In this review, we will be comparing F36 and Triton Three+, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Revel and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Concerta2 F36 and GoldenEar Triton Three+ first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Revel Concerta2 F36 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum Woofer
- 51- Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:22.73kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1126.0" x 9-11/16" x 14-3/16"( 1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm )
GoldenEar Triton Three+ Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter
- 4.5" Midrange
- 5" Polymer Woofer
- 4.5" Midrange
- 21-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-400watts
- Weight:20.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1131.0" x 11-5/8" x 17-9/16"( 1131.0 x 296.0 x 447.0mm )
What size room are the Revel Concerta2 F36 and GoldenEar Triton Three+ 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* |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
GoldenEar Triton Three+ |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Good |
(* 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 Revel Concerta2 F36 and GoldenEar Triton Three+ 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 F36 and Triton Three+ are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
GoldenEar Triton Three+ |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 4.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
F36 features a 1" aluminum dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the Triton Three+ features a " High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 5" Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
F36 has a frequency range of 51- Hz whereas Triton Three+ has a frequency range of 21-35k 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 F36's min frequency of 51Hz.
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
F36 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Triton Three+ which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. F36 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Triton Three+'s is rated at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F36 a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Three+, 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.
F36 can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS from the amp the whereas F36 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
F36 features 5-Way post type posts and Triton Three+ has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers 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 Revel Concerta2 F36's and GoldenEar Triton Three+'s external dimensions. Revel Concerta2 F36 has external dimensions of 1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm ( 44-5/16 x 9-11/16 x 14-3/16inch) whereas 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) .
GoldenEar Triton Three+ is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 49mm wider, 5mm taller and 86mm deeper than Revel Concerta2 F36.
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 Revel Concerta2 F36 is approximately 891.7cm2 / 138.2inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Three+ is approximately 1323.1cm2 / 205.1inch2. The F36 requires 33% less surface area than the Triton Three+ which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.