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Golden Ear Triton7 spk: High-end or just mid -fi??

May need to sell my Acoustic Zen Adagios because I will be moving into a 1 bedroom apartment space (living room is 12.5 X 12.4 ) from a 2 bedroom apartment. Therefore, I need some about the Golden Ear Technology's Triton 7 speakers. either owners or serious auditioners of the Triton 7)

Does this model qualify as high end sound, or just an above average mid-fi home theater speaker?? I have read most of the reviews, and the speakers are almost a "ten" on the RAVE METER.

I have considered stand mounted monitors like the Reference 3A De Capo i ( not the new BE model) Totem's older models like the Arrow, Staff, Hawk which are very good, but still expensive even used; also, they are getting old in the tooth.

Open to other opinions about monitors, or small to medium floorstanders like the Triton 7 Thanks to all
sunnyjim
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I seriously auditioned (twice, with my favorite music) Triton 7s and Magneplanar 1.7s (also twice). I bought the Maggies, which held together and sorted out more inner detail than the Tritons when tracking the opening movement of Mendelssohn's "Elijah," a full-bore orchestral/choral cantata with 8 vocal part harmonies. Also, in an audition room larger than your listening room, it was apparent to me that the Triton Sevens' bass was overloading the room. At that price range you may want to consider the Magneplanar MMG Super if you have the space to give them "breathing room."

I *do* like the general sound of GoldenEars, but they put out a lot of bass, and frankly, you may get exactly what you need from their standmount Aon 2s or Aon 3s. I heard the Aon 3s demoed in a room about the size of your future listening room, and the tonal balance was excellent. People kept looking for the subwoofer. The bass was quick and assertive, but didn't dominate the room.
kiko65
279 posts
 
I have to agree with Johnnyb53. I own the 7s and I love them! Definitely high-end driven by Cronus Magnum with KT120s. Like Johnny said, they produce lots of bass and it may overload your small room. My listening room is 20x15, 9 high and they sound superb!

Amazing for the likes of a Dire Straits, Alan Parsons, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, etc. Not so great for classical/orchestra/choral.

1.7 need lots of room and power, IMHO at least 15x12 and 175 wpc.

The Aon 2s or 3s may be a better option for your 12 by 12. I personally love the unassuming Minuet Supreme Pluses on my second 12x10 listening room.

Best speakers I've ever heard under $2,000, Totem Model 1s. You may find a used pair for around $800.00. Nothing will beat that!

Good luck and happy listening.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
The Triton 7s aren't that much smaller than your Adagios, so you aren't really gaining (or giving up?) that much in relation to size.

I think you are better off with monitors in a room that small. the deCapos are a good choice, as well as offerings from Green Mountain Audio. Both are excellent designs offering stellar performance in small packages.

Shakey
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