Short answer: the GoldenEar ForceField 30, if you are buying new. The GoldenEar ForceField 3 measures as well as it (#24 vs #174 of 212 subwoofers, 3.4/5 vs 3.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the GoldenEar ForceField 30 is still sold new at $599.99.
What the GoldenEar ForceField 30 does well: A small 8 inch subwoofer with a down-firing passive radiator and a strong amp, in a cabinet about a foot tall. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers.
Why pick the GoldenEar ForceField 3: A discontinued compact 8 inch subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds midbass support to a modest system. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Buy the GoldenEar ForceField 30, since the GoldenEar ForceField 3 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
Worth knowing: the GoldenEar ForceField 30 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.2 to 3.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| GoldenEar ForceField 30 | GoldenEar ForceField 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $650 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #174 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #24 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | passive radiator |
| Drivers | 8” driver, 9” x 11” down-firing passive radiator | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS / 1000W peak | - |
| Frequency Response | 26-170Hz, -6dB | - |
| Dimensions | 12.7”H x 11.4”W x 16”D (323 x 290 x 406 mm) | 11.5”H x 11.4”W x 15.7”D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm) |
| Weight | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Country | United States | United States |
| 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 |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Warranty | - | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Measurement Source | - | Brent Butterworth |
Where the Ratings Come From
- GoldenEar ForceField 30: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- GoldenEar ForceField 3: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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