In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 4 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 4 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
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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.GoldenEar ForceField 4and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
ForceField 4 has a frequency range of 14-250 Hz whereas Bronze W10 has a frequency range of 29-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 14Hz, the ForceField 4 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 4 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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 4's and Monitor Audio Bronze W10's external dimensions. GoldenEar ForceField 4 has external dimensions of 331.0 x 340.0 x 482.0mm (13inch x 13-3/8inch x 18-15/16inch) 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).
Monitor Audio Bronze W10 is 19mm narrower and 77mm less deeper than GoldenEar ForceField 4 but it is also 30mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of GoldenEar ForceField 4 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 in scale.
Comparison image of GoldenEar ForceField 4 and Monitor Audio Bronze W10 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 4 is approximately 1638.8cm2 / 254.0inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze W10 is approximately 1300.1cm2 / 201.5inch2. The ForceField 4 requires 26% more surface area than the Bronze W10 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 4 weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze W10 weighs 13.44kg / 29.6lbs. This makes the ForceField 4 8% heavier than the Bronze W10.
Here is a comparison of how ForceField 4 and Bronze W10's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of GoldenEar ForceField 4?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 4:
- Powered Subwoofer
- 10-feet AC power cord
- Owners Manual
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze W10?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze W10:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- 10-feet Mono-minijack cable
- 4 Rubber feet
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
 Low Frequency Response |
14 Hz
vs
29 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
250k Hz
vs
150k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
331mm
vs
361mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
799USD
vs
975USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Base Surface Area |
1300cm2
vs
1638cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
GoldenEar ForceField 4 |
Monitor Audio Bronze W10 |
| Brand |
GoldenEar |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1200 watts |
220 watts |
| Frequency Response |
14-250 Hz |
29-150 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1200-watt RMS |
220-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylene |
C-CAM |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
331.0mm (13") |
361.0mm (14.2") |
| Width |
340.0mm (13.4") |
321.0mm (12.6") |
| Depth |
482.0mm (19") |
405.0mm (15.9") |
| Weight |
14.55kg (32lbs) |
13.44kg (29.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Passive Radiator |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |