 DAC into L1 and also use the SA3 Bluetooth dongle for occasional connectivity. The SA3 provides great flexibility to my disparate sources.
@@orelove it's cool, and the Bluetooth is actually great quality. I have gone completely digital, swapped with S3 with P3 with a friend who also gave me some nice cables to make up the price difference. At first I thought that the difference in sound was the cables, bur after used the old ones it is clear that it is the external DAC. Maybe not having a preamp and DAC on P3 removes some noise?
@@jaytorr6701 Same conclusion with the phono stage. Used an external Apt Holman, then the Schiit Mani. Both sounded better than the SA3 internal.phono stage, but that was what I expected. Serviceable, but can be improved with external components.
If anyone judges you for Chris Stapleton because he's "Country" then they just don't recognize good music. I suggest listening to The Steeldrivers which is Chris' original bluegrass band. It's a very fun sound and likely would be great through the Bros.
That ain’t country son 😂
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?
Always good to hear your long term reviews.
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 !
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.
That's going to be a great combo. Best of all, that Denafrips stack will survive MANY upgrades. Enjoy!
Im just wondering why go with $500 speakers with $2500+ electronics? Im guessing the ICE powered DIY amp is atleast $200-300
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.
@@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.
@@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?
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
Can you compare to Focal Aria 906 or Kef R300?
Generally my target is Kef LS50w (wireless).
The BR08 are also great :)
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
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Revel Performa3 line. Maybe even compared to KEF R, and comparable Focal lineups. There isn't nearly enough info on those yet. I may even be interested in covering the cost initially, just to have you review them over any other TH-cam channel. Let me know your thoughts... Great video by the way! 😉👍
Thanks! Appreciate the offer. I never take in property that belongs to anybody else due to liability. The product would need to come from Harman International. What I can tell you is that Revel tends to have a dry, open, matter of fact sound that usually has a slight emphasis along the top end and bottom end. Focals have a treble forward, clean sound. KEF has a midrange forward, clean sound.
@@ZeroFidelity - No problem, I can definitely respect that... Thank you though, I still appreciate your feedback! Every little bit of insight helps, especially when I can't hear any of them in person. Keep up the great work! 😉👍
I bought this speakers about a half year ago, second hand(€250,-); the seller bought the KEF's LX 50(? i mean the active ones), that's why.
Before these Triangles i had the Dali Oberon 5; great speakers as well, but in my small room a little to much bass.
The Triangles are (for my ears) perfect; just enough bass and mids and high tones. Never got tired, which was the case by the Dali's.
Of course; in a bigger room, the Dali's would be better.
Didn't know Andy Garcia was an audiophile
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
Hi ! I have 2 columns at home made with medium/MDF they are 2 feet depth and closed on the back, can someone tell me if those BR-03 will sound good if they are placed on a shelf inside the columns ? The cab dimension of the column where they could feet is 2 feet large, 1,5 feet High and 2 feet depth. Will not sound boomy or echoed ?? I don't listen loud...low or medium volume / 80 db max. Also wil I need like acoustic treatment inside ? Thanks a lot if someone can help me with that.🙏
Great review 👍. Interesting speakers. Thanks a lot for the informations😊
Im late to this party but i just ordered these for $345 free shipping. I am pairing them with a yamaha as301 intigrated amp and a powered sub. My klispch r51pm will be moved to the theater 🎥 room.
I have watched a lot of reviews on this speaker, some hate it others love it, me? I guess ill find out. Fingers crossed 🤞
I have a suspicion that paper drivers are a better technology than people want to admit. Every couple of years a paper cone speaker surprises everyone.
This is true hahaa, I realise that too
Well, there is reason for that. In terms of a low to mid bass driver, tightness and control is a result of light materials being used. In a conical shape, paper can be very stiff and it is lighter than most other speaker materials used. Most high efficiency drivers, especially those used for commercial sound systems and even guitar amplifiers still use paper cone drivers. Heavier plastic or metal cones really need an amplifier with high damping. Do these other materials sound better? In most cases, yes, but if you are light on power such as with SET or transistor class A amps, you will want a speaker that is efficient as well as sounds good. So for a fast response with these amps with low damping, a paper cone is best.
