GoldenEar SuperCenter Reference is a 3-way Passive Radiator Center Channel speaker by GoldenEar. It was released in 2015. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a Tweeter and 4 x 5.25" Woofer. SuperCenter Reference also employs two 6-3/4-inch x 8-inch + one 7-inchx 10-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 33-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. GoldenEar SC Ref has an MSRP of 1899$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the GoldenEar SC Ref is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* 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.)
GoldenEar's SuperCenter Series of Loudspeakers
SuperCenter Reference is a member of GoldenEar's SuperCenter series of Passive speakers. The SuperCenter range are GoldenEar's dedicated center-channel speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
GoldenEar SuperCenter Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the GoldenEar SC Ref Speaker
GoldenEar SC Ref has a Frequency response range of 33-35k Hz and Power Range of 20-350 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how SuperCenter Reference's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
GoldenEar SC Ref's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar SuperCenter Reference is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the GoldenEar SuperCenter Reference is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes SuperCenter Reference an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the GoldenEar SC Ref will be a good choice. Work out how loud the GoldenEar SC Ref plays in your room →
What amplifier does the GoldenEar SC Ref need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
SuperCenter Reference features 5-Way post type connectors.
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GoldenEar SC Ref External Dimensions and Weight
GoldenEar SC Ref has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 5-7/8 x 35 x 11-1/16inch (150.0 x 889.0 x 281.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of GoldenEar SC Ref is approximately 2498.1cm2 / 387.2inch2.
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WeightThe GoldenEar SC Ref weighs 14.09kg / 31lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SuperCenter Reference's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar SC Ref has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
GoldenEar SC Ref is available in Black.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar SC Ref?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SuperCenter Reference:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- 4 Leveling feet
- 4 Threaded-inserts
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the GoldenEar SuperCenter Reference.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.