The Triad In-Room Gold LCR ranks #115 out of 131 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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#115 Triad In-Room Gold LCR: $6,600 per pair Triad Authorized Dealer eBay
Pros: Built for serious home theater output: the sealed three-way layout uses dual 8.5-inch woofers, a 5.5-inch midrange and a 1-inch fabric dome. At 86dB/1m, Erin measured under 1% distortion to 50Hz; at 96dB it remained under 1% only above about 80Hz, supporting Triad’s intended 80Hz subwoofer crossover. Compression and 32-band multitone distortion were both low, even at high playback levels. Broad horizontal coverage (about +/-70 to 80 degrees through the midrange) and a roughly +/-20-degree vertical window give a generous listening area. It can be made substantially more linear with EQ, and its 89dB measured sensitivity is suitable for a capable AVR or power amplifier. Measured bass extension of 57Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 88.9dB.
Cons: At $6600/pair, Erin found the raw response and value hard to defend without EQ: a 100-300Hz dip makes male vocals thin, a 1kHz dip adds hollowness, and a 4-5kHz rise makes sibilants harsh. The directivity begins to narrow above about 5kHz as the tweeter beams. Despite its dual woofers, it requires a subwoofer; Erin measured F3 57Hz and F10 40Hz. Load dips below 3 ohms, so it needs an amplifier stable into 4 ohms. Plain, utilitarian styling will not suit everyone.
How it compares: Just above it: Aperion Audio Verus V8B - $5101 cheaper, 3.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Tannoy Revolution XT 6 - $5500 cheaper, 2.4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Country | USA (handcrafted, manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 29”H x 10.75”W x 11.375”D |
| Drivers | Two 8.5” metal woofers, 5.5” paper/fiber midrange, 1” fabric-dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal; dips below 3 ohms (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | 100W - 450W recommended (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88.9dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 92dB manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.41 |
| Weight | 54.9 lbs (24.9 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed / acoustic suspension |
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