In this review, we will be comparing SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C, two Passive Center Channel speakers by GoldenEar.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of GoldenEar SuperSat 3C and GoldenEar SuperSat 60C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | GoldenEar SuperSat 3C | GoldenEar SuperSat 60C |
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| Brand | GoldenEar
United States · founded 2010 | GoldenEar
United States · founded 2010 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Frequency response | 80-35k Hz | 50-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-200 watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 2.27kg / 5lbs | — |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4-13/16" x 12-5/8" x 2-7/8"
123.0 x 321.0 x 74.0mm | 4-13/16" x 35-3/16" x 2-15/16"
123.0 x 894.0 x 75.0mm |
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SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C are members of GoldenEar's SuperSat series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
GoldenEar SuperSat Series
History
What size room are the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C and GoldenEar SuperSat 60C speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x -inch
|
4 x -inch
|
SuperSat 3C features a " Tweeter and 2 x " Woofer. On the other hand, the SuperSat 60C features a " Tweeter and 4 x " Woofer.
Frequency Response
SuperSat 3C has a frequency range of 80-35k Hz whereas SuperSat 60C has a frequency range of 50-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the SuperSat 60C can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SuperSat 3C's min frequency of 80Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
SuperSat 60C can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas SuperSat 3C has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the SuperSat 60C.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
SuperSat 3C features 5-Way post type posts and SuperSat 60C has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 SuperSat 3C's and GoldenEar SuperSat 60C's external dimensions. GoldenEar SuperSat 3C has external dimensions of 123.0 x 321.0 x 74.0mm (4-13/16 x 12-5/8 x 2-7/8inch) whereas GoldenEar SuperSat 60C has external dimensions of 123.0 x 894.0 x 75.0mm (4-13/16 x 35-3/16 x 2-15/16inch).
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is 573mm narrower and 1mm less deeper than GoldenEar SuperSat 3C but they have the same height of 123.0mm.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C needs about 182% more floor or shelf area.
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 SuperSat 3C is approximately 237.5cm2 / 36.8inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar SuperSat 60C is approximately 670.5cm2 / 103.9inch2. The SuperSat 3C requires 65% less surface area than the SuperSat 60C which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar SuperSat 3C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SuperSat 3C:
- Satellite center speaker
- Grille
- Adjustable foot
- Screw
- Washer
- 4 Self-adhesive pads
- Owners Manual
- Wall-Mount Template
What's in the Box of GoldenEar SuperSat 60C?
Here are the items that come with the SuperSat 60C:
- Satellite center speaker
- Grille
- 2 Adjustable feet
- 2 Screws
- 4 Self-adhesive pads
- Owners Manual
- Wall-Mount Template