Hi, The Triton One's are really quite linear, in fact almost ruler flat from 100Hz to 10 kHz. There is a slight rise above 10 kHz. Have a look at the measurements in the Stereophile review. Clearly much more linear than the B&W. In terms of any comments regarding accentuated bass, this really depends on where the bass level is set on the back of the speakers. The Triton Ones have a powered bass section with a level control. I find it amusing when people comment on the sound of my speakers that have a powered bass section with a level control as having too much bass, as there is a level control which allows them to be properly tuned for both the room as well as personal taste, which does vary greatly. Too much bass, too dark, turn it down.
However set up is always important. The speakers are designed to be flat on axis, and should be set up toe'd in fully and pointed directly at the center listening position. This is very important in terms of realizing the full detail potential, as well as the best imaging and the biggest sweet spot. In the case of what is being described here, 40 feet of in-wall grade speaker wire will definitely degrade things detail-wise and in many other ways as well. Also, the nature of the program source as well as the decoding DAC. I don't know all the specifics but the dealer may have been using a hi-res version, or a better one than you have at home. Also the Mytek is probably a better DAC. Sitting 20 feet away from the speakers vs 8 feet will definitely degrade things as well as let the room get more involved. I think that the Gryphon may be somewhat more detailed than the Mc, however I don't think that is the major factor at play: toe-in, listening distance, 40 feet of install grade speaker wire and program material/DAC. Of course, each to his own. The B&Ws are certainly excellent speakers, but if you look at the response graphs, clearly not nearly as linear as the Triton Ones. Here personal preference gets involved, however properly set up the Triton Ones are very linear, very smooth, very natural and very musical. Sandy Gross
However set up is always important. The speakers are designed to be flat on axis, and should be set up toe'd in fully and pointed directly at the center listening position. This is very important in terms of realizing the full detail potential, as well as the best imaging and the biggest sweet spot. In the case of what is being described here, 40 feet of in-wall grade speaker wire will definitely degrade things detail-wise and in many other ways as well. Also, the nature of the program source as well as the decoding DAC. I don't know all the specifics but the dealer may have been using a hi-res version, or a better one than you have at home. Also the Mytek is probably a better DAC. Sitting 20 feet away from the speakers vs 8 feet will definitely degrade things as well as let the room get more involved. I think that the Gryphon may be somewhat more detailed than the Mc, however I don't think that is the major factor at play: toe-in, listening distance, 40 feet of install grade speaker wire and program material/DAC. Of course, each to his own. The B&Ws are certainly excellent speakers, but if you look at the response graphs, clearly not nearly as linear as the Triton Ones. Here personal preference gets involved, however properly set up the Triton Ones are very linear, very smooth, very natural and very musical. Sandy Gross