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Focal Kanta No.2 vs GoldenEar Triton Five Comparison

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Focal Kanta No.2

Passive Floor-standing | 35-40k Hz

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Focal Kanta No.2 vs GoldenEar Triton Five Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Kanta No.2 and Triton Five, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and GoldenEar.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Kanta No.2 and GoldenEar Triton Five first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Kanta No.2 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 35-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-300watts
  • Weight:35.09kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1118.0" x 12-5/8" x 18-3/4"( 1118.0 x 321.0 x 477.0mm )

GoldenEar Triton Five Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • " Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 26-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:15-400watts
  • Weight:18.18kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1131.0" x 11-1/16" x 16-9/16"( 1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm )

What size room are the Focal Kanta No.2 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* Focal Kanta No.2 GoldenEar Triton Five
Near-field Bad Are you nuts?
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Kanta No.2 and GoldenEar Triton Five compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Kanta No.2 is a 3-way design whereas the Triton Five 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 Kanta No.2 GoldenEar Triton Five
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.1-inch -inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6-inch

Kanta No.2 features a 1.1" IAL3 Beryllium Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 260 Hz - 2700 Hz. On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Kanta No.2 has a frequency range of 35-40k 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 Kanta No.2's min frequency of 35Hz.

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

Kanta No.2
Triton Five
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Kanta No.2
GoldenEar Triton Five
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

Kanta No.2 and Triton Five have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Kanta No.2 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Triton Five's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Focal Kanta No.2 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Five, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Kanta No.2
Triton Five
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.

Kanta No.2 can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Kanta No.2 has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Triton Five.

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

Kanta No.2 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.

Focal Kanta No.2 Terminals
Focal Kanta No.2's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Kanta No.2 has a Front firing port whereas Triton Five has a rear firing ports.

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 Kanta No.2's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. Focal Kanta No.2 has external dimensions of 1118.0 x 321.0 x 477.0mm ( 44inch x 12-5/8inch x 18-3/4inch ) 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 40mm narrower and 56mm less deeper than Focal Kanta No.2 but it is also 13mm taller.

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 Kanta No.2 is approximately 1531.2cm2 / 237.3inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The Kanta No.2 requires 29% more surface area than the Triton Five 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 Kanta No.2 weighs 35.09kg / 77.2lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the Kanta No.2 93% heavier than the Triton Five.

Here is a comparison of how Kanta No.2 and Triton Five's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Kanta No.2
GoldenEar Triton Five
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Focal Kanta No.2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kanta No.2:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Large grille
  • Small grille
  • Outrigger feet
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Protective discs
  • User Manual
  • 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

  • Reasons to choose Focal Kanta No.2 over GoldenEar Triton Five
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
    High Frequency Response 40k Hz vs 35k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 1118mm vs 1131mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

    Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Five over Focal Kanta No.2

    Max Input Power 400 watts vs 300 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 26 Hz vs 35 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Passive Radiator four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass vs None Increases the bass performance
    Base Surface Area 1183cm2 vs 1531cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2398USD vs 14998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Kanta No.2 vs GoldenEar Triton Five Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Kanta No.2 GoldenEar Triton Five
    Brand Focal GoldenEar
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 40-300 watts 15-400 watts
    Sensitivity 91 dB 90 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 3.1 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 35-40k Hz 26-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6"
    Woofer Composition Flax Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1.1" -
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome Folded Ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" No
    Crossover Frequency 260 Hz - 2700 Hz n/a
    Firing Direction Front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1118.0mm (44") 1131.0mm (44.5")
    Width 321.0mm (12.6") 281.0mm (11.1")
    Depth 477.0mm (18.8") 421.0mm (16.6")
    Weight 35.09kg (77.2lbs) 18.18kg (40lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
    Finish Multi-ply/Polymer/Veneer MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors High-Gloss Carrara White, High-Gloss Black/Deep Black, Matte Walnut/Dark Grey,Matte Walnut/Ivory 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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