In this review, we will be comparing ForceField 40 and SB-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 SB-3000 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 40 and SVS SB-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 SB-3000 have a single woofer setup however the GoldenEar ForceField 40's woofer is 10-inch whereas the SVS SB-3000 features a 13-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
ForceField 40 has a frequency range of 14-250 Hz whereas SB-3000 has a frequency range of 18-270 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 14Hz, the ForceField 40 can go slightly deeper then the SB-3000'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
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High Frequency
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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 SB-3000 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 40's and SVS SB-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 SB-3000 has external dimensions of 397.0 x 388.0 x 453.0mm ( 15-5/8 x 15-1/4 x 17-13/16inch) .
GoldenEar ForceField 40 is 49mm narrower and 19mm shorter than SVS SB-3000 but it is also 32mm 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 40 is approximately 1644.2cm2 / 254.9inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-3000 is approximately 1757.6cm2 / 272.4inch2. The ForceField 40 requires 6% less surface area than the SB-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 SB-3000 weighs 24.77kg / 54.5lbs. This makes the SB-3000 35% heavier than the ForceField 40.
Here is a comparison of how ForceField 40 and SB-3000'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 40?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 40:
Powered subwoofer10-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideOwners Manual
What's in the Box of SVS SB-3000?
Here are the items that come with the SB-3000:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cordOwners ManualQuick Start GuideOnline Registration CardSVS brochure
 Low Frequency Response |
14 Hz
vs
18 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
378mm
vs
397mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1644cm2 (339x485mm)
vs
1757cm2 (388x453mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
| Woofer Size |
13 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
270k Hz
vs
250k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
1100USD
vs
1199USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
| General |
GoldenEar ForceField 40 |
SVS SB-3000 |
| Brand |
GoldenEar |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
800 watts |
| Frequency Response |
14-250 Hz |
18-270 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") |
397.0mm (15.6") |
| Width |
339.0mm (13.3") |
388.0mm (15.3") |
| Depth |
485.0mm (19.1") |
453.0mm (17.8") |
| Weight |
18.41kg (40.5lbs) |
24.77kg (54.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |