Triton Reference
The
Triton Reference is an evolution of everything that we have achieved with the
Triton One, but taken to a stunning new level of sonic performance and
sophisticated visual design. All the components in the Reference - the active
sub-bass drivers, upper-bass/midrange drivers, and high-velocity folded ribbon
tweeter - are new, and have been specifically developed for use in the
Reference. The fully balanced crossover is, of course, specially engineered for
the Reference, and the powerful subwoofer amplifier and 56-bit DSP control unit
are an evolution of those used in the Triton One and our SuperSubs.
The
new 6" upper/bass/midrange drivers are cast-basket units that incorporate
a low-mass voice coil and a newly developed cone with unique low-mass bonding
to the butyl rubber surround for improved transient response. In addition, they
have a large, newly designed, specially engineered "Focused Field™"
magnet structure, which better directs the magnet flux to the voicecoil gap.
The newly engineered 6"x10" active low-frequency drivers for the
built-in powered subwoofers have 40% more surface area than the active drivers
used in the Triton One, along with a larger diameter voicecoil and an even more
massive magnet structure which also utilizes our Focused Field technology. The
new Reference High-Velocity Folded-Ribbon tweeter incorporates 50% more
rare-earth neodymium magnet material than do our other HVFR tweeters, for
improved transient response and higher efficiency. The four inertially balanced
10.5"x 9.5" side-mounted (two on each side), planar, infrasonic
radiators are similar to those used in the SuperSub X, but have been retooled
to allow for even greater excursion.
There
are a myriad of other significant upgrades and refinements, including: new
internal wiring with a specially developed twist, further development of our
signature balanced crossover including film capacitors bridged across the
high-pass section on the upper-bass/midrange drivers, a unique proprietary mix
of long-fiber lamb’s wool and Dacron for more effective internal damping,
intensive work with a high-resolution accelerometer to determine the most
effective implementation of complex internal bracing, a 3/32"-thick steel
plate built into the medite base to further stiffen it for increased stability,
which results in higher resolution of subtle details, new stainless steel floor
spikes and cups ... and the list goes on and on.
Visually,
the Reference offers a strikingly beautiful upgrade to the classic Triton
styling, with a gorgeous hand-rubbed piano gloss-black lacquer finished
one-piece monocoque cabinet. Sleek, statuesque and refined, the Reference is
simply a gorgeous statement piece that will excite listeners with its dynamic
visual presence, as well as its extraordinary sonic performance.
Sonically, the Reference has been engineered to perform with a dramatic and authoritative voice, comparable to speakers that sell for 10 and more times its surprisingly affordable price. They completely disappear, with superb three-dimensional imaging that stretches from wall to wall and beyond, and depth that makes the wall behind them seem to vanish. The astonishing bass is rock-solid with low-frequency performance that is tight, quick, highly impactful and musical with extension flat to 20Hz and below. Another GoldenEar signature is a silky smooth high end that extends to 35 kHz with a lifelike sheen but no trace of hardness, sibilance or stridency so common with lesser tweeters. Tremendous time and energy has been put into the voicing of the speaker and the seamless blending of the drivers, for unmatched musicality with all types of music, and home theater perfection. Rarely do speakers excel at both, but with their world-class neutrality, the Reference absolutely does. A special bonus is the Reference’s extremely high 93.25 dB sensitivity, which gives them tremendous dynamic range and allows use with almost any high-quality amplifier, including many SET tube amps.
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Triton Reference
- Brand: Golden Ear Technology
- Product Code: Triton Reference
- Availability: Pre-Order
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$19,999.00