First of all, GE designed all their own drivers for the Triton References and they certainly aren't cheap drivers slapped in a box. Their crossovers use all the best high end parts including Mondurf caps. The fact that they build them in China in their own factory mind you means nothing. I believe some of the B & W speakers and Sonus Favor speakers are also made in China yet everyone seems to love them. If you do not like Golden Ear speakers, its fine but don't go on with your negativity simply because you don't like Sandy Gross or where they are made.
My wife and I heard over 50 different speakers at the RMAF and we both agreed that our GE Triton References were a much better sounding speaker in our home than what we heard at the show. I heard the Focals at the show including the new ones with outrageous colors and I still prefer what I have. I left the show feeling really good that I made such a wise choice. And, everytimne I listen to my main rig, it puts a big smile on my face and really engages me in the music. This is coming from a seasoned audiophile with 40+ years in the high end. I have owned high end speakers made by Vandersteen, DeVore, Von Schweikert, Odyssey and Paradigm and nothing has come close to the Golden Ear series of speakers.