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GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs GoldenEar ForceField 30 Comparison
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GoldenEar ForceField 40

Powered Subwoofer | 14-250 Hz

GoldenEar ForceField 40
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Powered Subwoofer | 18-250 Hz

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GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs GoldenEar ForceField 30 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 40 and ForceField 30, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by GoldenEar. 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 40 and GoldenEar ForceField 30 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

GoldenEar ForceField 40 Key Specs

  • 10" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 14-250 Hz Frequency Response
  • 1000 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:18.41kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 378.0" x 13-5/16" x 19-1/16"( 378.0 x 339.0 x 485.0mm )

GoldenEar ForceField 30 Key Specs

  • 8" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 18-250 Hz Frequency Response
  • 1000 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:14.32kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 324.0" x 11-7/16" x 16-9/16"( 324.0 x 291.0 x 421.0mm )

ForceField 40 and ForceField 30 are members of GoldenEar's ForceField series of subwoofers. Below you can find other subs from this series.

GoldenEar ForceField Series Subwoofers History
Model Frequency Woofer Amp Power
GoldenEar ForceField 3
  
18-250k Hz 8" 1000 watts
GoldenEar ForceField 4
  
14-250k Hz 10" 1200 watts
GoldenEar ForceField 40
14-250k Hz 10" 1000 watts
GoldenEar ForceField 30
18-250k Hz 8" 1000 watts

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the GoldenEar ForceField 40 and GoldenEar ForceField 30 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 40and GoldenEar ForceField 30 have a single woofer setup however the GoldenEar ForceField 40's woofer is 10-inch whereas the GoldenEar ForceField 30 features a 8-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

ForceField 40 has a frequency range of 14-250 Hz whereas ForceField 30 has a frequency range of 18-250 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 14Hz, the ForceField 40 can go slightly deeper then the ForceField 30's min frequency of 18Hz.

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

Subwoofer Speakers

GoldenEar ForceField 40
GoldenEar ForceField 30
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Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

GoldenEar ForceField 40
GoldenEar ForceField 30
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Cabinet Type

Both GoldenEar ForceField 40 and GoldenEar ForceField 30 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 40's and GoldenEar ForceField 30's external dimensions. GoldenEar ForceField 40 has external dimensions of 378.0 x 339.0 x 485.0mm ( 14-7/8inch x 13-5/16inch x 19-1/16inch ) whereas 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 ) .

GoldenEar ForceField 40 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 48mm wider, 54mm taller and 64mm deeper than GoldenEar ForceField 30.

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 40 is approximately 1644.2cm2 / 254.9inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar ForceField 30 is approximately 1225.1cm2 / 189.9inch2. The ForceField 40 requires 34% more surface area than the ForceField 30 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 40 weighs 18.41kg / 40.5lbs and the GoldenEar ForceField 30 weighs 14.32kg / 31.5lbs. This makes the ForceField 40 29% heavier than the ForceField 30.

Here is a comparison of how ForceField 40 and ForceField 30's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
GoldenEar ForceField 40
GoldenEar ForceField 30
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Max

What's in the Box of GoldenEar ForceField 40?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 40:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • 10-feet AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of GoldenEar ForceField 30?

    Here are the items that come with the ForceField 30:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • 10-feet AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose GoldenEar ForceField 40 over GoldenEar ForceField 30
    Woofer Size 10 inches vs 8 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 14 Hz vs 18 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Reasons to choose GoldenEar ForceField 30 over GoldenEar ForceField 40
    Height 324mm vs 378mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1225cm2 vs 1644cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 899USD vs 1199USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs GoldenEar ForceField 30 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General GoldenEar ForceField 40 GoldenEar ForceField 30
    Brand GoldenEar GoldenEar
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 1000 watts 1000 watts
    Frequency Response 14-250 Hz 18-250 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 1000-watt RMS 1000-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 10" 8"
    Woofer Composition Polypropylene Polypropylene
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front and bottom front and bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 378.0mm (14.9") 324.0mm (12.8")
    Width 339.0mm (13.3") 291.0mm (11.5")
    Depth 485.0mm (19.1") 421.0mm (16.6")
    Weight 18.41kg (40.5lbs) 14.32kg (31.5lbs)
    Enclosure Passive Radiator Passive Radiator
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 3 Years

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