In this review, we will be comparing Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker and Triton Five, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Aperion and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker and GoldenEar Triton Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker | GoldenEar Triton Five |
|---|
| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
|---|
| Tweeter | 1" | Folded Ribbon |
|---|
| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" | 2 x 6" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 32-30k Hz | 26-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-200 Watts watts | 15-400 watts |
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| Weight | 15.88kg / 34.9lbs | 18.18kg / 40lbs |
|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 42" x 8" x 10"
1066.8 x 203.2 x 254.0mm | 44-1/2" x 11-1/16" x 16-9/16"
1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm |
|---|
What size room are the Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker and GoldenEar Triton Five speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker and Triton Five are 2-way speakers.
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower SpeakerGoldenEar Triton Five
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Woofer. On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer.
Frequency Response
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz whereas Triton Five has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the Triton Five can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker's min frequency of 32Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Five which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 90 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Both handle the same maximum of 400 watts RMS, though Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker is rated 20-200 Watts watts and Triton Five 15-400 watts.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker features 5-way Post type posts and Triton Five has a 5-way Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker has external dimensions of 1066.8 x 203.2 x 254.0mm (42 x 8 x 10inch) whereas GoldenEar Triton Five has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm (44-1/2 x 11-1/16 x 16-9/16inch).
GoldenEar Triton Five is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 77.8mm wider, 64.2mm taller and 167mm deeper than Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker is approximately 516.1cm2 / 80.0inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker requires 56% less surface area than the Triton Five which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker weighs 15.88kg / 34.9lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the Triton Five 14% heavier than the Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker.
Here is a comparison of how Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker and Triton Five's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Five?
Here are the items that come with the Triton Five:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Locking nuts
- Owners Manual
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
1066mm
vs
1131mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
516cm2
vs
1183cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
30k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Passive Radiator |
four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Price per pair* |
2398USD
vs
3796USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
| Brand |
Aperion |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-200 Watts watts |
15-400 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
32-30k Hz |
26-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Folded Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1066.8mm (42") |
1131.0mm (44.5") |
| Width |
203.2mm (8") |
281.0mm (11.1") |
| Depth |
254.0mm (10") |
421.0mm (16.6") |
| Weight |
15.88kg (34.9lbs) |
18.18kg (40lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Passive Radiator |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
A generation apart: Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker is the newer design, against a 2014 model. Newer is not automatically better, but the older one is more likely to be discounted or near run-out.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
GoldenEar Triton Five digs deeper - 26Hz against 32Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (90dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Amplifier match |
B |
GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom |
evenly matched |
Similar power handling (400W vs 400W). |
| Size |
depends |
Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker is easier to place; GoldenEar Triton Five is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Cabinet |
depends |
Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Price |
B |
GoldenEar Triton Five is cheaper - $2,398 against $3,796, about 37% less. |
A Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker
B GoldenEar Triton Five
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them.
Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 32Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Aperion Novus N6T 6.5" Floorstanding Tower Speaker the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and GoldenEar Triton Five for a large room and a very large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.