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GoldenEar Triton Seven vs Paradigm 700F Comparison

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GoldenEar Triton Seven vs Paradigm 700F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Triton Seven and 700F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from GoldenEar and Paradigm.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of GoldenEar Triton Seven and Paradigm 700F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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 )

Paradigm 700F Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:15-180watts
  • Weight:21.91kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1018.0" x 8-7/16" x 12-7/8"( 1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm )

What size room are the GoldenEar Triton Seven and Paradigm 700F 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 Seven Paradigm 700F
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* 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 Seven and Paradigm 700F 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 Seven is a 2-way design whereas the 700F is a 3-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 Seven Paradigm 700F
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter -inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 5.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 5.25-inch 2 x 5.5-inch

Triton Seven features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the 700F features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Triton Seven has a frequency range of 29-35k Hz whereas 700F has a frequency range of 45-25k 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 700F's min frequency of 45Hz.

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 Seven
700F
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

GoldenEar Triton Seven
Paradigm 700F
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

Triton Seven and 700F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Triton Seven sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the 700F's is at 91 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Paradigm 700F a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Triton Seven
700F
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 Seven can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas 700F has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 120 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

700F features Posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Seven has a 5-way Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Paradigm 700FPosts Terminals
Paradigm 700F's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Triton Seven and 700F have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 Seven's and Paradigm 700F's external dimensions. 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) whereas Paradigm 700F has external dimensions of 1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm ( 40-1/16 x 8-7/16 x 12-7/8inch) .

GoldenEar Triton Seven is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 52mm wider, 11mm taller and 41mm deeper than Paradigm 700F.

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 Seven is approximately 985.2cm2 / 152.7inch2 and base area of the Paradigm 700F is approximately 705.2cm2 / 109.3inch2. The Triton Seven requires 40% more surface area than the 700F 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 Seven weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs and the Paradigm 700F weighs 21.91kg / 48.2lbs. This makes the 700F 51% heavier than the Triton Seven.

Here is a comparison of how Triton Seven and 700F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
GoldenEar Triton Seven
Paradigm 700F
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Seven?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Triton Seven:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Locking nuts
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Paradigm 700F?

    Here are the items that come with the 700F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille 4 Rubber feet 4 Spike feet 4 Hex-nuts 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed) Owner's Manual Online Registration Card Unboxing Instructions

  • Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Seven over Paradigm Premier 700F
    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 180 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 29 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Passive Radiator dual 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass vs None Increases the bass performance

    Reasons to choose Paradigm Premier 700F 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 5.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Height 1018mm vs 1029mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 705cm2 vs 985cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1700USD vs 1798USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    GoldenEar Triton Seven vs Paradigm 700F Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General GoldenEar Triton Seven Paradigm Premier 700F
    Brand GoldenEar Paradigm
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 10-300 watts 15-180 watts
    Sensitivity 89 dB 91 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 29-35k Hz 45-25k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 5.25" 5.5"
    Woofer Composition Polypropylene Carbon-Infused Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size - 1"
    Tweeter Type Folded Ribbon n/a
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No 5.5"
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1029.0mm (40.5") 1018.0mm (40.1")
    Width 267.0mm (10.5") 215.0mm (8.5")
    Depth 369.0mm (14.5") 328.0mm (12.9")
    Weight 14.55kg (32lbs) 21.91kg (48.2lbs)
    Enclosure Passive Radiator Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Lacquer MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Gloss Black Gloss Black
    Grille n/a Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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