In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 30 and Bronze W10, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from GoldenEar and Monitor Audio . 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 30 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 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 30 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 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 30and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 have a single woofer setup however the GoldenEar ForceField 30's woofer is 8-inch whereas the Monitor Audio Bronze W10 features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
ForceField 30 has a frequency range of 18-250 Hz whereas Bronze W10 has a frequency range of 29-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 18Hz, the ForceField 30 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze W10's min frequency of 29Hz.
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
Both GoldenEar ForceField 30 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 have Passive Radiator type cabinets. 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.
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 30's and Monitor Audio Bronze W10's external dimensions. GoldenEar ForceField 30 has external dimensions of 324.0 x 291.0 x 421.0mm ( 12-3/4inch x 11-7/16inch x 16-9/16inch ) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze W10 has external dimensions of 361.0 x 321.0 x 405.0mm ( 14-3/16 x 12-5/8 x 15-15/16inch) .
GoldenEar ForceField 30 is 30mm narrower and 37mm shorter than Monitor Audio Bronze W10 but it is also 16mm deeper.
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 30 is approximately 1225.1cm2 / 189.9inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze W10 is approximately 1300.1cm2 / 201.5inch2. The ForceField 30 requires 6% less surface area than the Bronze W10 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 30 weighs 14.32kg / 31.5lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze W10 weighs 13.44kg / 29.6lbs. This makes the ForceField 30 7% heavier than the Bronze W10.
Here is a comparison of how ForceField 30 and Bronze W10'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 30?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 30:
Powered subwoofer10-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideOwners Manual
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze W10?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze W10:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cord10-feet Mono-minijack cable4 Rubber feetQuick Start GuideImportant Safety Instructions
 Low Frequency Response |
18 Hz
vs
29 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
250k Hz
vs
150k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
324mm
vs
361mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1225cm2 (291x421mm)
vs
1300cm2 (321x405mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
899USD
vs
975USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| General |
GoldenEar ForceField 30 |
Monitor Audio Bronze W10 |
| Brand |
GoldenEar |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
220 watts |
| Frequency Response |
18-250 Hz |
29-150 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1000-watt RMS |
220-watt RMS |
Drivers |
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| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylene |
C-CAM |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front and bottom |
front |
Physical Specs |
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|
| Height |
324.0mm (12.8") |
361.0mm (14.2") |
| Width |
291.0mm (11.5") |
321.0mm (12.6") |
| Depth |
421.0mm (16.6") |
405.0mm (15.9") |
| Weight |
14.32kg (31.5lbs) |
13.44kg (29.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Passive Radiator |
| 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 |