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Pros and Cons of the Gryphon Trident II speakers

I am changing my speakers and need some advice on choosing the right one.  First I’ll list my equipment. 
DCS Rossini DAC and Clock,  Spectral 30 SV preamp,  Krell FPB 300c,  Wilson submerge subwoofer,  all transparent reference cabling.  My room size:  16.5 x 25 x 20’. Behind the listening chair is no wall the room opens into the rest of the house.  This eats up bass like no tomorrow but my sub helps with that.   Ive owned many many speakers,  infinity RS 2b,  B&W 801 s3,  nestorovic system 16, Avalon radiant, soundlab ultimate, Martin Logan CLS 2,  and ML prodigy, Wilson DAW, Alexia 2 and Alexia V,  Alexx V x2. I sold my Wilson Alexx V because wanted a change.  My music preferences are very broad,  Jazz, blues, some rock, classical,  new age,  guitar music.  Looking for a speaker that gives me all the information,  very dynamic, low level detail but not bright sounding unless it’s in the recording,  I hate speakers that sound vailed. I like   Snappy and fast but I want to hear all the overtones and woods of certain instruments.  Love uncolored details and neutral. Looking at the Gryphon Trident II or on the smaller side the Mágico M3

carey1110
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curiousjim
6,095 posts
 

Sorry, but I have not heard the Gryphon’s. Tell us what you’re hoping they sound like or will sound like in your room?

And speaking of rooms, your equipment should make anything sound glorious.  Nice stuff!

All the best.

mrdecibel
3,315 posts
 

Looking for your next "best" speaker? After your years of buying and selling speakers, you need to determine what characteristics you are looking for. Of the speakers you have owned, was there a favorite, and why?  What meets your wants, needs and desires. Asking anyone about a particular pair of speakers, such as the Gryphons, is simply getting opinions from others based on what they like, and they might like something different than you. A sound system is all about the "particular" listener. I just see another merry go round, never ending, ime. I hope you find what you are listening for. Try horns (my preference), but you might need to change some electronics for best match. To each his/her own. As a former "consultant", it is more about the "taste" of the individual....you. I mean no harm in my words, just sincerity. My best, MrD.

koestner
741 posts
 

The Gryphons are wonderful speakers as I have heard them a lot. One excellent feature is that the woofers are self amplified by an internal amp. They also come with a remote to adjust those woofers by "Q" and volume. This allows you to tailor each recording to your needs, as we all know, not every recording has the bass spot on.

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rick_n
489 posts
 

I have spent time with the Tridents.  The characteristic that stood out most was the HUGE soundstage.  By far the biggest that I've heard to date and the runner up wasn't even close.  In a room that is too small for them they will sound unrealistic.  

hk_fan
645 posts
 

"Looking for a speaker that gives me all the information,  very dynamic, low level detail but not bright sounding unless it’s in the recording,  I hate speakers that sound vailed. I like   Snappy and fast but I want to hear all the overtones and woods of certain instruments.  Love uncolored details and neutral."

 

This perfectly describes my Rockport Lyra's.  I've never heard a speaker with the immediacy and speed they have.

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