In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 3 and SB-2000, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from GoldenEar and SVS. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of GoldenEar ForceField 3 and SVS SB-2000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the GoldenEar ForceField 3 and SVS SB-2000 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both GoldenEar ForceField 3and SVS SB-2000 have a single woofer setup however the GoldenEar ForceField 3's woofer is 8-inch whereas the SVS SB-2000 features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
ForceField 3 has a frequency range of 18-250 Hz whereas SB-2000 has a frequency range of 19-220 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 18Hz, the ForceField 3 can go slightly deeper then the SB-2000's min frequency of 19Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
The GoldenEar ForceField 3 has a Passive Radiator type cabinet. Passive Radiator type subwoofers sports a non-powered cone that moves in response to the main woofer to move air out in order to generate stronger bass in a smaller body compared to ported or sealed designs. On the other hand the SVS SB-2000 have Acoustic Suspension type enclosure. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare GoldenEar ForceField 3's and SVS SB-2000's external dimensions. GoldenEar ForceField 3 has external dimensions of 288.0 x 293.0 x 432.0mm ( 11-5/16inch x 11-1/2inch x 17inch ) whereas SVS SB-2000 has external dimensions of 372.0 x 362.0 x 478.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 14-1/4 x 18-13/16inch) .
SVS SB-2000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 69mm wider, 84mm taller and 46mm deeper than GoldenEar ForceField 3.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of GoldenEar ForceField 3 and SVS SB-2000 in scale.
Comparison image of GoldenEar ForceField 3 and SVS SB-2000 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the GoldenEar ForceField 3 is approximately 1265.8cm2 / 196.2inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-2000 is approximately 1730.4cm2 / 268.2inch2. The ForceField 3 requires 27% less surface area than the SB-2000 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The GoldenEar ForceField 3 weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs and the SVS SB-2000 weighs 15.82kg / 34.8lbs. This makes the SB-2000 34% heavier than the ForceField 3.
Here is a comparison of how ForceField 3 and SB-2000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of GoldenEar ForceField 3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 3:
Powered Subwoofer10-feet AC power cordOwners Manual
What's in the Box of SVS SB-2000?
Here are the items that come with the SB-2000:
Powered subwooferGrille8-feet AC power cordOwners ManualQuick Start Guide
 Low Frequency Response |
18 Hz
vs
19 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
250k Hz
vs
220k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
288mm
vs
372mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1265cm2
vs
1730cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
599USD
vs
600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| General |
GoldenEar ForceField 3 |
SVS SB-2000 |
| Brand |
GoldenEar |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
500 watts |
| Frequency Response |
18-250 Hz |
19-220 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1000-watt RMS |
500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylene |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
50-160 Hz and 80 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
288.0mm (11.3") |
372.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
293.0mm (11.5") |
362.0mm (14.3") |
| Depth |
432.0mm (17") |
478.0mm (18.8") |
| Weight |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
15.82kg (34.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |