GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by GoldenEar. It was released in 2013. 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 2 x " Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 80-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. GoldenEar SuperSat 3C has an MSRP of 329$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 SuperSat Series of Loudspeakers
SuperSat 3C is a member of GoldenEar's SuperSat series of Passive speakers. The SuperSat range are GoldenEar's slim on-wall and satellite speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
GoldenEar SuperSat Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C Speaker
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C has a Frequency response range of 80-35k Hz and Power Range of 20-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how SuperSat 3C'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 SuperSat 3C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes SuperSat 3C 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 SuperSat 3C will be a good choice. Work out how loud the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
4.7–75 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
SuperSat 3C features 5-Way post type connectors.
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GoldenEar SuperSat 3C External Dimensions and Weight
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 4-13/16 x 12-5/8 x 2-7/8inch (123.0 x 321.0 x 74.0mm ).
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 SuperSat 3C is approximately 237.5cm2 / 36.8inch2.
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WeightThe GoldenEar SuperSat 3C weighs 2.27kg / 5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SuperSat 3C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
GoldenEar SuperSat 3C is available in Gloss Black.
Does the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C come with a Grille?
SuperSat 3C comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the GoldenEar SuperSat 3C.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.