Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK
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Choosing between the Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-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 Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK scores higher in form factor, room fit. The GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK leads in audio quality, volume/SPL. They score similarly in value.
Key subwoofer differences include ported vs passive radiator enclosure designs, and the GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK digs deeper at 25 Hz (-3dB) vs 35 Hz. Sealed subs are tighter and more accurate, better for music. Ported subs play louder and dig deeper for the same driver/amp, better for movies. Some subs offer both via a removable port plug. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
These two Subwoofer options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
These two are closely matched — your decision comes down to your specific room setup and speaker pairing and budget.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | 8" | 8" |
| RMS Watts | 200W | 500W |
| -3dB Extension | 35Hz | 25Hz |
| -6dB Extension | 30Hz | 26Hz |
| Phase Control | Yes | No |
| LFE Input | Yes | Yes |
| Line Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| Passive | No | No |
| Enclosure | ported | passive radiator |
Key Differences
- Enclosure: Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK at ported vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at passive radiator. Sealed subs are tighter and more accurate, better for music. Ported subs play louder and dig deeper for the same driver/amp, better for movies. Some subs offer both via a removable port plug.
- RMS Watts: Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK at 200W vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 500W. More sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression. RMS matters more than peak — it's the power available all the time, not just in bursts.
- -3dB Extension: Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK at 35Hz vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 25Hz. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
- -6dB Extension: Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK at 30Hz vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 26Hz
- Phase Control: Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK at Yes vs GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at No
Which Should You Choose?
Choose GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK if you want:
- + better rms watts — more sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression
- + better -3db extension — a lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ
- + better -6db extension
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Focal CUB EVO-MATTE-BLACK and GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK compare to the rest of the field.
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