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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW vs GoldenEar ForceField 40 Comparison
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Klipsch RP-1400SW

Powered Subwoofer | 16-141 Hz

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW
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GoldenEar ForceField 40

Powered Subwoofer | 14-250 Hz

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Klipsch RP-1400SW vs GoldenEar ForceField 40 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing RP-1400SW and ForceField 40, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Klipsch and 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 Klipsch RP-1400SW and GoldenEar ForceField 40 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch RP-1400SW Key Specs

  • 14" Cerametallic Woofer
  • 16-141 Hz Frequency Response
  • 500 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:38.05kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 542.0" x 20" x 25-11/16"( 542.0 x 508.0 x 653.0mm )

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 )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Klipsch RP-1400SW and GoldenEar ForceField 40 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 Klipsch RP-1400SWand GoldenEar ForceField 40 have a single woofer setup however the Klipsch RP-1400SW's woofer is 14-inch whereas the GoldenEar ForceField 40 features a 10-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

RP-1400SW has a frequency range of 16-141 Hz whereas ForceField 40 has a frequency range of 14-250 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 14Hz, the ForceField 40 can go slightly deeper then the RP-1400SW'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

Klipsch RP-1400SW
GoldenEar ForceField 40
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Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Klipsch RP-1400SW
GoldenEar ForceField 40
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Max

Cabinet Type

The Klipsch RP-1400SW has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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. On the other hand the GoldenEar ForceField 40 have Passive Radiator type enclosure. 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 Klipsch RP-1400SW's and GoldenEar ForceField 40's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-1400SW has external dimensions of 542.0 x 508.0 x 653.0mm ( 21-5/16inch x 20inch x 25-11/16inch ) whereas 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 ) .

Klipsch RP-1400SW is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 169mm wider, 164mm taller and 168mm 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 Klipsch RP-1400SW is approximately 3317.2cm2 / 514.2inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar ForceField 40 is approximately 1644.2cm2 / 254.9inch2. The RP-1400SW requires 102% more surface area than the ForceField 40 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 Klipsch RP-1400SW weighs 38.05kg / 83.7lbs and the GoldenEar ForceField 40 weighs 18.41kg / 40.5lbs. This makes the RP-1400SW 107% heavier than the ForceField 40.

Here is a comparison of how RP-1400SW and ForceField 40's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
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Klipsch RP-1400SW
GoldenEar ForceField 40
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Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW over GoldenEar ForceField 40
Woofer Size 14 inches vs 10 inches Larger woofer
Wireless Operation Optional vs No Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless
Reasons to choose GoldenEar ForceField 40 over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW
Low Frequency Response 14 Hz vs 16 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 250k Hz vs 141k Hz Generates higher frequency
Height 378mm vs 542mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 1644cm2 vs 3317cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 1199USD vs 1399USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Klipsch RP-1400SW vs GoldenEar ForceField 40 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW GoldenEar ForceField 40
Brand Klipsch GoldenEar
Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
Max Amplifier Output 500 watts 1000 watts
Frequency Response 16-141 Hz 14-250 Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 500-watt RMS 1000-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 1000-watt RMS n/a
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 14" 10"
Woofer Composition Cerametallic Polypropylene
Tweeter Size - -
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction front front and bottom
Physical Specs
Height 542.0mm (21.3") 378.0mm (14.9")
Width 508.0mm (20") 339.0mm (13.3")
Depth 653.0mm (25.7") 485.0mm (19.1")
Weight 38.05kg (83.7lbs) 18.41kg (40.5lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
Finish MDF with Vinyl n/a
Available Colors Ebony n/a
Grille Yes n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Other
Parts Warranty 5 years 3 Years
Labor Warranty 5 years 3 Years

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