TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 Center Speaker

Description

About the TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 Center Speaker

The TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 Center Speaker, part of the Borea range is known for a lively, dynamic sound. What Hi-Fi? noted the range’s bold presentation and strong home cinema potential in its Borea coverage.

For movie, TV, sport, and gaming systems, the centre channel is one of the most important speakers in the room. It carries most dialogue and much of the on-screen action. Therefore, a properly matched centre speaker can make a system feel clearer, more focused, and more cinematic.

What We Think

At Rapallo, the TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 is the speaker we would look at when a customer is building a Borea-based home theatre system and wants the front stage to sound properly matched.

The centre speaker is not a small add-on. It is the anchor of a cinema system. If the centre speaker is too small, mismatched, or poorly placed, voices can sound thin, unclear, or disconnected from the screen. A matching Borea centre helps keep dialogue and front effects closer in tone to the left and right speakers.

The Borea sound is generally energetic, open, and room-filling.

For NZ customers building an affordable but capable cinema system, the BRC2 makes the most sense with Borea floorstanding speakers or larger Borea bookshelf speakers at the front. Add a quality AV receiver and a subwoofer, and you have a strong foundation for movies, streaming, sport, and gaming.

 

 

 

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Awards

BOREA range awarded with the EISA 2020-2021 PRIZE.

The entire Borea range was recognized by EISA expert as “Best buy home theatre speaker system”.

Since it launched in September 2019 the Borea range has received a warm welcome from the critics as well as customers. Numerous international Hi-Fi magazines have recognized its excellent performance as well its price / quality ratio.

 

The TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 Center Speaker Is Ideal For

• Home theatre systems
• TV and movie dialogue clarity
• Sport and streaming setups
• Gaming systems
• TRIANGLE Borea speaker packages
• Customers wanting a matching centre speaker
• Affordable surround sound systems\
• Media rooms and lounges
• Systems using a powered subwoofer

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the TRIANGLE Borea BRC2?
   The TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 is a passive centre speaker designed for home theatre systems using TRIANGLE Borea speakers. It is used to improve dialogue clarity and front-stage matching.
2. Is the Borea BRC2 active or passive?
   It is a passive speaker. It requires an AV receiver or power amplifier to drive it.
3. What does a centre speaker do?
   A centre speaker handles most dialogue and on-screen sound in a surround sound system. It helps voices appear to come from the TV or projector screen.
4. Can I use the BRC2 with Borea floorstanding speakers?
   Yes. It is intended to match Borea speakers, including bookshelf and floorstanding models, depending on the system layout.
5. Can I use the BRC2 with speakers from another brand?
   You can, but it is usually better to match the centre speaker with the same brand and range as your front left and right speakers. This gives a more consistent front soundstage.
6. Does the BRC2 need a subwoofer?
   For home theatre, yes, a powered subwoofer is strongly recommended. The subwoofer handles deep bass and LFE effects, while the centre speaker focuses on dialogue and midrange clarity.
7. Where should I place the BRC2?
   Place it as close to the screen as possible, usually below the TV or projector screen. Aim it toward the main listening position where practical.
8. Can the BRC2 go inside a cabinet?
   It may be suitable for cabinet placement, but exact dimensions and enclosure design should be confirmed first. Always allow space around the speaker and avoid blocking the front of the cabinet.
9. What amplifier or AV receiver should I use?
   Use a quality AV receiver from brands such as Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Integra, or Anthem. Match the receiver power and impedance support to the final confirmed BRC2 specifications.
10. Is the BRC2 good for movies and TV?
    Yes. A matching centre speaker is one of the best upgrades for movie and TV dialogue in a surround system.
11. How does the BRC2 compare with a soundbar?
    A centre speaker in a proper surround system usually offers better dialogue focus, more dynamic range, and better front-stage matching than most soundbars.
12. Who is the TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 best suited to?
    It is best for customers building a TRIANGLE Borea home theatre system who want clearer dialogue, better front-stage consistency, and a proper centre-channel speaker.

