In this review, we will be comparing Triton Three+ and EVO4.4, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from GoldenEar and Wharfedale. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar Triton Three+ and Wharfedale EVO4.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the GoldenEar Triton Three+ and Wharfedale EVO4.4 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the GoldenEar Triton Three+ and Wharfedale EVO4.4 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Triton Three+ and EVO4.4 are 3-way speakers.
Driver |
GoldenEar Triton Three+ |
Wharfedale EVO4.4 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.18x2.36-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4.5-inch |
1 x 2-inch |
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Triton Three+ features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer . On the other hand, the EVO4.4 features a 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
Triton Three+ has a frequency range of 21-35k Hz whereas EVO4.4 has a frequency range of 44-22k 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 EVO4.4's min frequency of 44Hz.
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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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 Three+ and EVO4.4 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Triton Three+ sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the EVO4.4's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Triton Three+ a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO4.4, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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 Three+ can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS from the amp the whereas EVO4.4 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Triton Three+.
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
EVO4.4 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Three+ has a 5-Way post which doesn't 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 Three+'s and Wharfedale EVO4.4's external dimensions. 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) whereas Wharfedale EVO4.4 has external dimensions of 1060.0 x 250.0 x 36.0mm ( 41.7 x 9.8 x 1.4inch) .
GoldenEar Triton Three+ is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 46mm wider, 71mm taller and 411mm deeper than Wharfedale EVO4.4.
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 Three+ is approximately 1323.1cm2 / 205.1inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale EVO4.4 is approximately 90.0cm2 / 14.0inch2. The Triton Three+ requires 1,370% more surface area than the EVO4.4 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 Three+ weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs and the Wharfedale EVO4.4 weighs 25.60kg / 56.3lbs. This makes the EVO4.4 25% heavier than the Triton Three+.
Here is a comparison of how Triton Three+ and EVO4.4's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Three+?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Triton Three+:
Floorstanding loudspeaker9-feet AC power cordBase4 Rubber feet (pre-installed on base)4 Spikes4 Locking nuts4 Screws4 WashersOwners Manual
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO4.4?
Here are the items that come with the EVO4.4:
Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille 4 Outrigger feet (pre-installed) 4 Spikes (pre-installed) 4 Isolation pucks 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed) Pair of white cloth gloves User Manual
Max Input Power |
400 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
Low Frequency Response |
21 Hz
vs
44 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Passive Radiator |
two 6-3/4-inch
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
Height |
1060mm
vs
1131mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
90cm2 (250x36mm)
vs
1323cm2 (296x447mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Price per pair* |
2198USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
General |
GoldenEar Triton Three+ |
Wharfedale EVO4.4 |
Brand |
GoldenEar |
Wharfedale |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
20-400 watts |
30-200 watts |
Sensitivity |
90 dB |
89 dB |
Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
Impedance |
n/a |
4.3 ohms |
Frequency Response |
21-35k Hz |
44-22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
Woofer Size |
5" |
6.5" |
Woofer Composition |
Polymer |
Kevlar |
Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
- |
1.18x2.36" |
Tweeter Type |
High-Velocity Folded Ribbon |
AMT (Ribbon) |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
4.5" |
2" |
Firing Direction |
n/a |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1131.0mm (44.5") |
1060.0mm (41.7") |
Width |
296.0mm (11.7") |
250.0mm (9.8") |
Depth |
447.0mm (17.6") |
36.0mm (1.4") |
Weight |
20.45kg (45lbs) |
25.60kg (56.3lbs) |
Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF/Lacquer |
MDF/Wood-veneer |
Available Colors |
Gloss Black |
Walnut |
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 |