Introduced at the end of 2023, the Triangle Borea Connect active and Bluetooth speakers, including the BR02 Connect and BR03 Connect models, are now available with a new finish in Bordeaux (see some photos below).
In short, the Borea Connect speaker series retains the essential features of the Borea Active, with a few welcome improvements to the connectivity. This gives the brand's latest offerings great versatility. Triangle Borea Connect, the new features: In addition to being a great replacement for a traditional Hi-Fi system or used to create ambient sound thanks to their Bluetooth compatibility, the Triangle Borea Connect speakers feature two new connectors. An HDMI ARC port to receive and enhance the sound from the television (see photo below) and connected sources, and an asynchronous USB-B port to enjoy Hi-Res Audio digital audio files from a PC or Mac. The onboard DAC - ESS 9018K2M - is a 384 kHz/32-bit model compatible with 11.2 MHz DSD. Triangle Borea Connect, main specifications: For the rest, all the specifications of the Borea Active speakers are present. These two-way amplified bass-reflex models allow you to enjoy your favorite music simply by connecting the sound source directly to the Borea Connect speakers, plugging the latter into a power outlet, and that's it! To further facilitate listening, as already mentioned, Bluetooth 5.0 APT-X compatibility is included for streaming your tracks stored on a suitable device (smartphone, tablet, computer, game console, etc.) or your playlists through your music subscription. Regarding amplification (Class D), the Triangle Borea BR02 Connect delivers 2 x 50 W and the Triangle BR03 Connect 2 x 60 W. Both models are equipped with a wide range of connectivity options. Just consider this: in addition to the previously mentioned HDMI ARC and USB-B connectors, they feature a stereo RCA input, a 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input, an optical input, a coaxial input, and a phono input. Not to mention an LFE output. Triangle Borea BR02 Connect and BR03 Connect, EFS tweeter. The Triangle BR02 BT and BR03 BT benefit from the tweeter of the passive Borea speakers, meaning it features the EFS (Efficient Flow System). This consists of a 25 mm silk dome topped with a phase plug, specifically developed to homogenize the dispersion of high frequencies. The result is significantly less directivity, regardless of the listener's location in the room. Similarly, the speaker diaphragm is placed within a horn-shaped waveguide (see photo below) to limit edge effects and thus preserve clarity.
Triangle Borea BR02 Connect and BR03 Connect, 100% cellulose mid-woofer For their part, the mid-woofers (16.5 cm on the BR03 Connect and 13 cm on the BR02 Connect) are built around a diaphragm made of 100% natural cellulose pulp (paper). The cone profile has undergone special treatment to increase its rigidity and improve its frequency response.
Triangle Borea BR02 BT and BR03 BT, DVAS cabinet design
Under the acronym DVAS (Driver Vibration Absorption System) lies a completely redesigned cabinet with cutouts to accommodate additional internal bracing. These carefully placed braces significantly strengthen the cabinet to eliminate unwanted vibrations.
Finally, the Triangle Borea Connect speakers come with a remote control, a 3m OFC copper speaker cable to connect the two speakers, a power cord, and eight anti-slip pads to decouple the speakers. Optional tall stands (for positioning the speakers at ear level), the S01, S02, and S04, are available in black or white.
Immediate availability, in black, oak, light oak, oak and blue, oak, green or cream, and now burgundy finishes. Suggested retail prices:
• €549 (per pair) for the Triangle Borea BR02 Connect
• €649 (per pair) for the Triangle Borea BR03 Connect.
Key features of the Triangle Borea BR02 Connect: • Type: 2-way speaker • Tweeter: 25 mm fabric dome • Enclosure: bass-reflex • Midrange - Woofer: 130 mm • Power: 2 x 50 W • Frequency response: 56 Hz - 22 kHz • Sensitivity: 89 dB • Connections: 1 optical input, 1 coaxial input, 1 stereo RCA input, 1 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input, 1 phono input, 1 HDMI input [abc]ARC[/abc], 1 asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-B port, 1 Sub
output• Compatibility(s) [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.0 APT-X
• Dac 384 kHz/32 bits
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 176 x 274 x 310 mm unit
• Weight: 12.2 kg per pair
Key features of the Triangle Borea BR03 Connect: • Type: 2-way speaker • Tweeter: 25 mm fabric dome • Enclosure: bass-reflex • Midrange/woofer: 160 mm • Power: 2 x 60 W • Frequency response: 47 Hz - 22 kHz • Sensitivity: 90 dB • Connections: 1 optical input, 1 coaxial input, 1 stereo RCA input, 1 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input, 1 phono input, 1 HDMI/ARC port, 1 asynchronous USB-B port, 1 subwoofer output Bluetooth 5.0 APT-X compatibility; • 384 kHz/32-bit DAC; • Dimensions (W x D x H): 206 x 314 x 360 mm each; • Weight: 15.2 kg per pair