Short answer: the GoldenEar ForceField 3 for the higher ranking, the Onkyo SKW-204 for the lower price. The GoldenEar ForceField 3 ranks #5 of 42 subwoofers at $650. The Onkyo SKW-204 ranks #6 at $299, $351 cheaper.
One note: the GoldenEar ForceField 3 is discontinued, but it still ranks #5 of 42 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the GoldenEar ForceField 3 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Onkyo SKW-204 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| GoldenEar ForceField 3 | Onkyo SKW-204 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 Discontinued | $299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #6 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 91.9 dB | 84.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | 97.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 108.4 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.9 dB | 108.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB | 113.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 109.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 11.5"H x 11.37"W x 15.75"D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) | 18.62"H x 10.81"W x 16.87"D (472.9 x 274.6 x 428.5 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
| Warranty | 5/3 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 71.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 115.4 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
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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Onkyo SKW-204: $299 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 18.62"H x 10.81"W x 16.87"D (472.9 x 274.6 x 428.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 71.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 84.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.4 dB |
| Weight | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
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