The catch
TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
HDMI source passthrough and a built-in Wi-Fi music platform are both missing.
Side by side
TRIANGLE BR03 Connect vs Klipsch The Fives II: Fives II frees up a console port, and TRIANGLE holds a coaxial source
Quick verdict
The Fives II is the choice for a household that shares a TV, a console and network music. Its HDMI source input can keep a compatible 4K/120 console connection intact while the eARC output links to the television. BR03 Connect is better when a coaxial source matters and Bluetooth plus wired inputs already cover the routine. Separate phono and line inputs and USB audio come with both. Fives II is about 42 mm shallower as well, but virtual Atmos is not a set of physical surround speakers.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The best gaming socket on the TV could be the one the speakers need as well
Suppose the TV's eARC connection is also one of its few high-bandwidth gaming inputs. Attaching an ARC-only speaker pair can then take over a socket a console needs. Fives II has a separate HDMI input and states passthrough of 4K/120, VRR and ALLM, which can keep a compatible route open. BR03 Connect has no source passthrough. Check the exact TV ports, console settings and cables, since the speaker specification cannot guarantee the whole chain by itself.
Where this comes from
An HDMI layout with a source input plus an output, set against a TV port conflict that may or may not arise. No assumption is made that every TV shares its gaming and eARC port.
The catch
Klipsch The Fives II
Coaxial is not among the documented Fives II inputs. The console, TV and cables all have to support the passthrough format needed.
TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- Why pick it
- A player with only a coax output is already in your system.
- You want wired paths for the TV, computer and record player and have no need for built-in network streaming.
- The catch
- HDMI source passthrough and a built-in Wi-Fi music platform are both missing.
Klipsch The Fives II
- Why pick it
- Otherwise, using the TV's eARC socket would take up a compatible gaming input that you need.
- Everyone at home wants supported network music and two My Input choices saved after setup.
- The catch
- Coaxial is not among the documented Fives II inputs. The console, TV and cables all have to support the passthrough format needed.
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What this page compares
Gaming, records and family music with BR03 Connect or Fives II: HDMI port use, network playback and the older digital source that can tip the decision.
Either works as a powered stereo option for television, USB computer audio and records. Fives II brings the network and HDMI-source platform, and TRIANGLE keeps a coaxial input.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
eARC would tie up the compatible port a console needs
The extra HDMI source route is available on Fives II, provided the whole chain is compatible.
- TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- Caution
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Better fit
An older player that outputs only coaxial
Coaxial connects directly to BR03 Connect.
- TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- Better fit
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Caution
Supported network music and saved choices are wanted in the household
Streaming and two My Input buttons are part of Fives II.
- TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- Caution
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Better fit
A separate RCA line player alongside an MM turntable
Separate inputs are provided by both.
- TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- Good
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
The best gaming socket on the TV could be the one the speakers need as well
Suppose the TV's eARC connection is also one of its few high-bandwidth gaming inputs. Attaching an ARC-only speaker pair can then take over a socket a console needs. Fives II has a separate HDMI input and states passthrough of 4K/120, VRR and ALLM, which can keep a compatible route open. BR03 Connect has no source passthrough. Check the exact TV ports, console settings and cables, since the speaker specification cannot guarantee the whole chain by itself.
How we worked this out
An HDMI layout with a source input plus an output, set against a TV port conflict that may or may not arise. No assumption is made that every TV shares its gaming and eARC port.
An older player can still be left behind by a network upgrade
Network music for the household comes with Fives II, but coaxial is missing from its documented input set. For a treasured CD transport with only coaxial output, BR03 Connect keeps it working directly, whereas Fives II requires a compatible conversion route. A transport with optical output erases that difference, since both accept optical. Check the back of the player before assuming the newer streaming platform is the more complete replacement too.
How we worked this out
The particular coaxial input difference, applied to a legacy source stated to be limited. The missing feature comes from the complete documented input layout.
Making family music simpler does not mean losing separate record inputs
On both models, a compatible MM turntable and another line-level RCA player stay connected separately. Fives II goes on to add network playback and two My Input buttons for supported saved choices. When one person usually handles phone pairing for everybody else, those features may lessen that reliance once setup is done. If the household only plays records and optical audio, the network platform may add little. Let your real routine drive the choice. The count of streaming logos should not.
How we worked this out
Separate analog inputs on both, plus verified network and physical-preset functions. Supported services, accounts and initial setup are still required.
Option A
TRIANGLE, Borea BR03 Connect
Borea BR03 Connect
A player with only a coax output is already in your system.
- Best for
- A player with only a coax output is already in your system.
Facts we checked
- HDMI source: TV ARC connection, no separate HDMI source input
- Network music: Bluetooth without built-in Wi-Fi streamer
- Coaxial player: Coaxial input
- Records plus another RCA player: Separate phono and line inputs
Option B
Klipsch, The Fives II
The Fives II
Otherwise, using the TV's eARC socket would take up a compatible gaming input that you need.
- Best for
- Otherwise, using the TV's eARC socket would take up a compatible gaming input that you need.
Facts we checked
- HDMI source: HDMI source input plus TV eARC, stated 4K/120 VRR and ALLM
- Network music: Built-in network music platform
- Coaxial player: No coaxial in the documented input set
- Records plus another RCA player: Separate phono and line inputs
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect | Klipsch The Fives II | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI source | TV ARC connection, no separate HDMI source input | HDMI source input plus TV eARC, stated 4K/120 VRR and ALLM | When the TV has few useful ports, Fives II can keep a compatible console route in place. |
| Network music | Bluetooth without built-in Wi-Fi streamer | Built-in network music platform | Everyday shared music does not have to depend entirely on phone pairing. |
| Coaxial player | Coaxial input | No coaxial in the documented input set | TRIANGLE has the edge with an older coax-only source. |
| Records plus another RCA player | Separate phono and line inputs | Separate phono and line inputs | Both offer that useful separation of sources. |
| Body depth | 314 mm | 10.7 inches, or 271.78 mm | Before connections, the body depth saved by Fives II is 42.22 mm. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
- If Bluetooth sharing is not the routine you want, a separate network streamer means more hardware.
With Klipsch The Fives II
- Physical rear or overhead speakers are not added by Virtual Atmos, so do not buy it expecting that layout.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Keeping a coax-only source with no conversion
Go with TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect. That input is still on TRIANGLE.
The main problems are the console-port conflict and shared streaming
Go with Klipsch The Fives II. The relevant HDMI and network platform comes with Fives II.
Decision guide
Before you buy
Shared TV and music should get simpler, and nobody should lose the gaming port or the older player they still use.
What this page can’t tell you
- Sound and latency have not been measured or compared. Virtual processing is not presented as discrete surround hardware.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the powered speakers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect |
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| Klipsch The Fives II |
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TRIANGLE Borea BR03 Connect
A player with only a coax output is already in your system.
You want wired paths for the TV, computer and record player and have no need for built-in network streaming.
See price & reviews on AmazonKlipsch The Fives II
Otherwise, using the TV's eARC socket would take up a compatible gaming input that you need.
Everyone at home wants supported network music and two My Input choices saved after setup.
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