ajxd Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Golden Ear Triton 3s. I was thinking something in the 2k range (used even better). I want a different sounds. Currently using Sonus Faber Venere 1.5s; previously used Boston Acoustics VR-3s. Been looking at the Tritons due to the ribbon tweeter (metal dome in VR-3s, soft dome in 1.5s), to mix it up a bit. Plus a bulky low end with powered subs seems really cool. But I'm open to ideas. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Do you know how much space you’ll have? Martin Logan? Magnepan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorn Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Build these! You'll need lots of room though. http://gr-research.com/ob-7.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I hear Wilson Audio is pretty good. all or nothing. https://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/wamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 15 hours ago, Tardcore said: Do you know how much space you’ll have? Martin Logan? Magnepan? I had considered ML/electrostatic type speakers... I do not think the room will be big enough, sadly. 3 hours ago, bjorn said: Build these! You'll need lots of room though. http://gr-research.com/ob-7.aspx See previous comment, but these are interesting. Thanks! 1 hour ago, kannibal said: I hear Wilson Audio is pretty good. all or nothing. https://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/wamm There's a Wilson dealer across the street from me now. https://iconic.systems/gallery I'm seeing that stuff daily. Kills me, but they sell their old stuff on Audiogon too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Multiverse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 /thread Thanks Tardy. I ordered enough for every room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorn Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) If you're at all interested in the DIY route, I would definitely email the guy at GR Research. He can make recommendations for your room, etc. The ones I posted have an open baffle section which requires space to sound good, but the N3 towers are closed and use a ribbon tweeter as well. I really wanted to build those but they were out of stock at the time. I built the A/V 3 towers instead and I don't see any reason to ever replace them, plus it was one of the most enjoyable projects I've ever taken on. Edited April 12, 2018 by bjorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 17 hours ago, ajxd said: /thread Thanks Tardy. I ordered enough for every room. Nice try, buddy. Clearly didn’t order. Exactly how much is “enough” of these speakers? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Damn. Got me there. Though the true answer is "never enough". Did the inspection on the house today, so I got some more ideas on things. 12'Wx15'D room. Also I had the realization I should do in ceiling speakers for the other rooms. I've been out of that game for years, what's good Tardy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) + Edited April 13, 2018 by Tardcore Multiverse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 For reals though. I have this secret crush on Zu Audio Omen Defs. I’ve never heard them, so I could hate how they sound, but I sure LOVE looking at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwalsh6 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Monitor Audio Gold series. Ribbon tweeter, fantastic low end. Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 12:13 PM, smwalsh6 said: Monitor Audio Gold series. Ribbon tweeter, fantastic low end. Maybe? Also a contender I hadn't considered. Thanks! There's a guy selling some MLs ESLs locally for $1200. Maybe they're stolen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 @ajxdhave you had a good listen to anything with ribbon tweeters in? In my experience they can be a bit of an acquired taste and can sound very bright if done badly but if right I think you'll like them, their biggest plus for me is the midrange warmth they add along with the top end clarity and that allows the crossover for the bottom end to get more thought put into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Oh Uncle A- if I wanted to listen to gear as old as you; I would And no, I haven't listened to ribbons for more than a quick demo in a shop. Thanks for making this point. allenh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwalsh6 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 19 hours ago, ajxd said: Also a contender I hadn't considered. Thanks! There's a guy selling some MLs ESLs locally for $1200. Maybe they're stolen? Haha maybe. It's probably more likely that the resale value isn't that high on those. I had some ML electrostats for a couple years and it took me a loooong time to sell them. I think it's just such a niche market. If you have a local dealer and can demo some Monitor Audio's I really can't reccomend it enough. Especially if you typically listen to rock. The only reason I went with the Venere 3.0's I bought over the Monitors is I listen to jazz roughly half the time and thought the Sonus Fabers were a little more well rounded, particularly in the mids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 23/04/2018 at 7:56 PM, ajxd said: Oh Uncle A- if I wanted to listen to gear as old as you; I would And no, I haven't listened to ribbons for more than a quick demo in a shop. Thanks for making this point. Cheeky.. Plenty of modern ribbons about in fact they seem to have had a bit of a fashion comeback in recent years, go have a good listen, you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 UPDATE: Checking out some Goldenear Triton 2's on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 PURCHASED TRITON 2s!! allenh and Tardcore 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorn Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Nice! How do they sound? Curious what convinced you to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 They are incredible. I was really happy with the midrange sound, and the non-tinny highs. Not that I had issue with the SFs, but older speakers I did. Super well-rounded speaker. I demoed in a room similar to mine, but with lower end equipment. I was shocked how great they sounded right off the bat. I just demoed with Postal Service - Give Up tracks 1 and 2; Save the Day - Through Being cool tracks 1 and 2; and Iron and Wine - Our Endless Numbered Days tracks 1 and 2. Plus some funk the seller liked. The bass he had set up is almost ideally what I liked; but he had never used them for movies... so I'll be exploring that this weekend. I wanted big speakers to fill my house. I got em. allenh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 What are you driving them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Rotel RA-1570. I got rid of my Parasound setup when I was dirt poor in ATL. Bought the Rotel that was a floor demo the week after I started getting paid in TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 On 5/23/2018 at 1:38 PM, ajxd said: Rotel RA-1570. I got rid of my Parasound setup when I was dirt poor in ATL. Bought the Rotel that was a floor demo the week after I started getting paid in TX. Gotcha. I wasn’t sure if you had moved on from the Rotel as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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