Golden Ear Super Centre Reference - Centre Speaker Review: Prepare for an audial revolution as we dissect the Golden Ear Super Centre Reference - Centre Speaker. Designed for passionate audiophiles and home theatre aficionados, this elegant yet powerful centre channel redefines cinematic sound reproduction. Discover how its advanced driver configuration, linear-phase crossover and High Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR) tweeter deliver pinpoint clarity, muscular bass and seamless tonal balance for an immersive listening experience.
Design and Acoustic Considerations
Blending effortlessly with Triton Towers or Aon Bookshelf loudspeakers, the SuperCentre Reference sports a minimalist 35" (88.9 cm) footprint. Its acoustic-considerate chassis minimises diffraction and visual intrusion, while the spider-leg cast baskets reduce internal reflections for purer mids. The high-gloss finish and clean lines complement modern home theatres without overpowering your decor.
Driver Array and Tweeter Excellence
At the heart of the SuperCentre Reference lies a D’Appolito Array of four long-throw 5¼" bass/midrange drivers precisely positioned around GoldenEar’s signature HVFR tweeter. The high-gauss magnets and high-temperature Kapton voice coils ensure resonant-free, linear frequency response characteristics. This configuration guarantees uniform dispersion and tonal cohesion, delivering crystal-clear dialogue and expansive soundstage width.
Robust Low-End Performance
Top-mounted quadratic planar low-frequency radiators act like a well-tuned transmission line, extending usable bass down to 33 Hz with superior transient control. Whether you’re immersed in a blockbuster action scene or enjoying a subtle orchestral passage, the SuperCentre Reference delivers deep, articulate low-end that never muddies the midrange.
Precision Engineering Inside
The linear-phase crossover network preserves phase accuracy across all drivers, reducing stray capacitances with precision film capacitors and special internal wiring. Three separate internal chambers isolate driver interactions—two smaller ones housing individual 5¼" drivers and a larger central chamber with dual 5¼" drivers—ensuring resonance-free output from 33 Hz to 35 kHz.
Who Should Choose the SuperCentre?
If you’re building a high-end home theatre system and demand lifelike dialogue intelligibility, seamless integration with GoldenEar loudspeakers and uncompromising clarity, the SuperCentre Reference is your centre channel of choice. Pair it with a 20–350 W per channel amplifier to unlock its full dynamics and detail retrieval.
Pros and Cons
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Pros: Exceptional clarity and detail courtesy of HVFR tweeter; deep, controlled bass via quadratic planar radiators; minimal diffraction design; linear-phase crossover ensuring seamless driver integration; robust build quality and elegant aesthetics.
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Cons: Optimal performance requires generous amplifier headroom; 35" width demands suitable shelving or cabinet space; premium positioning may exceed entry-level budgets.
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Ready to transform your centre channel performance? Explore the Golden Ear Super Centre Reference Centre Speaker and speak with our expert team at The Audio Tailor for personalised advice. Call us on 1300 308 711 or email sales@theaudiotailor.com.au to arrange a tailored consultation and bring cinematic realism into your home.
