The Triad speaker’s nominal impedance is about 4 ohms, so while they can run from a standard receiver, you’ll do better to pair them with a good quality amp. Then again, you won’t need too much power, as the speakers can deliver 92 dB of sound pressure level with just one watt of input power, measured one meter from the speaker. That’s a lot. It doesn’t take much power to deliver theatrical sound levels in listening rooms like Brent’s. In fact, dynamics are another of the speaker’s strong points (as you can see, they have many). Through various musical tests, the speakers reproduced horn blasts, percussive snaps, and special effects explosions effortlessly. Only with the volume near or beyond reference level did Brent feel that there was a slight cupped-hand quality to male voices. Otherwise we were amazed at how realistically loud the sound could become.

The InRoom Gold 4 dipole surround speakers direct sound to the front and rear of the listener. The flat, middle portion of the speaker is aimed at the listener as to create an enveloping surround effect that doesn’t call attention to the speakers.

 
Though I like the Snell AMC 2000THX speakers’ softer treble response, I’d venture to guess that Triad’s InRoom Gold LCR speakers are more true to the original recording. In every respect, the speakers offer truly high-quality performance, so much so that I may try to barter with them to let me use the speakers as a reference in Digital TV & Sound’s new testing lab.

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RATING: EXCELLENT
Description: Triad InRoom Gold
High Points: Outstanding dynamics; deep soundstage
Low Points: More accurate, less rolled off top-end may not be as forgiving with some types of music
Contact: Triad, 800.666.6316, www.triadspeakers.com
Price: (MSRP) InRoom Gold LCRs: $1,750 each Custom finishes available for additional cost.