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GoldenEar Triton One.R vs GoldenEar Triton Five Comparison

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GoldenEar Triton One.R vs GoldenEar Triton Five Speaker Comparison

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

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

GoldenEar Triton One.R Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 5" Polymer Woofer
  • 13-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-650watts
  • Weight:36.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1375.0" x 12-3/8" x 20-5/16"( 1375.0 x 315.0 x 516.0mm )

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 )

Triton One.R and Triton Five 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 SensitivityImpedance Woofer
GoldenEar Triton Five
Floor-standing 26-35k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 6"
GoldenEar Triton Three+
  
Floor-standing 21-35k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton Seven
  
Floor-standing 29-35k Hz 89 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
GoldenEar Triton One.R
Floor-standing 13-35k Hz 92 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton Two+
  
Floor-standing 16-35k Hz 91 dB8Ω 1 x 5"

What size room are the GoldenEar Triton One.R 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* GoldenEar Triton One.R GoldenEar Triton Five
Near-field Are you nuts? Are you nuts?
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good 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 GoldenEar Triton One.R 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 Triton One.R 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 GoldenEar Triton One.R GoldenEar Triton Five
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter -inch -inch
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch -
Woofer 1 x 5-inch 2 x 6-inch

Triton One.R features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer . On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Triton One.R has a frequency range of 13-35k Hz whereas Triton Five has a frequency range of 26-35k 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 Triton Five's min frequency of 26Hz.

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

Triton One.R
Triton Five
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

GoldenEar Triton One.R
GoldenEar Triton Five
Min
Average
Max

Impedance and Sensitivity

Triton One.R and Triton Five have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Triton One.R sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Triton Five's is at 90 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Triton One.R a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Five, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Triton One.R
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.

Triton One.R can handle a max power of 650 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Triton Five has a max power handling value of 400 watts RMS, 250 watts less than the Triton One.R.

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

Triton One.R 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

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 GoldenEar Triton One.R's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. 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) 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 One.R is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 34mm wider, 244mm taller and 95mm deeper than GoldenEar Triton Five.

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 GoldenEar Triton One.R is approximately 1625.4cm2 / 251.9inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The Triton One.R requires 37% 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 GoldenEar Triton One.R weighs 36.36kg / 80lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the Triton One.R 100% heavier than the Triton Five.

Here is a comparison of how Triton One.R and Triton Five's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
GoldenEar Triton One.R
GoldenEar Triton Five
Min
Average
Max

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

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
  • 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 GoldenEar Triton One.R over GoldenEar Triton Five
    Max Input Power 650 watts vs 400 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Low Frequency Response 13 Hz vs 26 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Five over GoldenEar Triton One.R

    Woofer Size 6 inches vs 5 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Height 1131mm vs 1375mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1183cm2 vs 1625cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2398USD vs 7498USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    GoldenEar Triton One.R vs GoldenEar Triton Five Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General GoldenEar Triton One.R GoldenEar Triton Five
    Brand GoldenEar GoldenEar
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 20-650 watts 15-400 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 90 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 13-35k Hz 26-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 2
    Woofer Size 5" 6"
    Woofer Composition Polymer Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size - -
    Tweeter Type High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Folded Ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.25" No
    Firing Direction n/a rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1375.0mm (54.1") 1131.0mm (44.5")
    Width 315.0mm (12.4") 281.0mm (11.1")
    Depth 516.0mm (20.3") 421.0mm (16.6")
    Weight 36.36kg (80lbs) 18.18kg (40lbs)
    Enclosure Passive Radiator Passive Radiator
    Finish MDF/Lacquer MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Gloss Black Gloss Black
    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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