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Focal Chora 826-D vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Comparison

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Focal Chora 826-D

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28k Hz

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Focal Chora 826-D vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Chora 826-D and Triton Seven, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and GoldenEar.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Chora 826-D and GoldenEar Triton Seven first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Chora 826-D Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 48-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:22.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1053.0" x 12" x 16-1/2"( 1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm )

GoldenEar Triton Seven Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • " Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 29-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:10-300watts
  • Weight:14.55kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1029.0" x 10-1/2" x 14-1/2"( 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm )

What size room are the Focal Chora 826-D and GoldenEar Triton Seven 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* Focal Chora 826-D GoldenEar Triton Seven
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Chora 826-D and GoldenEar Triton Seven compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Chora 826-D is a 3-way design whereas the Triton Seven is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Focal Chora 826-D GoldenEar Triton Seven
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch -inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Chora 826-D features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 270Hz and 2700Hz. On the other hand, the Triton Seven features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Chora 826-D has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz whereas Triton Seven has a frequency range of 29-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Triton Seven can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Chora 826-D's min frequency of 48Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Chora 826-D
Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Chora 826-D
GoldenEar Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Chora 826-D and Triton Seven have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Chora 826-D sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Triton Seven's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Focal Chora 826-D a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Chora 826-D
Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Chora 826-D can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Chora 826-D has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Triton Seven.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Chora 826-D features 5-way Post type posts and Triton Seven has a 5-way Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Focal Chora 826-D Terminals
Focal Chora 826-D's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Chora 826-D has a front firing port whereas Triton Seven has a rear firing ports. Focal Chora 826-D's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven with its rear-firing port.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Chora 826-D's and GoldenEar Triton Seven's external dimensions. Focal Chora 826-D has external dimensions of 1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm ( 41-7/16 x 12 x 16-1/2inch) whereas GoldenEar Triton Seven has external dimensions of 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 14-1/2inch) .

Focal Chora 826-D is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 38mm wider, 24mm taller and 51mm deeper than GoldenEar Triton Seven.

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 Focal Chora 826-D is approximately 1281.0cm2 / 198.6inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Seven is approximately 985.2cm2 / 152.7inch2. The Chora 826-D requires 30% more surface area than the Triton Seven which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Focal Chora 826-D weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Seven weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs. This makes the Chora 826-D 53% heavier than the Triton Seven.

Here is a comparison of how Chora 826-D and Triton Seven's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Chora 826-D
GoldenEar Triton Seven
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Focal Chora 826-D?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Chora 826-D:
  • Dolby-Atmos enabled floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Base
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Nuts
  • 4 Screws
  • 4 Washers
  • Hex-key
  • 2 Grilles
  • User manual
  • What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Seven?

    Here are the items that come with the Triton Seven:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Locking nuts
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose Focal Chora 826-D over GoldenEar Triton Seven
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Built-in 1 x 5-1/8 vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

    Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Seven over Focal Chora 826-D

    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 29 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Passive Radiator dual 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass vs None Increases the bass performance
    Height 1029mm vs 1053mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 985cm2 vs 1281cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1798USD vs 2998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Chora 826-D vs GoldenEar Triton Seven Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Chora 826-D GoldenEar Triton Seven
    Brand Focal GoldenEar
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 40-250 watts 10-300 watts
    Sensitivity 91 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 2.9 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 48-28k Hz 29-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Slatefiber Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" -
    Tweeter Type inverted dome Folded Ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" No
    Crossover Frequency 270Hz and 2700Hz n/a
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1053.0mm (41.5") 1029.0mm (40.5")
    Width 305.0mm (12") 267.0mm (10.5")
    Depth 420.0mm (16.5") 369.0mm (14.5")
    Weight 22.20kg (48.8lbs) 14.55kg (32lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
    Finish MDF/Vinyl-wrap MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Black, Dark wood, Light wood Gloss Black
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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