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  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Advance Audio — in-store — Wichita, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Ambiance Concert — in-store — Angers, Pays de la Loire, France (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Arizona Hi-Fi — in-store — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Audible Elegance — online and in-store — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
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GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL #1
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GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL

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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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90/100
Rating for SuperCinema 3D Array XL

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

"This 3D optimization tuning stuff is no joke!"

— HomeTheaterHifi — Carlo Lo Raso

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

The SuperCinema® 3D Array® soundbars are remarkable loudspeaker systems that combine the elegant form factor of a soundbar with the extraordinary sonic performance of a true discrete-speaker surround system. The aesthetically compelling visual appeal of a soundbar is undeniable. Unfortunately, both passive and active soundbars fail to achieve a truly convincing surround-sound experience when compared to a high-quality, fully discrete multi-channel surround system. GoldenEar Technology has developed a unique technology for our soundbar series that incorporates special 3D image optimization technology to achieve superbly lifelike, wide, deep 3D playback realism with virtually no acoustic coloration.
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  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Advance Audio — in-store — Wichita, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Ambiance Concert — in-store — Angers, Pays de la Loire, France (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Arizona Hi-Fi — in-store — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Audible Elegance — online and in-store — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Advisor — online and in-store — Michigan, United States (website)

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