I actually own the smaller one. It's better than the Kef and Def Tech soundbars that proceeded it. I find it very neutral and unassuming. It plays loud enough for movie watching in my 18 x 15 x 14H bedroom. It doesn't go much lower than 90hz so a sub-woofer is necessary. Sound staging is just ok; there's only so much width you're going to get out of a soundbar this size. If you have the extra money, get the larger one for a wider sound-stage.
The best sounding soundbar that I've heard is the Artisan Studio 55. It uses Vifa's gorgeous Ring Radiator tweeters and throws a very large sound-stage. At about three times the price of the GoldenEar, it should do a better job. It is also a little lacking in the bass like the GoldenEar.
The best sounding soundbar that I've heard is the Artisan Studio 55. It uses Vifa's gorgeous Ring Radiator tweeters and throws a very large sound-stage. At about three times the price of the GoldenEar, it should do a better job. It is also a little lacking in the bass like the GoldenEar.