In this review, we will be comparing Triton Two+ and Aria K2 936K2, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from GoldenEar and Focal.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar Triton Two+ and Focal Aria K2 936K2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
GoldenEar Triton Two+ Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter
- 4.5" Midrange
- 5" Polymer Woofer
- 16-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-500watts
- Weight:27.27kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1232.0" x 11-11/16" x 19-1/8"( 1232.0 x 297.0 x 486.0mm )
Focal Aria K2 936K2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" inverted dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" K2 aramid fiber/fiberglass Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange
- 39-28k Hz Frequency Response
- 92 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:50-300watts
- Weight:29.09kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1148.0" x 11-9/16" x 14-11/16"( 1148.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm )
What size room are the GoldenEar Triton Two+ and Focal Aria K2 936K2 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 Two+ |
Focal Aria K2 936K2 |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
Average |
(* 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 Two+ and Focal Aria K2 936K2 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 Two+ and Aria K2 936K2 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
GoldenEar Triton Two+ |
Focal Aria K2 936K2 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4.5-inch |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Triton Two+ features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer . On the other hand, the Aria K2 936K2 features a 1" aluminum/magnesium with waveguide inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" K2 aramid fiber/fiberglass Woofer .
Frequency Response
Triton Two+ has a frequency range of 16-35k Hz whereas Aria K2 936K2 has a frequency range of 39-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the Triton Two+ can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Aria K2 936K2's min frequency of 39Hz.
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
Impedance and Sensitivity
Triton Two+ and Aria K2 936K2 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Triton Two+ sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Aria K2 936K2's is at 92 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Focal Aria K2 936K2 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Two+, 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 Two+ can handle a max power of 500 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Aria K2 936K2 has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Triton Two+.
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 Two+ features Binding post type posts and Aria K2 936K2 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Focal Aria K2 936K2's Binding post terminals
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 Two+'s and Focal Aria K2 936K2's external dimensions. GoldenEar Triton Two+ has external dimensions of 1232.0 x 297.0 x 486.0mm ( 48-1/2 x 11-11/16 x 19-1/8inch) whereas Focal Aria K2 936K2 has external dimensions of 1148.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm ( 45-3/16 x 11-9/16 x 14-11/16inch) .
GoldenEar Triton Two+ is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 3mm wider, 84mm taller and 112mm deeper than Focal Aria K2 936K2.
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 Two+ is approximately 1443.4cm2 / 223.7inch2 and base area of the Focal Aria K2 936K2 is approximately 1099.6cm2 / 170.4inch2. The Triton Two+ requires 31% more surface area than the Aria K2 936K2 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.