Short answer: the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall, if you are buying new. The GoldenEar ForceField 3 measures as well as it (#24 vs #27 of 73 subwoofers, 3.4/5 vs 3.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall is still sold new at $2,199. The GoldenEar ForceField 3’s replacement, the GoldenEar ForceField 30, is rated 3.4/5 at $599.99.
The case for the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall: A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit. The catch: Requires in-wall installation, limited output vs standalone cabinets, and space constraints for placement.
The case for the GoldenEar ForceField 3: A discontinued compact 8 inch subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds midbass support to a modest system. Watch for: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall, since the GoldenEar ForceField 3 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit.
A discontinued compact 8 inch subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds midbass support to a modest system.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | GoldenEar ForceField 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $650 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #24 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | passive radiator |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | 91.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 11.5”H x 11.4”W x 15.7”D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
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