Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#24 and #23 of 73 subwoofers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the GoldenEar ForceField 30 replaces the GoldenEar ForceField 3 and is rated 3.4/5 at $599.99.
Buy the GoldenEar ForceField 3 or the Polk Audio PSW10, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, buy the GoldenEar ForceField 30, which replaces the GoldenEar ForceField 3.
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Specifications Side By Side
| GoldenEar ForceField 3 | Polk Audio PSW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 Discontinued | $249.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #24 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #23 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 91.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | 96.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 108.4 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.9 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB | 113.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 110.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 11.5”H x 11.4”W x 15.7”D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) | 14.4”H x 14”W x 16.1”D (365.0 x 355.6 x 409.4 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 110.7 dB |
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