"Performance Normally Associated with Bigger, More Expensive Subwoofers"
Powered subwoofers have come a long way since the days when you needed a huge, attention-getting cabinet to generate exciting bass. The ultra-compact ForceField 40 proves that a small cabinet can provide all the bass you need for heart-stopping music and movies.
The flagship of GoldenEar's ForceField Series, the mighty, ForceField 40 features one 10" ultra-long-throw high-output bass driver, one 11" x 13" downward-firing passive radiator, and a 1200W ForceField digital amplifier. Frequency response is an impressive 26Hz – 200Hz and anechoic response is 31Hz – 170Hz (-6db on axis).
"Hard to Beat"
"The GoldenEar is an excellent performer for its size. It is a well-built option for music lovers to complement their bookshelf or compact tower speakers without fear of annoying the neighbors or waking the dead," notes David Vaughn, soundandvision.com, January 23, 2023.
"With a level of performance normally associated with bigger and more expensive subwoofers, what you get here is outstanding value for money. If you're in the market for a small subwoofer, I think you'll find this hard to beat," reports Tony O'Brien, stereonet.com, June 1, 2023
Engineered from the Ground Up
GoldenEar's award-winning ForceField Series subwoofers were 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 new ForceFields 30 and 40 boast several significant sonic and cosmetic refinements.
The overall result is agile, musical, room-filling bass equally suited to thrilling soundtracks, stirring orchestral pieces, propulsive pop music, and everything in between. With the new ForceField 30 and ForceField 40 models GoldenEar accomplished its mandates for any subwoofer. It is subtle and invisible, allowing a string bass or a fighter jet's roar to seem to come out of nowhere. And it effortlessly does its job when the pluck of a bass guitar or a giant's footsteps are supposed to rumble your soul.
Robust, Efficient 1000-Watt Amplifier
An upgraded electronics platform is based on the award-winning SuperSub X/XXL, using GoldenEar SuperSub-inspired electronics with Analog Devices DSP for flatter, more extended frequency response, boasting cleaner, deeper bass with lower distortion. The MOSFET output stage and improved implementation result in greater power-transfer efficiency. Subwoofer Level and Low-Pass filter controls allow easy optimization for home theaters, hi-fi setups, and living environments.
Optimized Driver Configuration
The optimized driver configuration produces superb detail, soul-stirring bass. An ultra-long-throw 10" sub-bass driver with computer-optimized ultra-stiff fiber cone and massive high-gauss magnet assembly offers superior transient performance for natural detail.
A 11" x 13" 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. It also affords outstanding flexibility for room placement.
Compact, Elegant Cabinet
The compact, elegant cabinet is designed for performance and beauty. The GoldenEar BRX model-inspired curved, extended-surface, top panel better minimizes cabinet resonances. Increased wall thickness prevents absorbing and smearing important bass transient information and impact, while the perforated-metal grille affords improved sonic transparency and airflow. The final touch is a gorgeous and subtle Satin-Black finish that blends into any décor.
