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GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs SVS PB-3000 Comparison
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GoldenEar ForceField 40

Powered Subwoofer | 14-250 Hz

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Powered Subwoofer | 16-200 Hz

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GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs SVS PB-3000 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 40 and PB-3000, 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 40 and SVS PB-3000 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 )

SVS PB-3000 Key Specs

  • 13" Aluminum Woofer
  • 16-200 Hz Frequency Response
  • 800 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:37.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 558.0" x 18-5/16" x 26"( 558.0 x 466.0 x 661.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the GoldenEar ForceField 40 and SVS PB-3000 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 SVS PB-3000 have a single woofer setup however the GoldenEar ForceField 40's woofer is 10-inch whereas the SVS PB-3000 features a 13-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

ForceField 40 has a frequency range of 14-250 Hz whereas PB-3000 has a frequency range of 16-200 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 14Hz, the ForceField 40 can go slightly deeper then the PB-3000's min frequency of 16Hz.

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
SVS PB-3000
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

GoldenEar ForceField 40
SVS PB-3000
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet Type

The GoldenEar ForceField 40 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 PB-3000 have Bass Reflex type enclosure. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the 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 SVS PB-3000'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 SVS PB-3000 has external dimensions of 558.0 x 466.0 x 661.0mm ( 21-15/16 x 18-5/16 x 26inch) .

SVS PB-3000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 127mm wider, 180mm taller and 176mm deeper than GoldenEar ForceField 40.

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 SVS PB-3000 is approximately 3080.3cm2 / 477.4inch2. The ForceField 40 requires 47% less surface area than the PB-3000 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 40 weighs 18.41kg / 40.5lbs and the SVS PB-3000 weighs 37.36kg / 82.2lbs. This makes the PB-3000 103% heavier than the ForceField 40.

Here is a comparison of how ForceField 40 and PB-3000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
GoldenEar ForceField 40
SVS PB-3000
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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 SVS PB-3000?

    Here are the items that come with the PB-3000:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Online Registration Card
  • SVS brochure

  • Reasons to choose GoldenEar ForceField 40 over SVS PB-3000
    Low Frequency Response 14 Hz vs 16 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 250k Hz vs 200k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 378mm vs 558mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1644cm2 vs 3080cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1199USD vs 1600USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Reasons to choose SVS PB-3000 over GoldenEar ForceField 40
    Woofer Size 13 inches vs 10 inches Larger woofer
    App-Based Control iOS,Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Wireless Operation Optional vs No Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless
    GoldenEar ForceField 40 vs SVS PB-3000 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General GoldenEar ForceField 40 SVS PB-3000
    Brand GoldenEar SVS
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 1000 watts 800 watts
    Frequency Response 14-250 Hz 16-200 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 1000-watt RMS 800-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 2500-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 10" 13"
    Woofer Composition Polypropylene Aluminum
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front and bottom front
    Physical Specs
    Height 378.0mm (14.9") 558.0mm (22")
    Width 339.0mm (13.3") 466.0mm (18.3")
    Depth 485.0mm (19.1") 661.0mm (26")
    Weight 18.41kg (40.5lbs) 37.36kg (82.2lbs)
    Enclosure Passive Radiator Bass Reflex
    Grille n/a Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 5 Years

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