SVS Prime Center vs Triangle Borea BRC2

Short answer: the SVS Prime Center. It ranks #87 of 131 center channel speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $449; the Triangle Borea BRC2 ranks #111, rated 3.3/5, and costs $918, so there is little reason to consider the other one.

Why pick the SVS Prime Center: A three-way center with a 3.5” midrange between the 1” aluminum tweeter and two 5.25” woofers, which avoids the side-to-side cancellation of two-way centers: Erin’s Audio Corner measured the widest horizontal coverage of any center here, about ±75 degrees. The catch: On-axis response is uneven (1.29dB average deviation), and the preference score is 3.34 without a subwoofer and 6.0 with one.

Why pick the Triangle Borea BRC2: A larger center than the Triangle Borea BRC01 with two 6.5” cellulose woofers around the EFS silk dome tweeter, rated from 50Hz at 91dB. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.

Buy the SVS Prime Center. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Triangle Borea BRC2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.

About the ratings: the Triangle Borea BRC2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.6, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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The Two Speakers In Full

SVS Prime Center: $449.00 each Amazon eBay

Same family: the SVS Prime Satellite (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.3/5), the SVS Prime Bookshelf (larger bookshelf, rated 3.5/5), the SVS Prime Tower (smaller floorstanding, estimated 3.6/5), the SVS Prime Pinnacle (larger floorstanding, estimated 3.8/5) and the SVS Prime Elevation (surround, estimated 3.3/5).

Pros: A three-way center with a 3.5” midrange between the 1” aluminum tweeter and two 5.25” woofers, which avoids the side-to-side cancellation of two-way centers: Erin’s Audio Corner measured the widest horizontal coverage of any center here, about ±75 degrees. Bass reaches 71.8Hz (-3dB) and about 48Hz (-10dB). Measured bass extension of 71.8Hz (-3dB).

Cons: On-axis response is uneven (1.29dB average deviation), and the preference score is 3.34 without a subwoofer and 6.0 with one. Sensitivity is a modest 86dB.

Full SVS Prime Center review and specifications →

Released	Oct 2014 (12 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 48.2Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	71.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	7.7”H x 18.6”W x 9.2”D (196 x 472 x 234 mm)
Drivers	1” aluminum dome tweeter, 3.5” midrange, 2x 5.25” woofers
Frequency Response	48Hz-25kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	86dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Spinorama Preference Score	3.34
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.00
Weight	20.3 lbs (9.2 kg)

• Links
  • Official SVS Prime Center Website
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Triangle Borea BRC2: $918 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay

Same family: the Triangle Borea BR02 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 2.7/5), the Triangle Borea BR03 (bookshelf, rated 2.8/5), the Triangle Borea BR04 (largest bookshelf, estimated 3/5), the Triangle Borea BR07 (smallest floorstanding, estimated 3/5), the Triangle Borea BR08 (floorstanding, estimated 3.2/5), the Triangle Borea BR09 (floorstanding, estimated 3.3/5), the Triangle Borea BR10 (largest floorstanding, estimated 3.3/5) and the Triangle Borea BRC01 (smaller center, ranked higher, estimated 3.4/5).

Pros: A larger center than the Triangle Borea BRC01 with two 6.5” cellulose woofers around the EFS silk dome tweeter, rated from 50Hz at 91dB.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Its measured sibling the Triangle Borea BR03 sits low in the rankings.

Full Triangle Borea BRC2 review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (manufacturer specified)
Country	France
Dimensions	7.9”H x 22.8”W x 10.2”D (200 x 580 x 260 mm)
Drivers	1x 1” EFS silk dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” (160mm) natural cellulose pulp mid-woofers
Enclosure	Bass reflex (two front ports)
Frequency Response	50Hz - 22kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	91dB (manufacturer specified)
Weight	23.9 lbs (10.84 kg)

• Links
  • Official Triangle Borea BRC2 Product Page
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