GoldenEar Technology ForceField 3 Owner's Manual

GoldenEar Technology ForceField 3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ForceField Powered Subwoofers Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason GoldenEar Technology (manufacturers of GoldenEar Technology speakers) has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To fi nd your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.goldenear.com.
  • Page 3 19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 20. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. GoldenEar Technology ForceField Manual...
  • Page 4 Each Subwoofer leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your GoldenEar Technology Dealer and/or the delivery company that delivered your Subwoofer. Please unpack your system carefully.
  • Page 5: Subwoofer Installation

    Power Requirements The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel of your GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer is the maximum a/c power the subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the program material and is typically MUCH less (below 100 watts in normal audio playback use).
  • Page 6 The Advantage of Using Two Subwoofers Although a single GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer provides exceptional performance and substantial output, the quality and quantity of bass can be further improved with the use of two (or even four) subwoofers.
  • Page 7 NOTE: The preceding is only a guideline. You may want to use a bass test disc and SPL meter to more accurately determine the bass characteristics of your listening room (see dealer for more information). Remember that room acoustics vary, so it may take some experimenting with placement to achieve best performance. GoldenEar Technology ForceField Manual...
  • Page 8: Subwoofer Connection

    Speaker-Level Output sends a high-passed signal to the Left/Right Main speakers. CONTROL FACILITIES Your GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer is equipped with operating controls on the back panel to ensure excellent fl exibility and maximum performance in any installation. Most of them are the “set and forget”...
  • Page 9: Connection Options

    If the sub output on your receiver is full range (does not have a low- pass crossover - or you wish to use the ForceField subwoofer’s low- pass crossover), then you must hook up using the Speaker-Level Inputs and Outputs. GoldenEar Technology ForceField Manual...
  • Page 10 High-Level (Speaker Wire) Input From L/R Main Speaker terminals of Receiver or Amplifi er – When your GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer is hooked up via high level connections, you have the option of running your main speakers “full range” or rolling off the low end by using the high-pass fi lter built into the subwoofer.
  • Page 11 (*Small and Large settings on speaker setup menus determine the routing of bass information, see your dealer for more assistance on the correct settings for your specifi c speaker system and environment.) GoldenEar Technology ForceField Manual...
  • Page 12 If the sound is too “thin,” you have not set the frequency high enough; if the sound becomes “boomy” you have set the frequency too high. Adjust until you fi nd the most natural balance. GoldenEar Technology ForceField Manual...
  • Page 13 Complete Home Theater Systems We strongly suggest that you use a matching GoldenEar Technology Left, Right, Center channel and Rear/Surround speakers to complete your GoldenEar home theater system. Powering Up the Subwoofer Your ForceField subwoofer contains a built-in, active powered subwoofer section as well as an electronic crossover.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot get the subwoofer to turn on or if no sound comes out and you are sure the system is set up properly, please bring the Subwoofer to your GoldenEar Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance. But make sure you Call First.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications ForceField 3 Dimensions: ⁄ (29.2 cm) W x 15 ⁄ " (40 cm) D x 11" (27.9 cm) H* 2" *(height is with feet installed) Weight: 26 lbs. (11.8 kg) Frequency Response: 18 Hz – 250 Hz Driver Complement: One 8"...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Product(s) must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or a GoldenEar Technology Authorized...

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