I have the GoldenEar Triton 3+ speakers and McIntosh MA252 amplifier. Contrary to what others have written here, I don't find the speakers flat, dull, boring or harsh. I listen to music mostly at 60 to 80 dB. I don't know what they sound like at 90 dB or above because I don't want to suffer from hearing damage.
I have the built in subwoofers set at about 12:50 on the dial on the back of the Tritons. They sounded a little thin at 12 o'clock. My speakers are a foot from the front wall. I like that these sealed speakers can be placed so close to the wall without causing problems.
My amp has a sub out, and so I added a PSB 450 sub. I am running the Tritons full range. I am not using a receiver or room correction. The sub adds some heft to bass below 60 hertz.
I find this combination to be very detailed with an extended treble. There is good accuracy with cymbals, bass, and throughout the frequency range. There is plenty of air, dynamics, and attack. I am listening to Miles Davis and the brass does not sound subdued at all, but it is smooth and not harsh or hard. Bass is full and powerful without being excessive, boomy or bloated. Vocals are very pleasing, and acoustic guitar has a gorgeous tone. I have the speakers 11 feet apart, and the soundstage is exciting and fun to listen to. I can listen for many hours without fatigue.
I am wondering what is causing all of the criticism. Is it that people made their minds up before they listened that nothing made in China can be worthwhile, or is it that people are so passionately loyal to their current brand that they have closed their minds, or is it that some lucky folks have uber expensive systems that are better in some ways than most other speakers such as the Tritons from GoldenEar? Or something else?
Maybe it is just that we all hear differently. I auditioned the Triton 3+ speakers at a dealer with the McIntosh MA252 amp and they sounded good, and in my home they sound fantastic.
I have the built in subwoofers set at about 12:50 on the dial on the back of the Tritons. They sounded a little thin at 12 o'clock. My speakers are a foot from the front wall. I like that these sealed speakers can be placed so close to the wall without causing problems.
My amp has a sub out, and so I added a PSB 450 sub. I am running the Tritons full range. I am not using a receiver or room correction. The sub adds some heft to bass below 60 hertz.
I find this combination to be very detailed with an extended treble. There is good accuracy with cymbals, bass, and throughout the frequency range. There is plenty of air, dynamics, and attack. I am listening to Miles Davis and the brass does not sound subdued at all, but it is smooth and not harsh or hard. Bass is full and powerful without being excessive, boomy or bloated. Vocals are very pleasing, and acoustic guitar has a gorgeous tone. I have the speakers 11 feet apart, and the soundstage is exciting and fun to listen to. I can listen for many hours without fatigue.
I am wondering what is causing all of the criticism. Is it that people made their minds up before they listened that nothing made in China can be worthwhile, or is it that people are so passionately loyal to their current brand that they have closed their minds, or is it that some lucky folks have uber expensive systems that are better in some ways than most other speakers such as the Tritons from GoldenEar? Or something else?
Maybe it is just that we all hear differently. I auditioned the Triton 3+ speakers at a dealer with the McIntosh MA252 amp and they sounded good, and in my home they sound fantastic.