Welcome to our Golden Ear Super Centre XL Centre Speaker Review, where we explore the pinnacle of centre-channel performance for discerning home-theatre aficionados. In this in-depth analysis, we’ll unpack how Golden Ear’s Super Centre XL elevates dialogue clarity, dynamic range and bass extension, matching both the aesthetic and sonic signature of your Triton Towers or Aon Bookshelf speakers. Dive in to discover why this centrepiece could be the missing link in your ultimate audio system, and don’t hesitate to speak with our team at The Audio Tailor for personalised advice.
Design & Build Quality
The Super Centre XL exudes a refined industrial elegance. Its slender 29″ (73.5 cm) width and low-profile 5¾″ (14.6 cm) height make it ideal for discreet installation beneath a screen or inside a cabinet, thanks to the pressure-coupled quadratic planar radiators. Golden Ear’s spiderleg cast-basket chassis and Multi-Vaned Phase Plugs (MVPP) aren’t just design flourishes—they dramatically reduce internal reflections and wave-interference, ensuring the centre channel remains crystal-clear across every cinematic explosion or whispered line of dialogue.
Acoustic Performance
At its heart, the Super Centre XL employs a D’Appolito Array of long-throw 5¼″ bass/mid drivers flanking a High Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) tweeter. This arrangement minimises dispersion loss, creating a tight, uniformly distributed soundstage that anchors voices and on-screen effects firmly in the centre of your listening field. The speaker’s dual 6⅞″×8″ quadratic planar low-frequency radiators extend bass response down to 36 Hz with striking impact—ideal for blockbuster scores and reverberant soundscapes—while offloading excursion demands from the bass/mid drivers for cleaner midrange performance.
Technical Deep Dive
High-Gauss Magnet Assembly: Maximises electromagnetic control over cone motion for pinpoint accuracy and reduced distortion.
Pressure-Coupled Loading: Boosts low-frequency extension and transient control, enabling consistent bass even when the speaker is tucked inside furniture.
High-Temperature Film Diaphragm: Ensures the HVFR tweeter delivers extended highs up to 35 kHz without harshness.
Recommended Amplification: 20–250 W per channel, making it compatible with a vast array of AV receivers and stereo amplifiers.
Who Is This For?
The Super Centre XL is tailored for serious home-theatre enthusiasts, audiophiles craving uniform tonal balance front-to-back and owners of Triton Tower or Aon Bookshelf speakers seeking a cosmetic and sonic match. If you demand effortless dialogue intelligibility, immersive surround integration and the kind of chest-thumping bass that still retains nuance and speed, this centre speaker is your ideal candidate.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Stellar centre-channel clarity with D’Appolito Array and HVFR tweeter
Deep, controlled bass from top-mounted quadratic low-frequency radiators
Minimal distortion thanks to spiderleg cast baskets and MVPP
Flexible placement—works flawlessly inside cabinets or wall nooks
Elegant design that aligns with other Golden Ear models
Cons:
At 9.5 kg it’s a solid piece—ensure you have a stable mount or stand
Width may require careful positioning beneath wider screens
The Golden Ear Super Centre XL redefines centre-channel expectations with its blend of cutting-edge driver technology, dynamic low-frequency radiators and unobtrusive form factor. For those who refuse to compromise on dialogue intelligibility, midrange purity or bass impact—without sacrificing placement flexibility—this speaker stands unrivalled. Enhance your home-theatre journey and experience every cinematic moment with the precision and power it deserves—only through our team at The Audio Tailor.
