GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton One.R Comparison

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Passive Floor-standing | 29-25k Hz

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GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton One.R Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing T66 and Triton One.R, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by GoldenEar.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of GoldenEar T66 and GoldenEar Triton One.R first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	GoldenEar T66	GoldenEar Triton One.R
Design	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	Folded Ribbon	High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Midrange	2 x 4.5"	5.25"
Woofer	2 x 5 x 9"	5" Polymer
Frequency response	29-25k Hz	13-35k Hz
Sensitivity	91 dB	92 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	—	20-650 watts
Weight	—	36.36kg / 80lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	49-7/16" x 11-13/16" x 17"	54-1/8" x 12-3/8" x 20-5/16" 1375.0 x 315.0 x 516.0mm

T66 and Triton One.R are members of GoldenEar's Triton series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

GoldenEar Triton Series History

Model	Body	Frequency	Sensitivity	Impedance	Woofer
GoldenEar Triton Five	Floor-standing	26-35k Hz	90 dB	8Ω	2 x 6"
GoldenEar Triton Seven	Floor-standing	29-35k Hz	89 dB	8Ω	2 x 5.25"
GoldenEar Triton Three+	Floor-standing	21-35k Hz	90 dB	8Ω	1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton One.R	Floor-standing	13-35k Hz	92 dB	8Ω	1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton Two+	Floor-standing	16-35k Hz	91 dB	8Ω	1 x 5"
GoldenEar T44	Floor-standing	32-25k Hz	92 dB	4Ω	1 x 5 x 9"
GoldenEar T66	Floor-standing	29-25k Hz	91 dB	4Ω	2 x 5 x 9"

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 T66 and Triton One.R are 3-way speakers.

GoldenEar T66

GoldenEar Triton One.R

MidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver	GoldenEar T66	GoldenEar Triton One.R
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	-inch	-inch
Midrange	2 x 4.5-inch	1 x 5.25-inch
Woofer	2 x 5 x 9-inch	1 x 5-inch

T66 features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter, a 4.5" Midrange and 2 x 5 x 9" Woofer. On the other hand, the Triton One.R features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer.

Frequency Response

T66 has a frequency range of 29-25k Hz whereas Triton One.R has a frequency range of 13-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 13Hz, the Triton One.R can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the T66's min frequency of 29Hz.

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

T66

Triton One.R

Min

Average

Median

Impedance and Sensitivity

T66 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Triton One.R 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 T66 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. T66 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Triton One.R's is rated at 92 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Triton One.R a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar T66, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

T66

Triton One.R

Min

Average

Median

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GoldenEar T66

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Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

T66 features 5-Way post type posts and Triton One.R 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 GoldenEar T66's and GoldenEar Triton One.R's external dimensions. GoldenEar T66 has external dimensions of () whereas GoldenEar Triton One.R has external dimensions of 1375.0 x 315.0 x 516.0mm (54-1/8 x 12-3/8 x 20-5/16inch).

GoldenEar Triton One.R is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 15mm wider, 119.3mm taller and 84.2mm deeper than GoldenEar T66.

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton One.R?

Here are the items that come with the Triton One.R:

Floorstanding loudspeaker
9-feet AC power cord
4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
4 Spikes (with locking nuts)
4 Protective discs
Owners Manual
Very Important Note

Reasons to choose GoldenEar T66 over GoldenEar Triton One.R

Woofer Size	5 x 9 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
Number of Woofers	2 vs 1	More woofers
Height	1255mm vs 1375mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	0cm² vs 1625cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton One.R over GoldenEar T66

Sensitivity	92 dB vs 91 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 4 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
Low Frequency Response	13 Hz vs 29 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 25k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Passive Radiator	four 7-inch vs None	Increases the bass performance

GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton One.R Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	GoldenEar T66	GoldenEar Triton One.R
Brand	GoldenEar	GoldenEar
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Sensitivity	91 dB	92 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	29-25k Hz	13-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	1
Woofer Size	5 x 9"	5"
Woofer Composition		Polymer
Woofer Surround Material	n/a	Rubber
Tweeter Size	-	-
Tweeter Type	Folded Ribbon	High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	4.5"	5.25"
Physical Specs
Height	1255.7mm (49.4")	1375.0mm (54.1")
Width	300.0mm (11.8")	315.0mm (12.4")
Depth	431.8mm (17")	516.0mm (20.3")
Weight	n/a	36.36kg (80lbs)
Enclosure		Passive Radiator
Finish	MDF/Lacquer	MDF/Lacquer
Available Colors	Gloss Black	Gloss Black
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	n/a	No
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

Verdict

Siblings in GoldenEar's Triton series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	B	GoldenEar Triton One.R digs deeper - 13Hz against 29Hz.
Amplifier needs	evenly matched	Similar sensitivity (91dB vs 92dB) - both want much the same power.
Amplifier match	B	GoldenEar Triton One.R is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it.

A GoldenEar T66 B GoldenEar Triton One.R
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 One.R has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 29Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, GoldenEar Triton One.R is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.

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.