Goldenear….recent experience and lesson learned

"I went against my gut, and bought a pair of powered speakers."

Trust your gut. Whether it’s powered Chinese speakers or a downhill putt, One’s first read is usually the best.

Hope this doesn’t drag on too long for you.

The reality is that electronics die as do refrigerators and washing machines...and more and more, what used to be a "lifetime" of parts availability is now often less than 10 years.

You can buy passive speaker, but even then, it it has custom drivers there can be a risk.

Another Example:  you buy from a small company...maybe a handful of employees, no schematics and something happens to them or the company...now repairs are much more problematic.

But then again, risk is a part of everything and you just have to understand your tolerance....especially if you are going to stretch to buy something beyond your budget that may, in a rare circumstance, become a boat anchor.

I don't offer any solutions...who was it that said, "buyer beware"?

My gut never speak to me about electronics which did not exist when i was a pre-historic ape...

For any audio design i inform myself in the very recent historical way existing after  the invention of printing, i read  audio litterature and reviews, even acoustics etc ...

Need some advice/help on my Triton 3's. My 12-year-old Triton 3s started making crackling noises out of both speakers.  No complaints as I've enjoyed them all these years.

When I pull out the AC power cords and run them without the subwoofers, so only the tweeter and midrange are in use, there is no noise. Called GE customer service, and they no longer have parts for the original 3. I can send in the amp and crossover for repair, but the cost, including shipping, will be approximately $600. and that assumes my not screwing up the removal and replacement. The repair option doesn't appear to make sense as the amps are 13 years old and could have another component part failure soon enough.

I see my options as running the Triton 3s without the built-in sub and getting an external sub (like the SVS 1000 Pro $600) or just buying new speakers. My speaker budget would allow for something like the Dali Oberon 7s or Wharfedale Linton 85s.

Has anyone run the Tritons without the built-in sub but with an external sub? Or am I better off just getting new speakers?

All thoughts/advice are greatly appreciated.

Roll it to the curb and put a "Take me, despo for a loving home" sign on it.

Get the wharfedale or something.

Need some advice/help on my Triton 3's. My 12-year-old Triton 3s started making crackling noises out of both speakers. No complaints as I've enjoyed them all these years.

When I pull out the AC power cords and run them without the subwoofers, so only the tweeter and midrange are in use, there is no noise. Called GE customer service, and they no longer have parts for the original 3. I can send in the amp and crossover for repair, but the cost, including shipping, will be approximately $600. and that assumes my not screwing up the removal and replacement. The repair option doesn't appear to make sense as the amps are 13 years old and could have another component part failure soon enough.

 

I see my options as running the Triton 3s without the built-in sub and getting an external sub (like the SVS 1000 Pro $600) or just buying new speakers. My speaker budget would allow for something like the Dali Oberon 7s or Wharfedale Linton 85s.

Has anyone run the Tritons without the built-in sub but with an external sub? Or am I better off just getting new speakers?

All thoughts/advice are greatly appreciated.