Goldenear SuperCinema 3D Array X Soundbar

Goldenear SuperCinema 3D Array X Soundbar

The SuperCinema® 3D Array™ is a remarkable new loudspeaker system that combines the elegant form factor of a soundbar with the extraordinary sonic performance of a true 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 5.1-channel surround system. GoldenEar Technology has developed a unique new technology soundbar that incorporates special 3D image optimization technology to achieve superbly lifelike, wide, deep 3D playback realism with virtually no acoustic colouration.

This technology, pioneered by Sandy Gross, effectively addresses certain problems that have been brought up recently in a 3D audio research project being conducted by Dr. Edgar Choueiri at Princeton University. Dr. Choueiri points out that the crosstalk that exists between the left and right loudspeakers and our contralateral ears, especially when the left and right channels are minimally separated (as we normally encounter in soundbar systems), is deleterious to our brain's ability to fully experience and process the imaging cues so necessary for 3D imaging perception. These imaging cues are present in the recordings but dramatically corrupted in typical soundbar playback.

3D Array
The SuperCinema 3D Array (SC3DA) incorporates left-, centre- and right-channel speakers, plus a second set of drivers that utilize 3D Array Technology to effectively cancel out this crosstalk distortion between the left and right channel. The result is a front soundstage that stretches from wall to wall and beyond, with amazing height, width and depth that effectively envelops the listeners in a true 180-degree soundfield, even though the soundbar is only 49" wide! All this is contained within a sleek, attractive 2.7" thin enclosure that perfectly complements the latest super-thin flat panel TVs.

The SC3DA is designed for use with a powered subwoofer - the GoldenEar ForceField Subwoofers are engineered to be the perfect high-performance match,

The SC3DA incorporates six of GoldenEar Technology’s spider-leg cast basket 4.5" bass-midrange drivers with our unique Multi-Vaned Phase Plugs (MVPP™). In addition, there are 3 of GoldenEar’s extraordinary High-Velocity Folded Ribbon tweeters (HVFR™). The Array is an ideal match for 48"-and-up TVs. The beautiful piano-gloss-black-finished cabinet is aerospace-grade extruded aluminium with a marble-powder-infused baffle and end-caps. It can be easily wall-mounted using its keyhole mounts or threaded brass inserts, or shelf-mounted using its adjustable rear supports.

Dimensions 49˝ W x 4-3/4˝ H x 2-3/4˝ D
Weight - 20 lbs (product) / 22 lbs (shipping)
Frequency Response 80 Hz - 35 kHz
Efficiency - 91 dB
Nominal Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms

Driver Complement
Six - 4-1/2˝ High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Mid/Bass Drivers
Three - HVFR™ High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeters
Recommended Amplification - 20 - 200 watt/channel