Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It ranks #4 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $599; the GoldenEar ForceField 30 ranks #174, rated 3.4/5, and costs $599.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The case for the GoldenEar ForceField 30: 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.
What the SVS SB-1000 PRO does well: A compact sealed subwoofer with tight bass and huge output for its weight, best for music and small rooms. The tradeoff: As a sealed box it gives up output in the deepest octave: 91dB at 20Hz and 97.7dB at 25Hz, where a ported subwoofer like the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII reaches 100dB and 105dB.
Buy the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It is rated higher for sound quality than the GoldenEar ForceField 30 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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 | SVS SB-1000 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #174 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #4 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | sealed |
| Drivers | 8” driver, 9” x 11” down-firing passive radiator | 12” (305mm) 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) | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14.8”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) |
| Weight | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 91.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 104.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 114.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 111.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 113.9 dB |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, white |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
Where the Ratings Come From
- GoldenEar ForceField 30: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS SB-1000 PRO: 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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