GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL
With huge soundstage imaging and crisp, room-filling dialogue, the GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL feels far closer to serious hi-fi than a typical soundbar. Carlo Lo Raso at HomeTheaterHifi praised its clear mids, refined treble, and seamless subwoofer handoff, while its crafty 3D processing helps it throw a convincing, expansive front stage.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
92/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Creates a wide, enveloping soundstage with strong 3D imaging and clear channel separation.
Produces very clear, natural-sounding vocals with appropriate weight and presence.
Handles treble detail cleanly, keeping bells, chimes, and other fine textures distinct.
Integrates smoothly with subwoofers and maintains strong dynamics without strain.
Cons
Needs external amplification and setup care because it is a passive speaker array rather than an all-in-one active soundbar.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers describe a spacious, convincing home-theater presentation with clear dialogue and a seamless blend to the subwoofers. The overall impression is of a serious, capable front-stage speaker array that delivers scale and coherence well beyond a typical lifestyle product.
Bass
88/100
The review notes seamless transitions to the twin ForceField 5 subwoofers, with no gaps or missing information through the crossover region. Bass lines are described as having good meaty heft, though the low end is clearly being carried by the subs rather than the array itself.
Mid
93/100
Vocals are a clear strength, with Wilcox’s voice described as floating naturally in the room and Donald Fagen’s vocals handled "just perfectly." Reviewers emphasize honest, appropriately weighted vocal reproduction that does not sound thin or lacking.
Treble
90/100
High-frequency detail comes through cleanly, with bells, chimes, and xylophone parts handled with finesse and not getting lost in complex arrangements. The review points to refined, controlled treble rather than glare or hardness.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
This is the standout trait in the review: the speaker paints a huge sonic picture that extends well beyond the ends of the array and far into the room. The 3D effect is described as genuinely convincing, with strong channel separation and a presentation that lives up to the model name.
Dynamics
90/100
The review says dynamics are handled "very, very well," which suggests strong punch and musical energy for the form factor. There is no sign of compression or strain in the passages discussed.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
The cabinet is described as durably built from aircraft-grade aluminum and feeling substantial, with a removable magnetic grille and neatly labeled gold-plated binding posts. The review supports confident construction and tidy hardware, though it does not go much further into long-term engineering detail.
Value for Money
85/100
The only direct price reference is the $1,599 MSRP, and the review does not directly compare it with rivals or call it a bargain. It does suggest a practical use case for apartment or condo owners starting with the array and sub package, which helps the value case, but the commentary stays more measured than enthusiastic.
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Specifications
- Driver Complement
- Three High-Velocity Folded Ribbon AMT Tweeter Eight 4.5" High-Definition Cast-Basket Multi-Vaned Phase Plug (MVPP) Mid/Bass Drivers
- Efficiency
- 91 dB 1W/1M @ 4Ω (2.83V/1M)
- Frequency Response
- 80Hz–25kHz typical (-6dB on axis @ 140Hz, anechoic bass response)
- Nominal Impedance
- 4Ω
- Recommended Amplification
- 20 - 300Wpc
- Dimensions
- 62.1" (157.8cm) W x 4.75" (12.1cm) H x 2.9" (7.2cm) D
- Weight
- Product: 21lbs (9.5kg); Shipping: 25lbs (11.3kg)
Manufacturer's Description — GoldenEar
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