In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by GoldenEar. GoldenEar Invisa Signature Point Source (SPS) is a In-wall speaker whereas the SuperCenter Reference is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar Invisa SPS and GoldenEar SC Ref first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
GoldenEar Invisa SPS Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- ---" Folded Ribbon Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer
- 25-35kHz Frequency Response
- 92 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-350watts
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 674.0" x 7.1250" x 3.3125"( 674.0 x 181.0 x 85.0mm )
GoldenEar SC Ref Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- " Tweeter
- 4 x 5.25" Woofer
- 33-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-350watts
- Weight:14.09kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 150.0" x 35" x 11-1/16"( 150.0 x 889.0 x 281.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the GoldenEar Invisa SPS and GoldenEar SC Ref compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Invisa Signature Point Source SPS and SuperCenter Reference are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
GoldenEar Invisa SPS |
GoldenEar SC Ref |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
----inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS features a ---" Folded Ribbon Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the SuperCenter Reference features a " Tweeter and 4 x 5.25" Woofer .
Frequency Response
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS has a frequency range of 25-35kHz whereas SuperCenter Reference has a frequency range of 33-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Invisa Signature Point Source SPS can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SuperCenter Reference's min frequency of 33Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS and SuperCenter Reference have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Invisa Signature Point Source SPS sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the SuperCenter Reference's is at 91 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Invisa SPS a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar SC Ref, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS and SuperCenter Reference has the same power range of 20-350 watts.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Invisa Signature Point Source SPS features 5-Way post type posts and SuperCenter Reference has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare GoldenEar Invisa SPS's and GoldenEar SC Ref's external dimensions. GoldenEar Invisa SPS has external dimensions of 674.0 x 181.0 x 85.0mm ( 26.5000-inch x 7.1250-inch x 3.3125-inch) whereas GoldenEar SC Ref has external dimensions of 150.0 x 889.0 x 281.0mm ( 5-7/8 x 35 x 11-1/16inch) .
GoldenEar Invisa SPS is 708mm narrower and 196mm less deeper than GoldenEar SC Ref but it is also 524mm taller.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Invisa SPS?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Invisa Signature Point Source SPS:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleOwners ManualCut-Out TemplateCardboard Paint Shield
What's in the Box of GoldenEar SC Ref?
Here are the items that come with the SuperCenter Reference:
Center-channel loudspeaker4 Leveling feet4 Threaded-insertsOwners Manual