@@jukingeo Great insight... I've just bought the Br02 after reading many good things said about these smaller speakers... I'm using a very small mini amp rated at 100 Watts per channel into 8 ohms... Should be good enough to drive the Br02 speakers
@@chanwahmok9832 When you look at speaker specs and you are dealing with light powered amplifiers, you look for the SPL or Sound Pressure Level figure at the 1 watt / 1 meter test rating. You generally want this around 90 or better. For flea powered amplifiers under 10 watts, you want this over 95 db 1w/1m.
Would a Reisong A10 Tube Amp with its 6x2 class A watts be able to drive the BR03 ?
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
Love after the hype videos. Thank you for this!
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 !!!
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.
Too bad they need so much place. 1.5 ft is too much for my room. An episode with bookshelf speakers that can be placed near the wall would be nice.
BRO2 would be the way to go if you want the same general sound, but in a more wall-friendly package.
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.
The BR02 needs to be even further away from the wall as they are not front-posted like the BR03
I just watched another review of this speaker from two years ago, which called it boring and nothing special. The commenters section basically said the same thing, and that they where bummed that they purchased them.
"I'm listening to Chris Stapleton....judge me" whilst wearing a magenta t-shirt is why I'm here.
I just picked up a pair of these but need a amp for them. Any suggestions on a amp that would work well with these speakers?
Cambridge
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!
Seems like a widely admired speaker. Erins Audio Corner did a technical analysis of them but was not too impressed and does not recommend them. As much as I respect Erin, I know Sean is being honest in his review as well. I think thats just the nature of the beast with audio gear. Some speakers or components appeal to some but not others. I still maintain an interest in this speaker due to Seans enthusiasm in them. Must audition them when have the chance.
Erin seems to shit on all the popular speakers that everyone likes
I'm really curious to know these versus the wharfedale 11.2 also the diamond 225
I listened to these at a local store yesterday, and when I played death metal like Morbid Angel (song Immortal Rites), the treble took over and it was extremely tough to listen to. They played it on a Arcam amp (SA20 I believe), and it was very sharp. Other recordings, like Dido, Eagles, Dream Theater sounded quite good for the price. But for some reason, death metal did not work at all. And I have never heard thought of Morbid Angel as so sharp on treble. It doesn't appear on any other speakers that I own or have owned in the past. This was a bummer for me as the price was insanely good.
Some progress has been made. I went back to the store and listened to the 02's and they sounded nothing like my previous experience. So I got a "Try & buy" deal and bought the 03's after spending way too much time at the store. I have had the speakers at home for a week now and I'm not returning them. They're lovely!
Had Elac Unifi vs Klisch vs Triangle Borea 3. Sold Elac asap, very flat, well balanced, laid back sound, almost boring to listen to, tapered highs. Klipsch had good highs, but soundstage forced, too irritating to listen to after 15 minutes, harsh tone. Sold them. Triangle Borea 3 has big soundstage, better imaging, lively lows, mids, and highs, and Ive listened to them for hours with no ear fatigue. Boreas make it sound like the band is playing there in your house, so real and lively tone. None of the others did that, and they were both floorstanding speakers costing over 2x what the Boreas cost me.
So grateful for persons that evaluate audio gear. Thank you! Does anyone know of any reviewers that like to listen to loud rock?
Loving the Pink shirt. Straight business
Thanks Sean ! I'm about to have a video revisit of the IOTA-SA3 after 1 year of
Enjoyment ,You said the IOTA pairs really Well with the Triangle bro3 ?
Dang that makes me wanna call Stanley at Adorama 😆 Adorama is one of my Top Go To for Audio anything their a AWESOME company! But i will have to wait due to me job situation , but hey gives me something to look forward to 😆 knock me down 7 times I get up 8x !
Let me see if I can't find a situation for you on that front. No promises. But I'll see if I can do anything. Meanwhile, keep that head held high! Rona knocked all of my situations on the butt as well!
@@ZeroFidelity Its been a tuff 1 for sure !
I will keep me head up high ! I know you will also ! Appricate all your help "ZF"😆
When is the review of the Wharfedale EVO 4.2? Not to many reviews but people swear by it.
Who knows. I may have a set come my way from the US Distributor. If they do come in, my plan is to keep the review short as I have no personal interest in them.
You said br03 pairs well with almost everything, how massive the sound improvement is jumping to iota vx from Marantz 5005?
It depends on what you want. The 5005 has that V-curve sound. The Iotavx SA3, by comparison, is far more balanced sounding. It's also more resolving and refined. I know I'd take the SA3 over the 5005 under most circumstances, but having said that, I'm not sure it will be a "massive" improvement so much as a subtle but appreciable improvement.
