GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL vs Monitor Audio SB-3
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Choosing between the GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL and Monitor Audio SB-3? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Monitor Audio SB-3 leads in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Monitor Audio SB-3 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Monitor Audio SB-3 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Total Power (RMS) | — | — |
| Driver Count | 11 | 7 |
| Freq Response Low | — | 80Hz |
| Freq Response High | — | 30000Hz |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Dolby Digital+ | No | No |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Support | No | No |
| Wireless Surround Support | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | — | — |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| BT Version | — | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | — |
| AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | ||
| Room Calibration | — | — |
| Dialog Enhancement | No | No |
| Night Mode | No | No |
| App Control | — | — |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Driver Count: GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL at 11 vs Monitor Audio SB-3 at 7
- Freq Response Low: GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL at — vs Monitor Audio SB-3 at 80Hz. Determines how much bass a speaker handles on its own versus relying on a subwoofer for low-end support.
- Freq Response High: GoldenEar SuperCinema 3D Array XL at — vs Monitor Audio SB-3 at 30000Hz
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