ELAC SUB3030-BLACK vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK
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Choosing between the ELAC SUB3030-BLACK and GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK? Both compete in the Subwoofer segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK leads in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, audio quality, volume/SPL.
Key subwoofer differences include driver sizes of 12" vs 8". Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger.
The GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the ELAC SUB3030-BLACK may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 5 scored dimensions. The ELAC SUB3030-BLACK makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | 12" | 8" |
| RMS Watts | 500W | 500W |
| -3dB Extension | 25Hz | 25Hz |
| -6dB Extension | — | 26Hz |
| Phase Control | Yes | No |
| LFE Input | Yes | Yes |
| Line Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| App Control | Yes | No |
| Passive | No | No |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | passive radiator |
Key Differences
- Driver Size: ELAC SUB3030-BLACK at 12" vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 8". Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger.
- -6dB Extension: ELAC SUB3030-BLACK at — vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 26Hz
- Phase Control: ELAC SUB3030-BLACK at Yes vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at No
- App Control: ELAC SUB3030-BLACK at Yes vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at No. App control lets you fine-tune the sub from your listening position instead of crawling behind it to adjust knobs. Some apps (SVS, REL) include measurement tools.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ELAC SUB3030-BLACK if you want:
- + larger 12" driver
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how ELAC SUB3030-BLACK and GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK compare to the rest of the field.
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