In this review, we will be comparing Performa4 F345 and Triton Five, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Revel and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Performa4 F345 and GoldenEar Triton Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Revel Performa4 F345 | GoldenEar Triton Five |
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| Brand | Revel
United States · founded 1996 | GoldenEar
United States · founded 2010 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | Folded Ribbon |
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| Woofer | 3 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) | 2 x 6" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 36-40k Hz | 26-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-225 watts | 15-400 watts |
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| Weight | 29.09kg / 64lbs | 18.18kg / 40lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 41" x 11-15/16" x 13-15/16"
1042.0 x 304.0 x 355.0mm | 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 Performa4 F345 and Triton Five are 2-way speakers.
Revel Performa4 F345GoldenEar 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 |
Revel Performa4 F345 |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
Performa4 F345 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 3 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer. On the other hand, the Triton Five features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer.
Frequency Response
Performa4 F345 has a frequency range of 36-40k Hz whereas Triton Five has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the Triton Five can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Performa4 F345's min frequency of 36Hz.
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
Performa4 F345 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. Performa4 F345 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Triton Five's is rated at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Triton Five a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Performa4 F345, 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 Performa4 F345 has a max power handling value of 225 watts RMS, 175 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
Performa4 F345 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 Revel Performa4 F345's and GoldenEar Triton Five's external dimensions. Revel Performa4 F345 has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 304.0 x 355.0mm (41inch x 11-15/16inch x 13-15/16inch) 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).
Revel Performa4 F345 is 89mm shorter and 66mm less deeper than GoldenEar Triton Five but it is also 23mm wider.
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 Performa4 F345 is approximately 1079.2cm2 / 167.3inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2. The Performa4 F345 requires 9% less surface area than the Triton Five which gives it a small advantage 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 Revel Performa4 F345 weighs 29.09kg / 64lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the Performa4 F345 60% heavier than the Triton Five.
Here is a comparison of how Performa4 F345 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 Revel Performa4 F345?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Performa4 F345:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- Four M8 Spikes
- 4 Nuts
- 4 Discs
- Quick Start Guide
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
 Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
35k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
1042mm
vs
1131mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1079cm2
vs
1183cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
400 watts
vs
225 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Woofer Size |
6 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
36 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Passive Radiator |
four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Price per pair* |
2398USD
vs
4998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Revel Performa4 F345 |
GoldenEar Triton Five |
| Brand |
Revel |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30-225 watts |
15-400 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
36-40k Hz |
26-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
Hard-Dome |
Folded Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.25" |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1042.0mm (41") |
1131.0mm (44.5") |
| Width |
304.0mm (12") |
281.0mm (11.1") |
| Depth |
355.0mm (14") |
421.0mm (16.6") |
| Weight |
29.09kg (64lbs) |
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 - Revel Performa4 F345 costs roughly 2.1x 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 | B | GoldenEar Triton Five digs deeper - 26Hz against 36Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | B | GoldenEar Triton Five is more sensitive (90dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | GoldenEar Triton Five is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | B | GoldenEar Triton Five takes more power (400W vs 225W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Cabinet | depends | Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Expandability | A | Revel Performa4 F345: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | GoldenEar Triton Five is cheaper - $2,398 against $4,998, about 52% less; arguably a different class. |
A Revel Performa4 F345 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 Revel Performa4 F345 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 36Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, GoldenEar Triton Five 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.