Looking for more detail in a speaker

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

@loudspeaker77 is this the Sandy Gross? If so, cool. Thanks for chiming in. If not, that’s still some excellent info you passed along about the GE’s I’ve never had them toed in as you mentioned and will definitely experiment with that as well as finding a way to shorten the distance of my listening position. I have a way to eliminate about 15’ of speaker wire. Not sure how much it will help but part of the process. If not, I’ll have to figure out how to move the speakers to another position in my room to significantly shorten the wire and to afford an upgrade to a better quality. I agree with the active bass. Just turn it down if too bassy and it’s nice to have for making adjustments as needed. I’m not a speaker frequency expert but flatter does seem better for more flexibility and less listening fatigue. The search is one for a better DAC and do think that will help. If this is Sandy, let me know. You may know the person who came by my house to assess my system from the audiophile industry. 

Wondering why no one has chimed in on your 40' run of AudioQuest "construction rated wire" 14 gauge speaker wire? I have never heard of that and am familiar with AQ and have tried their wire for a short time and replaced it, but any wire at that length isn't good for quality audio. To each is own, but try and shorten that gap much more, even just for trial and error purposes with your equipment to speakers.

The forte iiis have a ton of detail! I couldn't get them to work right in my space (much smaller than yours), but they are dynamic and detailed and can be driven with 1 wpc. As my first high end speaker, they were a revelation. Finicky as hell to place though.