About The GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer
GoldenEar's award-winning ForceField Series subwoofers are engineered from the ground up to deliver subtle musical detail, well-extended bass, high-impact slam, and the solid foundation for an expansive soundstage - all from attractive, compact enclosures that easily fit into any environment.
The design brief was simple - achieve uncompromising, state-of-the-art subwoofer performance from the smallest-possible enclosures. Compared to previous models, the GoldenEar ForceField 30 boast several significant sonic and cosmetic refinements.
Compact, Elegant Cabinet, Designed for Performance & Beauty: The curved top panel is inspired by the GoldenEar BRX model and is designed to better minimize cabinet resonances. Increased wall thickness prevents absorbing and smearing of important bass transient information and impact. The perforated-metal grille affords improved sonic transparency and airflow and all this is wrapped in a gorgeous and subtle Satin-Black finish
Robust, Efficient Amplifier: The amplifier uses an upgraded electronics platform based on the Award-Winning SuperSub X/XXL. The GoldenEar SuperSub-inspired electronics with Analog Devices DSP affords flatter, more extended frequency response for cleaner, deeper bass with lower distortion. The MOSFET output stage and improved implementation result in greater power-transfer efficiency and the necessary subwoofer Level and Low-Pass filter controls allow easy optimization for home theatres, hi-fi setups, and living environments.
Optimized Driver Configuration, Superb Detail, Soul-Stirring Bass: The Ultra-Long-Throw Sub-Bass Driver provides superior transient performance for natural detail. The computer-optimized ultra-stiff fibre cone and massive high-gauss magnet assembly ensure endless dynamics at any level.
The Quadratic Planar Infrasonic Radiator with downward-firing pressure-coupled loading extends usable bass performance to the infrasonic region. It approximates the near-perfect impedance of a well-tuned transmission line, but with superior transient performance and control whilst affording outstanding flexibility in room placement.
The overall result is agile, musical, room-filling bass equally suited to thrilling soundtracks, stirring orchestral pieces, propulsive pop music, and everything in between.
About GoldenEar
In the summer of 2010, Sandy Gross, co-founder of two of the most successful speaker brands in the history of the audio industry (Polk Audio & Definitive Technology), announced the launch of a new loudspeaker company, GoldenEar Technology. Why? "Speaker design is what we've done all our lives" says Sandy; "We love it and are really good at it. In almost every case, the creative entrepreneurial founders of the industry's major loudspeaker companies have left, and their companies are now owned by private equity firms or are part of large conglomerates. We wanted to bring back the combination of entrepreneurial spirit and passion for incredible sound which has always driven this business and helped to create the great speaker companies of the past."
The GoldenEar Technology line embodies revolutionary engineering breakthroughs, while adhering to the standards of superb sonic performance, elegant styling and exceptional value that Sandy and his design partners have always used as their personal design benchmarks. GoldenEar's recipe for success is simple: the best products offered only by the best specialty dealers and custom installers - those who share GoldenEar's enthusiasm for great sound and great value.
GoldenEar ForceField 30 Reviews
"The ForceField 30 brings the build and sonic qualities of GoldenEar's own elite SuperSub Series into the sub-$2k market. Driven by 1000W digital amp, the forward-firing, 8" long-throw driver is enhanced by a downward-firing passive radiator. Response drops into the upper twenty-cycle range with conviction with little in the way of overhang artifacts or "slowness." Dynamic impacts exit as cleanly as they enter—a tribute to the effective controlled tuning of the passive radiator. Beyond the visceral impression of deep bass response, the FF30 also helped to complete the ambient sonic landscape. A serious musical achievement, not to mention a flat-out blast." The Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards 2023
"This compact sub borrows design elements from its manufacturer's superb BRX speakers, and would likely make a perfect partner. It will also suit anyone after an affordable, easy-to-house subwoofer that comfortably performs to its price pint. The Forcefield 30 surprises with its speed, detail and slam, and drops deeper than you might expect." Home Cinema Choice
Our Take On The ForceField 30
Compact subwoofers generally compromise on two things, bass extension & power output. Put simply, they just don't kick butt. And, we get it, people want their speakers & subwoofers to disappear as much as possible. What if we could tell you that you can have everything you want including high power and great bass extension in a subwoofer so compact you almost have to send a search party out to find it. The GoldenEar ForceField 30 is that subwoofer. Check these stats: 1,000 Watt DSP controlled digital amplifier, 8" active and 9 x 11" passive drivers and bass extension that goes down to a crazy 18Hz! All in a sub that is only 322mm high and 289mm wide. Sounds almost unbelievable and yet we know ForceField 30 exists because we stock it and can demonstrate its totally kick-ass sound if you'd like to come on down to Audio Trends and check it out.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Compact Front Firing 1,000 Watt Powered Subwoofer
- Frequency Response: 18 Hz - 250 Hz
- Amplifier: 1,200 Watt ForceField Digital Amplifier with Analog Devices DSP and MOSFET output stage
- Bass Driver: 8˝ (203mm) Long-Throw High-Output Active Bass Driver
- Ultra-Long-Throw High-Output Bass Driver for powerful room-shaking bass
- Superior Transient Performance for exceptional detail
- Computer Optimized Ultra-Stiff Fibre Cone
- Massive High-Gauss Magnet Assembly
- Passive Radiator: 9˝ x 11˝ (229 x 279mm) Quadratic Planar Infrasonic Passive Radiator
- Pressure-Coupled Loading extends usable bass performance to the infrasonic region
- Performs Like a well-tuned Transmission Line but with superior transient performance and control
- Creates slot-loading with the floor for higher output at the lowest frequencies
- LFE Line-Level Input: Unfiltered (no low pass), direct-coupled
- Right/Left Line-Level Input: Variable Low-Pass from 40Hz - 150Hz
- Finish: Satin Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 289 x 322 x 406mm including feet
- Weight: 14.3kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years Electronics, 5 Years Drivers
Note: Specifications & Features Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.