GoldenEar ForceField 3 Review: Rated 3.4/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The GoldenEar ForceField 3 is rated 3.4/5 for sound quality, #24 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

GoldenEar ForceField 3 · Editor's rating 3.4/5, ranked #24 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)

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Brand: GoldenEar

#24 GoldenEar ForceField 3: $650 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the GoldenEar ForceField 30, estimated 3.4/5, released May 2022. See every GoldenEar ForceField generation.

Pros: A discontinued compact 8 inch subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds midbass support to a modest system. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The passive radiator enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is a compact way to add useful midbass support to a modest system.

Cons: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure. The 292.1H x 288.8W x 400.0D mm cabinet and 11.8 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Released2010 (16 years ago)
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions11.5”H x 11.4”W x 15.7”D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm)
Drivers8” (203mm) driver
Enclosurepassive radiator
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 25 Hz91.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz98.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz108.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz109.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz112.4 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight26 lbs (11.8 kg)
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