{"product_id":"goldenear-supersub-x-subwoofer","title":"GoldenEar SuperSub X Subwoofer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoldenEar SuperSub X Subwoofer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Compact Powered Subwoofer with Dual 8-Inch Active Drivers, Dual Planar Radiators and 1400 Watt Class D Amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GoldenEar SuperSub X is a compact high-performance powered subwoofer built for customers who want serious low-frequency output without giving up half the room to a giant box. GoldenEar describes it as an ultra-compact design just a little bigger than a 12.5-inch cube, built around a patented dual-plane inertially-balanced driver array with \u003cstrong\u003etwo horizontally-opposed 8-inch ultra-long-throw active drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etwo vertically-opposed 10.5 x 9.5-inch planar back-wave-driven radiators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar also states the SuperSub X is driven by a \u003cstrong\u003e1400 watt Class D digital amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pressure-coupled loading and DSP control intended to deliver very deep bass from a compact enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra-Compact High-Output Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSerious bass from a much smaller enclosure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SuperSub X is clearly designed to solve a very specific problem: delivering big subwoofer performance from a compact cabinet. GoldenEar says it is only slightly larger than a 12.5-inch cube, while current spec coverage lists overall dimensions around \u003cstrong\u003e35.6cm W x 33.5cm D x 32.5cm H\u003c\/strong\u003e and weight around \u003cstrong\u003e18.2kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium lounge-room systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome theatre rooms where space is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-channel systems needing serious bass support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want more performance than a small lifestyle sub usually offers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual 8-Inch Active Drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore displacement than the size suggests\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar says the SuperSub X uses \u003cstrong\u003etwo horizontally-opposed 8-inch ultra-long-throw active drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The opposed layout is part of the brand’s inertially-balanced concept, intended to focus energy on moving air rather than shaking the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore output from a compact footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter cabinet control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore serious transient performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess sense of the box fighting the drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Planar Infrasonic Radiators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePassive radiator loading with a lot of surface area\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar also fits the SuperSub X with \u003cstrong\u003etwo vertically-opposed 10.5 x 9.5-inch planar back-wave-driven radiators\u003c\/strong\u003e. This radiator arrangement is part of how the cabinet reaches deeper bass without needing a conventional large ported enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper extension from a compact cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater air movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger low-end authority without a huge enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1400 Watt Class D Digital Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBig amplifier power for a compact subwoofer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar’s official description states the SuperSub X is powered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1400 watt Class D digital amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some retailer listings describe the platform as \u003cstrong\u003e1500W peak \/ 750W RMS DSP-controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the official GoldenEar page uses the 1400 watt figure, so that is the safest primary spec to anchor to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you what sort of product this is. It is not a polite background subwoofer. It is a serious compact performance sub designed to hit hard and stay controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDSP Control and Flexible Inputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt for both stereo and home theatre use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent product and review coverage shows the SuperSub X with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated LFE input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo left\/right line-level inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable low-pass crossover control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer level control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto on\/off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar’s official description also notes that the LFE input is direct-coupled and unfiltered, while the stereo inputs work with the variable low-pass section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep Bass in a Compact Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt to sound bigger than it looks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenEar’s official overview leans heavily into deep extension and room-filling output from a small enclosure, while third-party spec coverage lists frequency response figures including \u003cstrong\u003e12Hz to 250Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e in some sources and \u003cstrong\u003e26Hz to 160Hz (-6dB anechoic)\u003c\/strong\u003e in others. The difference likely reflects different measurement methods, but all coverage points in the same direction: the SuperSub X is designed to produce unusually deep bass for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered subwoofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuperSub X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 8-inch ultra-long-throw active drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Radiators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 10.5 x 9.5-inch planar radiators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1400 watt Class D digital amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign Concept\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-plane inertially-balanced driver array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLFE line-level, left\/right line-level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-pass crossover, subwoofer level, auto on\/off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 35.6cm W x 33.5cm D x 32.5cm H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 18.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano gloss black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications above are based on GoldenEar’s official overview plus current retailer and spec coverage where the official page is light on dimensional detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-compact powered subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet described as only slightly larger than a 12.5-inch cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses GoldenEar’s patented dual-plane inertially-balanced driver array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo horizontally-opposed 8-inch ultra-long-throw active drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo vertically-opposed 10.5 x 9.5-inch planar back-wave-driven radiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAmplification and Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1400 watt Class D digital amplifier stated by GoldenEar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetailer coverage also describes DSP-controlled operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome reseller\/spec sources describe 1500W peak \/ 750W RMS figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity and Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-coupled unfiltered LFE input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft\/right line-level inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable low-pass crossover control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable subwoofer level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto on\/off function shown in product imagery and review coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions and Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate dimensions: 35.6cm W x 33.5cm D x 32.5cm H with feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 18.2kg \/ 40 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: piano gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SuperSub X makes a lot of sense because it attacks one of the hardest problems in subwoofer design properly: how to get real bass performance without forcing the customer into a giant box. 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