GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK vs JBL STAGEA120P
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Choosing between the GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK and JBL STAGEA120P? 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 scores higher in audio quality, volume/SPL, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value.
Key subwoofer differences include driver sizes of 8" vs 12", and passive radiator vs ported enclosure designs, and the GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK digs deeper at 25 Hz (-3dB) vs 32 Hz. Room size and placement will significantly affect real-world bass performance.
The GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the JBL STAGEA120P 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.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | 8" | 12" |
| RMS Watts | 500W | 250W |
| -3dB Extension | 25Hz | 32Hz |
| -6dB Extension | 26Hz | — |
| Phase Control | No | Yes |
| LFE Input | Yes | Yes |
| Line Input | Yes | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| Passive | No | No |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | ported |
Key Differences
- Enclosure: GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at passive radiator vs JBL STAGEA120P at ported
- RMS Watts: GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 500W vs JBL STAGEA120P at 250W
- Driver Size: GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 8" vs JBL STAGEA120P at 12"
- -3dB Extension: GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 25Hz vs JBL STAGEA120P at 32Hz
- -6dB Extension: GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK at 26Hz vs JBL STAGEA120P at —
Which Should You Choose?
Choose GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK if you want:
- + better rms watts
- + better -3db extension
Choose JBL STAGEA120P if you want:
- + larger driver
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how GoldenEar FORCEFIELD 30-SATIN-BLACK and JBL STAGEA120P compare to the rest of the field.
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