Magnepan 3.7i vs Goldenear Triton one

Winefix, your question is not realistic. The best system for driving the Maggie is not the best for driving the Goldenear. The best room positioning for the Maggie is very different than for the Goldenear. You're never going to be able to do a fair side by side comparison.

You've heard both loudspeakers, which did you prefer?

Thanks,

I own the Triton ones and am considering getting the 3.7i as my needs are now more two channel. Just don't want a lateral move.

Both sound amazing, but would want to compare them at the same time.
Should be able to use same equipment, heard my Triton ones with Rogue Cronus and Rogue uses Magnepan at the trade shows so I've read.
Thanks

Maggies need plenty of power so which Rogue amp you're talking is important. Sure the Apollos would drive any Maggie, but smaller amps, not necessarily a match.
The strengths of these speakers are really different so cautionary comments from Onhwy61 and others should be heeded.
Given personal preferences are going to dictate the answer to your question, I'd emphasize that Maggies have been a safe bet investment wise for many years and that reputation has got to worth something in terms of both servicing in the future and potential resale value. Cheers,
Spencer

Thanks, all good advice

Rogue has been using the Cronus with the 1.7 Maggies at shows, and the 3.7i are rated the same efficiency, so might be a great choice.

Both brands have equally terrible resale value, (just saw a pair of 3.7 go for 3k on Audiogon) So, not concerned with that aspect. So perhaps, Ill grab a pair of 3.7 used and convert to "i" status and play both in my system and see which one gets put up for sale.

That was my plan at the outset, before I get started, I was just was curious if anyone else has compared them properly as both speakers receive the most accolades from reviewers and fans alike for the 5k and under category.

Best,

Both Onhwy61 & Sbank's post's are exactly right. At least I think so.

"Both brands have equally terrible resale value, (just saw a pair of 3.7 go for 3k on Audiogon) So, not concerned with that aspect. So perhaps, Ill grab a pair of 3.7 used and convert to "i" status and play both in my system and see which one gets put up for sale.

That was my plan at the outset, before I get started, I was just was curious if anyone else has compared them properly as both speakers receive the most accolades from reviewers and fans alike for the 5k and under category."

That's a good idea, but with those 2 speakers, its easier said than done. I was never able to get a good demo of Magnepan speakers, so I went out and bought a pair of 1.7's. I put them in the same room as my Vandersteen 2's and did the type of comparison you're talking about. In the end, I feel it was worth the effort, but I can tell you that you'll need a variety of equipment for best results. The setup needed to get the best sound out of both pairs of speakers was very different.

Your current components may be a great match for the 3.7's, but I wouldn't count on it. My recommendation would be to see if some friends, or even a local dealer, will lend you some alternate gear to try. Someone above mentioned Rogue. Cable Company is a Rogue dealer. You could have them send you some components to demo.