ForceField 3 is a Passive Radiator type Powered Subwoofer by GoldenEar with a frequency range of 18-250 Hz. It was released in 2013. It features 1 x 8" Polypropylene Woofer, and powered by a 1000 watts amplifier.
ForceField 3 is a member of GoldenEar's ForceField series of Powered subwoofers. The ForceField range are GoldenEar's compact powered subwoofers. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
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GoldenEar ForceField Series Subwoofers
Frequency Response
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GoldenEar ForceField 3 has a Frequency response range of 18-250 Hz. Thanks to its 1 x 8-inch driver and 1000 watts RMS amplifier, at 18Hz the ForceField 3 can generate bass levels that is even below 20Hz which is considered to be the bottom limit of Full Range sound (20Hz -20kHz) that human can hear.
Here we have a comparison of how ForceField 3's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Powered Subwoofers
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$, these are the 1 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the GoldenEar ForceField 3's 18Hz:
Low-Pass CrossoverGoldenEar ForceField 3 has a variable Low-pass filter (LFP) which lets you choose a frequency level between 40-150 Hz in order to block any frequencies above that point from reaching the amplifier.
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: LFE
- SpeakerLevel Inputs: Binding post
- SpeakerLevel Outputs: Binding post
- Wireless: Binding post
GoldenEar ForceField 3 External Dimensions and Weight
GoldenEar ForceField 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11-5/16inch x 11-1/2inch x 17inch (288.0 x 293.0 x 432.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of GoldenEar ForceField 3 is approximately 1265.8cm2 / 196.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of GoldenEar ForceField 3, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
GoldenEar ForceField 3 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the GoldenEar ForceField 3 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
GoldenEar ForceField 3 Subwoofer next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe GoldenEar ForceField 3 weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs. Weight of a subwoofer is an important factor when you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. Here is a comparison of how ForceField 3's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar ForceField 3 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Port Position
GoldenEar ForceField 3 is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar ForceField 3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ForceField 3:
- Powered Subwoofer
- 10-feet AC power cord
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the GoldenEar ForceField 3.
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand | GoldenEar |
| Full Model Name | GoldenEar ForceField 3 |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2013 |
| Frequency Response | 18-250 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Passive Radiator |
| Enclosure | Passive Radiator |
| Firing Direction | Front |
| Port Position | front |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (RMS) | 1000 watts |
| Woofer | 8-inch Polypropylene |
| Controls & Connections |
| Low-pass Crossover | 40-150 Hz |
| Phase Control | No |
| Wireless | No |
| Line-level Inputs | LFE |
| Speaker-level Inputs | Binding post |
| Speaker-level Outputs | Binding post |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 11-5/16" x 11-1/2" x 17" (288.0 x 293.0 x 432.0mm) |
| Weight | 11.82 kg (26 lbs) |
| Parts Warranty | 3 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 3 Years |