ADS L1590/2 vs Golden Ear Triton 7


Toying around with replacing Thiel CS2 2 with one or the other of the above. L1590/2s are used but in great shape and cost about a grand. Golden Ears new and 1400 plus tax. No real way to do a fair comparison audition.

Amplification is McCormack DNA-1/Audible Illusions M3A. Very eclectic taste in music, including lots of solo piano, chamber music, big orchestral, jazz and rock, but no real headbanger/house party type needs (though I do like bass). Room is medium sized with high sloping ceiling.

Nothing wrong with the Thiels. Just thinking about a change.

Anyone got anything interesting to say?
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Showing 1 response by jmbatkh

I haven't heard the Triton, but the L1590-2 is a very good speaker for largish rooms and those who like the power of live music. They have A LOT of bass, and will do 20 hz. in-room, but the cabinets talk and add boom to it. I lined mine inside with rubber mats glued in place and it improved them greatly. Mids and highs are very nice indeed. This is a much better speaker than the 1290 and others in the ADS line, by virtue of higher quality drivers unique to the model.
I suspect these are apple and orange speakers. If you like power in your music the 1590s are a great speaker, unbeatable for the $.