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GoldenEar Triton Five Review
GoldenEar Triton Five

Main Features

  • Folded Ribbon Tweeter
  • 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer
  • Four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass Passive Radiators
  • 26-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range: 15-400watts
  • Weight:40.00 lbs / 18.18 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 44-1/2"x11-1/16"x16-9/16" / 1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm
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GoldenEar Triton Five is a 2-way Passive Passive Radiator Floor-standing speaker by GoldenEar. It features a Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer. Triton Five also employs four 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. GoldenEar Triton Five has an MSRP of 2398$ per pair.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the GoldenEar Triton Five is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldAre you nuts?
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomGood

(* 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.)

GoldenEar's Triton Series of Loudspeakers

Triton Five is a member of GoldenEar's Triton series of Passive speakers. The Triton Tower Speakers are GoldenEar Technology's premiere products embodying all of GoldenEar's cutting edge technology. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

GoldenEar Triton Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
GoldenEar Triton Five
26-35k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 6"
GoldenEar Triton Three+
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21-35k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton Seven
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29-35k Hz 89 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
GoldenEar Triton One.R
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13-35k Hz 92 dB8Ω 1 x 5"
GoldenEar Triton Two+
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16-35k Hz 91 dB8Ω 1 x 5"


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Frequency Response of the GoldenEar Triton Five Speaker

GoldenEar Triton Five has a Frequency response range of 26-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-400 watts. With a minimum frequency of 26 Hz, Triton Five delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with GoldenEar Triton Five, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Triton Five's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
GoldenEar Triton Five
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High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
GoldenEar Triton Five
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Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Floor-standing speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the GoldenEar Triton Five's 26Hz:

  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ Triton Five)

Impedance and Sensitivity

GoldenEar Triton Five's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
GoldenEar Triton Five
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Average
Max

8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar Triton Five is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

90dB of the GoldenEar Triton Five is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the GoldenEar Triton Five:

  • Integrated Amps under 2000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Triton Five features 5-way Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.

GoldenEar Triton Five External Dimensions and Weight

GoldenEar Triton Five has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44-1/2 x 11-1/16 x 16-9/16inch (1131.0 x 281.0 x 421.0mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of GoldenEar Triton Five is approximately 1183.0cm2 / 183.4inch2.

Weight

The GoldenEar Triton Five weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Triton Five's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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GoldenEar Triton Five
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Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
GoldenEar Triton Five
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How does the GoldenEar Triton Five compare to the GoldenEar Triton Three+?

One of the natural alternative to the GoldenEar Triton Five is the which is located one step higher in GoldenEar's Passive Floor-standing selection.

Check the Detailed Comparison of GoldenEar Triton Five vs for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

GoldenEar Triton Five has a Passive Radiator type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish.

Port Position

GoldenEar Triton Five is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.

Available colors

GoldenEar Triton Five is available in Gloss Black.

What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Five?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Triton Five:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Locking nuts
  • Owners Manual
  • Recommended Accessories

    Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the GoldenEar Triton Five.

    • Speaker Cable and Connectors
      • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
      • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
      • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
    • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
    • Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

    GoldenEar Triton Five Alternatives in Passive Floor-standing Speakers
    Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
    GoldenEar Triton Seven
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    2-way 89 dB 8 ohms 29-35k Hz
    Klipsch RP-8000F
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    2-way 98 dB 8 ohms 32-25k Hz
    B&W 603
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    3-way 88.5 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
    GoldenEar Triton Two+
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    3-way 91 dB 8 ohms 16-35k Hz
    Wharfedale EVO4.4
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    3-way 89 dB 8 ohms 44-22k Hz
    GoldenEar Triton Three+
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    3-way 90 dB 8 ohms 21-35k Hz
    GoldenEar Triton One.R
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    3-way 92 dB 8 ohms 13-35k Hz
    Definitive BP-9040
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    3-way 92 dB 8 ohms 22-40k Hz
    Frequently Asked Questions about GoldenEar Triton Five
    What is the External Dimensions of GoldenEar Triton Five
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    GoldenEar Triton Five Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandGoldenEar
    Full Model NameGoldenEar Triton Five
    Speaker Type2-way Floor-standing
    Power Range15-400 watts
    Sensitivity90 dB
    Impedance8 ohms
    Frequency Response26-35k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6-inch
    Woofer CompositionPolypropylene
    Woofer SurroundRubber
    Tweeter TypeFolded Ribbon
    Port Positionrear

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector Type5-way Post
    Biamp InputsNo
    Port Positionrear
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height1131.0mm ( 44-1/2-inch)
    Width281.0mm ( 11-1/16-inch)
    Depth421.0mm ( 16-9/16-inch)
    Height1131.0mm ( 44-1/2-inch)
    Weight18.18kg ( 40.00 lbs)
    EnclosurePassive Radiator
    FinishMDF/Lacquer
    Available ColorsGloss Black
    Mounting BracketNo
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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