Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back?
Not only do I listen to live Dead, I've seen them live too. They play big Meyer Sound rigs that don't go below 30Hz so I don't know what you're talking about.@kosst_amojan I have to think you took your bathroom break during the drums and space portion of the show (usually middle of second set). Even then you should have heard and felt it. https://www.mickeyhart.net/news/all-about-the-beam-baby-5211 |
The GE references are overrated by paid magazines and overpriced. I owned the ones and loved them for what they cost me new ($4500) I heard the reference extensively and did not find them much better to warrant nearly double the price. At that price point, you can do much better. They still use cheap Chinese parts (look and touch the plastic base) and make such a big deal about the “massive steel support 3/32 inch thick” that part is at home deport for a few bucks !! look at that size on a ruler, not a big deal. @winefix I've already discredited the abundance of misinformation you disseminate here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/goldenear-triton-reference-vs-one-review/post?highlight=3%2F3... |
I listened to Goldenear Reference speakers at my local dealer a couple of months ago. Not to hear the speakers but to hear a Chord Blu MkII. I just don't like the way they sound. Of course just my opinion:) @ricred1 That is a very fair assessment on your part. And of course, you certainly are entitled to your opinion. As I too am entitled to mine. |
I'm fortunate to have an office above my BBQ joint where I can fit whatever I want- Even my wife has Zero say in what I have. I've heard the Focals but not the GE's- The Focals are very nice but I tend to agree that they are not where its at for rock. Personally, I have different stuff for different material. I listen to everything from Yo Yo Ma to the blues to Black Sabbath and Pantera. If you have the space, I would score the GE's and put the $$$ saved into smaller/stand mounted for the mellower stuff. I have a bunch of JBL for when it's time to wail- L'7s , L100T3s and 4312's. If I blow them up, well, they didn't cost 10k so it wouldn't ruin me. On the other hand I have B&W CDM'9s that were my regular everyday speakers but I just scored a pair of little Sonus Faber Auditors on stands that are just out of this world. I got them for a grand. I think pursuing something like that would give you the best of both worlds and save you some loot at the same time. Just a thought. |
I would like to throw this in there too- over the summer I got a pair of Revel Gems and M20s for quite a bargain- I'd never heard anything from Revel prior but did a bunch of reading before plunking down the cash. You will find that many reviews have stated that they will take the punishment of high volume rock and still sound great for more detailed stuff. The ones I have are little but I would agree that. I had a bout 3 months solid with them running daily at work. I've never heard bigger Revels but if I had a reasonably large budget (Focals) I would definitely consider them for the mix |
Well, Happy Holidays guys, and hope we all spend some quality time listening to our speakers over the next few days! Now, my situation is different than most of your as I am a Home Theater nut, and listen to, and watch movies, 90% of the time I go to my room, as compared to most of you, who listen to music only. I am looking for your opinion on how the GE Ref would sound in my HT room! My room is 14.5' x 22' have a 128" screen in front, have a pair of GE Triton Ones, with the GE XXL CC, and 2 GE rear in-wall, 2 GE in-wall sides, and 2nd CC in my ceiling, with 4 GE Atmos speakers in my ceiling. My question to you, will I hear any difference if I upgrade my R & L front channels to the Reference from my Ones? Thanx in advance for your suggestions, Steve |
I have the References and Triton Ones. I also had the Triton twos at one time. You will find the References are about 45% more of the Triton Ones. More bass, better integrated midrange and better midbass. Treble is about the same but it will play much louder than the tweeter in the Triton Ones. Most of the guys in the Golden Ear forum who are running home theater are now using the References for the front and the Triton 1 or 2's for the rear. I do not do home theater so I can't comment on my experience. |
Happy Holidays to everyone, especially to those with less than 5 posts on Audiogon. :) @eternalcamper you may find more answers and genuine love here https://www.goldenear.com/forum/index |
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oddiofyl.................. I bought the References based on my owning the Triton Ones and being totally satisfied with them. I never went to the store, I ordered them from Pete Freeman and stayed in touch with him until her personally delivered them to me. Pete told me they will be closing their retail store in North Attleboro at the beginning of 2018 and will be doing strictly internet sales. |
Sorry if anyone thought I was being disparaging about 'serious listening' and the GoldenEars. All I meant was when I decide to listen to music, I usually chose the room with the Focal Sopra 3's. I'm not saying anything bad about the GoldenEars with music. The room with the Sopras used to have a pair of Focal Electra Be1027's, and back then I chose to do 'serious' music listening with the GoldenEars. They are both really good speakers, we're lucky to have such a great choice at these price points ! |
what qualifies someone as a purveyor of accuracy in something as subjective as loudspeaker evaluation. I gave my subjective opinion ..I am an un-jaded first time poster who hasnt been influenced by reviewers or flavor of the month hype.Fair enough. Welcome to the forum. FWIW, I’m also influenced by my own two ears and measurement data, especially when (in the case of speakers) the measurements are performed in an anechoic chamber (and in which case are objective). |
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@contuzzi - nothing funny per se, but if you care to post the source of your measurement claims I’ll see what I can find out off board. @kosst_amojan - I surmise your post was directed at me, not tuxedocat. Apologies if I'm mistaken. :) contuzzi/kosst, by all means feel free to berate this video. A worthwhile listen in its entirety and its only 2:20. This is all I was referring to in my most previous post herein this thread. Of course you can choose to "Believe It or Not" (I’m referring to a Hunter/Garcia ballad recorded for Built To Last but not released on the album. It was played live by the Grateful Dead only six times in 1988 and once in 1990). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHx3EnnG8lw |
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