Magico vs the world

Yeah those GE speakers are so good that you can put them haphazardly anywhere in the room and achieve excellent sound. One right next to your chair and the other somewhere in front of you (location not important)............

Not sure whether Ozzy was being sarcastic or not but I've had the same experience with my GE Triton 1r's. My most comfortable recliner is basically right in line with my right channel speaker. While i have a perfectly acceptable sitting position in the "sweet spot", I prefer the recliner and I'm amazed at how well the Triton 1r's image while presenting a wide soundstage. Music is so enjoyable I hardly ever sit in the sweet spot. I switched to GE and traded in my ML stats mainly because because the stats were unforgiving unless you were in the sweet spot. To me, the GE Triton 1r's are amazing in my all tube system and a hell of a bargain although they've raised the price a bit since I purchased them.

J.Chip

Of course he was being sarcastic, but who really cares?  Imagine, he doesn't like the way my speakers are set up?  I guess I should have consulted the great Oz first.  He believes I sit in the easy chair on the side but actually I sit on the couch directly across from the speakers.  Next time I am going to drop 8K+ on speakers, I will be sure to consult him as he, like millercarbon, knows everything and us lesser people do not.  They both drink from the same Kool Aid cup, and worship the orange guy.

J. Chip,

I agree that placement isn't that critical with the Triton series, but I spent days moving my speakers  to get the best imaging I could.  I am using Triton Ones in my other system and have been thinking of getting the One R for that system.   If our current nightmare ever ends, I will audition the Triton One R speakers. b I am glad you like them, I have heard many good things on the GE forum about them.

Stereo5

As always, what works great in one system may not be as good in another. For me, the Triton 1r's  are ideal. Their high sensitivity (92 spl) and the fact that they have their own powered bass drivers allows me to drive them effortlessly with my modestly powered 50w tubed mono blocks (Cary Audi Six Pacs). Im using a Prima Luna Dialogue Premium tube pre amp and the combination is so musical that I dont even think about hardware anymore. I'm sure there are things I could do to tweek and improve the overall sound but it sounds so good that I'm reluctant to touch anything. I have a Classe 175w SS stereo amp as a backup for when I just want to have background music for parties, etc. Helps keep hours off the tubes. Listen to mostly Jazz and my source is a relatively unknown CD player from Sweden (XTZ 100) which is build like a brick shithouse and pairs up nicely with my gear. Only thing I'm considering is adding a Schitt Bitfrost 2 outboard DAC.  Very, very happy.

J.Chip

J.Chip,

Your description has piqued my interest immensely.  Once the restrictions are relaxed, I will contact the local dealer where I bought my  last 3 pairs of GE speakers.  I have been dealing with them for years.  My wife was in the owners class in Catholic High School.  I am sure he will be doing "by appointment only" within the next couple of months.  Enjoy your speakers, I love mine.