 

Key Features

Designed for Borea Home Theatre Systems

The BRC2 is designed as the centre-channel partner for TRIANGLE Borea speaker systems. This helps create a more consistent front soundstage when used with Borea left and right speakers.

Clear Dialogue Focus

A centre speaker is responsible for most movie and TV dialogue. The BRC2 is designed to place voices clearly at the screen, making speech easier to follow during films, series, sport, and gaming.

Matching Tonal Balance

Using a centre speaker from the same speaker family helps keep sound effects, voices, and music consistent as they move across the front of the room.

Ideal for Movie and TV Systems

The BRC2 is suited to home theatre systems where the main use is TV, movies, sport, gaming, and streaming content.

Works with Borea Bookshelf or Floorstanding Speakers

The BRC2 can be paired with Borea bookshelf speakers for a compact system, or with Borea floorstanding speakers for a larger and more dynamic cinema setup.

Practical Cabinet Shape

A centre speaker is designed to sit under a TV, on a cabinet, on a centre speaker stand, or inside suitable AV furniture. Always check cabinet size and ventilation before installation.

Strong Upgrade from TV Speakers

Adding a proper centre speaker as part of a surround system is a major upgrade over TV speakers or basic soundbars. Dialogue becomes more focused, and the front soundstage becomes more convincing.

Good Match for Subwoofer-Based Systems

In most home theatre systems, the centre speaker should be used with a powered subwoofer. This lets the centre focus on dialogue and midrange clarity while the subwoofer handles deep bass and LFE effects.

Borea Family Sound

TRIANGLE’s Borea range has been noted for a bold, energetic presentation, with strong bass weight and dynamic delivery in a recent review. This makes the range well suited to customers who enjoy a lively cinema sound.

Great Value Home Cinema Option

The Borea range is aimed at customers wanting strong performance without moving into very high-end speaker pricing. It is a good fit for home theatre systems where value, style, and energy all matter.

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Suggested System Match

A strong match would be the TRIANGLE Borea BRC2 with Borea floorstanding speakers as the front left and right channels, Borea bookshelf speakers as surrounds, and a quality powered subwoofer.

For a compact system, pair the BRC2 with Borea bookshelf speakers and an AV receiver from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Integra, or Anthem. This gives you a clean and affordable 5.1 setup for everyday movie and TV use.

For a larger room, use Borea floorstanders at the front and add an SVS or REL subwoofer. This gives more scale, stronger bass, and better impact for action movies, live sport, and gaming.

 

Specifications

Brand: TRIANGLE

Model: Borea BRC2

Product Type: Centre Speaker

Design
Centre-channel speaker
Exact driver configuration to be confirmed

High Frequency Driver
1 x 25mm / 1 inch silk dome tweeter

Mid/Bass Drivers
2 x 16 cm / 6.5 inches midwoofer with natural cellulose pulp membrane

Frequency Response
50Hz-22 000Hz

Sensitivity
(dB/W/m) : 95dB

Nominal Impedance
8 Ω

Minimum Impedance
6 Ω

Recommended Amplifier Power

120W –  The power handling of a speaker is the average continuous power that the speaker can accept without damaging the drivers. You can use an amplifier more powerful than the permissible speaker power by limiting the volume to 70% of the maximum capacity. Conversely, an amplifier that is too underpowered will clip and create distortion, which can also damage the speakers if it is used beyond its capacity.

Crossover
3600Hz

Inputs
Speaker binding posts

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Width : 580 mm x  Height : 200 mm x  Depth : 260 mm

Weight
10,84 kg ea

Finish Options
Black, Light Oak, Walnut and White

Included Accessories
Magnetic protection grille
Rubber feet

Rapallo Product Data

MPN: Borea BRC2

SKU: TRIANGLE-BOREA-BRC2

EAN / UPC / GTIN: Not publicly confirmed

 

Why Buy From Rapallo

✔ Expert advice on matching centre speakers with your front left and right speakers
✔ Help building complete home theatre systems
✔ NZ support and after-sales service
✔ Trusted hi-fi and home entertainment specialists
✔ Practical guidance for AV receivers, subwoofer matching, placement, cabling, and calibration