In this review, we will be comparing SuperCenter X and Premier 600C, two Center Channel speakers from GoldenEar and Paradigm.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar SuperCenter X and Paradigm 600C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
GoldenEar SuperCenter X Key Specs
- " HVFR (High-Velocity Folded Ribbon) Tweeter
- 2 x 5.25" Woofer
- 45-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-200watts
- Weight:6.82kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 150.0" x 20-1/16" x 11-1/8"( 150.0 x 510.0 x 283.0mm )
Paradigm 600C Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" X-PAL dome with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 6.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 60-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 94 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:15-180watts
- Weight:19.55kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 208.0" x 35-11/16" x 13-11/16"( 208.0 x 907.0 x 348.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the GoldenEar SuperCenter X and Paradigm 600C 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SuperCenter X is a -way design whereas the Premier 600C is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Driver |
GoldenEar SuperCenter X |
Paradigm 600C |
Driver Setup
|
-way
|
3-way
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4-inch |
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
4 x 6.5-inch
|
SuperCenter X features a " HVFR (High-Velocity Folded Ribbon) Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Woofer . On the other hand, the Premier 600C features a 1" aluminum X-PAL dome with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
SuperCenter X has a frequency range of 45-35k Hz whereas Premier 600C has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the SuperCenter X can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Premier 600C's min frequency of 60Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel 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
SuperCenter X and Premier 600C have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. SuperCenter X sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Premier 600C's is at 94 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Paradigm 600C a more sensitive speaker compared to GoldenEar SuperCenter X, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
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.
SuperCenter X can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Premier 600C has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the SuperCenter X.
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
SuperCenter X features Binding post type posts and Premier 600C has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Paradigm 600C's Binding post terminals
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 SuperCenter X's and Paradigm 600C's external dimensions. GoldenEar SuperCenter X has external dimensions of 150.0 x 510.0 x 283.0mm ( 5-7/8 x 20-1/16 x 11-1/8inch) whereas Paradigm 600C has external dimensions of 208.0 x 907.0 x 348.0mm ( 8-3/16 x 35-11/16 x 13-11/16inch) .
Paradigm 600C is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 397mm wider, 58mm taller and 65mm deeper than GoldenEar SuperCenter X.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the GoldenEar SuperCenter X is approximately 1443.3cm2 / 223.7inch2 and base area of the Paradigm 600C is approximately 3156.4cm2 / 489.2inch2. The SuperCenter X requires 54% less surface area than the Premier 600C which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.