Short answer: the GoldenEar ForceField 3 for the higher ranking, the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 for the lower price. The GoldenEar ForceField 3 ranks #5 of 42 subwoofers at $650. The Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 ranks #8 at $599, $51 cheaper.
One note: the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 is discontinued, but it still ranks #8 of 42 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the GoldenEar ForceField 3 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 | GoldenEar ForceField 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 Discontinued | $650 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #8 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #5 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | passive radiator |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 74.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.7 dB | 91.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.6 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.3 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 10.75"H x 10.25"W x 10.88"D (273.1 x 260.3 x 276.4 mm) | 11.5"H x 11.37"W x 15.75"D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
| Drivers | 7.5" (190mm) driver | 8" (203mm) driver |
The Two Speakers In Full
Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000: $599 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 10.75"H x 10.25"W x 10.88"D (273.1 x 260.3 x 276.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 7.5" (190mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 74.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg |
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GoldenEar ForceField 3: $650 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 11.5"H x 11.37"W x 15.75"D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 91.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
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