Product Brochure
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 T Ref: including the larger active sub-bass
drivers with huge Focused Field
™
magnet structures, upper-bass/
midrange drivers also with Focused Field magnet structures,
and GoldenEar’s signature high-velocity folded ribbon tweeter
with 50% more rare earth neodymium magnet material, are
brand new and have been specically developed for use in the
Reference. The powerful 1800 watt subwoofer amplier, with
level control to ne tune the bass to your room, and 56-bit DSP
control unit are an evolution of those used in the Triton One and
our SuperSubs.
A GRAND SLAM … all 4 Absolute Sound writers at CES
(NG, RH, JM, JV) honored Triton Reference as
their “Best Sound (for the money)” at the show!
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 ux to the
voice coil gap.
“My listening notes are full of words like “HOLOGRAPHIC,”
“SPOOKY,” and “FRIGHTENINGLY TANGIBLE.”
—Dennis Burger, Home Theater Review
The newly engineered 6" x 10" 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 voice coil and an even more massive magnet
structure which also utilizes our Focused Field technology.
The new Reference High-Velocity Folded-Ribbon tweeter incor-
porates 50% more rare-earth neodymium magnet material
than do our other HVFR tweeters, for improved transient response
and higher eciency.
“ BEST SPEAKERS heard at CES … GoldenEar Triton
Reference.”
—Mike Mettler, Hi Res Audio Central
The four inertially balanced 10-1/4" x 9-1/2" side-mounted (two
on each side), planar, infrasonic radiators are similar to those
used in the SuperSub X, but with greater excursion.
There are a myriad of other signicant upgrades and renements,
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-ber
lamb’s wool and Dacron for more eective internal damping,
intensive work with a high-resolution accelerometer to
determine the most eective implementation of complex
internal bracing, a 3/32"-thick steel plate built into the medite base
to further stien it for increased stability, which results in higher
resolution of subtle details, new stainless steel oor spikes and
cups … and the list goes on and on.
“… as a denitive PUTUPORSHUTUP challenge
to an industry increasingly disposed to selling
staggeringly expensive products.”
—Al Grin, Sound & Vision
Visually, the Reference oers a strikingly beautiful upgrade to
the classic Triton styling, with a gorgeous hand-rubbed piano
gloss-black lacquer nished one-piece monocoque cabinet.
Sleek, statuesque and rened, 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
aordable 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 at to 20 Hz 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 amplier, including
many SET tube amps.
GOLDENEAR’S TRITON REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions: Speaker: 9-1/4" W x 18-3/4" D x 58" H (w/ base) Base: 13-5/8"
W x 22-1/4" D. Frequency Response: 12 Hz – 35 kHz. Eciency: 93.25 dB.
Nominal Impedance: 4 (Compatible with 8). Driver Complement: Three 6"
x 10" long-throw quadratic Reference subwoofers, coupled to: Four 9-1/2"x 10-
1/2" quadratic planar infrasonic radiators, Two 6˝ high-denition cast-basket
Reference mid/bass drivers, One high-gauss Reference High-Velocity Folded
Ribbon (HVFR
™
) tweeter. Rec. Amp: 20 – 750 Watt/channel. Built-In Subwoofer
Power Amplier: 1800-Watt ForceField digital/56 bit DSP subwoofer amplier.
Power Requirements/Consumption: Low voltage version - 120 V at 60Hz /
1800 Watts. High voltage version - 240 V at 50Hz / 1800 Watts (approved for NA
(TUV) and the CE market.).
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Specications are subject to change without notice.