About The GoldenEar ForceField 40 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 40 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.
Our Take
It's perfectly understandable that people want great sound but also want their speakers & subwoofers to disappear as much as possible. Unfortunately, smaller subwoofers generally compromise on two things, bass extension & power output. Put simply, they just don't have that low down impact people are looking for. What if we could tell you that you can have everything you want including high power and great bass extension in a compact subwoofer. The GoldenEar ForceField 40 is that subwoofer. Check these stats: 1,200 Watt DSP controlled digital amplifier, 10" active and 11 x 13" passive drivers and bass extension that goes down to a subterranean 14Hz! All in a sub that is only 373mm high and 337mm wide. Sounds almost unbelievable and yet we know the ForceField 40 exists because we stock it and can demonstrate its dramatically deep & punchy sound if you'd like to come on down to Audio Trends and check it out.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Compact Front Firing 1,200 Watt Powered Subwoofer
- Frequency Response: 14 Hz - 250 Hz
- Amplifier: 1,200 Watt ForceField Digital Amplifier with Analog Devices DSP and MOSFET output stage
- Bass Driver: 10˝ (254mm) 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: 11˝ x 13˝ (279 x 330mm) 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): 337 x 373 x 465mm including feet
- Weight: 18.4kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years Electronics, 5 Years Drivers
Note: Specifications & Features Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.