GoldenEar SuperSub X Pre-Review Unboxing Thread

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Late last year, GoldenEar unveiled a new compact subwoofer called SuperSub X. According to GoldenEar's Sandy Gross, this model is the result of years of development. In fact, the SuperSub XL (a larger version of SuperSub X) was a design bridge intended to lead directly to this more compact version. The sub's potent low frequency capabilities are driven by GoldenEar’s dual plane patented inertially-balanced driver array. I had a chance to hear the SuperSub X in action at CEDIA 2016 and the demo session was shockingly good, especially considering the reasonably large demo room was running a single SuperSub X.

The sub is currently finishing a break-in process and will be used in two reviews (one featuring the sub and one featuring the sub used with GoldenEar's 3D Array XL soundbar).

Packaging for the sub is robust, featuring double boxing, form fitting styrofoam, and a white cloth bag (to protect its piano gloss exterior. Feel free to ask questions/make requests below!

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Todd Anderson

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GoldenEar nailed it on the styling front... this is a sub that's sized AND styled to look great in a living room setting. High WAF.
 

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It does look nice and small footprint should be great with most peoples room constraints. Not everyone has a LOT of room for subs or want a large sub. So, looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.
 

Todd Anderson

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Denon X8500H
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THX ONYX
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Kaleidescape TERRA, OPPO UDP-203, Panasonic UB9000
Front Speakers
GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
Center Channel Speaker
GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
Surround Speakers
SVS Ultra Surround
Surround Back Speakers
SVS Ultra Bookshelf
Front Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
Rear Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
Subwoofers
dual SVS SB16s + dual PSA XS30s
Other Speakers or Equipment
Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
Video Display Device
JVC NX7
Screen
Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
Streaming Equipment
iFi Audio Zen Blue
Streaming Subscriptions
Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, ROON
Other Equipment
LG Electronics 65-inch B6 OLED, Sony 65-inch X900F, ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2, ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
I'm curious also. I've been breaking it in (it was recommended to get 50 hrs. of break-in)...

Based on what I've heard during the break-in period, it has SERIOUS power. I can't wait to turn it loose in the home theater room.
 
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