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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| 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.
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Drivers
Both SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C |
|
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.
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.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The GoldenEar SuperSat 3C weighs 2.27kg / 5lbs and the GoldenEar SuperSat 60C weighs 0.00kg / 0lbs. This makes the SuperSat 3C inf% heavier than the SuperSat 60C.
Here is a comparison of how SuperSat 3C and SuperSat 60C's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Center Channel class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
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
 Base Surface Area |
237cm2
vs
670cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
329USD
vs
999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Number of Woofers |
4
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
50 Hz
vs
80 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C |
| Brand |
GoldenEar |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Center channel speaker |
On-wall/on-shelf center channel speaker |
| Power Range |
20-200 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
80-35k Hz |
50-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
4 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
123.0mm (4.8") |
123.0mm (4.8") |
| Width |
321.0mm (12.6") |
894.0mm (35.2") |
| Depth |
74.0mm (2.9") |
75.0mm (3") |
| Weight |
2.27kg (5lbs) |
0.00kg (0lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Passive Radiator |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in GoldenEar's SuperSat series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C digs deeper - 50Hz against 80Hz. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 92dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom |
B |
GoldenEar SuperSat 60C takes more power (300W vs 200W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size |
depends |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is easier to place; GoldenEar SuperSat 60C is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Cabinet |
depends |
Sealed vs Passive Radiator. Sealed is tighter and happier near a wall; ported digs lower but wants space behind it. |
| Price |
A |
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is cheaper - $329 against $999, about 67% less; arguably a different class. |
A GoldenEar SuperSat 3C
B GoldenEar SuperSat 60C
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them.
Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: GoldenEar SuperSat 60C measures better, GoldenEar SuperSat 3C costs about 67% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 80Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper GoldenEar SuperSat 3C much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate GoldenEar SuperSat 3C the better fit for a small room, and GoldenEar SuperSat 60C for a large room and a very large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.