In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint V10 and Triton Five, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from MoFi and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and GoldenEar Triton Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint V10 | GoldenEar Triton Five |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | GoldenEar
United States · founded 2010 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" Soft-Dome | Folded Ribbon |
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| Woofer | 2 x 10" Paper Pulp | 2 x 6" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 27-30k Hz | 26-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | 15-400 watts |
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| Weight | 72.73kg / 160lbs | 18.18kg / 40lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 48-13/16" x 15-9/16" x 19-15/16"
1240.0 x 396.0 x 507.0mm | 44-1/2" x 11-1/16" x 16-9/16"
1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both SourcePoint V10 and Triton Five are 2-way speakers.
MoFi SourcePoint V10GoldenEar Triton Five
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 10-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
SourcePoint V10 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Paper Pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint V10 has a frequency range of 27-30k Hz whereas Triton Five has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the Triton Five can go slightly deeper then the SourcePoint V10's min frequency of 27Hz.
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
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SourcePoint V10 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Five which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SourcePoint V10 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Triton Five's is rated at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint V10 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Five, 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Triton Five can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint V10 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Triton Five.
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.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
SourcePoint V10 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Triton Five has a 5-way Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 MoFi SourcePoint V10's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint V10 has external dimensions of 1240.0 x 396.0 x 507.0mm (48-13/16inch x 15-9/16inch x 19-15/16inch) 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).
MoFi SourcePoint V10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 115mm wider, 109mm taller and 86mm deeper than GoldenEar Triton Five.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
MoFi SourcePoint V10 needs about 70% more floor or shelf area. MoFi SourcePoint V10 is 86mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. MoFi SourcePoint V10 is 109mm taller.
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 MoFi SourcePoint V10 is approximately 2007.7cm2 / 311.2inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The SourcePoint V10 requires 70% 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 MoFi SourcePoint V10 weighs 72.73kg / 160lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the SourcePoint V10 300% heavier than the Triton Five.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint V10 and Triton Five'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 MoFi SourcePoint V10?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SourcePoint V10:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Isolation feet
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Threaded-rods
- 4 Locking-rings
- 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- User Manual
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
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
90 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Max Input Power |
400 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
27 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
30k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Passive Radiator |
four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Height |
1131mm
vs
1240mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1183cm2
vs
2007cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2398USD
vs
7994USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
| Brand |
MoFi |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 200 watts |
15-400 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
27-30k Hz |
26-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper Pulp |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Folded Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
10" |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1240.0mm (48.8") |
1131.0mm (44.5") |
| Width |
396.0mm (15.6") |
281.0mm (11.1") |
| Depth |
507.0mm (20") |
421.0mm (16.6") |
| Weight |
72.73kg (160lbs) |
18.18kg (40lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Passive Radiator |
| Finish |
MDF/wood-veneer |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Gloss Black |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - MoFi SourcePoint V10 costs roughly 3.3x what GoldenEar Triton Five does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (27Hz vs 26Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (91dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Amplifier match | B | GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | B | GoldenEar Triton Five takes more power (400W vs 200W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | GoldenEar Triton Five is easier to place; MoFi SourcePoint V10 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | MoFi SourcePoint V10: bi-amping. GoldenEar Triton Five sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | GoldenEar Triton Five is cheaper - $2,398 against $7,994, about 70% less; arguably a different class. |
A MoFi SourcePoint V10 B GoldenEar Triton Five
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system 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?
GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take MoFi SourcePoint V10 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. In a large or open-plan room, MoFi SourcePoint V10 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $5,596 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
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.