In this review, we will be comparing Revolution XT 6F and Triton Seven, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Tannoy and GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Tannoy Revolution XT 6F and GoldenEar Triton Seven first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Tannoy Revolution XT 6F | GoldenEar Triton Seven |
|---|
| Brand | Tannoy
United Kingdom · founded 1926 | GoldenEar
United States · founded 2010 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | — | Folded Ribbon |
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| Woofer | — | 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 38-32k Hz | 29-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 10-300 watts |
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| Weight | 16.30kg / 35.9lbs | 14.55kg / 32lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39.6" x 10.6" x 12.5"
1005.8 x 269.2 x 317.5mm | 40-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 14-1/2"
1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm |
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What size room are the Tannoy Revolution XT 6F and GoldenEar Triton Seven 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* |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
GoldenEar Triton Seven |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Revolution XT 6F is a 3-way design whereas the Triton Seven is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
GoldenEar Triton Seven |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
Revolution XT 6F features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz & 1.8 kHz. On the other hand, the Triton Seven features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer.
Frequency Response
Revolution XT 6F has a frequency range of 38-32k Hz whereas Triton Seven has a frequency range of 29-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Triton Seven can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Revolution XT 6F's min frequency of 38Hz.
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
Revolution XT 6F and Triton Seven have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Revolution XT 6F sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Triton Seven's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Tannoy Revolution XT 6F a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar Triton Seven, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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
Revolution XT 6F features 5-way Post type posts and Triton Seven has a 5-way Post type posts. None of these speakers 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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F's and GoldenEar Triton Seven's external dimensions. Tannoy Revolution XT 6F has external dimensions of 1005.8 x 269.2 x 317.5mm (39.6 x 10.6 x 12.5inch) whereas GoldenEar Triton Seven has external dimensions of 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm (40-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 14-1/2inch).
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F is 23.2mm shorter and 51.5mm less deeper than GoldenEar Triton Seven but it is also 2.2mm wider.
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.
GoldenEar Triton Seven needs about 15% more floor or shelf area. GoldenEar Triton Seven is 52mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. GoldenEar Triton Seven is 23mm 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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F is approximately 854.8cm2 / 132.5inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Seven is approximately 985.2cm2 / 152.7inch2. The Revolution XT 6F requires 13% less surface area than the Triton Seven 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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F weighs 16.30kg / 35.9lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Seven weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs. This makes the Revolution XT 6F 12% heavier than the Triton Seven.
Here is a comparison of how Revolution XT 6F and Triton Seven'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 GoldenEar Triton Seven?
Here are the items that come with the Triton Seven:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Locking nuts
- Owners Manual
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Height |
1005mm
vs
1029mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
854cm2
vs
985cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
5.25 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
29 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
32k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Passive Radiator |
dual 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Price per pair* |
1798USD
vs
1998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
GoldenEar Triton Seven |
| Brand |
Tannoy |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
38-32k Hz |
29-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
2 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Folded Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
250 Hz & 1.8 kHz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1005.8mm (39.6") |
1029.0mm (40.5") |
| Width |
269.2mm (10.6") |
267.0mm (10.5") |
| Depth |
317.5mm (12.5") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
| Weight |
16.30kg (35.9lbs) |
14.55kg (32lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Passive Radiator |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
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 Seven digs deeper - 29Hz against 38Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (90dB vs 89dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Cabinet | depends | Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Price | B | GoldenEar Triton Seven is cheaper - $1,798 against $1,998, about 10% less. |
A Tannoy Revolution XT 6F B GoldenEar Triton Seven
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 Seven has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 38Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Tannoy Revolution XT 6F the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and GoldenEar Triton Seven for a large room and a very large room.
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.