Short answer: the Triangle Solstice 8 for better sound quality, the Rockville RockTower 68B for the lower price, though neither ranks well in its class. The Triangle Esprit Antal Ez ranks higher than the Rockville RockTower 68B (#220 vs #223 of 228 floorstanding speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Triangle Solstice 8, is rated 2.9/5 at $2,799; the Rockville RockTower 68B is rated 2.2/5 at $234.90, $2,564.10 cheaper. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 228 floorstanding speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the Revel Concerta2 F35 instead, ranked #31 at $900.
The Rockville RockTower 68B is the deeper-bass option. A very inexpensive three way tower with twin woofers and a dedicated midrange, sold direct with free shipping. Its bass reaches about 60.1Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez. Watch for: Objective performance is weak: its preference score is only 0.96 without a subwoofer and 3.42 with one, placing it near the bottom of the measured floorstanders.
The Triangle Esprit Antal Ez is the more accurate option. A discontinued floorstanding speaker with twin 6.5 inch woofers and reasonably controlled dispersion across the room. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 2.76 against 0.96 for the Rockville RockTower 68B. Watch for: Resonance around 260Hz and a number of other resonances show up on-axis, along with a dip in bass response.
Buy the Rockville RockTower 68B if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Triangle Solstice 8, the replacement for the discontinued Triangle Esprit Antal Ez, is rated higher but costs $2,799.
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A very inexpensive three way tower with twin woofers and a dedicated midrange, sold direct with free shipping.
A discontinued floorstanding speaker with twin 6.5 inch woofers and reasonably controlled dispersion across the room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rockville RockTower 68B | Triangle Esprit Antal Ez | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $234.90 per pair | $1,799 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #223 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #220 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Enclosure | Passive 3-way vented floorstander | - |
| Drivers | 1-inch silk-dome tweeter, 6.5-inch midrange, dual 6.5-inch woofers | 2x 6.5” (160mm) fiberglass cone woofers, 1x 6.5” (160mm) natural cellulose midrange, 1x 1” (25mm) titanium dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 54Hz (measured, Spinorama) | - |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 90.7dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms nominal (2.7 ohms minimum, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Power Handling | 125W RMS / 500W peak | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.96 | 2.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 3.42 | 5.37 |
| Dimensions | 41.7”H x 7.9”W x 10.4”D (1060 x 200 x 265 mm) | 43.9”H x 11.8”W x 15.7”D (1115.0 x 300.0 x 400.0 mm) |
| Weight | 55.1 lbs (25.0 kg) each | 98.5 lbs (44.7 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) | 85Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - low confidence - on-axis curve shows an unusual notch/dip around 250-300Hz for this floorstanding tower |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 62Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - low confidence - on-axis curve shows an unusual notch/dip around 250-300Hz for this floorstanding tower |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, front |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Rockville RockTower 68B (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) and Triangle Esprit Antal Ez (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
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