GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton Three+ Comparison

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Passive Floor-standing | 29-25k Hz

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GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton Three+ Speaker Comparison

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

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

Key Specs	GoldenEar T66	GoldenEar Triton Three+
Design	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	Folded Ribbon	High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Midrange	2 x 4.5"	4.5"
Woofer	2 x 5 x 9"	5" Polymer
Frequency response	29-25k Hz	21-35k Hz
Sensitivity	91 dB	90 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	—	20-400 watts
Weight	—	20.45kg / 45lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	49-7/16" x 11-13/16" x 17"	44-1/2" x 11-5/8" x 17-9/16" 1131.0 x 296.0 x 447.0mm

T66 and Triton Three+ 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 Three+ are 3-way speakers.

GoldenEar T66

GoldenEar Triton Three+

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 Three+
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	-inch	-inch
Midrange	2 x 4.5-inch	1 x 4.5-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 Three+ features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter, a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer.

Frequency Response

T66 has a frequency range of 29-25k Hz whereas Triton Three+ has a frequency range of 21-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 21Hz, the Triton Three+ 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 Three+

Min

Average

Median

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

T66 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Three+ 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 Three+'s is rated at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the GoldenEar T66 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Three+, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

T66

Triton Three+

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 Three+ 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 Three+'s external dimensions. GoldenEar T66 has external dimensions of () whereas GoldenEar Triton Three+ has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 296.0 x 447.0mm (44-1/2 x 11-5/8 x 17-9/16inch).

GoldenEar Triton Three+ is 4mm narrower and 124.7mm shorter than GoldenEar T66 but it is also 15.2mm deeper.

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Three+?

Here are the items that come with the Triton Three+:

Floorstanding loudspeaker
9-feet AC power cord
Base
4 Rubber feet (pre-installed on base)
4 Spikes
4 Locking nuts
4 Screws
4 Washers
Owners Manual

Reasons to choose GoldenEar T66 over GoldenEar Triton Three+

Sensitivity	91 dB vs 90 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	5 x 9 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
Number of Woofers	2 vs 1	More woofers
Base Surface Area	0cm² vs 1323cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Three+ over GoldenEar T66

Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 4 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
Low Frequency Response	21 Hz vs 29 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 25k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Passive Radiator	two 6-3/4-inch vs None	Increases the bass performance
Height	1131mm vs 1255mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

GoldenEar T66 vs GoldenEar Triton Three+ Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	GoldenEar T66	GoldenEar Triton Three+
Brand	GoldenEar	GoldenEar
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Sensitivity	91 dB	90 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	29-25k Hz	21-35k 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"	4.5"
Physical Specs
Height	1255.7mm (49.4")	1131.0mm (44.5")
Width	300.0mm (11.8")	296.0mm (11.7")
Depth	431.8mm (17")	447.0mm (17.6")
Weight	n/a	20.45kg (45lbs)
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 Three+ digs deeper - 21Hz against 29Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Amplifier needs	evenly matched	Similar sensitivity (91dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power.
Amplifier match	B	GoldenEar Triton Three+ 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 Three+
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 Three+ 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 Three+ 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.