Author Archives: Wylie Williams

Another review of the GoldenEar Technology Triton Five

Brent Butterworth reviewed the new GoldenEar Technology Triton Five. If you want to read this new review and two others, they are at the top of this page on GoldenEar website. If not, here is his conclusion: Conclusion- The Triton Five is … Continue reading

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When audio reviewing was more technical

As an older audiophile I remember when components were tested and the results printed in reviews. For example, amplifiers were given square wave tests at different frequencies and the photos of the scope results showed which ones had risen times … Continue reading

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Reviews, reviewers, snark.

Summary of the Stereophile – July 2015 issue Michael Fremer reviewed “The best tonearm in the World” 5 pages. He loved it. $28,000. (Should I say more? I think that if you can seriously consider a $28,000 tonearm can afford … Continue reading

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The GoldenEar Triton Five rides again!

Digital Trends magazine did something unusual: the reviewer wrote a preview of a forthcoming full review of the GoldenEar Technology Triton Five speaker, and he included a video showing the speaker with and without the grille, with a commentary.  As usual … Continue reading

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It amazes me

How great an incredible variety of audio gear exists across the world. I spend/waste a lot of time on the internet looking at online review magazines, and to me the number of international companies making high-end components is staggering. Clearly there … Continue reading

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Triton Five review follow-up

Following my review of the GoldenEar Technologies Triton Five a subscriber wrote to ask the recommended break-in time. My reply: They say 200 hours. I put mine on repeat with a disco CD at a loud level for 7 days. … Continue reading

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Enter the Triton Five – a review

I’ll start off simple: The Triton Fives are great speakers – especially at the $2000/pair price. It’s like listening to the Triton Ones but with regular woofers instead of powered subwoofers. Yes, the powered subs of the Triton Ones and … Continue reading

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The passing of a legend

Joseph Grado died in retirement February 6, 2015 Quoted from the Grado Labs website: It is with a heavy heart for the Grado family to say that Joseph Grado, founder of Grado Labs and inventor of the stereo moving coil … Continue reading

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GoldenEar Triton Five Announced

GoldeEar Technology announced a new speaker model at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. The Triton Five is a non-powered tower very similar to the Triton Seven, but bigger. Well, more than just bigger. Instead having two 5 inch bass/midrange drivers … Continue reading

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The complete Absolute Sound review of the Triton One

GOLDENEAR TRITON ONE LOUDSPEAKER Truly Exceptional Sound and Value Equipment report by Anthony Cordesman Oct 22nd, 2014 Categories: Floorstanding Products: GoldenEar Technology Triton One I’ve reviewed a number of great speakers over the last few years, all of which have … Continue reading

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