Golden Ear SuperCenter Reference
Best flagship center channel for elite, high-fidelity home theater setups.
This is the definitive anchor for a high-end home theater, delivering dialogue with a level of nuance and presence that standard centers simply miss. You will need to visit a dealer to pick it up, but the trade-off is a cinematic soundstage that finally matches the clarity of your best floor-standing speakers.
$2150.00
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Who it's for
- Movie lovers prioritizing crisp, intelligible dialogue in complex soundscapes
- Home theater enthusiasts demanding high-impact, distortion-free cinematic dynamics
- Listeners seeking full-range sound without needing a separate subwoofer
Who should skip it
- Audiophiles mixing and matching different speaker brands in their setup
- Owners with limited media console space or small viewing areas
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for entry-level home audio solutions
Performance breakdown
Dialog Clarity
Voices emerge with startling realism and precise, articulate separation.
High-Frequency Detail
The HVFR tweeter delivers crisp, airy highs without a hint of fatigue.
Soundstage Integration
Seamlessly anchors the front soundstage when paired with matching GoldenEar towers.
Dynamic Range
Effortlessly handles sudden cinematic shifts from soft whispers to explosive action.
Build Quality
Robust construction and sophisticated internal bracing ensure resonance-free performance.
Acoustic Loading
Passive radiators provide deep, controlled bass extension for a center channel.
Key Specs
Dimensions
35” wide
Driver Configuration
Four 5-1/4" drivers
Tweeter
GoldenEar Reference high-gauss High Velocity Folded Ribbon
Crossover
Linear-phase network with fully balanced topology
Chambers
Three separate internal chambers
Low Frequency Extension
Down to 500 Hz via specialized drivers
Driver Baskets
5-1/4” drivers feature spiderleg cast baskets
Radiators
Three planar passive radiators
Mounting Type
Freestanding
Number of Channels
3.0
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