Golden Ear Triton7 spk: High-end or just mid -fi??


May need to sell my Acoustic Zen Adagios because I will be moving into a 1 bedroom apartment space (living room is 12.5 X 12.4 ) from a 2 bedroom apartment. Therefore, I need some about the Golden Ear Technology's Triton 7 speakers. either owners or serious auditioners of the Triton 7)

Does this model qualify as high end sound, or just an above average mid-fi home theater speaker?? I have read most of the reviews, and the speakers are almost a "ten" on the RAVE METER.

I have considered stand mounted monitors like the Reference 3A De Capo i ( not the new BE model) Totem's older models like the Arrow, Staff, Hawk which are very good, but still expensive even used; also, they are getting old in the tooth.

Open to other opinions about monitors, or small to medium floorstanders like the Triton 7 Thanks to all
sunnyjim

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I have to agree with Johnnyb53. I own the 7s and I love them! Definitely high-end driven by Cronus Magnum with KT120s. Like Johnny said, they produce lots of bass and it may overload your small room. My listening room is 20x15, 9 high and they sound superb!

Amazing for the likes of a Dire Straits, Alan Parsons, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, etc. Not so great for classical/orchestra/choral.

1.7 need lots of room and power, IMHO at least 15x12 and 175 wpc.

The Aon 2s or 3s may be a better option for your 12 by 12. I personally love the unassuming Minuet Supreme Pluses on my second 12x10 listening room.

Best speakers I've ever heard under $2,000, Totem Model 1s. You may find a used pair for around $800.00. Nothing will beat that!

Good luck and happy listening.
Trust me on this one, specially with your music selection, Totem Model 1s and save lots of money. Another speaker that may work extremely well in your small footprint room based on your listening taste, Dali Zensor 3s. Outstanding reviews on the European market. I extensively auditioned the Zensor 7s and they are simply amazing for rock music! Your room is too small for the Triton 7s....and Zensor 7s. In my big room, the Triton 7s are simply the best!
A pair of model 1s is selling right now in Agon for $880.00 from Santa Monica, Cal.