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 👍
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.
For someone who owned the Elac B6.2 and the Triangle Bro3 i can say with confidence 2 that I agree 100 pourcent to me the B6.2 are just boring ...Watche so many Anime shows with the Triangle Bro3 and was so fun..Had to sell them however to gather money for the Totem Forest wich are a completely different sound . Still would buy them again if i need a very good pair under 1k.
I owned Elac 6.2 and Unifi, both boring, flat sounding speakers. Yes, balanced tone, but so unlively, made me not want to listen to music.
Would love to see Triangle BR-02 vs PSB P5 review
Jay (Next Best Thing Studio) is the best person to comment on that matchup, as he's had both products in the house at (around) the same time.
I'm really looking for that exact comparison as well!
Sean, you mentioned DIY kits. Do you have any favorite bookshelf designs?
I built a pair of floorstanding speakers (th-cam.com/video/m-YZ8DgpBUE/w-d-xo.html) and am debating between the BRO3s and a DIY build for my office.
Are you going to compare these with the Triangle Active BRO3 BT, when they come out!?
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.
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!! :)
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!
Will these speakers go with my Hegel h 90 ?
I'm using the BR03s with the H90 and love it. I think it is a good match.
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.
My impression is that you disclose much of your reviewing regimen here that hasn't been conveyed before. And that is a good thing.
Got these and after a couple of months stepped up to Signature Thetas. Triangle gateway product.
Hey Mark, similarly i was very interested in the BR03 from the sound profile described by Sean but had the cash to afford something higher in the Triangle range and went with the Comete EZ's. I'm curious if you found the sound profile to vary much between the BR03 and Sig Theta? I have novice ears and unsure at times whether what i'm hearing in the Comete's are reflective of the BR03 profile summary.
Mitch Morris I think that Sean could answer that better than me as I have not listened to the Comète EZ. I would say the theta are a lot more sophisticated and richer sounding as you would hope. However the BR03 can sound very good and continue to sound better with better gear. Watch the genèse trio review for more info.
@@mozztacc I did not listen to them, but you can bet that the sound profile should be much different as the tweeter is horn loaded and made out of metal.
And yes, watch the genese trio review which use the similar tweeter
Hey Mark. Glad to hear you're still loving those Thetas.
I tried both the BR03 and the Elac DBR62 with different amps and went with the DBRs+IotaVX. I am happy with the choice but sometimes I still find myself missing the bigger and wider sound of the BR03, as well as the tone in some tracks...
I guess it's hard to have the best of both worlds (unless you have the budget for it ;-D )
Perfect description. I have the BRO3 but a friend brought over the ELACs. Midrange and soundstage on BRO3 are much better.
thanks to you, I ordered a pair for my office.
Great to have good speaker while working not just at home.
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.
Always love these videos on speakers after having used them for a while. Can you also do reviews on canton speakers from A4L?
For anyone who may know the information, is it possible to know between these and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2, what may be the differences? And for whom could one be better than the other?
I have the same question. Had you came to a conclusion?
@@AromaFrank the decision was kind of made for my when I found a great deal on new KEF q350 for half the price of the original. I can tell you, it's been a great purchase with so much clarity and listening joy.
@@breakthelegacy Thanks for sharing
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.
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?
I think are very bright too much treble with Primare i25 , Vincent SV -400 , Roksan k3 , they were very detail but in 30 minutes ear fatigue...needs to be very careful to combine with electronics and room...
Has anyone tried these with a Yaqin Vk-2100? I had a pair of Paradigm atom V5 about 12 years ago with this amp and the sound was amazing. I would sit for 8-12 hours in my room listening to my ipod video 30gb with lossless files and it was like I was in the room with some of the musicians. I had an almost synesthesia like experience with this song "the past recedes" by john frusciante where I saw the acoustic guitar solo like these golden bells in the right speaker. Unfortunately the quality of rhe Atom SE model is apparently less than the V5 model so I was wondering if these Triangle speakers compare with those.
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
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....
Maggie LRS vs these? My question now is, how does Bob Marleys more bass heavy classics sounding on these vs the Maggnapans?! My experience has been that bass impact and perceived dynamics are a limitation on the ribbon panels! Comments??? Cause I get the whole super detailed, un-colored, fast and open nature of the LRS ,otherwise.
So, not neutral. Any tips for really neutral clean sounding speakers?
Love these after the hype videos.