Klipsch Cornwall IV vs GoldenEar Triton Two+ Comparison

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Klipsch Cornwall IV vs GoldenEar Triton Two+ Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Cornwall IV and Triton Two+, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and GoldenEar.

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

Key Specs	Klipsch Cornwall IV	GoldenEar Triton Two+
Design	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1" horn-loaded	High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Midrange	1.75"	4.5"
Woofer	15" Fiber composite	5" Polymer
Frequency response	34-20k Hz	16-35k Hz
Sensitivity	102 dB	91 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	up to 100 watts	20-500 watts
Weight	44.55kg / 98lbs	27.27kg / 60lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	38" x 25-5/16" x 15-1/2" 966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm	48-1/2" x 11-11/16" x 19-1/8" 1232.0 x 297.0 x 486.0mm

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 Cornwall IV and Triton Two+ are 3-way speakers.

Klipsch Cornwall IV

GoldenEar Triton Two+

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver	Klipsch Cornwall IV	GoldenEar Triton Two+
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	-inch
Midrange	1 x 1.75-inch	1 x 4.5-inch
Woofer	1 x 15-inch	1 x 5-inch

Cornwall IV features a 1" titanium-diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter, a 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 15" Fiber composite Woofer. On the other hand, the Triton Two+ features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter, a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer.

Frequency Response

Cornwall IV has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz whereas Triton Two+ has a frequency range of 16-35k 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 Cornwall IV's min frequency of 34Hz.

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

Cornwall IV

Triton Two+

Min

Average

Median

Impedance and Sensitivity

Cornwall IV and Triton Two+ have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Cornwall IV sensitivity is rated at 102 dB and the Triton Two+'s is at 91 dB. This 11 dB difference makes the Klipsch Cornwall IV a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Two+, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Cornwall IV

Triton Two+

Min

Average

Median

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.

Triton Two+ can handle a max power of 500 watts RMS, whereas Cornwall IV has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 400 watts less than the Triton Two+.

Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays on a real amplifier.

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Klipsch Cornwall IV

GoldenEar Triton Two+

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Cornwall IV features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Two+ has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

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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 Klipsch Cornwall IV's and GoldenEar Triton Two+'s external dimensions. Klipsch Cornwall IV has external dimensions of 966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm (38 x 25-5/16 x 15-1/2inch) whereas 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).

Klipsch Cornwall IV is 266mm shorter and 92mm less deeper than GoldenEar Triton Two+ but it is also 346mm wider.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Cornwall IV and GoldenEar Triton Two+ in scale.

Comparison image of Klipsch Cornwall IV and GoldenEar Triton Two+ Size and External Dimensions

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 Klipsch Cornwall IV is approximately 2533.4cm² / 392.7inch² and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Two+ is approximately 1443.4cm² / 223.7inch². The Cornwall IV requires 76% more surface area than the Triton Two+ 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 Klipsch Cornwall IV weighs 44.55kg / 98lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Two+ weighs 27.27kg / 60lbs. This makes the Cornwall IV 63% heavier than the Triton Two+.

Here is a comparison of how Cornwall IV and Triton Two+'s weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers

Klipsch Cornwall IV

GoldenEar Triton Two+

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch Cornwall IV?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Cornwall IV:

2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
2 Grilles
Owners Manual
Congratulations letter
Klipsch brochure

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

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

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 Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV over GoldenEar Triton Two+

Sensitivity	102 dB vs 91 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	15 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring	Yes vs No	Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Height	966mm vs 1232mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose GoldenEar Triton Two+ over Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV

Max Input Power	500 watts vs 100 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Low Frequency Response	16 Hz vs 34 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 20k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Passive Radiator	two 7-inch vs None	Increases the bass performance
Base Surface Area	1443cm² vs 2533cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	4498USD vs 6598USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Klipsch Cornwall IV vs GoldenEar Triton Two+ Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV	GoldenEar Triton Two+
Brand	Klipsch	GoldenEar
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	up to 100 watts	20-500 watts
Sensitivity	102 dB	91 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	34-20k Hz	16-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	1
Woofer Size	15"	5"
Woofer Composition	Fiber composite	Polymer
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	-
Tweeter Type	horn-loaded	High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	1.75"	4.5"
Physical Specs
Height	966.0mm (38")	1232.0mm (48.5")
Width	643.0mm (25.3")	297.0mm (11.7")
Depth	394.0mm (15.5")	486.0mm (19.1")
Weight	44.55kg (98lbs)	27.27kg (60lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Passive Radiator
Finish	MDF/Wood veneer	MDF/Lacquer
Available Colors	Black	Gloss Black
Grille	Yes	n/a
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	No
Other
Parts Warranty	10 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	10 Years	5 Years

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	B	GoldenEar Triton Two+ digs deeper - 16Hz against 34Hz.
Amplifier needs	A	Klipsch Cornwall IV is more sensitive (102dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
Headroom	B	GoldenEar Triton Two+ takes more power (500W vs 100W) - more in hand in a big room.
Size	depends	GoldenEar Triton Two+ is easier to place; Klipsch Cornwall IV is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
Cabinet	depends	Ported vs Passive Radiator.
Expandability	A	Klipsch Cornwall IV: bi-amping. Klipsch Cornwall IV sits in a wider range (12 models), so a matched surround system is easier later.
Price	B	GoldenEar Triton Two+ is cheaper - $4,498 against $6,598, about 32% less.

A Klipsch Cornwall IV B GoldenEar Triton Two+
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?

Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 34Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch Cornwall IV 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.